Lead Welder

Proenergy•Houston, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Lead Welder About PROENERGY PROENERGY is a global and vertically integrated energy transition platform. Focused exclusively on fast-start, dispatchable power, our company supports both energy security and renewable growth with complete turbine services, project development, equipment manufacturing, turnkey generation facilities, operations, and maintenance. Our Footprint We are primed for the energy transition with permanent service locations in Missouri, Texas, and Argentina. Our world-class Missouri headquarters is purpose-built to meet dispatchable power needs. It sits on 90 acres in Sedalia and features more than 600,000 sq. ft of service capacity under roof, which includes the only independent Level-IV aeroderivative depot and string-test facility in the world. Our Houston, Texas, office is a strategic satellite positioned near our own dispatchable power installations. Our Philosophy We take care of our people and strive to make a positive difference for the world. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life/Disability Insurance at minimal cost to the employee, 10 paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401K plan. If you are looking for a rewarding career and possess specialized knowledge and quality-oriented problem-solving skills, we encourage you to apply today. Position Summary Use Tig welding equipment and fixtures to repair turbine subcomponents. Must be able to use pneumatic, electrical and hand tools to prep areas to be welded, blend welded areas back to original contours, and perform minor assembly and disassembly. Will be working with specialty materials. Reports To: ARM Supervisor Work Location: 6 401 North Eldridge Pkwy, Houston, TX 77041

Requirements

CWI required
High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience PLUS 5 years’ experience TIG welding of super-alloys.
All potential new hires for this level must pass a weld test for GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding) in 1G horizontal.
All plate weld coupons are subject to CWI inspection, and bend test before any applicant can be hired.
All level 2 coupons are standard carbon 304 Stainless Steel 3/8” thickness in all positions.
Experience in aero-derivative gas turbine engines
US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.
Successful candidate will need to satisfactorily complete pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Nice To Haves

Must have good hand to eye coordination.
Knowledge of Exotic metals or super-alloys
Must be able to pay attention to detail.
Must know how to use pneumatic grinding tools.
Must know how to weld/prep their parts.
Must know how to blend contours.
Use basic hand tools for disassembly/assembly.
Able to work under limited supervision.
Awareness of EHS policy and able to interpret EHS warnings.
Must show a commitment to results and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

Read and interpret work instructions provided.
Use or learn to use measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, height gauge and measuring tape.
Prep and weld common steels, alloys, joints and geometry.
Manufacture jigs, chills, argon backups, etc. to do their job.