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Turnaround Field Coordinator (Multiple Craft Backgrounds)

Project-Based | Mid-May Start – End of July (Possible Extension)

We are seeking experienced Turnaround (TA) Field Coordinators to support upcoming high-pace plant shutdown activities. These roles will coordinate field execution across multiple crafts during major repair, inspection, and equipment rebuild events.

This is a field-based position supporting refinery/plant turnaround operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate field work during turnaround/shutdown events
• Support rotating equipment, mechanical, soft crafts, instrumentation, and quality activities
• Manage assigned zones or craft areas
• Work under a Lead Turnaround Coordinator or Turnaround Manager
• Ensure work progresses safely and efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Required Experience

• Strong craft background preferred:
• Soft Crafts: Scaffold builders, insulators, painters
• Mechanical: Welders, pipefitters, boilermakers, exchanger/mechanical technicians
• Instrumentation/Electrical: I&E technicians (for I&E coordinator roles)
• Demonstrated plant or refinery turnaround experience
• Ability to perform in high-pressure, constantly changing shutdown environments
• Reliable and safety-focused

Additional Requirements

• Valid TWIC card (required)
• Willingness to work onsite in the field

Interview Process

• Proven candidates may be hired without interview
• New candidates: Onsite panel interview

If you have hands-on turnaround experience and a strong craft background, we encourage you to apply.

Great opportunity for an RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist.

• Location: Southfield, Michigan. Major medical hospital
• Hours: 7:00pm - 7:30am (ET). 3 days/week
• Duration: 13 week contract with high probability of indefinite extension!
• Pay rate: Up to $52/hour!!

REQUIRED:

• 2+ years of experience as a respiratory therapist, Associate of Science Degree, Current ARRT or NBRC registration, current RT licensure, and BLS certification from AHA
• Candidates that have neonatal intensive care experience would be a plus but it is not required.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Two years of recent Respiratory Therapist experience
• 2+ years of experience as a respiratory therapist, Associate of Science Degree, Current ARRT or NBRC registration, current RT licensure, and BLS certification from AHA
• Candidates that have neonatal intensive care experience would be a plus but it is not required.
• Candidates that have experience working in a Trauma Level 2 facility would be a plus but it is not required.

Required Education:

• Associate of Science Degree, from an accredited Respiratory Therapist program

Preferred Education:

• Bachelors in Respiratory Therapy preferred

Required Certification & Licensure:

• Registration with the National Board of Respiratory Care
• BLS
• Current License - Respiratory Therapist in the State of Michigan

Why work at OpTech?

OpTech is a woman-owned company that values your ideas, encourages your growth, and always has your back. When you work at OpTech, not only do you get health and dental benefits, but you also have training opportunities, flexible/remote work options, growth opportunities, 401K and competitive pay. Apply today! To view our complete list of openings, pleas e visit our website at

Senior Construction Specialist

Job Description: Leads the construction management work process discipline, demonstrates lead competencies of directing others, staffing, planning and controlling projects. Ensures construction of facilities meet EHandS, quality, cost and schedule per the businesses requirements.

Typically, at this level would lead several intermediate site executed projects up to a single large project. Requires expanded conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and broadens capabilities.

Responsibilities

Champions the use of construction safety best practices and drive to a zero-incident safety culture on contracts.

Leads the Construction Management staff on a particular project, including visible, proactive leadership in all matters related to safety, quality, schedule and cost.

Develops a Construction Management plan to identify construction resource needs for a specific project. Ensures that the budget reflects the plan and works with the project manager, if discrepancies arise. Works with construction resource leader to fill the positions.

Provides the construction expertise in the Front End Loading (FEL) of a project. Minimizes construction costs through proper planning, technology, application and constructability techniques.

Provides input to the Contract Labor Strategy. Manages the construction companies, the labor contracts, resolves claims, monitors and controls labor cost.

Understands and utilizes the Global Capital Work Process (GPM) Construction Work Process discipline. Utilizes the Construction expertise networks.

Assists in the development of effective construction integrated schedules. Ensures that construction schedules are met or that discrepancies are communicated in a timely fashion.

Minimizes start-up and operability issues through the use of quality plans.

Coaches and mentors new and inexperienced construction personnel.

Uses in-depth knowledge of internal and external standards and practices; and knowledge of constructability processes and how to effectively apply to specific project situation to perform role.

Drives the utilization of best practices and technology on project.

