What are the responsibilities and job description for the Piping Superintendent position at Koch?
Your Job
The jobsite located in Baytown, TX has an opening for a Piping Superintendent. This role is responsible for leading and overseeing all piping construction activities while ensuring work is executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with OPD and client requirements.
The Piping Superintendent provides leadership to General Foremen, Foremen, and crews, partners closely with project leadership, and serves as a visible role model for safety, quality, and production.
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
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
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. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. 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.
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
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).
The jobsite located in Baytown, TX has an opening for a Piping Superintendent. This role is responsible for leading and overseeing all piping construction activities while ensuring work is executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with OPD and client requirements.
The Piping Superintendent provides leadership to General Foremen, Foremen, and crews, partners closely with project leadership, and serves as a visible role model for safety, quality, and production.
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
- Lead and oversee all piping construction activities on the jobsite
- Act as a safety role model, enforcing OPD and client‑specific safety policies and procedures
- Supervise and support piping General Foremen, Foremen, and crews
- Plan, coordinate, and sequence piping work to meet production and schedule goals
- Review drawings, ISO’s, specifications, and work packages to ensure correct execution
- Coordinate with Construction Management, Logistics, QC, and client representatives
- Anticipate and address safety, quality, environmental, and schedule risks
- Monitor manpower, productivity, and equipment utilization
- Ensure accurate documentation including daily reports, manpower tracking, and progress updates
- Lead with professionalism and promote a positive, respectful jobsite culture
- Actively participate in a strong safety culture
- Recognize and correct unsafe acts and conditions
- Participate in and lead onsite safety meetings
- Follow OPD and client policies and procedures
- Be aware of changing conditions on an active jobsite
- Be on time each day and prepared for work
- Display a positive attitude and work effectively in a team environment
- Extensive experience in industrial piping construction
- Prior experience leading piping crews and foremen in a supervisory role
- Strong knowledge of piping systems, materials, tools, and construction methods
- Ability to read and interpret drawings, ISO’s, and specifications
- Willing and able to work extended hours and project schedules
- Willing and able to travel as required for project needs
- Must be able to meet all physical demands of the job
- Previous experience as a Piping Superintendent or Pipe General Foreman
- Experience in gas plant, natural gas, or petrochemical construction environments
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Demonstrated success leading safety and productivity initiatives
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
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. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. 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.
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
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).