Rigger/Fabrication

The jobsite in Baytown, TX has an opening for a Rigger
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. 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.
Some core responsibilities for a Rigger include:

Lifting and moving heavy equipment and materials using mechanical equipment
Attaching loads using chains, slings, cables, hooks, and other related equipment
Able to manually handle and securely apply rigging equipment
Monitor and maintain all rigging equipment
Able to effectively communicate with the rigging team (other riggers and crane operator)
Must be familiar with the standard crane hand signals
Must be able to assess weights of loads and equipment needed to lift safely
We expect all field employees to:
Recognize safety hazards and risks
Follow OPD and client safety policies and procedures
Some physical demands of being a Rigger include:
Capable of working in outdoor weather and environmental conditions including extreme heat and humidity, extreme cold, and high elevations.
At least 1.5 years of experience as a rigger or ironworker
NCCER Rigger Certification Level 1
Knowledgeable of crane signals (hand and verbal).
Travel is a must with extended periods away from home in remote areas at times.
Must be able to work shifts up to 12 hours per day and 7 days per week when needed by project schedule demands
Previous experience in a gas plant construction environment
3+ years previous experience as an ironworker or rigger
NCCER Rigger Certification Level 2+

Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. 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.
Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
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. 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.