Equipment Operator - La Porte, United States - Optimized Process Designs

Optimized Process Designs

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La Porte, United States

3 days ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Your Job
The jobsite located in
La Porte, TX
has an opening for a Dirt
Equipment Operator.

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 Equipment Operator include: - Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures

Efficiently and safely operate heavy mobile equipment of various sizes and weights associated with open pit mining
Perform minor service and maintenance on equipment
Recognize and document potential job hazards in compliance with company policies
Work as a team to help meet or exceed production, waste and quality goals
Perform general housekeeping duties to continuously maintain a safe and clean work environment
Work in a hot, humid, cold, and noisy industrial environment
Work any shift, holidays, weekends and overtime as needed
Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and/or pulling for at least eight (8) hours
Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include safety equipment

**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 Equipment Operator 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 handeye coordination.
Use hands to handle, control, and feel objects and/or tools.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

Six (6) months or more of experience operating one or more of the following in the construction and/or mining field: End dump truck
Caterpillar 770 class or larger, Excavator
Caterpillar 325 class or larger, Frontend loader Caterpillar 950 class or larger Dozer
Caterpillar D8 class or large Wirtgen Surface Miner 2200SM

**Other Job Requirements: - Ability to work in an industrial environment as described in the position

Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position
Ability to adhere to the safety regulations of the position

What Will Put You Ahead

One (1) year or more of experience working with construction and/or mining equipment experience
Currently parts 48 MSHA Trained
High school diploma or GED

Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

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.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits
**Equal Opportunities