Rodbuster Foreman

Koch•Baytown, TX

16d•Onsite

About The Position

The jobsite located in Baytown,TX has an opening for a Rodbuster 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 civil foreman
Must be able to read and understand civil, structural, and pipe drawings
Must be able to use a sight level and transit to determine coordinates and elevations
Previous experience in a gas plant construction environment
Previous experience leading teams of 10-30 people
Must be willing to advance safety culture
Previous experience communicating effectively across crafts: civil, pipe, and structural

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of previous experience as a foreman
Fully competent with excavation, trenching, soil jobs and safety considerations
Consistent progression into field leadership
Past experience working in multiple crafts: pipe, civil, structural

Responsibilities

Strong knowledge of carpentry, tools, procedures, and best practices
Ability to lead crews
Must be willing and able to conduct morning production meeting with crews to discuss daily plans and concerns
Assign job tasks to each crew member and ensure that each member is properly trained
Must be able to coordinate work according to priorities and plans
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.
Communicate and coordinate with OPD Superintendent, Logistics Manager, Construction Manager as required for material requirements and to schedule concrete pours and order rebar for delivery.
Verify forms and concrete are set within client specifications.
Must be competent with excavations, trenching, and soil.
Must be able to plan equipment, soil treatment, and safety considerations for all planned civil work.
Must be able to lead by example and with respect
Must contribute and maintain a clean job site
Must be able to use a computer to write daily reports, employee discipline, JSAs, and use e-mail.
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