Ironworker Foreman

Optimized Process Designs LLC; Carthage (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

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Job summary

Optimized Process Designs LLC (OPD) is seeking an Ironworker Foreman for a site located in Carthage, TX. The role requires leading ironworking crews, understanding structural steel installation, and enforcing safety on active job sites.

Travel to remote areas is expected, with long shifts and outdoor conditions. The ideal candidate will have foreman experience, be fluent in English, and demonstrate strong safety leadership within gas plant construction environments.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience as a foreman or supervisor.
• Knowledgeable of crane signals (hand and verbal).
• Must be able to read, write & communicate in English.
• Must be a role model for safety.
• Must be able to wear an approved full body harness and lanyard on elevated platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead small teams and assign crew duties.
• Assess load weights and plan safe lifts.
• Enforce company safety policies on the jobsite.
• Coordinate with rigging team and crane operator.

Skills

Crane signals

Team leadership

Safety awareness

Read/write English

Tools

Rigging gear

Safety harness & lanyard

Job description

Your Job

The job site located in Carthage, TX has an opening for an Ironworker 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.

What You Will Do

Some core responsibilities for an Ironworker Foreman include:

• Strong knowledge of structural iron, rigging, tools, procedures, safe lifting, and best practices.
• Practical knowledge of structural steel assembly and installation
• Able to effectively communicate with the rigging team (other riggers and crane operator)
• Must be familiar with the standard crane hand signals
• Must be able to assess weights of loads and equipment needed to lift safely
• Ability to lead small teams
• Assign job duties of the crew and ensure that each employee is properly trained
• 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.
• Providing records of work completed to the OPD Superintendent

We Expect All Field Employees To

• 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

Some Physical Demands Of Being An Ironworker Foreman Include

• Capable of working in outdoor weather and environmental conditions including extreme heat and humidity, extreme cold, and high elevations.
• Must be able to work on elevated platforms and maintain balance when stepping on narrow platforms such as beams and pipes. Must be able to perform these activities while wearing an approved full-body harness and lanyard.
• Lifting and carrying awkward objects up to 60 lbs
• Standing for extended periods of time up to 12 hours per day.
• Moving the entire body. Considerable use of arms, legs, climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, crawling, twisting, reaching, and bending on a regular basis.
• Use hands to handle, control, and feel objects and/or tools.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• At least 2 years of experience as a foreman or supervisor
• Knowledgeable of crane signals (hand and verbal)
• Must be able to read, write & communicate in English
• Must be a role model for safety
• Must follow company safety procedures and industry known best work practices
• Must be able to wear an approved full body harness and lanyard to work on highly elevated platforms and maintain balance when stepping on narrow platforms such as beams and pipes
• Travel is a must with extended periods away from home in remote areas at times.
• Must be willing and able to attend and/or lead employee safety meetings
• Must be able to work shifts up to 12 hours per day and 7 days per week
• Must be able to meet all physical demands of the job

What Will Put You Ahead

• Previous experience in a gas plant construction environment
• At least 5 years of previous experience as an ironworker foreman
• At least 5 years of previous experience as an ironworker
• Previous experience being a leader in safety
• Previous experience leading small teams of 10-25 people

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Hiring Philosophy

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Who We Are

As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, Optimized Process Designs (OPD) provides clients with detailed engineering packages in all disciplines, single-point procurement for all equipment and materials, fabrication and direct-hired construction services throughout the United States. We leverage in-house capabilities and provide services with faster speed to market to help deliver increased cost savings while minimizing risk.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• flexible spending and health savings accounts
• life insurance
• ADD
• disability
• retirement
• paid vacation/time off
• educational assistance
• infertility assistance
• paid parental leave
• adoption assistance

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.