Single Hand Pipe Welder

Your Job

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. OPD supplies construction services as well as engineering and procurement, enabling clients to have a ''one‑stop shop'' for their projects.

Location
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Vidor, TX

Position
:
Single Hand Pipe Welder

What You Will Do

• Read drawings, take measurements, draw isometrics, and install piping efficiently.
• Possess skilled knowledge of pipe fittings, bolts, valves, etc. as required.
• Weld pipes, tubes, fittings, and related equipment according to specifications.
• Operate tools and equipment including beveling machines, cut‑off grinders, hammers, torches, magnetic drills, welding machines, and a Saw‑Zall.
• Perform MIG and TIG welding, including work uphill and downhill.

We Expect All Field Employees To

• 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.
• Show high attention to detail to avoid reworks and errors.

Some Physical Demands

• 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; considerable use of arms, legs, climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, crawling, twisting, reaching, and bending on a regular basis.
• Working on elevated platforms and maintaining balance when stepping on narrow platforms such as beams and pipes; must be able to perform these activities while wearing an approved full‑body harness and lanyard.
• Using hands to handle, control, and feel objects and/or tools.

Basic Qualifications

• At least one year of experience as a pipe welder.
• Must be able to pass AWS D1.1 and ASME Section 9 weld tests.

Other Job Requirements

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

What Will Put You Ahead

• Previous experience in a gas plant construction environment.
• Three years of experience as a Pipe Welder.
• Previous experience being a leader for safety.

The company offers a benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, AD&D, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance. Eligibility is subject to applicable plan descriptions and may vary by region.

Equal Opportunity Employer
—including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify.