Rodbuster Foreman
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Construction
Civil Engineering, Operations Manager -
Engineering
Civil Engineering, Operations Manager
Rodbuster Foreman – Koch Engineered Solutions
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Location: Baytown, TX
Company: Optimized Process Designs, LLC (OPD) – a Koch Engineered Solutions company
- OPD is an engineering/construction company serving natural gas, natural gas liquids, and petrochemical industries.
- OPD provides construction services as well as engineering/procurement for a one-stop project experience.
- Strong knowledge of carpentry, tools, procedures, and best practices
- Lead crews and conduct morning production meetings to discuss daily plans and concerns
- Assign tasks and ensure proper training for crew members
- Coordinate work according to priorities and plans
- Act as a safety role model and enforce OPD and client safety policies
- Identify and report potential safety and environmental concerns to the OPD Superintendent
- Communicate with OPD Superintendent, Logistics Manager, and Construction Manager for material needs, scheduling concrete pours, and rebar orders
- Verify forms and concrete are set within client specifications
- Competence with excavations, trenching, soil management; plan equipment, soil treatment, and safety for civil work
- Lead by example, maintain a clean job site, and use a computer to write daily reports, disciplinary actions, JSAs, and emails
- Actively participate in a strong safety culture
- Recognize safety hazards and risks
- Participate in onsite safety meetings
- Follow OPD and client safety policies
- Be aware of changing conditions on an active jobsite
- Be on time to the jobsite each day
- Display a positive attitude and work in a team environment
- Outdoor work in extreme heat, humidity, cold, and elevated conditions
- Lifting up to 60 lbs
- Standing up to 11 hours per day, with 2.5 hour break intervals
- Regularly perform climbing, lifting, bending, and other physical activities
- At least 2 years of experience as a civil foreman
- Ability to read civil, structural, and pipe drawings
- Ability to use a sight level and transit to determine coordinates/elevations
- Previous gas plant construction experience
- Experience leading teams of 10–30 people
- Willingness to advance safety culture
- Experience communicating effectively across crafts: civil, pipe, and structural
- Three or more years of previous foreman experience
- Competence with excavation, trenching, soil work and safety considerations
- Progression into field leadership
- Experience across multiple crafts: pipe, civil, and structural
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Hiring PhilosophyAll 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.
Who We AreAs a Koch Engineered Solutions company, OPD provides detailed engineering packages, single-point procurement, fabrication, and direct-hired construction services across the United States. We leverage in-house capabilities to deliver faster speed to market and cost savings while minimizing risk.
Equal OpportunitiesEqual Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Some offers may be conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please for additional information.
Seniority level:
Mid-Senior level
Employment type:
Full-time
Job function:
Management and Manufacturing
Industries:
Oil and Gas
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