Crane Operator Jobs

Description

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.

The shop located in Katy, TX has an opening for a Crane Operator.

What You Will Do In Your Role

Some core responsibilities for a crane operator include:

• Plans all lifts, uses proper capacity charts, completes pre-lift/critical lift sheet.
• Observes load hookup and determines safety of load.
• Perform daily crane inspections.
• Manipulates or depresses crane controls such as pedals, levers, and buttons, to regulate speed and direction of crane and hoist movement.
• Uses hoisting attachments such as hook, sling, or clamps as load requires.
• Cleans and maintains crane and hoisting mechanism.
• Observes functioning of equipment or system to determine hazards and need for adjustments, repairs, or replacements.
• Operates a crane to lift, move, and position loads such as components, equipment, and solid or bulk materials, complete final inspections in accurate and timely manner demonstrating an understanding of how the product fits together. Stop, think and ask if design or fabrication results appear to be unusual or not right.

We expect all field employees to:

• Participate in onsite safety meetings
• Recognize safety hazards and risks
• Be aware of changing conditions on an active jobsite
• Display a positive attitude and be able to work in a team environment
• Actively participate in a strong safety culture
• Follow OPD and client safety policies and procedures
• Be on time to the jobsite each day ready for work

Physical Demands

• Must have good hand-eye coordination
• Use hands to handle, control, and feel objects and/or tools
• 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 willing and able to work shifts up to 12 hours per day and 7 days per week when needed by project demands.
• Lifting and carrying awkward objects up to 60 lbs

The Experience You Will Bring

Requirements:

Basic Qualifications:

• Valid Crane Operator license from an accredited institution for an all-terrain crane
• Travel is a must with extended periods away from home in remote areas at times.
• Must be familiar with standard hand signals.
• Valid Crane Operator physical
• Must be willing and able to attend mandatory safety meetings
• Must be willing and able to work in a team environment
• Two years in crane operation
• Valid driver’s license
• Must be willing and able to meet the physical requirements mentioned above
• Must be willing and able to work outside in extreme heat, humidity, and cold conditions
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
• Taken and passed OSHA equipment operating courses as required

What Will Put You Ahead

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working in oil and gas construction
• Previous experience using computerized control systems
• NCCCO certification

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. 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.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

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. Please visit the following website for additional information: www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf