Pipefitter Helper

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The jobsite is located in Vidor, TX and has an opening for a Pipefitter Helper.

Optimized Process Designs, LLC (OPD) is an engineering/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 which provides a variety of capabilities across many industries. Originally incorporated in 1980, OPD has developed a strong reputation for honesty, integrity and ability to successfully execute projects.

Some core responsibilities for a Pipefitter Helper include:

• Assisting pipefitter with setting, assembling, and installing pipe.
• Possess knowledge of pipe fittings, bolts, valves, etc., as required.
• Prepare pipe and fittings for hoisting and rigging.
• Be familiar with different types of metals.
• Locate and mark bending and cutting lines of the metal.
• Clean work area and restock supplies and materials as necessary.
• Operate tools and equipment including beveling machines, cut‑off grinders, hammers, torches, magnetic drills, welding machines, and a Saw‑Zall.
• Ability to work safely and accurately.
• Help maintain a strong safety culture by actively participating in safety reviews, recognizing hazards and risks, attending onsite safety meetings, following OPD and client safety policies and procedures, staying aware of changing conditions on a jobsite, being on time, displaying a positive attitude, working collaboratively, and paying high attention to detail to avoid reworks and errors.

Some physical demands of being a pipefitter helper include:

• 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 up to 12 hours per day.
• Using arms, legs, climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, crawling, twisting, reaching, and bending on a regular basis.
• Working on elevated platforms, maintaining balance on narrow platforms such as beams and pipes while wearing an approved full‑body harness and lanyard.
• Using hands to handle, control, and feel objects and/or tools.

• 6 months previous experience working in an industrial environment.
• Past exposure to different metals and knowledge of pipe fittings, bolts, valves, etc.

• 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.
• Willing and able to meet all physical demands of the job.
• Willing and able to attend mandatory safety meetings.

• 6+ months working as a pipefitter helper.
• Previous experience reading ISO’s and drawings.
• Past exposure to different metals and knowledge of pipe fittings, bolts, valves, etc.
• Experience in a gas plant construction environment.

Our goal is to support employees and their families in living fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential medical resources and employee assistance programs. Eligibility criteria are set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. Speak to your recruiter for specific information.

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.