Ironworker Helper 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.

OPD has an immediate need for an Ironworker Helper at our Mt. Belvieu, TX jobsite.

What You Will Do In Your Role

Some core responsibilities for an ironworker helper include:

• Attach and detach loads effectively
• Lifting and moving heavy equipment and materials using mechanical equipment
• Must be able to assess weights of loads and equipment needed to lift safely
• Assemble and secure structural supports according to specifications
• Must be familiar with the standard crane hand signals
• Use of tools to adjust and fasten steel beams
• Attaching loads using chains, slings, cables, hooks, and other related equipment
• Practical knowledge of structural steel assembly and installation
• Able to manually handle and securely apply rigging equipment
• Able to effectively communicate with the rigging team (other riggers and crane operator)

We expect all field employees to:

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

Some physical demands of being an ironworker helper include:

• 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.
• 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
• Moving the entire body. Considerable use of arms, legs, climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, crawling, twisting, reaching, and bending on a regular basis.
• Standing for extended periods of time up to 11 hours per day. Breaks are given in 2.5 hour intervals
• Use hands to handle, control, and feel objects and/or tools.

The Experience You Will Bring

Requirements:

Basic Requirements:

• Must be able to wear an approved full body harness and lanyard to work on highly elevated platforms and maintain balance when stepping on narrow platforms such as beams and pipes
• Knowledgeable of crane signals (hand and verbal).
• At least 1 year of experience as an ironworker helper
• Must follow company safety procedures and industry known best work practices

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

What Will Put You Ahead

Preferred Requirements:

• 2+ years previous experience as an ironworker helper
• Previous experience in a gas plant construction environment
• Communicate in English

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. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and 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.

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.
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