Episode 23 - Working high in the sky as a Tower Crane Operator with Dylan Hunt.

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:

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