Bennie Green
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Veteran of the US Navy for 12 years, Honorable Discharge. Achieved ranking of E-5. Learned to plan, supervise and perform tasks necessary for fabrication, installation and structural repairs of all types of shipboard systems, structures, plumbing, and piping systems. Experienced Marine Welder with over 15 years solid knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Proven ability to manage projects and meet critical deadlines. Dependable, hardworking, and self-motivated professional with a successful record of accomplishment in system welding installations onboard US Navy ships.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Structural Lead Welder
Southcoast Welding And Manufacturing
03.2023 - Current
- Lead a crew of shipfitters and welders to perform various marine structural ripouts and installs in machinery rooms and shaft alleys onboard US naval ships.
- Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
- Oversee daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Conduct ship checks onboard Navy vessels in direct support of the Project Manager to determine the scope of repair IAW technical work document.
- Created and implemented plans to maximize efficiency of workers.
Owner/Operator
Wrights Carpet Service
07.2022 - 03.2023
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Interacted with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Assessed income and expenses and adapted plans to improve profit levels.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Operated extractor to remove excess suds and water from carpet and furniture.
Senior Welder
General Dynamics IT
02.2020 - 07.2022
- Installed several weapons and radar system upgrades onboard US Naval ships.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Welded parts using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc and gas equipment. SMAW, FCAW, GTAW
Engineering Technician/Fabrication Welder
WARCOMDET
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Conducted basic daily and monthly required planned maintenance checks on Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats.
- Troubleshot and resolved engineering issues to reduce delays and achieve project milestones.
- Performed minor structural repairs using SMAW and GTAW welding process on MPF ships in support of fleet readiness.
- Provided technical support for engineering projects to support accuracy and deadline management.
- Handled and stored quality control material IAW JFMM Rev D.
Welder 3
Oceaneering
02.2018 - 08.2019
- Structure welder qualified in SMAW, FCAW, GTAW welding processes on various metals from HY80-NiCu.
- Performed weld repairs and structural components onboard turtleback of submarines.
- Supported Naval SpecWar operations by installing mission ready support systems on Dry Dock Shelters IAW SOC and Sub Safe Program.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
Ironworker/Welder Helper
ROC Steel
06.2017 - 02.2018
- Welded, cut and bent steel as necessary with torches, metal shears, and welding equipment.
- Followed blueprints and instructions from supervisors to erect columns, beams and girders.
- Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries.
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, and hazardous material handling.
- Erected structural steel and iron frameworks for bridges, buildings and other structures.
Structure Welder
General Dynamics Information Technology Inc
12.2014 - 06.2017
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Minimized warping using good fitting, burning, and welding techniques.
- Ripout of old ships system components using MIL STD 1689 for attachment welds.
- Fabricated and repaired foundations of AIT installations onboard Naval vessels.
Hull Maintenance Technician 2nd Class
United States Naval Service
07.2000 - 01.2012
- Fulfilled daily work projects involving metal fabrication and repairs, pipefitting, welding, brazing, plumbing repairs and operation of ship's complex wastewater collection, holding and transfer system.
- Modernized ship's multi-media studio by fabricating and installing new mounting hardware and brackets.
- Manages work standard processes by following production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; addressing and resolving operational issues in a timely manner.
- Monitored ships damage control systems such as space security, draft report, watertight integrity, firefighting systems, and functioning machinery.
- Us Naval Commands: Uss Lasalle(AGF-3), ACB2 Amphibious Seabee Unit, Uss Dwight D. Eisenhower, COMSUBLANT.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
University of Phoenix
Virginia Beach, VA01.2026
4955 NEC High Pressure Welder - Welding
Portsmouth Naval Weld Academy
Portsmouth, VA01.2008
High School Diploma -
Chicago Vocational Career Academy
Chicago, IL06.2000
Skills
- JFMM Rev E
- Metal Fabrication
- Worksite Safety
- Navsea Standard Items , Navy Maintenance Database (NMD)
- Quality Assurance
- Blueprint Reading
- Time Management
- Welding Procedure Specification
Base Access/Clearance
- Entry access to all shipyards
- DBIDS(Military installations)
- Able to obtain secret clearance
- 100% travel
Timeline
Structural Lead Welder
Southcoast Welding And Manufacturing
03.2023 - Current
Owner/Operator
Wrights Carpet Service
07.2022 - 03.2023
Senior Welder
General Dynamics IT
02.2020 - 07.2022
Engineering Technician/Fabrication Welder
WARCOMDET
08.2019 - 02.2020
Welder 3
Oceaneering
02.2018 - 08.2019
Ironworker/Welder Helper
ROC Steel
06.2017 - 02.2018
Structure Welder
General Dynamics Information Technology Inc
12.2014 - 06.2017
Hull Maintenance Technician 2nd Class
United States Naval Service
07.2000 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
University of Phoenix
4955 NEC High Pressure Welder - Welding
Portsmouth Naval Weld Academy
High School Diploma -
Chicago Vocational Career Academy
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