Job Description

Job Location Toa Baja, PR 00950 Salary Range $14.00 - $16.00 Hourly

Job Category Operational/Non-ERD

Job Title: Carpenter
Location: Vega Baja, Puerto Rico
Reports to: Foreman
Compensation Range: $14 - $16 hourly

About ARG Ceres JV
ARG Precision Corporation (ARG) was founded in 1996 under the laws of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. It was created to address the industry's demand for power generation services on the island and the struggle to find local companies that could offer this type of service. The objective was to build this company, committed to satisfying the needs of the Power Generation Industry and being the first option of our clients.

ARG/Ceres JV operating under the name of Hyperion Power Solutions was formed in 2023 (Ceres majority control), becoming a leader in construction in the Power Generation Industry in Puerto Rico. The extensive experience of ARG/Ceres JV engineers in the field, more than 25 years, has led the company to an honorable status among our clients. This experience provides a full range of comprehensive services tailored to the client's needs. Being at the forefront of technology allows ARG/Ceres JV to provide unparalleled technical expertise that is essential to addressing the complex requirements of today's projects.

Driven by Purpose, Powered by People
At Hyperion Power Solutions, we believe you’re more than just an employee; you’re part of a team with a purpose and a meaningful mission -- to deliver reliable, innovative, and sustainable power solutions that strengthen Puerto Rico’s energy infrastructure and support the communities we serve. We value initiative, respect diversity, and give our people the freedom to lead. We offer competitive pay, travel opportunities, and a culture built on resilience and teamwork. If you show up with compassion, share the commitment, react with urgency, and deliver solutions, you’ll fit right in. We don’t just respond to challenges, we rise to them.

What We Are Looking For
The Carpenter reports to the Site Superintendent and operates within project construction crews at power generation facilities across Puerto Rico. This hands-on role does not manage people but collaborates closely with electricians, pipefitters, and heavy equipment operators to execute structural installations and repairs. Success in the first 12 months means completing framing and finishing tasks on at least three major substation or plant upgrade projects with zero safety incidents, earning recognition for precision craftsmanship that supports on-time project delivery.

What You Will Do

• Construct and install wooden frameworks, forms, and supports for concrete pours.
• Fabricate and erect scaffolding, shoring, and temporary enclosures to enable safe access during turbine or switchgear installations.
• Perform rough carpentry including stud walls, roof trusses, and floor systems for control buildings and maintenance shops.
• Execute finish carpentry such as doors, windows, cabinetry, and trim in administrative and operational facilities.
• Read and interpret construction blueprints, specifications, and shop drawings to determine material quantities and layout dimensions.
• Measure, cut, and assemble materials using hand tools, power saws, pneumatic nailers, and levels while maintaining tolerances of 1/8 inch or better.
• Inspect and repair damaged structural members, replacing rotten or compromised lumber to ensure long-term integrity.
• Partner with quality control inspectors and engineers to verify compliance with NEC, OSHA, and local Puerto Rico building codes.
• Maintain inventory of carpentry tools and consumables, reporting shortages to prevent schedule delays.
• Ensure all work areas remain clean and free of hazards at the end of each shift.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience in construction or industrial carpentry, preferably in energy infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to lift and carry 50 pounds repeatedly and work at heights up to 40 feet.
• Proficiency reading architectural and structural drawings in both English and Spanish.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass background check for access to restricted power facilities.

Preferred

Qualifications

• Completion of a 4-year carpentry apprenticeship or vocational certificate.
• OSHA 10-hour construction safety certification.
• Experience with metal stud framing and drywall installation.
• Familiarity with concrete formwork for large-scale foundations.
• Basic welding certification for hybrid wood-metal assemblies.

What to Expect
Expect to start your day at 7 AM on active construction sites, reviewing the day’s blueprint package with the Site Superintendent/Foreman before suiting up in full PPE. You’ll spend most of your time outdoors in Puerto Rico’s tropical climate—hot, humid, and occasionally rainy—building forms for concrete pours, framing control rooms, or installing finish work inside newly erected structures.

The work involves shop time cutting materials, maintaining tools, and coordinating with trade partners. Schedule Monday through Friday with occasional weekends, overtime during peak project phases; travel to sites across the island You’ll lift lumber and plywood weighing up to 50 pounds, climb scaffolding, and navigate uneven terrain while staying hyper-aware of live electrical hazards and heavy equipment movement. Safety briefings are non-negotiable, and every task ends with a clean worksite.

The culture rewards carpenters who spot and fix issues before they escalate, celebrate small wins with the crew, and take pride in seeing a substation come online because their framing held the first turbine in perfect alignment.

Physical Requirements and Environment
Hyperion provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants with sincerely held religious beliefs, as required by law. The physical requirements listed below reflect the essential functions of this role. If you need accommodation to perform these functions, please inform us during the application process.

• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Specific vision abilities to include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus where required to safely perform the job.
• Willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, etc. in jobs that require PPE.
• Ability to work in adverse weather/field conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, exposure to mechanical parts, wet and/or humid conditions, high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock and vibration, and loud noise levels.
• Commitment to following safety standards and protocols.

Why Join Hyperion Power Solutions?
At Hyperion, you won’t just have a job, you’ll have a mission. Your work will directly strengthen Puerto Rico’s energy infrastructure and power the growth of its communities. We offer:

• A collaborative, mission-driven culture.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• The chance to make a lasting difference for communities.

Hyperion is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Ceres does not sponsor employment‑based visas for this position unless stated otherwise.

E-Verify: We comply with Federal law by verifying employment eligibility.

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