Civil Leadman

Your Job

The jobsite located in Baytown, TX has an opening for a Civil Leadman .

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 a Civil Leadman include:

Strong knowledge of carpentry, tools, procedures, and best practices Ability to lead multiple journeymen and crews Must be willing and able to conduct morning production meeting with crews to discuss daily plans and concerns Assign job tasks to each journeyman and ensure that each journeyman 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 Plan and schedule any concrete pours and rebar installation with area foreman Verify forms and concrete are set within client specifications Must be competent with excavations, trenching, and soil 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

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 a Civil Leadman include:

Capable of working in outdoor weather and environmental conditions including extreme heat and humidity, extreme cold, and high elevations 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 1 year of experience as a civil lead 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 Must be able to read, write & communicate effectively in English Previous experience in a gas plant construction environment Previous experience leading teams Must be willing to advance safety culture Previous experience communicating effectively across crafts: civil, pipe, and structural 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

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

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.

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