Field Carpenter Helper – Outdoor Construction, Travel Ready

Koch Engineered Solutions, LLC.; Mont Belvieu (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Koch Engineered Solutions, via Optimized Process Designs (OPD) in Mont Belvieu, TX, is hiring a Carpenter Helper to assist carpenters on-site, read blueprints, and help lay out projects in the oil and gas construction sector.

Candidates must have basic civil construction knowledge, be willing to travel, and work up to 12 hours a day, seven days a week. You will participate in safety meetings and contribute to a team-focused workflow while expanding your craft skills.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of civil construction.
• Minimum of 6 months experience as a craftsman helper.
• Travel is required with extended periods away from home in remote areas.
• Must be willing to work outside in extreme heat, humidity, and cold conditions.
• Must attend mandatory safety meetings.
• Must work in a team environment.
• Shifts up to 12 hours per day and 7 days per week.
• Meet basic physical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist carpenters with preparing the layout of the project.
• Learn to estimate height, width, length, and other proportions.
• Help select materials.
• Understand blueprints or follow instructions from supervisors.
• Use hammers, pry-bars, chisels, planes, saws, drills, and sanders to repair and erect structures.
• Work on ladders, and scaffolding.
• Use levels, rules, plumb bobs, framing squares, and surveying equipment to ensure everything is level and secure.
• Create structures for pouring concrete.
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules.
• Aim to achieve high production, with good quality output.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Civil construction

Craftsman helper

Willing to travel

Teamwork

12-hour shifts

Job description

Koch Engineered Solutions, via Optimized Process Designs (OPD) in Mont Belvieu, TX, is hiring a Carpenter Helper to assist carpenters on-site, read blueprints, and help lay out projects in the oil and gas construction sector.

Candidates must have basic civil construction knowledge, be willing to travel, and work up to 12 hours a day, seven days a week. You will participate in safety meetings and contribute to a team-focused workflow while expanding your craft skills.