Utility Production Maintenance Specialist III Welder

Energy Management

Powering Mizzou's Future
At MU Energy Management, we don't just keep the lights on - we power the future. Our team is responsible for producing, purchasing, and delivering essential utility services across the University of Missouri campus. At the heart of our operations is the cutting-edge Combined Cooling, Heating, and Power Plant (CCHP), which generates steam, chilled water, and electricity to heat, cool, and energize more than 17 million square feet of academic, research, athletic, and healthcare facilities.

Our impact extends far beyond energy generation. With more than 100 miles of underground utility distribution systems beneath the campus, Utility Distribution provides cost-effective, reliable, and resilient services that power the University's academic and research excellence.

If you are passionate about energy, innovation, and resiliency, join a team that keeps Mizzou running - and thriving.

Position: Utility Production Maintenance III - Welder

Nature and Level of Work:

• Perform skilled welding and fabrication work for the installation, repair, and maintenance of utility production systems and equipment. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, measuring and adjusting components, evaluating conditions, and replacing parts as needed. Projects range from routine preventive maintenance to complex repairs requiring diagnostic expertise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough inspections of all utility production mechanical equipment to identify necessary repairs and develop prioritized work plans. Perform repairs as needed, which may include valve repair, steam and water pipe fitting, plumbing, painting, steam trap repair, and installation of utility production equipment using specialized tools. Responsibilities may also involve installing and maintaining water, chilled water, air, gas, oil, and steam piping, along with pipe hangers and specialty components. Notify supervisors of potential issues discovered during inspections and maintenance. Recommend or assist in determining the most effective repair solutions.
• Utility Production Maintenance Specialist III - Welder positions require advanced expertise in welding and related trade skills. Responsibilities include repairing mechanical equipment, piping systems, boilers, and pressure vessels. Welds will be visually inspected for quality and may undergo nondestructive testing. Work may involve various welding techniques on ferrous and non-ferrous metals, including SMAW, TIG, MIG, brazing, and soldering.
• Assist in coordinating outage work and developing work plans for upcoming plant equipment repairs. Utilize work order management software to track work orders and perform scheduled preventive maintenance. Collaborate with other trades and maintenance staff to complete repairs as needed.
• Safely operate and maintain tools and equipment required for daily tasks, including hand tools, grinders, drills, band and disk cutters, propane and acetylene torches, electric arc welders, plasma cutters, grit blasters, and lathes. Perform rigging and heavy lifting of materials using chain and cable hoists, engine hoists, pallet jacks, forklifts, and portable cranes. Responsibilities may include fabricating parts or specialized tools for repairs, as well as constructing and installing handrails, ladders, catwalks, and other metal fixtures. Assist operations with boiler, chiller, and baghouse systems during start-up, shutdown, and system upsets as needed.
• Collaborate with utility production supervisors and engineering teams on projects and maintenance activities. Responsibilities include preparing material lists, reviewing inventory requirements, analyzing schematics, construction drawings, and equipment manuals, and assisting with recordkeeping.
• Coordinate work safely with the plant operations team to ensure reliability of plant equipment, following all utility production safety and maintenance policies and procedures. Work is often performed in areas with limited access, such as baghouse compartments, boiler fireboxes, boiler drums, water boxes, and cooling towers, and may require working at heights or in extreme temperatures. Duties may involve exposure to fly ash, biomass, coal dust, and high noise levels; proper PPE must be used at all times. Collaborate with operations staff to remove systems from service and return them to operation as needed.
• May oversee and coordinate the work of personnel assigned to plant projects. Assist with training and share knowledge of plant systems to support team development and operational efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received:

• Administrative supervision is received by oral or written directions from a supervisor and other maintenance personnel. Work assignments are typically task oriented.

Supervision Exercised:

• No supervision is exercised.

7:30 AM -4:00 PM / M-F

All personnel:
* A high school diploma or equivalency certificate.
* A valid State of Missouri Driver's License.
* Ability on a regular basis to:
- Grasp, lift, carry, and set down objects up to 75 pounds.
- Climb and work from ladders, staging, and scaffolds.
- Enter common boiler and baghouse access doors.
- Work in a utility production environment of heat, cold, humidity, noise, and dust.
* May be subject to afterhours call out for emergencies, including wearing a cell phone, pager or other communication device and being placed on standby as required.

Additional requirements for Welder roles:
* Six years of general mechanical nature with sufficient experience to qualify as a journey level pipefitter or boilermaker welder, including apprentice or vocational training.
* Three years of experience in a heavy industrial setting with priority given to direct utility production maintenance experience.
* Completion of all training requirements of Utility Production Maintenance Specialist I and II for specific focus area (welder) preferred.
* Skilled in methods and procedures of utility production and industrial boilermaker and pipefitter welding. Knowledgeable and capable of the following welding methods: Oxy-acetylene welding (OFW), shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), brazing and soldering.
* Must demonstrate proficiency in measuring, cutting and installing piping systems in a neat and orderly manner, plumb and true, with attention to detail.
* Must be able to successfully pass welding certification test
* Skilled in the use of industrial tools and lifting equipment, such as chain hoists, forklifts, and small cranes.
* Ability to fit through a common standard boiler, condenser, etc. access door.

Skilled in methods and procedures of utility production and industrial boilermaker and pipefitter welding. Knowledgeable and capable of the following welding methods: Oxy-acetylene welding (OFW), shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), brazing and soldering

Must be able to successfully pass welding certification test of 5" Sch 80 pipe in 6G position using SMAW technique.

Salary Range: $28.00 - $38.00 per hour

Grade: GGS-G

University TItle: Utility Production Maintenance Specialist III

Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

The internal union bid period for this position ended on 1/22. All qualified internal and external candidates are now welcome to apply.

In order to be considered as a Union Bidder for this position you must:
* complete ALL sections of the application
(including all work experience - incomplete applications will not be considered)
* complete six months of regular service at the University
* apply within the published, five-day posting period
* meet the minimum qualifications for the vacancy

Your qualifications for this position will be evaluated based on the information you provide on your job application. Once the job posting period is closed, there will be no opportunity to submit additional information regarding your qualifications. Therefore, you need to ensure that your application materials are complete when submitted.

Union Bid Period: 1/16/2026 - 1/22/2026

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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