Rigger Helper

Your Job

The jobsite in Vidor, TX has an opening for a Rigger 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 Rigger Helper include:



* Assisting with lifting and moving heavy equipment and materials using mechanical equipment


* Helping attach loads using chains, slings, cables, hooks, and other related equipment


* Able to manually handle and assist in securely applying rigging equipment


* Monitor and maintain all rigging equipment


* Able to effectively communicate with the rigging team (rigger and supervisor)


* Must be familiar with the standard crane hand signals


* Must be able to assess weights of loads and equipment needed to lift safely

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 Rigger Helper 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.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* At least 1 year of experience as a rigger helper or ironworker helper


* Knowledgeable of crane signals (hand and verbal)


* At least 2 years of general experience in a construction environment

Other Job Requirements:


* Travel is a must with extended periods away fro...