Pipefitter

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 both construction services and engineering/procurement, enabling clients to have a "one stop shop" for projects, increasing efficiency and minimizing interface issues. 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

• Read drawings, take measurements, draw isometrics, and install piping efficiently
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of blueprints
• Bolt, clamp, and tack-weld parts to secure in position for welding
• Distinguish varying thickness and types of metal materials
• Position and clamp together components of fabricated metal products to prepare for welding
• Possess skilled knowledge of pipe fittings, bolts, valves, etc.
• Assemble and secure pipes, tubes, fittings, and related equipment according to specifications by welding and threading joints without errors
• Manually handle and securely apply rigging equipment
• Weld 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
• 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 work in a team environment
• Maintain high attention to detail to avoid reworks and errors

Requirements

Physical Demands

• Capable of working in outdoor weather and environmental conditions including extreme heat and humidity, extreme cold, and high elevations
• 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 with considerable use of arms, legs, climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, crawling, twisting, reaching, and bending on a regular basis
• Work on elevated platforms and maintain balance on narrow platforms such as beams and pipes
• Perform activities while wearing an approved full-body harness and lanyard
• Use hands to handle, control, and feel objects and/or tools

Basic 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
• Able to meet all physical demands of the job
• Able and willing to attend mandatory safety meetings
• Be a safety role model

Qualifications

What Will Put You Ahead:

• Previous experience in a gas plant construction environment
• 3 years of experience as a pipefitter
• Previous experience being a leader for safety
• Familiar with welding basics

Pay

At Koch companies, compensation is determined by available market data, considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

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, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Life insurance, ADD, and disability
• Retirement plans
• Paid vacation/time off
• Educational assistance
• May include infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance

Specific eligibility criteria are set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy, or guideline, and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.