Certified Welder Journeyman Repairman
About The Position
About Ameren Missouri Ameren Missouri has been providing electric and gas service for more than 100 years, and our electric rates are among the lowest in the nation. Ameren Missouri's mission is to power the quality of life for our 1.2 million electric and 132,000 natural gas customers in central and eastern Missouri. Our service area covers 64 counties and more than 500 communities including the greater St. Louis area Location: West Alton, MO (St. Charles County) — near New Town and Alton, IL Facility: Sioux Energy Center About the Facility This role is located at Sioux Energy Center in West Alton, Missouri—a major industrial power facility generating approximately 972 MW of electricity from two high-capacity steam turbine units. The indoor environment features expansive turbine halls, advanced steam systems, large maintenance workshops equipped for heavy-duty industrial equipment, and secure control centers—offering extensive space ideal for repair, technical, and hands-on roles. Summary You will perform precision welding and heavy mechanical repair work across power plant equipment to support safe and efficient plant operations.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED AND either:
- Completion of a 2 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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
