Rig Welder

Optimized Process Designs LLC; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimized Process Designs LLC (OPD) seeks a Rig Welder for the Baytown, TX job site. You will weld pipes, tubes, and fittings per specifications and own a portable welding rig with PPE.

Expect up to 12-hour shifts, travel to remote areas, and minimal supervision. Must pass ASME IX 6G (SMAW & GTAW) and AWS D1.1 tests and achieve 100% x-ray quality welds per code.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of general welding experience.
• Must pass ASME Section IX 6G pipe test (SMAW & GTAW) and AWS D1.1 plate test.
• Must produce welds that are 100% x-ray quality and visually acceptable per ASME B 31.3.
• Must own rig and all required equipment.

Responsibilities

• Own portable welding rig including PPE.
• Understand required weld procedure for designated area.
• Welding pipes, tubes, fittings, and related equipment according to specifications.
• Operate tools and equipment including grinders, torches, drills, and welding machines.
• Possess skilled knowledge of pipe fittings, bolts, valves, etc.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.

Skills

General welding experience

Pass welding tests (ASME IX 6G SMAW/GW

Welding to ASME B31.3 quality

Own welding rig & PPE

Tools

Rig and welding gear

Safety PPE

Job description

Your Job

The jobsite located in

Rig Welder.

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.

Your Job

The jobsite located in Baytown, TX has an opening for a Rig Welder.

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 rig welder include:

• Must own portable welding rig including PPE.
• Understand required weld procedure for designated area.
• Welding pipes, tubes, fittings, and related equipment according to specifications.
• Operate tools and equipment including angle grinders, beveling machines, cut-off grinders, hammers, torches, magnetic drills, welding machines, and a Saw-Zall.
• Possess skilled knowledge of pipe fittings, bolts, valves, etc. as required.
• Possess skilled knowledge of welding equipment and operations.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.

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

Some Physical Demands Of Being a Rig Welder 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)

• At least 2 years of general welding experience.
• Must be able to pass code welding test: ASME Section IX 6G pipe test (SMAW & GTAW) and AWS D1.1 plate test for structural welds (SMAW).
• Must demonstrate the ability to produce welds that are 100% x-ray quality and visually acceptable per the construction code i.e. ASME B 31.3.
• Must own rig and all required equipment.

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 able to meet basic physical demands with or without accommodations.