Provides continuous improvement feedback to business technology centers and the hardware disciplines on most effective technology (MET) that will enhance safety, cost, and productivity on future projects.

Experience

Bachelor's degree plus construction, engineering, manufacturing or related experience preferred. In lieu of degree, equivalent years of experience required.

Senior Construction Specialist

Description

Leads the construction management work process discipline, demonstrates lead competencies of directing others, staffing, planning and controlling projects. Ensures construction of facilities meet EH&S, quality, cost and schedule per the business's requirements. Typically, at this level would lead several intermediate site executed projects up to a single large project. Requires expanded conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and broadens capabilities.

Responsibilities/ Duties

- Champions the use of construction safety best practices and drive to a zero-incident safety culture on contracts.

- Leads the Construction Management staff on a particular project, including visible, proactive leadership in all matters related to safety, quality, schedule and cost.

- Develops a Construction Management plan to identify construction resource needs for a specific project. Ensures that the budget reflects the plan and works with the project manager, if discrepancies arise. Works with construction resource leader to fill the positions.

- Provides the construction expertise in the Front End Loading (FEL) of a project. - Minimizes construction costs through proper planning, technology, application and constructability techniques.

- Provides input to the Contract Labor Strategy. Manages the construction companies, the labor contracts, resolves claims, monitors and controls labor cost.

- Understands and utilizes the Global Capital Work Process (GPM) Construction Work Process discipline. Utilizes the Construction expertise networks.

- Assists in the development of effective construction integrated schedules.

- Ensures that construction schedules are met or that discrepancies are communicated in a timely fashion.

- Minimizes start-up and operability issues through the use of quality plans.

- Coaches and mentors new and inexperienced construction personnel.

- Uses in-depth knowledge of internal and external standards and practices; and knowledge of constructability processes and how to effectively apply to specific project situation to perform role.

- Drives the utilization of best practices and technology on project.

- Provides continuous improvement feedback to business technology centers and the hardware disciplines on most effective technology (MET) that will enhance safety, cost, and productivity on future projects.

Experience

Bachelor's degree plus construction, engineering, manufacturing or related experience preferred. In lieu of degree, equivalent years of experience required.

Why work at OpTech/GTECH?

The OpTech family of companies is a woman-owned company that values your ideas, encourages your growth, and always has your back. When you work at OpTech you get health and dental benefits, but you also have training opportunities, growth opportunities, 401K and competitive pay. Apply today!

Client Title: Expeditor

Industry Standard Title:

• Project Expeditor
• Procurement Expeditor
• Capital Projects Expeditor
• Project Procurement Specialist
• Project Supply Chain Specialist

Site/Location: Houston, TX

Onsite Requirement: Hybrid

Terms: Contract role with options to extend or beyond

Overview

The Expeditor is responsible for ensuring suppliers meet purchase order commitments related to cost, delivery, quality, and documentation. This role works closely with project teams, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to proactively identify risks, resolve issues, and maintain accurate procurement and order-status tracking throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Qualifications

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a global, geographically diverse environment
• Strong willingness and aptitude to learn both commercial and technical aspects of the role
• Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to balance project objectives and supplier constraints
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across diverse professional backgrounds (internal and external)
• Ability to initiate, facilitate, and drive issue resolution while managing competing stakeholder interests
• Persistent and professional in supplier interactions, including escalation within supplier organizations when necessary

Knowledge & Technical Expertise

• Understanding of Global Project Methodology, Purchasing Policies & Procedures, and Expediting Expectations & Procedures
• Working knowledge of procurement and tracking systems, with the ability to leverage information systems to improve productivity
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and market conditions for relevant commodities
• Strong understanding of MSMS and GCPPT (Global Capital Project Procurement Tracking) as the primary order-status control tools
• Ability to maintain accurate and up-to-date system data to support electronic access for project teams
• In-depth understanding of purchasing functionality within MSMS and GCPPT
• Awareness of GCPPT system limitations and the ability to provide supplemental equipment information to key stakeholders when required

Core Responsibilities

Supplier & Order Management

• Ensure suppliers comply with purchase order terms and conditions; take action when deviations occur
• Review PO files regularly and systematically:
• All files reviewed at least bi-weekly
• More frequent reviews for critical equipment or short delivery timelines
• Proactively identify and communicate potential price changes, delivery risks, delays, and technical/engineering questions to the Project Procurement Leader (PPL) and Project Team
• Process all purchase order addenda promptly to maintain GCPPT accuracy

