In this episode of the Build Hatch Podcast, we had the opportunity to hear from Dylan Hunt, a tower crane operator from Reds Global.
In this episode we talk about:
- Dylan attended high-school in Neilson Bay and started in the construction industry at age 17.
- Dylan has followed in his father’s footsteps and became a tower crane operator.
- Dylan’s career started out as a labourer rigging cranes prior to use.
- We learn the terminology; ‘dogging’, ‘operating’, and ‘rigging’.
- The planning that is involved in setting up a tower crane, including the extensive pre-planning required prior to erecting the tower.
- The logistics of moving and managing massive loads.
- Dylan is currently working on a Liebherr crane through Reds Global
- The experience of sitting in a crane up to 95m in the air and what this means for smoko.
- Environmental factors, wind and rain, impact the use of a crane.
- A typical day in the life of a Tower Crane Operator.
- The most interesting item Dylan has lifted during his time.
- Dylan’s favourite part of his role.
- Dylan’s advice for aspiring tower crane operators.
Sit back and enjoy this interesting interview with Dylan Hunt.
Links:
Reds Global
Connect with Dylan Hunt