Job Description
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Unless specifically stated otherwise this role is On-Site at the location detailed in the job post.
Your Job
The jobsite located in Mt. Belvieu TX has an opening for a Welder 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 welder helper include:
Assisting welder with making sure that welder has all materials required for welding: rods grinding discs
Assist welder with setting up and moving the rig between work areas
Adjust temperature on welding machine at the direction of the welder
Cleaning welds with a buffer or grinder
Being familiar with different types of metals
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
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Some physical demands of being a welder 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 12 hours per day.
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 and feel objects and/or tools.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
Must know how to clean welds with a buffer or grinder for the welder
6 months previous experience as a welder helper
Other Job Requirements:
Travel is a must with extended periods away from home in remote areas at times.
Must be willing and able to work shifts up to 12 hours per day and 7 days per week.
Must be able and willing to attend mandatory safety meetings
Must be able to meet all physical requirements
What Will Put You Ahead
Past exposure to different metals including carbon stainless steel and galvanized steel
Experience in a gas plant construction environment
Familiar with all aspects of welding and their impact on the project