Rigger

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 benefit from a "one stop shop" for their 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

• Lifting and moving heavy equipment and materials using mechanical equipment
• Attaching loads using chains, slings, cables, hooks, and other related equipment
• Able to manually handle and securely apply rigging equipment
• Attach and detach loads effectively
• Monitor and maintain all rigging equipment
• Able to effectively communicate with the rigging team (other riggers and crane operator)
• Must be familiar with standard crane hand signals
• Must be able to assess weights of loads and equipment needed to lift safely
• 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

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 11 hours per day (breaks are given in 2.5 hour intervals)
• Moving the entire body: 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

Requirements

• At least 1.5 years of experience as a rigger or ironworker
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English
• NCCER Rigger Certification Level 1
• Must follow company safety procedures and industry best work practices
• Knowledgeable of crane signals (hand and verbal)
• Travel is required, 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
• Must be able to meet all physical demands of the job

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Previous experience in a gas plant construction environment
• 3+ years of previous experience as an ironworker or rigger
• NCCER Rigger Certification Level 2 or higher

Pay

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. Compensation ranges are estimates determined by available market data and consider 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 coverage
• Retirement plans
• Paid vacation/time off
• Educational assistance
• May include infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance (eligibility criteria apply)

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 about what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.