maintenance technician

cnc machinist

operator

machinist

fabricator/welder

ProEnergy Services

Temp to Hire Staffing Agency 

-Priorities included finding the best fit candidates for the different  clients we staffed for, including searching for resumes that appealed to the type of jobs our company staffed for so that we could best meet the needs of our clients so to bring them into our office and Interview them to see if there job skills were matched with the desired type of work one of our many clients provided. Also, we kept an organized spreadsheet of candidates who were currently placed on the job, potentials that were waiting for work, and candidates who's assignments have ended so we could get a visual for not only the client, but for us at the office as well.

-What I took away from this job was the knowledge of dealing with clients and working together to build a positive, trusting relationship. I learned a lot about sales and how to approach companies around the metro area and propose our company's ideas and strategies hoping to gain their interest in having us help them in their staffing department. Recruiting and trying to search for the best qualified candidates quickly became a second nature for me. Also, more experience in Microsoft Office and organizational skills.

-Challenges I faced were unreliable candidates not showing up to scheduled appointments, interviews, and most importantly the actual job itself. With recruiting, you are never entirely certain with whom you are dealing with and how reliable the candidate is. Dealing with a high turnover rate seemed to be common with some particular clients.

-The enjoyable parts I took away from this job were the new knowledge that I had picked up day by day. I got more familiar with organization skills within Microsoft Office, Dealing with HR, and getting a behind the scenes look at how the hiring process works and what needs to be done to have a successful outcome. I have more confidence going out into the job world with combining my staffing coordinating skills on top of also getting more familiar with inbound/outbound calls, and recruiting.

Executive leadership (family owned) will promise great things, but are unable to deliver consistent work. Covid-19 is only an excuse for the latest RIF, as they have had 7 major work force reductions in 12 years because they are incompetent in managing the company effectively, relying on trying to obtain a huge contract every now and then to carry them through. They do not share any past information about the company with perspective employees, and being a privately held company, true information about the actual state of the company is hard to obtain. The saying "Lipstick on a Pig" truly applies to ProEnergy.  Beautiful campus, paper thin walls, no support. One of the owners told me a few years ago that it is important that we look better than what we really are.

a typical day at work usually includes structural welding as well as cutting and coping to prints. it can also consist of final assemblies and packaging. since I have been at this shop I have learned so much from my other co workers and bosses. this company is full of great people. there really is no part to my job that I don't find to difficult. the best part about this company is definitely the group of guys that I work with and the fact that I don't do the same thing day after day. one day I could be working on a smoke stack for a power plant and the next I could be working on cutting parts and welding the structure of a power plan.

Lots of turnover, 4 managers in 4 years made it difficult to show my own skills and accomplished goals when changes to day to day happened so frequently.  Company focused changed several times in 4 years, good vision with terrible execution.  Wasted money on programs and applications they never used or utilized properly.  Problems with how leadership treats the rank and file was hard to watch sometimes.  Culture is abysmal at this company.  Gatherings are forced and hand selected by elites who pick and choose without any other input.  Milestones aren't celebrated properly only amongst the leadership, never thankful to the workers.  My advice would be to use as a stepping stone job to gain whatever minimal experience you could and move on.

I, among at least 100 others, was just "permanently laid off." With no notice and no sincerity- they called us into a room and said,"Sorry, we have to let all of you go. ALL of your benefits end immediately. Sign these papers, return all ProEnergy property, collect your belongings and go." 90% of the people I worked with were good, honest, hardworking employees with families, new homes, babies on the way! Instead of maybe selling some of there "awesome random junk" like a huge BBQ truck, they store in huge warehouses, they fire good people. Upon being hired, they tell you,"Welcome to the family!!" I also noticed they have a verse from the Bible at the bottom of their website,"Do unto others as you would have done unto you." If only we had that kind of power.

Working for ProEnergy it is always a challenge. You will deal with all project related aspects from engineering queries, logistic plan, construction milestones, commissioning issues and client request.

I have learned that with great support from your team and manager you can accomplish the hardest task. Management is always there when needed bringing resources accordingly.

The hardest part of the job is to be away from family for long periods of time however, finishing project on time and hand it over  is an enjoyable experience that ProEnergy ensure to every client I have worked with. 

The company has impressive head quarters with buildings and shops to support project operation

Some great people to work with. However Corporate is very and I stress extremely racist towards minorities both in the filed and in the office.  They did provide great learning exp but the work life balance is HORRIBLE! Management are very big on MICRO managing, they don't trust anyone even if you have been there for several years, kind of sad!  People talk and when your good to people it will be told and when your not it will be told! Grateful for the opportunity and some very good people -Some (employees) were never appreciated there. Not all managers are bad but most are not properly trained.

Overall poor management practices without a clue how to perform EPC contracting. Field supervision not well qualified and systems not in place to support the field operations. Project was not well coordinated or planned and people were hired without regard to skill levels required. Management on site was not allowed to purchase small items required on site (including ice, water, misc. small tools, etc.) without prior approval from corporate office and then only with weeks advanced notice. All material was handled through office and was often wrong and late or both.

What is the best part of working at the company?
I enjoyed living in a small town

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The CEO is insulting and demeaning to everyone and is horribly dishonest. His oldest and dearest friends couldn't work for him. He screams at people in a public setting and he does it often 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Don't do anything unless the CEO approves it. Always pay homage to the CEO's ego.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Work with people about various issues which must be presented to the CEO before any decisions can be made. ZERO autonomy even at the Director or VP level

Typical day at work: write proposals and build cost backup sheets. Also, write training manuals for the workers in the shop.

What I learn: The hours spent on the jobs after completion, the cost, the margins, whether we went over or not. I learn what customers are looking for in a inspection and repair process.

Management and Co-workers: For the most part very friendly, easy to work with. Like to work as a team.

Hardness part of the job: When other co-workers don't do there job.

Most enjoyable part: Have two 15 minute breaks and 1 hour lunch, flexible with the schedule.

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