Structural Helper

Your Job The job site located in Baytown, TX. has an opening for a Structural 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 Structural Helper include: Assist ironworkers and other structural craft employees with daily work activities. Help handle, stage, position, and organize structural materials. Assist with structural steel assembly and installation. Use basic hand and power tools as directed. Take basic measurements using a tape measure. Assist with material movement and work-area preparation. Maintain clean and organized work areas. Follow instructions from craft leadership and experienced journeymen. Follow established safety requirements and use required PPE. Perform other construction-related helper duties as assigned. 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 an Structural Helper include: Capable of working in outdoor weather and environmental conditions including extreme heat and humidity, extreme cold, and high elevations. 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. 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. Use hands to handle, control, and feel objects and/or tools. Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) At least 1 year of experience as an ironworker/structural helper. Ability to read a tape measure and perform basic math. Knowledge of basic crane hand and verbal signals. Ability to work safely around structural construction activities. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Willingness to perform physically demanding work in an industrial construction environment. What Will Put You Ahead Previous experience supporting ironworkers or structural crews. Familiarity with structural steel, bolts, rigging, and common construction tools. Previous industrial construction experience. 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. Hiring Philoso…

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