About this opportunity
Koch Industries lists this Ironworker General Foreman opportunity in mentone, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Your Job
The jobsite located in Vidor, TX has an opening for a Ironworker General 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 General 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 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 11 hours per day. Breaks are given in 2.5 hour intervals
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 4 years of experience as a foreman or supervisor
Knowledgeable of crane signals (hand and verbal)
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 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
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.
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
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information:
Worksite address
mentone, TX, 79754, US
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