General Superintendent - Optimized Process Designs

The jobsite located in Vidor, TX has an opening for a General Superintendent.

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 General Superintendent include:

• Allocate general and daily work responsibilities to all craft supervisors so that project schedule goals can be met.
• Plan/look-ahead to identify potential needs and deficiencies that could negatively impact the construction schedule. Raise any concerns to Construction Manager and any other appropriate parties.
• Be able to adjust plans as needed due to weather, unexpected delays, or emergencies.
• Ensure that all supervisors are properly training their crews on the tasks and equipment they will be using.
• Participate and lead a strong safety culture at the jobsite. Partner with Safety on any potential hazards or barriers to construction progress.
• Perform the role of tie-in coordinator as needed by project demands.
• Ensure pressure testing of systems is executed in accordance with the project's pressure testing plan.
• Coordinate and track schedule of activities to avoid conflicts between OPD crafts and sub-contractors.
• Provide feedback to Construction Manager and Logistics Manager about sub-contractors' work performance. Ensure that Sub-contractors are working within OPD Safety and Quality Standards.
• Represent OPD in a professional manner before clients, vendors, and suppliers; while protecting the interests of the organization.

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
• High attention to detail to avoid reworks and errors

Some physical demands of being a General Superintendent include:

• Capable of working in outdoor weather and environmental conditions including extreme heat and humidity, extreme cold.
• Lifting and carrying awkward objects up to 60 lbs
• Standing for extended periods of time up to 11 hours per day.
• 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)

• Experience managing some or all project requirements from start-up to mechanical completion.
• Knowledge and proven ability to drive safety and compliance culture to expected outcomes or better.
• Experience in an Oil and Gas construction environment.
• Experience of direct interaction with on-site and corporate clients.
• Experience working in a specific craft (i.e. piping, welding, civil).
• Proven history of meeting stringent deadlines.

Other Job Requirements:

• Travel is a must with extended periods away from home in remote areas at times.
• Must be willing and able to work shifts up to 12 hours per day and 7 days per week
• Must be willing and able to meet all physical demands of the job
• Must be able and willing to attend mandatory safety meetings
• Must be a safety role model

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience in a heavy industrial, petroleum-chemical, or LNG construction turnkey environment.
• Experience developing supervisors and employees.
• Experience overseeing and providing feedback on Sub-contractors.

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.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information.