Communication & Collaboration

• Maintain strong working relationships with:
• Supplier Document Control
• Construction Management
• Receiving
• Accounting
• Partner closely with Accounting and Receiving to resolve invoicing issues, equipment status questions, progress payments, and related concerns
• Participate in early supplier planning meetings for critical equipment to align on expediting expectations

Supplier Performance & Quality

• Support the Global Supplier Management Process through QSPP (Quality Service Product Performance) evaluations
• Provide timely and accurate supplier performance feedback to:
• Market Supply Managers (MSMs)
• Product Supply Managers (PSMs)
• Initiate and support QSPP processes for supplier claims, including providing historical purchase order data when required

Proactive Issue Management

• Anticipate supplier and project needs and escalate issues as needed to MSMs and/or PSMs
• Gather supplier shop-floor status updates, including information from contracted inspection companies
• When applicable, organize and lead inspection kick-off meetings with suppliers and inspection partners

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform assigned buying responsibilities as required

Requires Skills/Experience:

• 5 years of Expediting experience
• Industry experience (chemical manufacturing or adjacent)

OpTech/GTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Job Title: Turnaround Administrative Support – Plant Site (TWIC Required)

Location: Plaquemine, LA 70764 (onsite)

Duration: Project / Turnaround Assignment

Shift: 12-hour shifts (Days & Nights) – 24/7 Operations

Pay Rate - $26/hour on W2 - $30/hour on W2

About the Role

We are seeking high-energy Administrative Support professionals to work directly within turnaround execution teams at an industrial plant site. This is a fast-paced, high-intensity environment supporting 24/7 operations.

This is NOT a traditional office admin role – candidates must be comfortable working in a plant / trailer office environment during turnaround schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide on-site administrative and office support
• Manage high-volume email communications
• Assist with spreadsheet updates and reporting
• Print, organize, and distribute field documentation
• Support workforce tracking and documentation
• Maintain office supplies and administrative materials
• Assist operations team during intense turnaround schedules

Requirements

• Prior experience in refinery, chemical plant, construction, or industrial site environment
• Comfortable working 12-hour rotating shifts (days & nights)
• Strong initiative and ability to work in high-energy, fast-paced settings
• Basic proficiency in Excel, Outlook, and document management
• Active TWIC card required

Preferred Experience

• Previous turnaround / shutdown support experience
• Experience working in plant trailer offices
• Industrial project administrative support

Key Words - Turnaround, Shutdown, Refinery, Plant site, Industrial, TWIC, Construction admin, Field office, Project admin, Chemical plant, 12-hour shifts, 24/7 operations

Why work with the OpTech & GTECH?

We are woman-owned, value your ideas, encourage your growth, and always have your back! When you work with us, you get health and dental benefits, but you also have training opportunities, growth opportunities, 401K and competitive pay. Apply today!

Role: Senior Integration Planner (I&E Consultant)/Sr. Technical Planner

Location: Plaquemine, LA

Onsite Requirement: 100%

Duration: Thru 7/31/2026 with potentials of extension or more

Job Overview

Highly technical planning role requiring deep expertise in instrumentation and electrical (I&E) planning for repairs identified during the turnaround.

Top Requirements & Experience

At least 5 years of relevant instrumentation/electrical experience.

(Very interested in I&E consultants from companies like Westgate, Triad & MMR)

Must be highly knowledgeable in I&E systems and industrial maintenance planning.

Chemical plants or refineries industry experience.

TWIC required.

Description

Creates job packages from the work order scope which contains all of the information regarding required labor material and services to ensure safe, effective and efficient execution of the work. Requires advanced skills and expertise in a range of processes, procedures, and systems, and or specialized technical expertise within an analytical scientific method or operational process to perform a broad range of complex work assignments. May act as a working team lead, providing subject matter guidance and coordinating work of others. Collaborate with

Operations Turnaround Coordinator, Lead Planner (strategy and quality), Cost Controller (accurate cost estimates) and Scheduler (integration into master schedule)

Responsibilities Duties:

• Uses feedback from the person doing the work to optimize the work plans.
• Reviews work orders for technical completeness and returns work orders to gatekeeper, if not complete.
• Carries out field checks, when needed.
• Prepares job package and inputs plan into Global Engineering and Maintenance Tracking System (GEMTS) indicating the required resources, materials, and services.
• Identifies task activities necessary to execute job plan, and identifies materials tools equipment required to perform tasks.
• Identifies solicits safety information and requirements necessary to safely perform tasks.
• Supports Maintenance Procedure Use Policy by ensuring all job packages include a procedure or the task is on the Procedure Exemption list before the job package is released.
• Checks that all Maintenance Procedures include a hazard assessment.
• Serves as a technical resource during procedure creation and review, as needed.
• Creates, develops, changes, updates job procedures and checklists, and initiates procedure Management of Change (MOC), as required.

