SUMMER13

A long week again as things progress with the company under new management. I continued to go through posted jobs on BXWA to find some work for our boys and came up with a few options. We have sent out 2 more bids over the last week. I found myself a bit nervous as I had the proposal sitting there waiting to be sent off at the correct time. Once I hit send my hard numbers can mean completely killing a job and making a ton of money, missing something and loosing a bunch, or anywhere in between! Confidence is something I am learning and getting more comfortable with as I plug my numbers in.

I just received shop drawings back from a previous job we are in the middle of and have come to find out this job is ALOT bigger than I anticipated. Though I didn't bid this job and had no real idea of how large it was it came as a shock when the final quantities of everything we need to fab came it. Looks like it is going to be a busy couple months for us as this job takes off. 80 steel balconies, 25 steel canopies, and 50 steel columns.... HERE WE GO!!!

Though this internship has been a bit out of the realm of diesel tech due to how the company has promoted me into different positions that have come available I have been able to take many things I am learning and transfer them into the diesel world. I plan on sticking around this company for years to come but the thought of having the tools to be able to transfer into the diesel industry at any point is comforting. I have kept my schooling in mind as multiple things have come up which need the experience of a BTC Diesel graduate. Things like servicing of equipment, preventative maintenance,  lifting and rigging heavy loads, thinking on your feet and making due with what you have available are all things I come in contact with. The experience I have gained over the last two years is absolutely blowing me away. Its been quite the adventure.

Hours: 62
Total:295