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The jobsite in Mt. Belvieu, TX has an opening for a Rigger
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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 the larger Koch Engineered Solutions (KES) organization, which provides a variety of capabilities across many industries. Originally incorporated in 1980, OPD has developed a strong reputation for honesty, integrity, and the ability to successfully execute projects.

OPD’s key advantage is its ability to supply construction services as well as engineering/procurement, enabling clients to have a one‑stop shop for the overall project, providing increased efficiency and avoiding interface problems. OPD’s industry experience, flexibility, and personal attention have made us a preferred partner to our customers, and our tight‑knit, highly productive team atmosphere makes OPD a great place to work.

• Lifting and moving heavy equipment and materials using mechanical equipment
• Attaching loads using chains, slings, cables, hooks, and other related equipment
• Manually handling and securely applying rigging equipment
• Attach and detach loads effectively
• Monitor and maintain all rigging equipment
• Communicate effectively with the rigging team (other riggers and crane operator)
• Familiar with standard crane hand signals
• Assess weights of loads and determine required lifting equipment

• 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 be able to work in a team environment

• 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

• 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 known best work practices
• Knowledgeable of crane signals (hand and verbal)
• 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
• Must be able to meet all physical demands of the job

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

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As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, Optimized Process Designs (OPD) provides clients with detailed engineering packages in all disciplines, single‑point procurement for all equipment and materials, fabrication and direct‑hired construction services throughout the United States. We leverage in‑house capabilities and provide services with…