Pipefitter Helper

About the role

The jobsite located in Carthage, TX has an opening for a Pipefitter Helper. 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

• Assisting 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.
• Able to work safely and accurately.
• 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.
• High attention to detail to avoid reworks and errors.
• 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.
• Considerable use of arms, legs, climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, crawling, twisting, reaching, and bending on a regular basis.
• Maintain balance when stepping on narrow platforms such as beams and pipes.
• Use hands to handle, control, and feel objects and/or tools.

Qualifications

• 6 months previous experience working in an industrial environment.
• Past exposure to different metals and knowledge of pipe fittings, bolts, valves, etc.
• Other Job Requirements:
• 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.