Local Laborer (South Louisiana and Surrounding Area)

About the Role

This position provides support to skilled craft workers at marine project locations in the Southern Louisiana area (Lake Charles and Baton Rouge). The incumbent performs a variety of tasks for Welders, Pipefitters, Carpenters, and other skilled workers, working closely with Barge Foremen, Crane Operators, Boat Captains, Laborers, and other field personnel. The role emphasizes Orion’s guiding beliefs and core values: Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Teamwork, all built on a foundation of Integrity.

Responsibilities

• Works as assigned by the Barge Foreman to ensure successful completion of marine construction projects.
• Assists skilled craft workers (Welders, Pipefitters, Carpenters, etc.) in performing their duties.

Welders Support Duties

• Moves work pieces, tools, and supplies manually or by hand truck.
• Lifts, moves, holds, or clamps work pieces into position using hoists, pry bars, wrenches, hammers, or wedges.
• Cleans work pieces to remove slag, rust, and grease using wire brushes, portable grinders, hand scrapers, or chemical solutions.
• Connects hoses from hand torches to oxygen and fuel gas cylinders or cables from power sources to electrode holders.
• Starts gasoline engines to activate electric generators.
• Removes tags and moves finished work.
• Attaches grappling equipment to objects for crane movement.

Pipefitter / Carpenter Support Duties

• Bolts, nails, aligns, and blocks up under forms.
• Signals operators of construction equipment to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery.
• Levels earth to fine grade specifications using pick and shovel.
• Mixes concrete using a portable mixer.
• Smooths and finishes freshly poured cement or concrete using floats, trowels, or screeds.
• Positions joints, aligns, and seals pipe sections.
• Erects scaffolding, shoring, and braces.
• Applies paints or bituminous compounds for protection using mops, brushes, or sprayers.
• Sprays materials (water, sand, steam, vinyl, paint, stucco) through hoses to clean, coat, or seal surfaces.
• Performs dexterous tasks such as demolishing buildings, sawing lumber, dismantling forms, removing concrete projections, mounting pipe hangers, and cutting/attaching insulation.

Safety and Compliance

• Responsible for personal safety and the safety of co-workers and others on-site.
• Authorized and obligated to stop work if an unsafe condition or situation is observed.
• Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and Company policies; failure to do so may result in disciplinary action, including dismissal.
• Reports violations of laws, regulations, or Company policies promptly.
• Performs related administrative and technical duties as assigned (e.g., certification training, safety training, procedure reviews).
• Maintains confidentiality of Company proprietary or trade secret information.

Requirements

• A minimum of one (1) year of construction or craft worker helper field experience, or equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Previous experience in Welding, Pipefitting, Piledriving, or Carpentry is desirable.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work well with others.
• Ability to understand and follow specific directions from supervision.
• Must complete any required safety or job training as specified by the customer, job, or contract.
• Ability to work without close supervision.
• Capability to work within customer-defined accuracy standards.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, safety glasses, respirators, ear plugs, and steel-toed shoes.
• Ability to identify critical issues and formulate action plans with all levels of management.
• Must remain calm during emergencies and respond appropriately as directed.
• Capable of evacuating the work area promptly in emergencies.
• Physical demands include:
  • Walking, stepping, climbing, or moving between locations on job sites, including accessing work barges, boats, vessels, or docks of varying heights.
  • Standing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, climbing, or sitting for long periods.
  • Repetitive movements of feet, shoulders, arms, wrists, hands, and back.
  • Climbing vertical ladders up to 40'-50'.
  • Working in confined spaces and at elevated heights.
  • Lifting and carrying objects up to 50 lbs.
  • Adapting to extreme temperature changes, outdoor conditions, and prolonged exposure.

Benefits

• Medical, including Prescription Drugs
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holidays, Jury Duty, Bereavement Leave)
• Pre-Tax Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Career Growth & Development Opportunities