Pipefitter

  • OPTIMIZED PROCESS DESIGNS
  • Baytown, Texas
  • Full Time
Pipefitter

Location(s)

Baytown, Texas

Company

Optimized Process Designs

Career Field

Maintenance & Skilled Trades

Job Number

172394

Your Job

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

Our Team

Optimized Process Designs, LLC (OPD) is an engineering/constructionpany 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)anization 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 atmosp makes OPD a great place to work.

What You Will Do

Some core responsibilities for a Pipefitter include:

Reading drawings, taking measurements, drawing isometrics, and installing piping efficiently

Basic knowledge of blues

Able to bolt, clamp, and tack-weld parts to secure in position for welding

Distinguishing varying thickness and types of metal materials

Able to position and clamp togetherponents of fabricated metal products to prepare for welding

Possess skilled knowledge of pipe fittings, bolts, valves, etc. as required

Assemble and secure pipes, tubes, fittings, and related equipment according to specifications by welding and threading joints without errors.

Manually handling and securely ing rigging equipment.

Welding small areas to client requirements

Operate tools and equipment including: beveling machines, cut-off grinders, hammers, torches, magnetic drills, welding machines, and a Saw-Zall.

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

High attention to detail to avoid reworks and errors

Some physical demands of being a Pipefitter 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 experience as a pipefitter.

Able to read and interpret blues (ISO, P&ID).

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 willing and able to meet all physical demands of the job.

Must be able and willing to attend mandatory safety meetings.

What Will Put You Ahead

Previous experience in a gas plant construction environment

3 years of experience as a pipefitter

Previous experience being a leader for safety

Familiar with welding basics

At Kochpanies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Anypensation 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 ourpensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Kochpanies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy .

Who We Are

As a Koch Engineered Solutionspany, Optimized Process Designs (OPD) provides clients with detailed engineering packages in all disciplines, single-point procurement for all equipment and materials, fabrication and direct-hired construction services throughout the United States. We leverage in-house capabilities and provide services with faster speed to market to help deliver increased cost savings while minimizing risk.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and thepany.

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 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 w prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click for additional information.
Job ID: 482395637
Originally Posted on: 6/23/2025

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