Ironworker Helper

Koch•Baytown, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The jobsite located in Baytown II, Texas has an opening for an Ironworker 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.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience as an ironworker helper.
Must be able to read a tape measure and perform basic math.
Knowledgeable of crane signals (hand and verbal).
Must follow company safety procedures and industry known best work practices.
Must be able to wear an approved full body harness and lanyard to work on highly elevated platforms and maintain balance when stepping on narrow platforms such as beams and pipes.
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.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a gas plant construction environment.
2+ years previous experience as an ironworker helper.

Responsibilities

Assemble and secure structural supports according to specifications and instruction from Ironworker.
Basic practical knowledge of structural steel assembly and installation.
Willingness to learn and understand structural drawings.
Familiar with torque wrench and impact gun and uses in structural work.
Understand setup and required tools and materials required to safely execute a heavy lift (ex: crane mats, barricade the area).
Assisting Ironworker in attaching loads using chains, slings, cables, hooks, and other related equipment.
Able to manually handle and securely apply rigging equipment.
Take direction from the Ironworker on attaching and detaching loads effectively.
Able to effectively communicate with the rigging team (other riggers, ironworkers, and crane operator).
Must be familiar with the standard crane hand signals.
Aptitude to learn and understand weight capacity and assessments of loads/lifts and drawing indicators for lift points.
Learn to cut i-beams with grinder, torch, or band saw per the structural drawing.
Required to work at heights in man baskets or on elevated platforms or narrow walkways such as beams or pipes more than 80% of the time.
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.