Laborer

Orion • Houston, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Laborer provides support to skilled craft workers at Orion marine project locations, performing a variety of tasks for welders, pipefitters, carpenters, and other skilled workers. The role works closely with the Barge Foreman, Crane Operator, Boat Captain, craft workers, and other field personnel, and supports Orion’s values of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Teamwork, and Integrity.

The Laborer assists with marine construction projects as assigned by the Barge Foreman. Duties may include moving and positioning work pieces and supplies, cleaning materials, connecting welding equipment, preparing construction areas, assisting with pipe and concrete work, erecting scaffolding and braces, applying coatings, and performing other hands-on construction tasks.

The position requires consistently following safety rules and company procedures, protecting personal and coworker safety, and stopping work when unsafe conditions are anticipated or observed. The Laborer must maintain confidentiality, complete required training, and perform other related duties as assigned. Work takes place in marine and outdoor environments and may involve barges, boats, vessels, docks, confined spaces, elevated heights, changing temperatures, and strenuous physical activity.

Requirements

• At least one year of construction or craft-worker-helper field experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work well with other employees.
• Ability to understand and follow specific directions from supervision.
• Ability to complete safety or job training required by the customer, job, or client contract.
• Ability to work without close supervision and meet customer-required standards of accuracy.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.
• Ability to wear and properly use required personal protective equipment, such as a hard hat, safety glasses, respirator, ear plugs, and steel-toed shoes.
• Ability to identify critical issues and formulate action plans with management at all levels.
• Ability to remain calm during emergencies, respond appropriately, and evacuate the work area in a timely manner.
• Ability to move around job sites and get on and off work barges, boats, vessels, or dock facilities with varying heights and access conditions.
• Ability to stand, stoop, kneel, squat, climb, or sit for long periods.
• Ability to perform repetitive movements using the feet, shoulders, arms, wrists, hands, and back.
• Ability to climb vertical ladders to heights of 40 to 50 feet and 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.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in welding, pipefitting, piledriving, or carpentry.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned work in support of ongoing or new marine construction projects under the direction of the Barge Foreman.
• Assist welders, pipefitters, carpenters, and other skilled craft workers with their duties.
• Move work pieces, tools, and supplies manually or by hand truck; lift, position, hold, or clamp work pieces as directed.
• Clean work pieces with brushes, grinders, scrapers, or chemical solutions.
• Connect welding hoses, cables, and related equipment as directed; start gasoline engines to activate electric generators.
• Remove tags, move finished work, and attach grappling equipment to objects before crane movement.
• Assist with formwork by bolting, nailing, aligning, and blocking under forms.
• Signal construction-equipment operators to facilitate alignment and movement of machinery.
• Level earth to grade specifications using hand tools and mix, smooth, and finish concrete.
• Position, align, and seal pipe sections; erect scaffolding, shoring, and braces.
• Apply paints or bituminous compounds and spray materials to clean, coat, or seal surfaces.
• Perform other hands-on construction tasks, including demolition, sawing lumber, dismantling forms, removing concrete projections, mounting pipe hangers, and cutting and attaching insulation.
• Take responsibility for personal safety and the safety of coworkers and others encountered at work sites.
• Stop work when an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or observed, and promptly report violations of laws, regulations, or company policies.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, company policies, and procedures; complete required safety, job, or certification training.
• Maintain the confidentiality of company confidential, proprietary, and trade-secret information.
• Perform other related administrative and technical duties as assigned by immediate supervision.

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: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed