Welder Journeyman

JOB TITLE: Welder Journeyman
REQUISITION: FOS00KD
DEPARTMENT: Lake Road Generating Station
LOCATION: St Joesph, Mo
PAY: $57.07

Headquartered in both Kansas City and Topeka, Evergy employs about 4,900 people who are dedicated to empowering a better future. We are recruiting candidates for a Welder Journeyman at our Lake Road Generating Station. Please find below a list of the minimum requirements for the position. It is important the candidates address their qualifications in the documentation submitted for consideration.

Job Duties:
* Performs electric arc welding on carbon and alloy steels for ASME and NBIC code related welding using the following welding processes GTAW, SMAW, FCAW, GMAW.
* Performs heating and cutting on all types of power plant equipment. Understands basic metallurgy. Performs pre and post weld heat treatment. Understands basic metallurgy. Performs pre and post weld heat treatment.
* Performs mechanical maintenance and less skilled work as necessary.
* Uses and maintains any equipment necessary to perform job.
* Performs similar and related work consistent with the general nature of this job classification.
* Maintain ASME Section IX welder qualifications.

Experience: Five years' experience in an electrical generation power plant or similar industrial concern with at least three years' experience working as a journeyman welder or equivalent. Applicant must have successfully completed a certified welder apprenticeship or equivalent training. Successful completion of welder apprenticeship, equivalent experience or equivalent training programs must be documented.

Essential Job Functions: Must be able to perform all essential functions as identified by the Company. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

General: Must be licensed to drive as required by state law.

Testing: Written and practical testing as required by Evergy, Physical Agility Test

Education: High School or equivalent

Evergy has a clear mission - To empower a better future. Evergy chooses to live this mission by valuing People First. We know that to lead the responsible energy transition and provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable service to our customers and communities, we need a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We are committed to building a team where everyone - regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status - has a voice and can bring their best every day. Evergy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

Disclaimer: The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.