Coatings Supervisor

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

The Coatings Supervisor is the operational leader for a shift of direct labor work force. This position reports to the Aero Repair Manager who has responsibility for a collective of shifts, groups or teams.

The Coatings Supervisor will Plan, Organize and Direct (POD) work to ensure a safe working environment and practices, maintains the highest quality of product and people, and achieve on time schedule attainment.

Reports To:

ARM Manager

Position Responsibilities

- Develop and optimize coatings process parameters to achieve consistent, high-quality coatings.

- Adjust parameters such as gas flow rates, torch power settings, and powder feed rates for optimal results.

- Program and adjust 6 axes robot with 2 axes positioner for optimal efficiency of coatings applications.

- Operate and maintain coatings spray equipment, including torches, feedstock delivery systems, and control mechanisms.

- Ensure proper functioning of equipment to achieve reliable and repeatable coatings.

- Ensure that coatings meet required specifications and quality standards.

- Identify and address issues that arise during the coating process, such as defects, inconsistent deposition, or equipment malfunctions.

- Maintain accurate records of process parameters, coating specifications, quality control results, and other relevant data.

Expectations for the Coatings Supervisor include but not limited to:

- Effective Communicator:

- Evaluate direct reports both formally and informally

- Ensure expectations are understood for safety, quality and productivity

- Ensure employees are aware of Company information/news, policy and expectations

- Communicate across the Company the expectations, needs and situations as needed

- Participate and complete daily pass-down when working with multiple Supervisors

- Reporting and Administrative:

- Safety – all near misses and incident reporting with appropriate escalation as per policy and expectation from manager

- Quality – responsible for accurate NCR reporting, redlining and escalation of issues. Assist in the inspections of parts and work quality.

- Ensure accurate time keeping for reports and payroll completion which includes the approval process of PTO

- Issue Helpdesk and/or Fiix tickets as required

- Make consumable or tool request

- Schedule attainment communication and documentation

- Skill Matrix – Complete review of skill based pay on direct reports for review

- Discipline - Prepares performance discipline documentation for review with appropriate Manager(s)

- Managing for Daily Improvement:

- Encourage and participate in shop improvement teams. Champion action items.

- Ensure all employees are maintaining and improving 5S standards

- Identify and correct behavior or policy violations & escalate as required

- Identify and praise solid performance from individuals and/or teams and escalate.

- Communicate design and process improvement ideas

- Track and communicate man hour status and goals

Required Qualifications

- High school diploma/GED and/or 5 years’ experience in specific field or equivalent

- Must have basic Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) knowledge.

- Material handling equipment experience

- Must have ability to operate forklift safely.

- Must have the ability and knowledge to rig properly and safely run an overhead style crane.

- Quality Standards and drawing/specification comprehension

- 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

- Technical competence (understanding software, hardware, networks, etc).

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.