Heavy Equipment Operator

The jobsite located in Baytown , TX has an opening for a Heavy Equipment Operator . 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 Dirt Equipment Operator include: Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures Efficiently and safely operate heavy mobile equipment of various sizes and weights associated with open pit mining Perform minor service and maintenance on equipment Recognize and document potential job hazards in compliance with company policies Work as a team to help meet or exceed production, waste and quality goals Perform general housekeeping duties to continuously maintain a safe and clean work environment Work in a hot, humid, cold, and noisy industrial environment Work any shift, holidays, weekends and overtime as needed Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and/or pulling for at least eight (8) hours Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include safety equipment 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 Dirt Equipment Operator 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. Must have good hand-eye coordination. Use hands to handle, control, and feel objects and/or tools. Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Six (6) months or more of experience operating one or more of the following in the construction and/or mining field: -End dump truck - Caterpillar 770 class or larger, -Excavator- Caterpillar 325 class or larger, -Front-end loader Caterpillar 950 class or larger -Dozer- Caterpillar D8 class or large -Wirtgen Surface Miner 2200SM Willing and able to work in an industrial environment as described in the position Willing and able to meet the physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation Ability to adhere to the safety regulations of the position Willing and able to work all shifts up to 12 hours per day and 7 days a week as required by the project What Will Put You Ahead One (1) year or more of experience working with construction and/or mining equipment experience Currently parts 48 MSHA Trained 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. 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 . 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 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. 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 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. 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