Benjamin French
Suffolk,VA
Summary
I started working at Newport News Shipbuilding in 2013. Within the last 10 years I've gained more responsibility and training that has allowed me to work on components that require following strict procedures and in depth knowledge on entire systems. I've gained qualifications that allow me to work on both nuclear and steam plant systems. Often time leading jobs and coordinating with multiple trades to get jobs done.
I've worked on multiple systems (nuclear and non nuclear) on two different classes of aircraft carriers. Including propulsion, weapons, and defense. I've also worked on multiple submarine systems. I'm currently apart of fleet support, traveling to different states to help keep the worlds finest ships in working order. Recently I finished up two 6 months deployments working on the Navy's newest Aircraft Carrier, the Gerald R. Ford. Being one of only 3 Nuclear Machinist with the proper qualification I'm considered essential when it comes to sea trials.
I know the restaurant experience doesn't direct apply to CSX but I feel the fact I started from the bottom and worked my way up to Sous Chef at a multiple award winning restaurant speaks to my ability to learn, grow, and lead over a short period of time. And shows I can follow strict guidelines while organizing and leading a large group of people to achieve a common goal.
In closing, I grew up obsession with trains. What make these monster machines run? How do they pull these trains that seem to last forever. It would be a dream come true to work for a great company like CSX. If given the chance I'll put 100$ of my energy into being the best conductor I can be.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Outside Machinist
Huntington Ingalls Industries
11.2013 - Current
- Worked regularly with steam plant and nuclear grade systems on various ships including aircraft carriers and submarines.
- Installed and maintained groundbreaking diesel and ac systems on the brand new Gerald R. Ford, CVN 78. The first of it's class.
- Lead many jobs on major steam plant components. Including installation, overhaul, and removal of turbine generators, fire main pumps, and sea water pumps.
- Installed, adjusted, set, and repaired or replaced various regulating or safety devices such as meters, gauges, valves, governors and automatic alarms.
- Lubricated parts and performed minor and preventative maintenance to improve machine function and increase lifespan by multiple years.
- Studied daily blueprints, work instruction, sketches, drawings and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
- Supervised and motivated staff and management.
- Ensured that all health and safety guidelines were followed.
- Worked with precision tools and equipment often on jobs that have very specific guidelines and tolerances.
- Organized and lead briefings on nuclear and steam plant systems, often coordinating with multiple trades and crews of 20 people or more.
Sous Chef
Vintage Tavern
11.2008 - 11.2013
- Won Best Of Hampton Roads while employed as a full time chef.
- Worked 6 days a week, leading fully staffed kitchens while serving 5 star cuisine.
- Started as a dishwasher and worked my way up to 2nd in command within two years.
- Followed strict health regulations while working and prepping various stations including meats, fish, salads, etc.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work efficient and consistent.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
King's Fork High School
Suffolk, VA2008
Skills
- Trained, tested, and qualified on Nuclear Systems, Glove Bag, and Drapes
- Trained, tested, and qualified on steam plant systems and cleanliness procedures
- Trained foreman with multiple years experience
- Mechanical equipment overhauling
- OSHA regulations knowledge
- Repair diagnosis
- Blueprint reading and interpretation
- Post-repair testing
- Maintenance and repair
- Assembly and production
- Mechanical drawing interpretation
- Extremely quick learner
- Security Clearance
- Traveling Fleet Support
- Diesel Mechanic
Certification
- Steam Plant Cleanliness
- Mechanical Drawing
- Nuclear Cleanliness
- Nuclear Glove Bag
- Nuclear Drape
- Fire watch
- Precision Instrument
- High Torque
- Leadership/Foreman
- Procedural Compliance
- Rigging and Lifting
- Hazardous and Contaminated Waste
- Controlled Material Handling
- Contamination Worker
- Sub Safety
Timeline
Outside Machinist
Huntington Ingalls Industries
11.2013 - Current
Sous Chef
Vintage Tavern
11.2008 - 11.2013
High School Diploma - undefined
King's Fork High School
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