Description

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.

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 vendor with our clients. Our tight knit, highly productive, team atmosphere makes OPD a great place to work. This environment has allowed us to attract and maintain exceptional employees and build long lasting client relationships, which will help to ensure our long-term business success.

The jobsite located in Baytown, TX has an opening for a Rodbuster.

What You Will Do In Your Role

Some core responsibilities for a rodbuster include:

• Space and fasten together rods in forms according to blueprints using wire and pliers
• Position and secure steel bars, rods, cables or mesh in concrete forms using fasteners and hand tools
• Place blocks under rebar to hold the bards off the deck
• Bend steel rods with hand tools and rodbending machines
• Cut and fit wire mesh or fabric using hooked rods and position fabric or mesh in concrete to reinforce concrete
• Cut rods to required lengths using metal shears, hacksaws or bar cutters
• Assist other craft workers as needed
• Determines number, size, shape and locations of reinforcing rods from blueprints, sketches or oral instructions.
• Positions and secures steel bars in concrete forms to reinforce concrete.
• Selects and places rod in forms; spacing and fastening them together using wire and pliers.
• Cuts bars to required lengths, using hacksaw, bar cutters or acetylene torch.
• Bend steel rods with hand tools or rod bending machine.
• Reinforces concrete with wire mesh.
• May reinforce concrete with wire mesh. May weld reinforcing bar together, using arc-welding equipment.
• Insures that all reinforcing material is in its proper position, so it receives its intended structural load.
• Loads, transports, unloads material, tools, equipment and supplies.
• May assist in lifting, positioning and securing of material and work pieces during installation.
• May perform minor maintenance or cleaning activities of tools and equipment.
• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules.
• Performs other duties as required

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 pipefitter 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 have good hand-eye coordination
• Use hands to handle, control, and feel objects and/or tools.

The Experience You Will Bring

Requirements:

Basic Requirements:

• At least 1.5 years of experience as a rodbuster
• Travel is a must with extended periods away from home in remote areas at times.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Must be able to work in extreme heat, humidity, and cold conditions
• Must be able and willing to attend mandatory safety meetings
• Must be able and willing to work in a team environment
• Must be able to work shifts up to 12 hours per day and 7 days per week
• Must be able to meet basic physical requirements

What Will Put You Ahead

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 years of experience as a rodbuster
• Previous experience in oil and gas construction
  

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. 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. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.
This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf