- 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
- 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
- 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.
- At least 2 years of experience as a foreman or supervisor
- Knowledgeable of crane signals (hand and verbal) Other Job Requirements:
- 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
- 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
Ironworker Foreman - Vidor, United States - Optimized Process Designs
Description
Your Job
The jobsite located in Vidor, TX has an opening for a 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:
We expect all field employees to:
Some physical demands of being an ironworker include:
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
Basic Requirements:
What Will Put You Ahead
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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.