Pipe Welder - Gas Plant Projects, -Hour Shifts & Travel

Single Hand Pipe Welder

Location:

Vidor, TX. Join OPD, part of Koch Engineered Solutions, to work on natural gas, liquefied natural gas, and petrochemical projects.

• 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.
• MIG and TIG welding; able to weld uphill and downhill.
• Actively participate in a strong safety culture, recognize safety hazards, and 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 be able to work in a team environment.
• Show high attention to detail to avoid reworks and errors.

• Work 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 11 hours per day.
• Move the entire body: use arms, legs, climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, crawling, twisting, reaching, bending regularly.
• Work on elevated platforms and maintain balance on narrow beams and pipes while wearing a full‑body harness and lanyard.
• Use hands to handle, control, and feel objects and/or tools.

• At least one year of experience as a pipe welder.
• Must be able to pass AWS D1.1 and ASME Section 9 weld tests.
• 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.
• Meet all physical demands of the job.
• Attend mandatory safety meetings.
• Be a safety role model.

• Previous experience in a gas plant construction environment.
• 3 years of experience as a pipe welder.
• Previous experience being a leader for safety.

• Medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, AD&D, disability, retirement.
• Paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Benefits vary by geographic region and are described in the Summary Plan Description and policy.

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.