Pipefitter 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 developed 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 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

• Assist pipefitter with setting, assembling, and installing pipe.
• Possess knowledge of pipe fittings, bolts, valves, etc., as required.
• Prepare pipe and fittings for hoisting and rigging.
• Be familiar with different types of metals.
• Locate and mark bending and cutting lines of the metal.
• Clean work area and restock supplies and materials as necessary.
• Operate tools and equipment including: beveling machines, cut-off grinders, hammers, torches, magnetic drills, welding machines, and a Saw-Zall.
• Work safely and accurately.

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.
• Maintain high attention to detail to avoid reworks and errors.

Requirements

• 6 months of previous experience working in an industrial environment.
• Past exposure to different metals and knowledge of pipe fittings, bolts, valves, etc.
• 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.
• Must be able to meet all physical demands of the job.
• Must be able to attend mandatory safety meetings.

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.
• 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.
• Use hands to handle, control, and feel objects and/or tools.

Qualifications

What will put you ahead:

• 6+ months working as a pipefitter helper.
• Previous experience reading ISOs and drawings.
• Past exposure to different metals and knowledge of pipe fittings, bolts, valves, etc.
• Experience in a gas plant construction environment.

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 - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most.

• Medical and Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy, or guideline, and benefits may vary by geographic region.

Additionally, we seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.