Pipefitter, Maintenance​/Cleaning

About the Company

Optimized Process Designs, LLC (OPD) is an engineering and construction company headquartered in Katy, TX with expertise 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 industries. Founded in 1980, OPD has built a strong reputation for honesty, integrity, and successful project execution.

OPD’s advantage lies in delivering integrated construction and engineering/procurement services, enabling clients to have a “one‑stop shop” and reducing interface problems.

The position is located in Stanton, TX and currently we have an opening for a Pipefitter.

• Read drawings, take measurements, and create isometrics to install piping efficiently.
• Apply basic blueprint knowledge to site work.
• Bolt, clamp, and tack‑weld parts to secure them in position for welding.
• Distinguish varying thicknesses and types of metal materials.
• Position and clamp fabricated metal components to prepare for welding.
• Possess skilled knowledge of pipe fittings, bolts, valves, and related components.
• Assemble and secure pipes, tubes, fittings, and equipment according to specifications by welding and threading joints without errors.
• Manually handle and securely apply rigging equipment.
• Weld small areas to client requirements.
• 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 work well in a team environment.
• Maintain high attention to detail to avoid rework and errors.

• Capable of working in outdoor weather and environmental conditions including extreme heat, humidity, 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.
• Moving the entire body with 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, while wearing an approved full‑body harness and lanyard.
• Use hands to handle, control, and feel objects and/or tools.

• At least 2 years of experience as a pipefitter.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints (ISO, P&).

• Travel is a must with extended periods away from home in remote areas at times.
• Willing and able to work shifts up to 12 hours per day and 7 days per week.
• Must meet all physical demands of the job.
• Must attend mandatory safety meetings.

• Previous experience in a gas plant construction environment.
• 3 years of experience as a pipefitter.
• Previous experience leading safety initiatives.
• Familiarity with welding basics.

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 across 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 offer a benefits plan including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, health savings accounts, life insurance, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and possible infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance. Eligibility criteria vary by geographic region. Speak to your recruiter for specific benefits.

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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