Bolt Up Fitter

Flint Hills Resources; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible spending and health savings

Life insurance

ADD

Disability

Retirement

Paid vacation/time off

Educational assistance

Infertility assistance

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Optimized Process Designs (OPD), a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is seeking a Bolt-Up Fitter in Baytown, TX to perform flange bolting, assist with blinds for pressure tests, and assemble piping spools.

Candidates should have 1.5+ years in bolt-up fitting or boilermaking, be able to work 12-hour shifts, and pass safety requirements. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and attention to detail in a gas plant construction setting.

Qualifications

• At least 1.5 years of experience as a helper, bolt-up fitter, or boilermaker.
• Willing and able to work shifts up to 12 hours per day and 7 das 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.
• Must be a safety role model.

Responsibilities

• Tighten and loosen bolts on flange connections per ISO drawings and work plan
• Assist with installation/removal of blinds as needed for pressure testing purposes
• Possess skilled knowledge of pipe fittings, bolts, valves, etc. as required
• Assemble and secure pipes, tubes, fittings, and related equipment according to specifications
• Use impact wrenches, combination wrenches, and line up pins to install valves and piping spools

Job description

The job site located in Baytown, TX has an opening for a Bolt-Up Fitter.

Our Team

Optimized Process Designs, LLC (OPD) is an engineering/construction company headquartered in Katy, TX with an expertise in the 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. OPD has a key advantage in being able to supply construction services as well as engineering/procurement. This enables clients to have a ''one stop shop'' for the overall project, providing increased efficiency and avoiding potential interface problems. OPD's industry experience, flexibility, and personal attention have made us a preferred partner to our customers and our tight knit, highly productive, team atmosphere makes OPD a great place to work.

What You Will Do

Some core responsibilities for a Bolt Up Fitter include:

• Tighten and loosen bolts on flange connections per ISO drawings and work plan
• Assist with installation/removal of blinds as needed for pressure testing purposes
• Possess skilled knowledge of pipe fittings, bolts, valves, etc. as required
• Assemble and secure pipes, tubes, fittings, and related equipment according to specifications
• Use impact wrenches, combination wrenches, and line up pins to install valves and piping spools

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 on time to the jobsite each day ready for work
• Display a positive attitude and be able to work in a team environment
• High attention to detail to avoid reworks and errors

Some physical demands of being a bolt-up fitter include:

• Capable of working in outdoor weather and environmental conditions, including cold and hot weather
• Lifting and carrying awkward objects up to 60 pounds
• Standing for extended periods of time up to 12 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
• Must be able to work on elevated platforms and maintain 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
• Use hands to handle, control, and feel objects and/or tools

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• At least 1.5 years of experience as a helper, bolt-up fitter, or boilermaker
• Must be willing and able to work shifts up to 12 hours per day and 7 das 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
• Must be a safety role model

What Will Put You Ahead

• Previous experience in a gas plant construction environment or manufacturing environment
• 3 years of experience as a bolt-up fitter

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Hiring Philosophy

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Who We Are

As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, Optimized Process Designs (OPD) provides clients with detailed engineering packages in all disciplines, single-point procurement for all equipment and materials, fabrication and direct-hired construction services throughout the United States. We leverage in-house capabilities and provide services with faster speed to market to help deliver increased cost savings while minimizing risk.

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Our benefits plan includes -

• medical
• dental
• vision
• flexible spending and health savings accounts
• life insurance
• ADD
• disability
• retirement
• paid vacation/time off
• educational assistance
• infertility assistance
• paid parental leave
• adoption assistance

Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

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