Welder Helper

Welder Helper – Mt. Belvieu, TX

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 many industries. Founded in 1980, OPD has built a reputation for honesty, integrity, and successful project execution. With combined construction and engineering/procurement services, OPD provides a “one‑stop shop” for clients, increasing efficiency and reducing interface issues.

OPD’s industry experience, flexibility, and dedicated team spirit make it an attractive workplace.

• Assist the welder by ensuring all required materials—rods, grinding discs, etc.—are on hand.
• Set up and move the rig between work areas.
• Adjust the welding machine temperature as directed.
• Clean welds with a buffer or grinder.
• Become familiar with different metal types.
• Clean the work area and restock supplies as needed.
• Operate tools and equipment, including beveling machines, cut‑off grinders, hammers, torches, magnetic drills, welding machines, and a Saw‑Zall.
• 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.
• Arrive on time, ready for work.
• Show a positive attitude and teamwork.
• Maintain high attention to detail to avoid reworks and errors.

• Work outdoors in extreme heat, humidity, cold, and high elevations.
• Lift and carry objects up to 60 lb.
• Stand for extended periods, up to 12 hours per day.
• Move the entire body, using arms, legs, climbing, balancing, walking, stooping, crawling, twisting, reaching, and bending regularly.
• Operate on elevated platforms and maintain balance on narrow surfaces while wearing a full‑body harness and lanyard.
• Use hands to handle, control, and feel objects and tools.

• Know how to clean welds with a buffer or grinder.
• Have at least 6 months of experience as a welder helper.

• Travel is required, including extended periods in remote areas.
• Must be willing and able to work shifts up to 12 hours per day, 7 days per week.
• Attend mandatory safety meetings.
• Meet all physical requirements.

• Experience with carbon, stainless steel, and galvanized steel.
• Background in a gas plant construction environment.
• Knowledge of all aspects of welding and their project impact.

Welder I – Day shift – $22.00 /hour – 6:00 am–2:00 pm, Monday‑Friday.

All Koch companies value diversity in thought, experience, and background. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy.

OPD is a Koch Engineered Solutions company that supplies detailed engineering packages, single‑point procurement, and fabrication/direct‑hired construction services nationwide. We leverage in‑house capabilities for faster market delivery and cost savings.

Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, health‑savings accounts, life insurance, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance. Eligibility criteria are set by plan documents and may vary by region.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Human Resources Services