Pipefitter Foreman

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 developed a strong reputation for honesty, integrity, and successful project execution. We offer construction services as well as engineering/procurement, enabling clients to have a "one stop shop" for projects, increasing efficiency and avoiding interface problems. Our industry experience, flexibility, and personal attention make us a preferred partner, and our tight-knit, highly productive team atmosphere makes OPD a great place to work.

Responsibilities

• Strong knowledge of pipefitting, tools, procedures, and best practices
• Lead small teams and assign job duties to crew members
• Ensure each employee is properly trained
• Act as a safety role model for the team
• Enforce OPD and client-specific safety policies and procedures on the jobsite
• Anticipate and recognize potential safety and environmental concerns and report them to the OPD Superintendent
• Provide records of work completed to the OPD Superintendent
• Communicate with OPD Superintendent regarding material requirements and scheduling NDE for pipe and vessel welding

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 work in a team environment

Requirements

Physical Demands

• Capable of working in outdoor weather and environmental conditions including extreme heat, humidity, cold, and high elevations
• Lifting and carrying awkward objects up to 60 lbs
• Standing for extended periods up to 11 hours per day with breaks given in 2.5-hour intervals
• 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

Basic Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience as a pipefitter
• Must be a role model for safety
• Travel is required with extended periods away from home in remote areas at times
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check
• Must be able to attend and/or lead employee safety meetings
• Must be able to work shifts up to 12 hours per day and 7 days per week
• Must meet all physical demands of the job

Qualifications

What will put you ahead:

• Previous experience in a gas plant construction environment
• At least one year of previous experience as a pipefitter foreman
• At least 5 years of previous experience as a pipefitter
• Previous experience being a leader in safety
• Previous experience leading small teams of 10-25 people

Pay

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 coverage
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Life insurance, ADD, and disability coverage
• 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.