Ironworker

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The jobsite located in Mount Belvieu, TX has an opening for an Ironworker.

Optimized Process Designs, LLC (OPD) is an engineering/construction company headquartered in Katy, TX that specializes in natural gas, natural gas liquids, and petrochemical industries. OPD is part of the larger Koch Engineered Solutions (KES) organization, providing a variety of capabilities across many sectors. Since its incorporation in 1980, OPD has built a strong reputation for honesty, integrity, and the ability to successfully execute projects.

By offering both construction services and engineering/procurement, OPD serves as a "one stop shop" for clients, increasing efficiency and minimizing interface issues. Our industry experience, flexibility, and personal attention make us a preferred partner and a tight‑knit, highly productive team environment where OPD is a great place to work.

• Assemble and secure structural supports according to specifications.
• Apply practical knowledge of structural steel assembly and installation.
• Use tools to adjust and fasten steel beams.
• Lifting and moving heavy equipment and materials using mechanical equipment.
• Attach loads using chains, slings, cables, hooks, and related equipment.
• Manually handle and securely apply rigging equipment.
• Effectively attach and detach loads.
• Communicate clearly with the rigging team (other riggers and crane operator).
• Familiar with standard crane hand signals.
• Assess weights of loads and determine equipment needed for safe lifts.

• 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 effectively in a team environment.

• Work in outdoor weather and environmental conditions, including extreme heat and humidity, extreme cold, and high elevations.
• Work on elevated platforms and maintain balance on narrow beams and pipes, using an approved full‑body harness and lanyard.
• Lifting and carrying awkward objects up to 60 lbs.
• Stand for extended periods up to 11 hours per day with breaks given in 2.5‑hour intervals.
• Move the entire body, using arms, legs, climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, crawling, twisting, reaching, and bending regularly.
• Use hands to handle, control, and feel objects and tools.

• At least 1.5 years of experience as an ironworker.
• Follow company safety procedures and industry best practices.
• Wear an approved full‑body harness and lanyard when working on highly elevated platforms.
• Knowledgeable of crane signals (hand and verbal).
• Travel is required, with extended periods away from home in remote areas at times.
• Work shifts up to 12 hours per day and 7 days per week when needed.
• Meet all physical demands of the job.

• Previous experience in a gas plant construction environment.
• NCCER Ironworker certification.
• 3+ years of previous experience as an ironworker.

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—focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. The benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, short‑ and long‑term 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.

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers.

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.