Structural Welder

Your Job

The jobsite located in Vidor, TX has an opening for a Structural 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

Core responsibilities for a Structural Welder include:

• Must own portable welding rig including PPE and jack stands.
• Weld skids, structural steel and related equipment according to specifications.
• Read drawings and recognize basic symbols for the job application.
• Operate tools and equipment including: angle grinders, beveling machines, cut-off grinders, hammers, tape measure, levels and torches (oxygen/acetylene & plasma).
• Possess skilled knowledge of welding, and welding process required (GMAW and/or SMAW).
• Exhibit knowledge of material identification, equipment utilization, welder equipment set-up and maintenance.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• 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 can work in a team environment.

Some physical demands of being a Structural 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 11 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 structural welding experience.
• Must be able to read, write & communicate in English.
• Must own the necessary tools to perform the welding and fabrication of structural steel.
• Must be able to pass code welding test: ASME Section IX 6G pipe test (SMAW and GTAW) and AWS D1.1 plate test for structural welds (SMAW and/or GMAW).
• Must demonstrate the ability to produce welds that are visually acceptable per the construction code i.e. ASME B 31.3.
• Must maintain your equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety or the environment.
• 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.
• Must be able and willing to attend mandatory safety meetings.
• Must be a safety role model.

What Will Put You Ahead

• 5 or more years of experience as a structural welder and fabricator.
• Previous experience in a gas plant construction environment
• Strong interpersonal skills.

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 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.