Carpenter, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

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Carpenter – Carthage, TX

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 the larger Koch Engineered Solutions (KES) organization, offering a range of capabilities across many industries. Since its inception in 1980, OPD has built a reputation for honesty, integrity, and successful project execution.

Their advantage lies in providing both construction services and engineering/procurement, delivering a one‑stop shop that increases efficiency and reduces interface issues.

• Prepare project layouts.
• Estimate measurements and proportions.
• Work with blueprints or supervisory instructions.
• Use hand tools and power tools to repair and erect structures.
• Operate ladders and scaffolding.
• Ensure work meets code and specifications.
• Use levels, plumb bobs, and surveying equipment for accuracy.
• Construct forms for concrete.
• Erect scaffolding.
• Comply with all safety and project rules.
• Maintain high production with good quality output.

• Participate actively in a safety culture.
• Identify safety hazards and risks.
• Attend onsite safety meetings.
• Follow OPD and client safety policies.
• Remain aware of changing conditions on the jobsite.
• Arrive on time and ready to work.
• Display a positive attitude and teamwork.

• Work outdoors in all weather conditions, including extreme heat, humidity, cold, and high elevation.
• Lift and carry awkward objects up to 60 lbs.
• Stand for extended periods (up to 12 hours per day).
• Move the body frequently, using arms, legs, climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, crawling, twisting, reaching, and bending.
• Maintain good hand‑eye coordination.
• Use hands to manipulate tools and objects.

• Two years of prior experience as a carpenter.
• Ability to read blueprints and perform basic math calculations.
• Willingness to travel and spend extended periods away from home.
• Ability to work outside in extreme conditions.
• Participation in mandatory safety meetings.
• Team‑work capability.
• Availability for shifts up to 12 hours per day, 7 days per week.
• Meeting basic physical requirements.

• Five years of prior experience as a carpenter.
• Experience in oil and gas construction.

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. We encourage individuals to challenge the status quo and pursue value creation.

Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, health savings, life insurance, disability, retirement, paid vacation, educational assistance, and may include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Eligibility depends on plan documents and location. Speak with a recruiter for specific details.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify. For further information, .