Pipefitter, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

Job Overview

The job site is located in Stanton, TX. We are hiring a Pipefitter.

Optimized Process Designs, LLC (OPD) is an engineering and construction company headquartered in Katy, TX, with expertise in the natural gas, natural gas liquids, and petrochemical industries.

• Read drawings, take measurements, draw isometrics, and install piping efficiently.
• Have basic knowledge of blueprints.
• Bolt, clamp, and tack‑weld parts to secure in position for welding.
• Distinguish varying thickness and types of metal materials.
• Position and clamp components of fabricated metal products to prepare for welding.
• Possess skilled knowledge of pipe fittings, bolts, valves, etc. as required.
• Assemble and secure pipes, tubes, fittings, and related 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 job site.
• Be on time to the job site 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 and humidity, extreme 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, including 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.

• 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.
• 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.

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

Medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plans, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Eligibility varies by geographic region.

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