Pipefitter Foreman

Overview The jobsite located in Mt. Belvieu, TX has an opening for a Pipefitter Foreman. OPD Optimized Process Designs, LLC (OPD) is an engineering/construction company headquartered in Katy, TX with expertise in the natural gas, natural gas liquids, and petrochemical industries. OPD is part of the Koch Engineered Solutions (KES) organization which provides capabilities across many industries. OPD can supply construction services as well as engineering/procurement, enabling clients to have a one-stop shop for the overall project. OPD’s industry experience, flexibility, and personal attention contribute to a strong team atmosphere. What you will do and the required responsibilities follow. What You Will Do 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 Be a safety role model for the team Enforce 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 Provide records of work completed to the OPD Superintendent Communicate with OPD Superintendent 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 with breaks Moving the entire body with use of arms, legs, climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, crawling, twisting, reaching, and bending 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 Functions Must be a role model for safety Travel is required with extended periods away from home in remote areas 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 At Koch companies, compensation ranges are estimated based on market data and may vary by candidate knowledge, skills, abilities, and location. If you have questions, speak to your recruiter about the 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, OPD provides clients with detailed engineering, single-point procurement, fabrication, and direct-hired construction services across the United States. We leverage in-house capabilities to deliver faster speed to market and increased cost savings while minimizing risk. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Our Benefits Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Eligibility varies by plan and region. Please speak with your recruiter for specifics. We also support a work environment that helps you and the business achieve superior results. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Some offers may require passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Further information available from the employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Koch