Pipefitter Foreman

Your Job The jobsite located in Baytown, TX has an opening for a Pipefitter Foreman. 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 Pipefitter Foreman include: 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 Being a safety role model for the team Enforcing 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. Providing 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 Some Physical Demands Of Being a Pipefitter Foreman 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. 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. Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) At least 3 years of experience as a pipefitter Other Job Requirements 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 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 Compensation Philosophy 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. 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. Who We Are As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, 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 the company. 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. Equal Opportunities 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. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: #J-18808-Ljbffr