Carpenter Helper

Our Team Optimized Process Designs, LLC (OPD) is an engineering/construction company headquartered in Katy, TX with expertise in the natural gas, natural gas liquids, and petrochemical industries. OPD is part of Koch Engineered Solutions (KES), providing capabilities across many industries. With a reputation for honesty, integrity, and successful project execution since 1980, OPD offers construction services alongside engineering and procurement, delivering a "one stop shop" for clients. Our industry experience, flexibility, and personal attention make us a preferred partner, while our tight-knit, highly productive team atmosphere creates a great work environment.

About the role

The Carpenter Helper position is located in Carthage, TX. This role supports carpenters in various construction tasks, contributing to project success in outdoor and often remote job sites.

Responsibilities

• Assist carpenters with preparing the layout of the project.
• Learn to estimate height, width, length, and other proportions.
• Help select materials and understand blueprints or follow instructions from supervisors.
• Utilize tools such as 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 structures are level and secure.
• Create structures for pouring concrete.
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules.
• Aim for high production with good quality output.
• Perform other duties as required.

Safety and Work Expectations

• 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 work in a team environment.

Physical Demands

• Capable of working in outdoor weather and environmental conditions, including extreme heat, humidity, cold, and high elevations.
• Lifting and carrying awkward objects up to 60 lbs.
• Standing for extended periods up to 12 hours per day.
• Considerable use of arms, legs, climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, crawling, twisting, reaching, and bending on a regular basis.
• Good hand-eye coordination for handling, controlling, and feeling objects and tools.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of civil construction.
• Minimum of 6 months experience as a craftsman helper.
• Willingness to travel with extended periods away from home in remote areas.
• Ability to work outside in extreme heat, humidity, and cold conditions.
• Willingness to attend mandatory safety meetings.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Willingness to work shifts up to 12 hours per day and 7 days per week.
• Ability to meet basic physical requirements.

Qualifications

What will put you ahead:

• Previous experience in oil and gas construction.

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, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Life insurance, ADD, and disability coverage.
• Retirement plans.
• Paid vacation and time off.
• Educational assistance.
• Infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance (eligibility criteria apply).

Benefits may vary by geographic region. Everyone has individual work and personal needs, and we strive to enable the best work environment to help you and the business succeed.