OpTech/GTECH is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Job Summary

This role provides comprehensive administrative and operational support as a versatile utility player for the department. The position includes clerical work, office coordination, SharePoint maintenance, support during turnarounds/outages, and consistent communication with team members. The role requires strong Microsoft 365 skills, organizational ability, and the flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities, especially during highdemand periods.

Key Responsibilities

Perform daily administrative and clerical tasks to support the entire department.

Coordinate office needs such as ordering supplies, coffee, and general office upkeep.

Assist in managing the hiring managers calendar while maintaining strict confidentiality.

Maintain and update department SharePoint structures used for turnaround documentation.

Provide light ITrelated support to help ensure employees have the tools they need.

Support turnaround and outage activities, including preparing onboarding and logistics for teams of 10-20+ people.

Coordinate onsite interviews at the Visitor Center and ensure candidates know where to go and who to ask for.

Engage with turnaround managers, coordinators, and other department personnel to support operational needs.

Work Schedule & Environment

Schedule: 4/10s (Monday-Thursday) with start times between approximately 5:30-7:30 a.m.

Must work 10 hours from chosen start time (e.g., 6:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., 7:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.).

Primarily officebased; minimal PPE required unless visiting operational areas.

Required Qualifications

Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.

Strong organizational and coordination abilities.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and integrity while managing schedules and sensitive information.

Willingness to work onsite and engage with many individuals across the department.

Preferred Qualifications

Basic familiarity with Microsoft Excel, including simple formatting and very basic formulas.

Experience with SAP (not required; can be trained).

Experience maintaining SharePoint sites, folder structures, or operational document systems.

Background supporting turnarounds/outages or other highvolume, timesensitive operations.

Interviews

Onsite interviews will likely include the hiring manager and 2-3 additional team members.

Administrative Specialist

Orange, TX (Onsite)

MUST HAVE THE INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE (Oil and Gas/Petro Chemical Industry)

Provides general administrative support to a leader or department. Exercises discretion and independent judgement in managing flow of work. Requires full proficiency gained through job-related training and on-the-job experience to perform a range of tasks under limited supervision.

Responsibilities Duties

Provide a wide variety of professional administrative support under limited direction to leaders, colleagues or groups in the organization.

Under limited direction, is competent in scheduling meetings, booking conference rooms, ordering food drink, and managing the visitor process. May attend meetings to assist with presenting materials or taking notes.

Under limited direction, ensures communications flow properly utilizing knowledge of business functions organization structure and overall Dow processes.

Takes ownership in their work. Demonstrates good problem-solving skills. Capable of prioritizing competing requests successfully and multi-tasking. Demonstrates comfort and skill when using technology. Strong organization and time management skills. Good planning skills and ability to anticipate needed resources. Able to adapt to change.

Demonstrates good problem-solving skills. Good team player and a fixer. Helps troubleshoot issues and serves as a point person for questions or guidance. May act as department focal point with external vendors, service providers, etc.

Arranges domestic and international business travel and prepares travel itinerary. Books flights, cars, makes hotel and restaurant reservations.

Schedules meetings and receives meeting notices for manager. Proactively manages conflicting meetings.

Continuous improvement within work processes and systems. Maintaining and adding documents into SharePoint sites and Teams. Acts as the technical office equipment focal point to enable daily effectiveness.

Completes expense reports for self and others, and submits on behalf of leader and or team. Monitor and track expenses against budgets; resolve discrepancies and provide reports to cost center owner or budget manager

May act as a workgroup safety warden and communicate safety messages to workgroup.

Participates as an active team member on entire projects and can complete projects independently.Finds ways to improve project team efficiency.Works with minimal direction to produce quality results. Overcomes obstacles in order to complete projects. Independently initiates activities that contribute to the achievement of team goals. Seizes opportunities in a responsive manner.Has a bias for action. Maintains productivity during times of change

Builds appropriate rapport and effective relationships within Dow. Understands and responds to others concerns. Able to compile diverse opinions to help resolve issues. Targets written and verbal communications to difference audiences clearly and concisely.Alerts others who are affected by his her work when or before problems arise. Serve as a helpful and positive presence in the workplace.

