Pipefitter Helper

Optimized Process Designs LLC; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and EAP

Job summary

Optimized Process Designs LLC (OPD) in Baytown, TX is seeking a Pipefitter Helper to assist with setting, assembling, and installing pipe on a live project site. The role requires knowledge of pipe fittings, bolts, valves, and related hardware, with emphasis on safety and teamwork in a heavy industrial environment.

The candidate should have at least 6 months of industrial experience, be willing to travel to remote locations, and be able to work 12-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• 6 months of experience in an industrial environment
• Knowledge of pipe fittings, bolts, valves, etc.
• Willingness to travel to remote job sites
• Able to work shifts up to 12 hours per day

Responsibilities

• Assist pipefitter with setting, assembling, and installing pipe
• Prepare pipe and fittings for hoisting and rigging
• Locate and mark bending and cutting lines of metal
• Operate tools and equipment listed above
• Work safely and accurately on active job sites

Skills

Pipefitting knowledge

Industrial environment experience

Safety awareness

Tools

Beveling machines

Cut-off grinders

Hammers

Torches

Magnetic drills

Welding machines

Saw-Zall

Job description

Your Job

The jobsite located in Baytown, TX has an opening for a Pipefitter Helper.

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

• 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
• Being 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.

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 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
• 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 and humidity, extreme cold, and high elevations.
• Lifting and carrying awkward objects up to 60 lbs
• 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)

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

Other Job Requirements

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

What Will Put You Ahead

• 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

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Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

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.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

• Medical and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

In addition, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

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. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).