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Optimized Process Designs LLC

Pipefitter Foreman

Optimized Process Designs LLC, Vidor, Texas, United States, 77662

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Company Overview 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 the ability to successfully execute projects. OPD’s advantage is in being able to supply construction services as well as engineering/procurement, providing clients a "one stop shop" for the overall project, increasing efficiency and avoiding potential interface problems. OPD’s industry experience, flexibility, and personal attention have made it a preferred partner, and its tight‑knit, highly productive team makes OPD a great place to work.

Job Location Vidor, TX

What You Will Do

Strong knowledge of pipefitting, tools, procedures, and best practices

Ability to lead small teams

Assign job duties of the crew and ensure that each employee is properly trained

Be a safety role model for the team

Enforce OPD and client‑specific safety policies and procedures on the jobsite

Anticipate and recognize potential safety and environmental concerns and report them to the OPD Superintendent

Provide records of work completed to the OPD superintendent

Communicate with OPD Superintendent as required for material requirements and to schedule NDE for pipe and vessel welding

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

Physical Demands

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 – considerable use of arms, legs, climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, crawling, twisting, reaching, and bending on a regular basis

Use hands to handle, control, and feel objects and/or tools

Basic Qualifications

At least 3 years of experience as a pipefitter

Other Job Functions

Must be a role model for safety

Travel is a must with extended periods away from home in remote areas at times

Must be able to perform a pre‑employment drug screen and background check

Must be willing and able to attend and/or lead employee safety meetings

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

What Will Put You Ahead

Previous experience in a gas plant construction environment

At least one year of previous experience as a pipefitter foreman

At least 5 years of previous experience as a pipefitter

Previous experience being a leader in safety

Previous experience leading small teams of 10–25 people

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 geographical location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

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.

Our Benefits 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 are 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.

Additionally, 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.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Human Resources Services

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