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Koch · 2 weeks ago

Torque Tech

Vidor, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Koch is an engineering/construction company specializing in the natural gas, natural gas liquids, and petrochemical industries. They are seeking a Torque Technician responsible for executing technical bolting and joint integrity services, ensuring safety and proper installation of flange connections on job sites.

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Responsibilities

Torque Tech is responsible for the executing technical bolting and joint integrity services in accordance with approved site and company procedures

Must have knowledge in operating calibrated tools, including torque wrenches, pneumatic and hydraulic torquing equipment. Must be able to calibrate pneumatic and hydraulic torquing equipment to desire torque pressure

Able to identify and use all tools and equipment necessary to perform assigned work

Able to properly bolt up flanges using correct materials as indicated on the BOM

Able to identify when a flange connection in not properly installed, hi/lo, wrong gasket or bolts

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

High attention to detail to avoid reworks and errors

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

Moving the entire body. Considerable use of arms, legs, climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, crawling, twisting, reaching, and bending on a regular basis

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 full-body harness and lanyard

Use hands to handle, control, and feel objects and/or tools

Qualification

Torque Technician experienceCalibrated tools operationPneumaticHydraulic equipmentFlange connection installationSafety culture participationWelding basicsTeamworkAttention to detail

Required

At least 2 years of experience as a Torque Technician

Knowledge in operating calibrated tools, including torque wrenches, pneumatic and hydraulic torquing equipment

Ability to calibrate pneumatic and hydraulic torquing equipment to desired torque pressure

Ability to identify and use all tools and equipment necessary to perform assigned work

Ability to properly bolt up flanges using correct materials as indicated on the BOM

Ability to identify when a flange connection is not properly installed, hi/lo, wrong gasket or bolts

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

High attention to detail to avoid reworks and errors

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

Moving the entire body, including considerable use of arms, legs, climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, crawling, twisting, reaching, and bending on a regular basis

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 full-body harness and lanyard

Use hands to handle, control, and feel objects and/or tools

Preferred

Previous experience in a gas plant construction environment

Previous experience being a leader for safety

Familiar with welding basics

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Life insurance

ADD

Disability

Retirement

Paid vacation/time off

Educational assistance

Infertility assistance

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Company

Koch

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Based in Wichita, Kansas, Koch is one of the largest private companies in America.

Founded in 1940

Wichita, Kansas, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.kochinc.com

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