Carpenter General Foreman

Koch•Baytown, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The jobsite located in Baytown, TX has an opening for a Carpenter General Foreman. 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.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience as a General Foreman
At least 4 years of experience as a Carpenter
Previous experience in a gas plant construction environment
Previous experience leading teams of 40-50 people
Must be able to work shifts up to 12 hours per day and 7 days per week
Must be able to meet all physical demands of the job

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of previous experience as a General Foreman
8 or more years of experience as a Carpenter

Responsibilities

Strong knowledge of torque tools, procedures, and best practices
Ability to lead multiple foremen and crews
Assign job tasks to each foreman and ensure that each foreman is properly trained
Being a safety role model for the team
Enforcing OPD and client specific safety policies and procedures on the jobsite
Anticipate and recognize potential safety and environmental concerns and report them to the OPD Superintendent.
Providing records of work completed to the OPD superintendent
Communicate with OPD Superintendent as required for material requirements and to schedule NDE for pipe and vessel welding.
Verify all material is onsite
Coordinate with other area GF’s on planning.
Write and submit RFI’s that are requested from the area foremen.
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
Must be willing and able to attend and/or lead employee safety meetings