Pile Driver

ORION•Charleston, SC

About The Position

This position is accountable for supporting field operations at marine project locations for Orion. Incumbents are responsible for supporting crane operations in the construction or repair of marine terminals and dock facilities. Typically, they will work closely with the Project Superintendent, Barge Foreman, Pile Driver Operator, Welders, Boat Captain, Laborers, and other skilled or semi-skilled crafts persons. The incumbent must support the guiding beliefs and core values of Orion which are centered on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Teamwork, most importantly with each built upon the all-important foundation of Integrity.

Requirements

A minimum of two (2) years crane rigging and/or operations experience on land and on barges or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the necessary piledriving and crane operations skills, knowledge, and abilities is required.
Understand the basic functions and operations of various types of pile hammers -- diesel, air, hydraulic, and drop hammers.
Be able to read and understand blueprints or site plans from which the piledriving work will be done.
Have general knowledge of construction rigging -- use of slings, cable chokers, spreader bars, multi-part load blocks, etc.

Responsibilities

Works as assigned by the Barge Foreman and/or Pile Driver Operator to ensure the successful completion of on-going or new marine construction projects.
Assists in unloading and assembling of crane or other hoisting equipment to be used in piledriving activities.
Unloads and assembles piledriving hammer and leads.
Unloads various types of piling -- concrete pipe, H-piling, timber, and steel sheet piling.
Fuels, lubricates, and maintains the piledriving hammer.
Lays out from blueprints and/or site plans the exact location where the pilings will be driven.
Performs site preparation for installation of various concrete and wood structures.
Prepares the piling to be driven and assists in positioning and driving the piling.
Assists with the installation of boom and hoisting cables on the hoisting equipment.
Employs knowledge of construction rigging such as use of slings, cable chokers, spreader bars, and multi-part load blocks to complete crane hoisting tasks.
Utilizes various hand signals for communicating with the Pile Driver Operator of hoisting equipment.
Works with Pile Driver Operator to maneuver and position loads over designated areas in a smooth, safe manner.
Sets up power and hand tools necessary to prepare specific pilings.
Uses oxygen/acetylene welding torch to cut steel plates, pipes, beams, etc.
Uses pneumatic power tools - drills, countersinks, and tuggers - as required.
Uses gasoline chain saw to cut timbers and timber piling.
Dresses and caps the pilings after having been driven and prepares them to receive the superstructure.
Builds the form work for concrete structures and constructs the timber falsework for all kinds of structures.
Performs other related piledriving duties as may be required by specific project.
Works closely with Pile Driver Operator, Barge Foreman, Welders, Laborers, and other skilled craft persons to complete current projects in a safe and efficient manner.
Participates in Safety and Environmental initiatives that will contribute to compliance with State/Federal regulations and improve existing Company programs.
Responsible and accountable for incumbent's own personal safety.
Responsible and accountable for the safety of all co-workers and any others incumbent comes in contact with.
Authorized and obligated to stop work on any task or series of tasks whenever an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or is observed.
Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and Company policies and procedures and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.
Reports any and all violations of applicable laws, regulations, or Company policies and procedures promptly and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.
Performs other related administrative and technical duties as may be assigned or requested by immediate supervision (such as certification training, safety training, procedure review, etc.).
All employees, current and former, must maintain confidentiality by not disclosing to others any confidential, proprietary, or trade secret information belonging to the Company.