Independently understands and contributes to the goals of the team and their role within the team. Viewed as key contact in department. Relates project work with department business objectives or strategy. Makes good decisions beyond specific area of expertise. Sets high standards of personal excellence and models these behaviors in work habits.Works to motivate and encourage others.

Works independently with the software IT tools. Teaches and coaches others how to use standard office equipment and software systems. Maintains documents and records in accordance with company guidelines. Utilizes information integrity principles to properly classify, store and protect confidential technical information. Identifies customer client co-worker needs and responds to semi-routine requests.Understands and utilizes integration of different business functional systems.

Why work with us?

OpTech is a woman-owned company that values your ideas, encourages your growth, and always has your back. When you work at OpTech, not only do you get health and dental benefits, but you also have training opportunities, flexible/remote work options, growth opportunities, 401K and competitive pay. Apply today! To view our complete list of openings, please visit our website at

Quadient Inspire Designer/ Developer (Self represented w-2 / No Agencies)

The Quadient Inspire designer/developer is responsible for the design, development, testing and implementation of various document and mail generation workflows on Quadient Inspire Designer. The Designer/Developer is considered a document composition expert, able to build new templates, make major to minor template changes, and other design related activities. This position also participates in testing new enhancements and upgrades.

Job responsibilities

• Performs design and development of applications on complex projects utilizing both packaged software applications (Quadient Inspire) and custom-built applications
• Set up master workflows to support Document Template design using Inspire Designer and Inspire Interactive
• Responsible for template optimization, including review of templates to identify anything that appears to be setup incorrectly
• Maintain current relevant knowledge of user design trends, standards, and techniques
• Knowledge on Adobe InDesign, Adobe Acrobat, Ransack, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop is highly preferred
• Must be able to import forms from the current legacy system to Quadient Inspire
• Preference will be given to candidates who knows Java scripting
• Provide guidance on environment setup, tool configurations, etc. matching Enterprise standards so the product can be scalable for future needs.
• Design and Configure applications to migrate forms from legacy systems to Quadient Inspire platforms.

Must have Technical Skills (R17):

• Interactive
• Designer

Nice to have technical skills (R17):

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Job description:

OpTech has an immediate opening for a highly-skilled and detail-oriented Contracts Agreement and MSA Paralegal (Senior-Level)

Location: Southfield, MI, Onsite

OVERVIEW:

Support leadership with complex contract review. This role requires advanced experience reviewing, analyzing, and managing a wide range of agreements, as well as supporting employment-related legal functions in a fast-paced, professional environment. The ideal candidate is confident working independently, exercising sound judgment, and handling sensitive information with discretion.

Key Responsibilities

Employment Law Support

• Assist leadership with employment law matters including onboarding, offboarding, disciplinary actions, and compliance initiatives
• Draft, review, and revise employment-related documents such as offer letters, employment agreements, independent contractor agreements, non-compete and non-solicitation agreements, and separation agreements
• Support internal investigations, employee relations matters, and compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
• Maintain and organize employment records and personnel files in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements

Contracts & Agreements

• Review, analyze, and summarize a wide range of contracts including vendor agreements, service agreements, NDAs, consulting agreements, licensing agreements, and other commercial contracts
• Identify legal risks, inconsistencies, and key terms such as indemnification, limitation of liability, termination, confidentiality, and payment provisions
• Coordinate contract revisions and redlines, working closely with attorneys and internal stakeholders
• Track contract lifecycles including execution, amendments, renewals, and expirations

Legal & Administrative Support

• Prepare and maintain contract databases and trackers
• Assist with due diligence efforts and audits related to employment and contractual matters
• Conduct legal research related to employment law and contract issues
• Serve as a point of contact between legal counsel, HR, and business teams
• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with internal policies and legal standards

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a paralegal with a strong focus on employment law and contract review
• Paralegal certificate or equivalent legal experience required
• Demonstrated experience reviewing and interpreting complex contracts and legal agreements
• Strong understanding of employment law concepts and HR-related legal issues
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document management systems

OpTech is a woman-owned company that values your ideas, encourages your growth, and always has your back. When you work at OpTech, not only do you get health and dental benefits, but you also have training opportunities, flexible/remote work options, growth opportunities, 401K and competitive pay. Apply today! To view our complete list of openings, please visit our website at :