Pile Driver

Russell Marine • Pensacola, FL

69d

About The Position

As a Pile Driver, the position is responsible for providing direct project support for Russell Marine LLC. The Pile Driver will be responsible for performing several marine construction duties such as, but not limited to, assisting with assembly and disassembly of cranes and/or barges and tasks required during marine and upland piledriving activities.

Requirements

• Must possess a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) or be eligible/willing to obtain one upon hire.
• Two (2) years of experience in pile driving and/or crane rigging/operations experience on land and barges.
• General knowledge of the basic functions & operations of various types of pile hammers - diesel, hydraulic, and drop hammers.
• General knowledge of construction rigging, including the use of slings, cable chokers, spreader bars, multi-part load blocks, etc.
• Ability to perform work at elevated heights, including on man-lifts and scaffolds.
• Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills in English to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, and customers.

Nice To Haves

• OSHA Rigger & Signalman training.
• Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) certification.
• 500+ hours of operating on dedicated pile.
• SMAW/stick welding experience.
• General knowledge of Marine or Railroad construction terminology.
• Ability to cut using a variety of cutting methods such as oxygen acetylene and/or cold cutting tools.
• Ability to weld in 3G, 4G, or 6G positions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in unloading and assembling cranes or other hoisting equipment for pile driving activities, including fueling, lubricating, and maintaining the pile driving hammer.
• Unload and assemble pile driving hammer and leads in addition to various types of piling - concrete, pipe, H-piling, timber, and steel sheet piling.
• Perform site preparation for installation of various concrete and wood structures; prepares the piling to be driven and assists in positioning and driving the piling.
• Assist and work with the Crane Operator to maneuver and position loads safely.
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools safely and effectively to minimize the risk of injury, property damage, or loss of life, including oxygen/acetylene welding torch to cut steel plates, pipes, beams, etc., pneumatic power tools - drills, countersinks, and tuggers - as required, and/or gasoline chain saw to cut timbers and timber piling.
• Dress and cap the pilings after driving and preparing them to receive the superstructure.
• Assist during pile driving operations including, but not limited to, fabrication and installation of pile template and falsework, lofting and tripping of the pile to be driven, engagement of pile hammer onto the pile, pile advancement during pile driving, and disassembly of above-mentioned falsework and templates.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction