Scaffold Builder Helper - La Porte, United States - Optimized Process Designs

Optimized Process Designs

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La Porte, United States

2 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
Scaffold Builder 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 scaffold builder helper include: - Help assemble and erect scaffolding throughout the jobsite

Maintain and organize the scaffold yard inventory
Assist with inspecting scaffolding for structural integrity.
Help with taking scaffolding out of service and repair if necessary
Use of hand tools to erect scaffolding
Help attaching loads using ropes or other means necessary to assemble scaffolding at heights
Assist with attaching and detaching loads effectively
Able to effectively communicate with the piping team

**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 scaffold builder 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 fullbody harness and lanyard.
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.
Use hands to handle, control, and feel objects and/or tools.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

At least 1 year of experience as a scaffold builder helper.
Must have demonstrated knowledge to safely build scaffolds to OSHA standards.
Must follow company safety procedures and industry known best work practices.

**Other Job Requirements: - 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.

What Will Put You Ahead

Previous experience in a gas plant construction environment
2+ years previous experience as a scaffolding builder helper
NCCER certification

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
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs.

We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

**Equal Opportunities