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.

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

What You Will Do In Your Role

The Torque Technician is primarily responsible for the management of all torque tooling systems used in an industrial construction process.

Some core responsibilities of a Torque Technician include:

• Plan, implement, manage, monitor performance, and improve all torque-related equipment, processes, and systems utilized in manufacturing our product.
• Provide technical direction to the contract and in-house torque tooling technician team who execute tool programming, calibration, and preventive maintenance functions.
• Develop torque control strategies for new and existing products
• Support torque related continuous improvement projects.
• Assist in training and mentoring hourly employees to ensure a safe and efficient torque tooling department.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, insurance, and other industry standards/requirements (e.g. NFPA, EPA, OSHA, NEC).
• Collaborate with tool suppliers to develop the best cost-effective solutions for our customers and business partners
• Inspect and evaluate machine conditions and react to any gaps in actual versus expected performance

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 Torque Technician 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.
• Use hands to handle, control, and feel objects and/or tools.

The Experience You Will Bring

Requirements:

• One (1) year of previous experience as a Torque Technician or similar role in an industrial construction environment
• Able to read, write and communicate in English
• Must follow company safety procedures and industry known best work practices
• 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

• 3+ years of experience as a Torque Technician or related role
• Previous experience in a gas plant construction environment
• Previous experience working different types of skilled crafts
  

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