Piprfitter Helper

Pipefitter Helper – Mont Belvieu, TX

OPD, an engineering and construction company headquartered in Katy, TX, is seeking a Pipefitter Helper for a project in Mont Belvieu, TX.

• Assisting pipefitter with setting, assembling, and installing pipe.
• Possess knowledge of pipe fittings, bolts, valves, etc.
• Prepare pipe and fittings for hoisting and rigging.
• Be familiar with different types of metals.
• Locate and mark bending and cutting lines of the metal.
• Clean work area and restock supplies and materials as necessary.
• Operate tools and equipment including beveling machines, cut‑off grinders, hammers, torches, magnetic drills, welding machines, and a Saw‑Zall.
• Ability to 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.
• Be on time to the jobsite each day ready for work.
• Display a positive attitude and be able to work in a team environment.
• Have high attention to detail to avoid reworks and errors.

• Capable of working in outdoor weather and environmental conditions including extreme heat, humidity, cold, and high elevations.
• Lift and carry awkward objects up to 60 lbs.
• Stand for extended periods of time up to 12 hours per day.
• Move the entire body. Considerable use of arms, legs, climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, crawling, twisting, reaching, and bending on a regular basis.
• Work on elevated platforms and maintain balance when stepping on narrow platforms such as beams and pipes, wearing an approved full‑body harness and lanyard.
• Use hands to handle, control, and feel objects and/or tools.

• 6 months previous experience working in an industrial environment.
• Past exposure to different metals and knowledge of pipe fittings, bolts, valves, etc.

• 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.
• Must be able to meet all physical demands of the job.
• Must attend mandatory safety meetings.

• 6+ months working as a pipefitter helper.
• Previous experience reading ISO's and drawings.
• Experience in a gas plant construction environment.

OPD provides medical benefits and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Specific eligibility criteria are set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

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