Pipefitter

About the role

The jobsite located in Carthage, TX has an opening for a Pipefitter. Our Team Optimized Process Designs, LLC (OPD) is an engineering/construction company headquartered in Katy, TX with an expertise in the natural gas, natural gas liquids, and petrochemical industries. OPD is part of the larger Koch Engineered Solutions (KES) organization which provides a variety of capabilities across many industries.

Responsibilities

• Reading drawings, taking measurements, drawing isometrics, and installing piping efficiently
• Basic knowledge of blueprints
• Able to bolt, clamp, and tack-weld parts to secure in position for welding
• Distinguishing varying thickness and types of metal materials
• Able to position and clamp together components of fabricated metal products to prepare for welding
• Possess skilled knowledge of pipe fittings, bolts, valves, etc. as required
• Assemble and secure pipes, tubes, fittings, and related equipment according to specifications by welding and threading joints without errors
• Manually handling and securely applying rigging equipment
• Welding small areas to client requirements
• Operate tools and equipment including: beveling machines, cut-off grinders, hammers, torches, magnetic drills, welding machines, and a Saw-Zall

Qualifications

• At least 1.5 years of experience as a pipefitter
• Travel is a must with extended periods away from home in remote areas at times
• Willing and able to work shifts up to 12 hours per day and 7 days per week
• Willing and able to meet all physical demands of the job
• Willing and able to attend mandatory safety meetings
• Previous experience in a gas plant construction environment
• Previous experience being a leader for safety
• Familiar with welding basics