Rigger

About the role

Our Team Optimized Process Designs, LLC (OPD) is an engineering/construction company headquartered in Katy, TX, specializing in the natural gas, natural gas liquids, and petrochemical industries. OPD is part of the larger Koch Engineered Solutions (KES) organization, offering a variety of capabilities across multiple industries. Established in 1980, OPD has built a strong reputation for honesty, integrity, and successful project execution. Known for its ability to supply both construction services and engineering/procurement, OPD serves as a 'one-stop-shop' for clients, enhancing efficiency and avoiding potential interface issues.

Responsibilities

• Lifting and moving heavy equipment and materials using mechanical equipment
• Attaching loads using chains, slings, cables, hooks, and other related equipment
• Manually handling and securing rigging equipment
• Effectively communicating with the rigging team (other riggers and crane operators)
• Able to assess weights of loads and equipment needed to lift safely

Qualifications

• At least 1.5 years of experience as a rigger or ironworker
• NCCER Rigger Certification Level 1
• Familiarity with crane signals (hand and verbal)
• Previous experience in a gas plant construction environment
• 3+ years previous experience as an ironworker or rigger
• NCCER Rigger Certification Level 2+
• 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 11 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
• Using hands to handle, control, and feel objects and/or tools

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also 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.

Pay

The actual amount may be higher or lower than the provided range considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. For more details, please speak to your recruiter.

Schedule

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 when needed by project schedule demands.