Prestressing Operator - Journeyman

Duties & Responsibilities

Establishes crews, assigns responsibilities, and ensures that the work is completed in accordance with DN Tanks safety/quality programs and meets budgeted man-hours.

• Reviews and understands the overall job schedule and budget.
• This information assists with developing crew sizes and durations.
• Reads and interprets tank/contract drawings to ensure work is performed according to specifications.

• Checks and confirms wall penetration locations and anchor tree elevations.
• Reviews prestressing drawing to confirm the sequencing of prestressing and number of spools needed.
• In the absence of the Superintendent, starts up/sets up a project including, mobilizing and erecting the tower, inspecting the tank, and setting up the connex trailer.
• In the absence of the Superintendent, closes out a project by dismantling the machine, properly loading the machine onto trucks, organizing and securing the connex and calling all equipment off rent.
• Leads the quality control (QC) program by taking ownership of the quality inspections.
• Leads the equipment inspections and promptly notifies the Superintendent of any concerns or damage with the machine. Properly documents required work orders and reports them to the Superintendent or Equipment Manager.
• Works with the Superintendent or Project Manager to complete all required paperwork for the project including SIS schedule, equipment and QC photos, weekly safety inspection report, timesheets, and equipment inspections.
• Coordinates with Purchasing and Warehouse Departments on the delivery of equipment and supplies as needed.
• Collaborates with the Superintendent or Project Manager to plan daily and long-term work schedule and complete weekly short interval schedules.
• Actively pursues training on Superintendent duties such as improving computer skills, scheduling, payroll administration, documentation logs, weather checks, etc. This includes using the iPad and the laptop computer.
• Understands the entire concrete supply program including calculating water/cement ratios, figuring dosage amounts for admixtures, mixing trucks to proper slump, and testing for slump and air content.
• Utilizes, studies, and maintains (i.e. --- notes and highlighted sections) own set of tank drawings.
• Inventories material upon delivery to ensure components comply with the tank drawings prior to signature.
• Inventories spare parts and ensures wear and tear parts are stocked in the connex. Reports the use of any parts to the Equipment Manager in order to re-stock onsite supply
• Participates in a daily closeout meeting with the Superintendent providing an update on the day’s activities and needs for the following day.
• Leads the APSP Safety Program and ensures that all personnel onsite are following DN Tanks safety policies.
• Responsible for communicating to all personnel onsite that they have stop work authority.
• Develops task hazard analysis (THA) and makes the necessary changes specific to the job site conditions and reviews with the crew.
• Identifies hazards, takes action to correct them, and is responsible for recognizing those who do the same in accordance with the Award of Excellence (AOE) Program.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and organized jobsite.
• Maintains all certifications in compliance with DN Tanks Safety & Equipment Programs.
• Identifies labor shortages, recruits local help, and identifies potential long-term field employees.
• Provides timely performance feedback on field employees to determine skill level, areas of required training and readiness for promotion and/or improvements.

• Ability to travel to project sites throughout the United States at the direction of the Field Operations Manager.
• Ability to travel from job to job and perform jobsite errands.
• Ability to climb and perform tasks at heights on steel/wood framework, stairs, ladders, shoring, and scaffolds.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.
• Understands and follows rigging and crane safety requirements.
• Must maintain current Adult First Aid/CPR Certification (American Red Cross Approved)
• Obtain and maintain active OSHA 30 Certification in 30 days (or less) after acceptance or promotion to the Assistant Superintendent position
• Obtain and maintain ACI nozzleman certification
• Must maintain all required DN Tanks certifications (example: forklift, manlift, nail gun, etc.)
• Provide training to all employees on site by actively creating training opportunities and following through with performance communication.
• Provide leadership and direction to all employees working on site per the DN Tanks chain of command.
• Ability to analyze problems and provide solutions that meet DN Tanks standards.
• Provide leadership and coaching to help all employees understand the DN Tanks Core Values and perform their work with these values in mind.