Pipefitter Helper

Avature; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Pipefitter Helper to join their dynamic team in La Porte, TX. In this role, you'll assist skilled pipefitters in setting, assembling, and installing pipes while ensuring safety and efficiency. Your responsibilities will include preparing materials, operating various tools, and maintaining a clean work area. This position demands physical stamina and a commitment to safety, making it perfect for those who thrive in a hands-on environment. If you have a passion for the construction industry and a desire to grow within a supportive team, this opportunity could be your next career step.

Qualifications

• 6 months experience in an industrial environment required.
• Knowledge of pipe fittings, bolts, and valves is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist pipefitter with setting, assembling, and installing pipe.
• Prepare pipe and fittings for hoisting and rigging.

Skills

Knowledge of pipe fittings

Ability to work safely

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Education

6 months experience in an industrial environment

Tools

Beveling machines

Cut-off grinders

Welding machines

Magnetic drills

Saw-Zall

Job description

The jobsite located in La Porte, 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 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 Pipefitter Helper include:

• Assisting pipefitter with setting, assembling, and installing pipe.
• Possessing knowledge of pipe fittings, bolts, valves, etc., as required.
• Preparing pipe and fittings for hoisting and rigging.
• Being familiar with different types of metals.
• Locating and marking bending and cutting lines of the metal.
• Cleaning work area and restocking supplies and materials as necessary.
• Operating 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.
• Have 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 11 hours per day. Breaks are given in 2.5-hour intervals.
• Moving the entire body, with 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 while wearing an approved full-body harness and lanyard.
• Using hands to handle, control, and feel objects and/or tools.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• 6 months 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 willing and able to work shifts up to 12 hours per day and 7 days 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.

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.