Pipefitter, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

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Jobsite located in La Porte, TX.

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

• Read drawings, take measurements, and install piping efficiently.
• Understand blueprints and distinguish varying thickness and types of metal materials.
• Bolt, clamp, and tack-weld parts to secure position for welding.
• Assemble and secure pipes, tubes, fittings, and related equipment according to specifications by welding and threading joints without errors.
• Operate tools and equipment including beveling machines, cut-off grinders, hammers, torches, magnetic drills, welding machines, and a Saw-Zall.

• 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.
• Maintain high attention to detail to avoid reworks and errors.

• 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.
• Must be able to work on elevated platforms and maintain balance when stepping on narrow platforms such as beams and pipes. Must be able to perform these activities while wearing an approved full-body harness and lanyard.

• At least 1.5 years of experience as a pipefitter.
• Travel is a must with extended periods away from home in remote areas at times.
• Must be willing and able to work shifts up to 12 hours per day and 7 days per week.
• Must be willing and able to meet all physical demands of the job.
• Must be able and willing to attend mandatory safety meetings.
• Must be a safety role model.

• Previous experience in a gas plant construction environment.
• 3 years of experience as a pipefitter.
• Previous experience being a leader for safety.
• Familiar with welding basics.

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