Structural Welder

Structural Welder role at Optimized Process Designs LLC

The jobsite located in Vidor, TX has an opening for a Structural Welder.

Our Team
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 (KES) organization, providing a variety of capabilities across many sectors. Originally incorporated in 1980, OPD has built a strong reputation for honesty, integrity, and successful project execution.

OPD supplies construction services as well as engineering/procurement, enabling clients to have a "one stop shop" for projects, increasing efficiency and reducing interface problems. OPD’s industry experience, flexibility, and team atmosphere make it a preferred partner and a great place to work.

• Own portable welding rig including PPE and jack stands.
• Weld skids, structural steel and related equipment according to specifications.
• Read drawings and recognize basic symbols for job application.
• Operate tools and equipment including angle grinders, beveling machines, cut‑off grinders, hammers, tape measure, levels, and torches (oxygen/acetylene & plasma).
• Possess skilled knowledge of welding and required welding processes (GMAW and/or SMAW).
• Demonstrate knowledge of material identification, equipment utilization, welder equipment set‑up and maintenance.
• Work with minimal supervision.
• Work safely and accurately.

• 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.

• 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.
• Using arms, legs, climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, crawling, twisting, reaching, and bending on a regular basis.
• Work on elevated platforms and maintain balance 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 structural welding experience.
• Must be able to read, write & communicate in English.
• Must own the necessary tools to perform welding and fabrication of structural steel.
• Must pass code welding test: ASME Section IX 6G pipe test (SMAW and GTAW) and AWS D1.1 plate test for structural welds (SMAW and/or GMAW).
• Must produce welds visually acceptable per construction code (ASME B 31.3).
• Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety or the environment.
• Work shifts up to 12 hours per day and 7 days per week.
• Meet all physical demands of the job.
• Attend mandatory safety meetings.
• Be a safety role model.

• 5 or more years of experience as a structural welder and fabricator.
• Previous experience in a gas plant construction environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

We provide medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, approved disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria are set by the applicable plan and may vary by region.

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

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Human Resources Services

Location:

Beaumont, TX | Salary: $48,000.00‑$65,000.00 (posted 2 weeks ago)