Pile Driver

Orion • MOBILE, AL

2d

About The Position

The Pile Driver supports marine field operations for Orion, assisting with crane operations and construction or repair of marine terminals and dock facilities. The role works closely with the Project Superintendent, Barge Foreman, Pile Driver Operator, welders, boat captain, laborers, and other skilled or semi-skilled craft workers. The position is expected to support the company’s core values of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Teamwork, and Integrity.

The Pile Driver assists with preparing, positioning, and driving piles; assembling and maintaining piledriving and hoisting equipment; rigging and moving loads; and building forms and falsework for structures. Work takes place at marine project locations and may involve barges, boats, vessels, docks, confined spaces, and elevated heights. The role also includes safety, environmental, compliance, and other duties assigned by supervision.

Requirements

• At least two years of crane rigging and/or operations experience on land and barges, or an equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the necessary piledriving and crane operations skills, knowledge, and abilities.
• Understand the basic functions and operations of diesel, air, hydraulic, and drop pile hammers.
• Be able to read and understand blueprints or site plans for piledriving work.
• Have general knowledge of construction rigging, including slings, cable chokers, spreader bars, and multi-part load blocks.
• Be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.
• Be able to wear and properly use required personal protective equipment.
• Be capable of moving around job sites and getting on and off work barges, boats, vessels, and dock facilities of varying heights and access conditions.
• Be able to stand, stoop, kneel, squat, climb, or sit for extended periods.
• Be able to perform repetitive movements involving the feet, shoulders, arms, wrists, hands, and back.
• Be able to climb vertical ladders to heights of 40–50 feet.
• Be able to work in confined spaces and at elevated heights.
• Be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds as required.
• Be able to adapt to extreme temperature changes, outdoor conditions, and prolonged exposure.
• Be qualified and physically able to drive regular passenger vehicles to work locations and job sites.

Responsibilities

• Work as assigned by the Barge Foreman and/or Pile Driver Operator to support ongoing and new marine construction projects.
• Assist in unloading and assembling cranes and other hoisting equipment, piledriving hammers, and leads.
• Unload concrete pipe, H-piling, timber, and steel sheet piling.
• Fuel, lubricate, and maintain the piledriving hammer.
• Use blueprints or site plans to lay out pile locations.
• Prepare sites for installation of concrete and wood structures.
• Prepare piles for driving and assist with positioning and driving them.
• Assist with installing boom and hoisting cables on hoisting equipment.
• Use construction rigging, including slings, cable chokers, spreader bars, and multi-part load blocks, for crane hoisting tasks.
• Use hand signals to communicate with the Pile Driver Operator and help maneuver and position loads safely over designated areas.
• Set up power and hand tools to prepare piles.
• Use an oxygen/acetylene welding torch to cut steel plates, pipes, beams, and other materials.
• Use pneumatic power tools, including drills, countersinks, and tuggers, as required.
• Use a gasoline chain saw to cut timbers and timber piling.
• Dress and cap driven piles and prepare them to receive the superstructure.
• Build concrete formwork and timber falsework for structures.
• Perform other piledriving duties required by specific projects.
• Work with the Pile Driver Operator, Barge Foreman, welders, laborers, and other craft workers to complete projects safely and efficiently.
• Participate in safety and environmental initiatives that support regulatory compliance and improve company programs.
• Take responsibility for personal safety and the safety of coworkers and others encountered at work.
• Stop work when an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or observed.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, company policies, and procedures, and promptly report violations.
• Perform administrative and technical duties assigned by immediate supervision, such as certification and safety training or procedure review.
• Maintain confidentiality of company confidential, proprietary, and trade secret information.
• Wear and properly use required personal protective equipment.
• Remain calm during emergencies, respond appropriately to circumstances and management direction, and evacuate the work area promptly when necessary.
• Drive regular passenger vehicles to visit work locations and job sites, as required.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, including prescription drugs
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off for vacation, sick leave, holidays, jury duty, and bereavement leave
• Pre-tax health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Career growth and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed