Ironworker Helper

Our Team Optimized Process Designs, LLC (OPD) is an engineering/construction company headquartered in Katy, TX with expertise in the natural gas, natural gas liquids, and petrochemical industries. OPD is part of Koch Engineered Solutions (KES), providing capabilities across many industries. Originally incorporated in 1980, OPD has built a strong reputation for honesty, integrity, and successful project execution. We offer construction services as well as engineering and procurement, enabling clients to have a "one stop shop" for projects, increasing efficiency and minimizing interface problems. Our industry experience, flexibility, and personal attention make us a preferred partner, while our tight-knit, highly productive team atmosphere makes OPD a great place to work.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and secure structural supports according to specifications and instruction from Ironworker.
• Basic practical knowledge of structural steel assembly and installation.
• Willingness to learn and understand structural drawings.
• Familiar with torque wrench and impact gun and uses in structural work.
• Understand setup and required tools and materials to safely execute a heavy lift (e.g., crane mats, barricade the area).
• Assist Ironworker in attaching loads using chains, slings, cables, hooks, and other related equipment.
• Able to manually handle and securely apply rigging equipment.
• Take direction from the Ironworker on attaching and detaching loads effectively.
• Able to effectively communicate with the rigging team (other riggers, ironworkers, and crane operator).
• Must be familiar with standard crane hand signals.
• Aptitude to learn and understand weight capacity and assessments of loads/lifts and drawing indicators for lift points.
• Learn to cut I-beams with grinder, torch, or band saw per the structural drawing.
• Required to work at heights in man baskets or on elevated platforms or narrow walkways such as beams or pipes more than 80% of the time.

We expect all field employees to:

• Actively participate in a strong safety culture.
• Recognize safety hazards and risks.
• Participate in onsite safety meetings.
• Follow OPD and client safety policies and procedures.
• Be aware of changing conditions on an active jobsite.
• Be on time to the jobsite each day ready for work.
• Display a positive attitude and be able to work in a team environment.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience as an ironworker helper.
• Must be able to read a tape measure and perform basic math.
• Knowledgeable of crane signals (hand and verbal).
• Must follow company safety procedures and industry best work practices.
• Must be able to wear an approved full-body harness and lanyard to work on highly elevated platforms and maintain balance when stepping on narrow platforms such as beams and pipes.
• Travel is a must with extended periods away from home in remote areas at times.
• Must be able to work shifts up to 12 hours per day and 7 days per week when needed by project schedule demands.
• Must be able to meet all physical demands of the job.

Physical Demands

• Capable of working in outdoor weather and environmental conditions including extreme heat and humidity, extreme cold, and high elevations.
• Must be able to work on elevated platforms and maintain balance when stepping on narrow platforms such as beams and pipes while wearing an approved full-body harness and lanyard.
• Lifting and carrying awkward objects up to 60 lbs.
• Standing for extended periods of time up to 12 hours per day.
• Moving the entire body: considerable use of arms, legs, climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, crawling, twisting, reaching, and bending on a regular basis.
• Use hands to handle, control, and feel objects and/or tools.

Qualifications

What will put you ahead:

• Previous experience in a gas plant construction environment.
• 2+ years previous experience as an ironworker helper.
• Willing to participate in an apprenticeship program.

Pay

Compensation range is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided, considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.

Benefits

Our goal is for each employee and their families to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength. Our benefits plan includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement.
• Paid vacation/time off, educational assistance.
• May also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance.

Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy, or guideline, and benefits may vary by geographic region.