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Mechanical Technician
About PROENERGY
PROENERGY is an engineering, R&D, and manufacturing powerhouse. The company addresses every need for fast-start power generation: turbine and package manufacturing, turnkey project execution, power purchase agreements, and asset lifecycle care for turbines and plants. Where others see impossible energy challenges, PROENERGY provides innovative aeroderivative solutions.
Our Footprint
PROENERGY delivers fast-start, dispatchable power solutions from worldwide centers for aeroderivative excellence. We are investing more than $1 billion through 2028 in infrastructure to serve our customers.
In Sedalia, Missouri, our 600,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Manufacturing—a world-class investment in fast-start power and the only campus of its kind in the world—is growing by 40 percent.
In Houston, Texas, our 500,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Lifecycle Care features a Level-IV depot and aero repair facility, which executes comprehensive services for aeroderivative engines under one roof.
In Kansas City, we have an office with an Engineering team that supports our sought-after solutions for turnkey projects and contracted power.
And our worldwide service centers ensure local service expertise near our customers. Our expanding service footprint includes Phoenix, Buenos Aires, New Brunswick, and additional locations in Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia.
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
Execute precision machine installation and assembly according to layout plans, blueprints and other drawings using sophisticated measuring instruments. Install and align heavy industrial machinery such as conveyor systems, pumping systems, packaging systems, compressors, electric generators and turbines.
Reports To: Packaging Assembly Manager
Work Location: 2001 Proenergy Blvd., Sedalia, MO 65301
Position Responsibilities
- Identify hand tools, fasteners and equipment used in the trade and distinguish their applications
- Apply basic layout principles, blueprint reading, and master intermediate trade math
- Identify appropriate gaskets and O-rings according to their application
- Apply oxyfuel cutting techniques
- Use safe rigging practices
- Set baseplates and soleplates
- Properly use precision measuring tools
- Install packing and seals (including mechanical seals)
- Remove and install bearings and couplings
- Fabricate shims
- Pre-align and install equipment
- Install belt and chain drives, fans and blowers
- Identify conveyor parts and explain their functions
- Distinguish types of alignment (conventional, laser and reverse) and identify the steps that must be taken for each
- Identify types of pumps common and distinguish their application, troubleshooting and repairing procedures
- Identify types of compressors and their maintenance procedures
- Troubleshoot and repair gearboxes
- Identify turbine components and explain their functions
Required Qualifications
- Journeyman status in multiple mechanical trades such as millwright/welder or millwright/machinist or other similar trade combinations is required.
- 3 years of industrial millwright experience.
- Work safely and effectively in a team environment, as well as with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability and knowledge of welding, machining, milling, cutting, etc.
- Demonstrated ability of motivation and willing to maintain and develop skills.
- 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
Desired Qualifications
- Mental requirements: Well organized, ability to multi-task, analyze/interpret and make a rational decision, verbal, written and math skills a must.
- Use of welding equipment, forklift, and a computer should be expected on a daily basis.
It is PROENERGY’s policy to provide equal opportunity in employment to all its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, national origin, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law.