Carpenter

Orion • Houston, TX

12d • Onsite

About The Position

This position provides carpentry skills at marine project locations for Orion. The Carpenter constructs, erects, installs, and repairs concrete forms, scaffolds, tunnel supports, frame buildings, and shelters according to sketches, blueprints, or oral instructions. The role works closely with the Project Superintendent, Barge Foreman, Crane Operator, Boat Captain, Laborers, and other skilled or semi-skilled craftspeople. The Carpenter is expected to support the company’s core values of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Teamwork, and Integrity.

The position includes interpreting plans and specifications, handling construction materials, laying out foundations and building lines, setting forms, monitoring concrete pours, and performing wood and metal stud framing. It also involves maintaining carpentry tools, coordinating with the project team, and supporting safety and environmental compliance initiatives.

The Carpenter is accountable for personal safety and the safety of coworkers and others, and is authorized and obligated to stop work when unsafe conditions arise. The role requires compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies; prompt reporting of violations; maintaining confidentiality of company information; and performing other related duties as assigned.

The job is performed in a marine construction environment and requires use of appropriate PPE. Physical demands include moving around job sites and marine vessels, climbing ladders to heights of 40–50 feet, working in confined spaces and at elevated heights, repetitive movements, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, and adapting to outdoor conditions and extreme temperature changes. The employee must also be able to respond appropriately to emergencies and evacuate the work area when needed.

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 during emergencies and respond appropriately to circumstances and management or Safety Representative directions.
• Ability to move around job sites and access work barges, boats, vessels, and dock facilities of varying heights and access conditions.
• Ability to stand, stoop, kneel, squat, climb, or sit for extended periods.
• Ability to perform repetitive movements using the feet, shoulders, arms, wrists, hands, and back.
• Ability to climb vertical ladders to heights of 40–50 feet.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and at elevated heights.
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds as required.
• Ability to adapt to extreme temperature changes, outdoor conditions, and prolonged exposure.
• Ability to evacuate the work area promptly during an emergency.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned work on current or new marine construction projects as directed by the Project Superintendent or Barge Foreman.
• Maintain basic carpentry tools and return them to the Marine Yard or a 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 concrete pours for depressed areas, building lines, anchor bolts, and related details.
• Perform wood framing and metal stud framing as required by the project.
• Inspect wooden structures and perform minor repairs as needed.
• Pick up materials and supplies needed to complete the project.
• Coordinate with the Barge Foreman, Crane Operators, Helpers, and other skilled craftspeople to complete projects safely and efficiently.
• Participate in safety and environmental initiatives that support regulatory compliance and improve company programs.
• Maintain personal safety and contribute to the safety of coworkers and others; stop work when unsafe conditions are anticipated or observed.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies and promptly report violations.
• Maintain the confidentiality of company confidential, proprietary, and trade-secret information.
• Perform other related administrative and technical duties as assigned or requested by immediate supervision.
• Use required personal protective equipment and respond appropriately to emergencies, including evacuating the work area when necessary.

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
• Education Level: No Education Listed