Carpenter

Orion Innovation • Houston, TX

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Carpenter provides carpentry skills at marine project locations for Orion. The role involves constructing, erecting, installing, and repairing concrete forms, scaffolds, tunnel supports, frame buildings, and shelters based on sketches, blueprints, or oral instructions. The Carpenter works closely with project and barge supervisors, crane operators, boat captains, laborers, and other skilled or semi-skilled craft workers.

The incumbent is expected to support Orion’s guiding beliefs and core values of Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Teamwork, grounded in Integrity. The role includes following applicable laws and company policies, supporting safety and environmental initiatives, maintaining confidentiality, and taking responsibility for personal and workplace safety.

Requirements

• At least two years of carpentry experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the necessary carpentry skills, knowledge, and abilities.
• Ability to communicate well.
• Knowledge of carpentry practices and materials related to concrete forming for reinforced concrete structures.
• Knowledge of the operation of various types of marine equipment and devices.
• Knowledge of safe work practices in a marine construction environment.
• Proficiency in the carpentry craft and ability to demonstrate the skills needed to perform the job.
• General knowledge of concrete forming systems.
• Ability to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.
• Ability to wear and properly use required personal protective equipment.
• Ability to identify critical issues and formulate action plans with all levels of management.
• Ability to remain calm and respond appropriately during emergencies, and evacuate the work area in a timely manner.
• Ability to move around job sites, including getting on and off work barges, boats, vessels, or dock facilities of varying heights and access conditions.
• Ability to stand, stoop, kneel, squat, climb, or sit for extended periods and perform repetitive movements with the feet, shoulders, arms, wrists, hands, and back.
• Ability to climb vertical ladders to heights of 40 to 50 feet, work in confined spaces and at elevated heights, and lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to adapt to extreme temperature changes, outdoor conditions, and prolonged exposure.

Responsibilities

• Complete work as assigned by the Project Superintendent or Barge Foreman to support ongoing and new marine construction projects.
• Secure and maintain basic carpentry tools, and return them to the Marine Yard or another secured job-site location when the project is complete.
• Interpret plans and specifications to build, construct, or repair wooden structures and forms.
• Receive and safely offload building and construction materials.
• Lay out foundations, building lines, and anchor bolts.
• Shoot elevations and grades as required by the project.
• Erect forms and monitor pours for depressed areas, building lines, anchor bolts, and related requirements.
• Perform wood framing and metal stud framing as required by the project.
• Inspect wooden structures and make minor repairs as required.
• Obtain materials and supplies needed to complete the project.
• Coordinate with Barge Foremen, Crane Operators, Helpers, and other skilled craft workers to complete projects safely and efficiently.
• Participate in safety and environmental initiatives that support regulatory compliance and improve company programs.
• Take responsibility for personal safety and the safety of coworkers and others encountered at work.
• Stop work when an unsafe condition is anticipated or observed, and promptly report violations of applicable laws, regulations, or company policies and procedures.
• Perform other related administrative and technical duties as assigned, including certification training, safety training, and procedure review.
• Maintain confidentiality of company confidential, proprietary, and trade secret information.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, including prescription drugs
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off for vacation, sick leave, holidays, jury duty, and bereavement leave
• Pre-tax health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Career growth and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed