Rigger

Company Overview

Optimized Process Designs, LLC (OPD) is an engineering and construction firm headquartered in Katy, TX, with expertise in the natural‑gas, natural‑gas‑liquids, and petrochemical industries. OPD is part of the Koch Engineered Solutions (KES) organization. Since its incorporation in 1980, OPD has built a reputation for honesty, integrity, and successful project execution. The company offers both construction services and engineering/procurement, providing clients a “one‑stop shop” that increases efficiency and reduces interface problems. OPD’s industry experience, flexibility, and close‑knit team atmosphere make it a preferred partner and a great place to work.

Responsibilities

• Lifting and moving heavy equipment and materials using mechanical equipment.
• Attaching loads with chains, slings, cables, hooks, and related rigging equipment.
• Manually handling and securely applying rigging equipment.
• Attaching and detaching loads effectively.
• Monitoring and maintaining all rigging equipment.
• Communicating clearly with the rigging team, including other riggers and crane operators.
• Using standard crane hand signals and verbal signals.
• Assessing load weights and determining the equipment needed to lift safely.
• Participating actively in a strong safety culture, recognizing hazards, and attending onsite safety meetings.
• Following OPD and client safety policies and procedures.
• Being aware of changing conditions on an active jobsite and arriving on time each day ready to work.
• Displaying a positive attitude and working effectively in a team environment.

Physical Demands

• Work outdoors in extreme heat, humidity, cold, and high elevations.
• Lifting and carrying awkward objects up to 60 lb.
• Standing for extended periods (up to 11 hours per day) with breaks in 2.5‑hour intervals.
• Frequent use of arms, legs, climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, crawling, twisting, reaching, and bending.
• Using hands to handle, control, and feel objects or tools.

Basic Qualifications

• At least 1.5 years of experience as a rigger or ironworker.
• NCCER Rigger Certification Level 1.
• Knowledge of crane hand and verbal signals.
• Willingness to travel and spend extended periods away from home in remote areas.
• Ability to work shifts up to 12 hours per day and up to 7 days per week when required by project schedules.
• Ability to meet all physical demands of the job.
• Commitment to following company safety procedures and industry best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a gas‑plant construction environment.
• Three or more years of experience as an ironworker or rigger.
• NCCER Rigger Certification Level 2 or higher.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.
• Life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (ADD), and disability coverage.
• Retirement plans.
• Paid vacation and time off.
• Educational assistance.
• Potential infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance (eligibility varies by region).