Rigger Helper - Vidor, TX
Rigger Helper - Vidor, TX
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12-06-2025
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Job Description
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans Transitioning Military National Guard and Reserve Members Military Spouses Wounded Warriors and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set education requirements and experience please click the submit button and follow the next steps.
Unless specifically stated otherwise this role is On-Site at the location detailed in the job post.
Your Job
The jobsite in Vidor TX has an opening for a Rigger 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. OPDs 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 Rigger Helper include:
Assisting with lifting and moving heavy equipment and materials using mechanical equipment
Helping attach loads using chains slings cables hooks and other related equipment
Able to manually handle and assist in securely applying rigging equipment
Monitor and maintain all rigging equipment
Able to effectively communicate with the rigging team (rigger and supervisor)
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:
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 Rigger 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.
Use hands to handle control and feel objects and/or tools.
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
At least 1 year of experience as a rigger helper or ironworker helper
Knowledgeable of crane signals (hand and verbal)
At least 2 years of general experience in a construction environment
Other Job Requirements:
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
Must be able to meet all physical demands of the job
Must be able to read write & communicate in English
Must follow company safety procedures and industry known best work practices
What Will Put You Ahead
Previous experience in a gas plant construction environment
3 years previous experience as an ironworker helper or rigger helper
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans Transitioning Military National Guard and Reserve Members Military Spouses Wounded Warriors and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set education requirements and experience please click the submit button and follow the next steps.
Unless specifically stated otherwise this role is On-Site at the location detailed in the job post.
Your Job
The jobsite in Vidor TX has an opening for a Rigger 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. OPDs 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 Rigger Helper include:
Assisting with lifting and moving heavy equipment and materials using mechanical equipment
Helping attach loads using chains slings cables hooks and other related equipment
Able to manually handle and assist in securely applying rigging equipment
Monitor and maintain all rigging equipment
Able to effectively communicate with the rigging team (rigger and supervisor)
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:
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 Rigger 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.
Use hands to handle control and feel objects and/or tools.
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
At least 1 year of experience as a rigger helper or ironworker helper
Knowledgeable of crane signals (hand and verbal)
At least 2 years of general experience in a construction environment
Other Job Requirements:
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
Must be able to meet all physical demands of the job
Must be able to read write & communicate in English
Must follow company safety procedures and industry known best work practices
What Will Put You Ahead
Previous experience in a gas plant construction environment
3 years previous experience as an ironworker helper or rigger helper
Employment Type
Full Time
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