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Rig Welder located in Mt. Belvieu, TX has an opening for a Rig Welder. The jobsite is located in Mt. Belvieu, TX
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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.

Some core responsibilities for a rig welder include:

• Must own portable welding rig including PPE and jack stands
• Reading drawings, taking measurements, reading isometrics, and installing piping efficiently
• Welding pipes, tubes, fittings, and related equipment according to specifications
• Operate tools and equipment including: angle grinders, beveling machines, cut-off grinders, hammers, torches, magnetic drills, welding machines, and a Saw‑Zall
• Possess skilled knowledge of pipe fittings, bolts, valves, etc. as required
• Possess general knowledge of welding equipment and operations
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision

• 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

• Must be able to pass code welding test: ASME Section IX 6G pipe test (SMAW & GTAW) and AWS D1.1 plate test for structural welds (SMAW)
• Must demonstrate the ability to produce welds that are 100% x‑ray quality and visually acceptable per the construction code i.e. ASME B 31.3

• 5 years of experience as a welder
• Previous experience in a gas plant construction environment
• Previous experience being a leader for safety
• Strong interpersonal skills

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers.

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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify.