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Optimized Process Designs
Rig Welder
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What they do
A Pipe Fitter installs and repairs pipe systems in commercial or industrial and manufacturing structures, such as pipes for heating and cooling systems. Works on pipes that carry gas, sprinkler systems, or pipes that carry steam under pressure.
$56,203 / year median in Texas
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Your Job The jobsite located in Carthage, TX has an opening for a Rig 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 Some core responsibilities for a rig welder include:
- Must own portable welding rig including PPE and jack stands,
- Reading drawings, taking measurements, reading isometrics, and installing piping efficiently
- Welding pipes, tubes, fittings, and related equipment according to specifications
- Operate tools and equipment including: angle grinders, beveling machines, cut-off grinders, hammers, torches, magnetic drills, welding machines, and a Saw-Zall.
- Possess skilled knowledge of pipe fittings, bolts, valves, etc. as required.
- Possess general knowledge of welding equipment and operations.
- Must be able to work with minimal supervision 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 Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Must be able to pass code welding test: ASME Section IX 6G pipe test (SMAW & GTAW) and
AWS D1.1
plate test for structural welds (SMAW).- Must demonstrate the ability to produce welds that are 100% x-ray quality and visually acceptable per the construction code i.
ASME B 31.3.
What Will Put You Ahead- 5 years of experience as a welder
- Previous experience in a gas plant construction environment
- Previous experience being a leader for safety
- Strong interpersonal skills At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance