General Superintendent

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

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 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.

• 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.

• 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
• Have high attention to detail to avoid reworks and errors

• 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.

• 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.

• Travel is a 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.

• Experience in a heavy industrial, petroleum‑chemical, or LNG construction turnkey environment.
• Experience developing supervisors and employees.
• Experience…