Pipefitter Helper

Your Job

The jobsite located in La Porte, TX has an opening for a Pipefitter Helper.

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 Helper include:


* Assisting pipefitter with setting, assembling, and installing pipe.


* Possess knowledge of pipe fittings, bolts, valves, etc, as required.


* Prepare pipe and fittings for hoisting and rigging


* Being familiar with different types of metals


* Locate and mark bending and cutting lines of the metal.


* Clean work area and restock supplies and materials as necessary


* Operate tools and equipment including: beveling machines, cut-off grinders, hammers, torches, magnetic drills, welding machines, and a Saw-Zall.


* Ability to work safely and accurately.

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


* High attention to detail to avoid reworks and errors

Some physical demands of being a Pipefitter Helper 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 be able to work on elevated platforms and maintain balance when stepping on narrow platforms such as beams and pipes.

Must be able to perform these activities while wearing an approved full-body harness and lanyard.


* Use hands to handle, control, an...