Pipe General Foreman

Your Job

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

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 Pipe General Foreman include:


* Strong knowledge of pipefitting, tools, procedures, and best practices


* Ability to lead multiple foremen and crews


* Assign job tasks to each foreman and ensure that each foreman is properly trained


* Being a safety role model for the team


* Enforcing OPD and client specific safety policies and procedures on the jobsite


* Anticipate and recognize potential safety and environmental concerns and report them to the OPD Superintendent.


* Providing records of work completed to the OPD superintendent


* Communicate with OPD Superintendent as required for material requirements and to schedule NDE for pipe and vessel welding.


* Plan and schedule the pipe sequence that will be installed per area foreman.


* Verify all material is onsite and required to start a package or ISO.


* Verify pipe is designed as client specifications.


* Order all spools and material from laydown yard for each package that is assigned to his crews.


* Coordinate with other area GF's on planning and installing pipe.


* Write and submit RFI's that are requested from the area foremen.


* Communicate with QC on weld changes and NDE requirements.

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

Some physical demands of being a Pipe General Foreman include:


* Capable of working in outdoor weather and environmental conditions including extreme heat and humidity, extreme cold, and high elevations.


* Lifting and carrying awkward objects up to 60 lbs...