Rigger, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

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The jobsite in La Porte, TX has an opening for a Rigger
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• Lifting and moving heavy equipment and materials using mechanical equipment
• Attaching loads using chains, slings, cables, hooks, and other related equipment
• Able to manually handle and securely apply rigging equipment
• Attach and detach loads effectively
• Monitor and maintain all rigging equipment
• Able to effectively communicate with the rigging team (other riggers and crane operator)
• Must be familiar with the standard crane hand signals
• Must be able to assess weights of loads and equipment needed to lift safely

• 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 12 hours per day
• 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
• 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 required 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+

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.

If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

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 faster speed to market to help deliver increased cost savings while minimizing risk.

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. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance.

Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

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. Please  for additional information.

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