Pipefitter)

Ameren•Labadie, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is based at Labadie Energy Center, one of Missouri’s largest power generation facilities—producing approximately 2,390 MW of electricity across four high-capacity steam turbine units. The position involves performing precision welding and heavy mechanical repair work across power plant equipment to support safe and efficient plant operations. The environment includes expansive turbine halls with soaring ceilings, advanced steam systems, and dedicated maintenance shops designed for heavy industrial equipment, along with secure control centers.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Completion of a two-year technical college program and 5 years working as a Certified Welder Repairman, OR Completion of a certified apprentice program and 5 years working as a Certified Welder Repairman, OR Ten (10) years working as a Certified Welder Repairman.
Must be able to climb ramps, ladders, and stairs, work at heights and in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

Perform precision welding and heavy mechanical repair work across power plant equipment to support safe and efficient plant operations.
Troubleshoot and perform highly skilled electric arc and gas welding, cutting, brazing, pipefitting, and insulation installation/removal on power plant equipment.
Perform certified welding on boiler pressure parts, pressure vessels, and piping in accordance with ASME codes, subject to insurance underwriters’ inspection/certification.
Execute a broad range of mechanical maintenance, including: Repair/replacement of boiler tubes, Structural steel erection, Replacement of liner plates in fans, coal chutes, and hoppers, Welding repairs to castings and equipment, Piping/valve work (measuring, layout, cutting, threading, bending, fitting, installation), Replacement of flange, valve, and heater gaskets; valve repacking, repair, overhaul, Cleaning/replacement of condenser and heat exchanger tubes, Where applicable, repair of traveling water screens.