Crane Operator

Job

Crane Operator at Optimized Process Designs LLC

Location:

Stanton, TX

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 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 has a key advantage in supplying construction services as well as engineering/procurement, enabling clients to have a "one stop shop" for the overall project, thus increasing efficiency and avoiding potential interface problems. OPD’s experience, flexibility, and personal attention make it a preferred partner to our customers, and its tight knit, highly productive team atmosphere makes it a great place to work.

• Operates a crane to lift, move, and position loads such as components, equipment, and solid or bulk materials; completes final inspections promptly and demonstrates an understanding of how the product fits together.
• Plans all lifts, uses proper capacity charts, and completes pre‑lift/critical lift sheet.
• Observes load hookup and determines safety of the load.
• Manipulates or depresses crane controls such as pedals, levers, and buttons to regulate speed and direction of crane and hoist movement.
• Uses hoisting attachments such as hook, sling, or clamps as the load requires.
• Performs daily crane inspections.
• Cleans and maintains the crane and hoisting mechanism.
• Observes the functioning of equipment or system to determine hazards and need for adjustments, repairs, or replacements.

• 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 in a team environment.

• Capable of working in outdoor weather and environmental conditions including extreme heat and humidity, extreme cold, and high elevations; capable of working on sites with muddy and/or snowy conditions.
• Lifting and carrying awkward objects up to 60 lbs.
• Must be willing and able to work shifts up to 12 hours per day and 7 days per week when needed by project demands.
• Moving the entire body; considerable use of arms, legs, climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, crawling, twisting, reaching, and bending on a regular basis.
• Must have good hand‑eye coordination.
• Use hands to handle, control, and feel objects and/or tools.

• Valid Crane Operator license from an accredited institution for an all‑terrain crane.
• Valid Crane Operator physical qualification.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Two years in crane operation.
• Taken and passed OSHA equipment operating courses as required.
• Must be familiar with standard hand signals.
• Travel is a must with extended periods away from home in remote areas at times.
• Must be willing and able to work outside in extreme heat, humidity, and cold conditions.
• Must be willing and able to attend mandatory safety meetings.
• Must be willing and able to work in a team environment.
• Must be willing and able to meet the physical requirements mentioned above.

• Previous experience working in oil and gas construction.
• Previous experience using computerized control systems.
• NCCCO certification.
• Crawler crane certification.

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. The 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…