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Brett Griffin

Raceland,LA

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Test and Trials Lead

Bollinger Shipyards
Houma, LA
06.2023 - Current
  • Guide a crew of workers through any and all tests while following procedures and customer SPEC.
  • Make and schedule callouts using BCS.
  • Conduct tests on systems to identify defects or malfunctions.
  • Investigated customer complaints related to product failures or malfunctions.
  • Make sure we are using calibrated test equipment for accuracy and reliability.
  • Making sure safety is a part of everything we do, start to finish.

Preservation Specialist/Quality Specialist

Bollinger Shipyards
Houma, LA
02.2022 - 06.2023
  • Developed and implemented preservation policies and procedures.
  • Monitored environmental conditions within storage areas to maintain optimal levels of humidity and temperature.
  • Maintained records of test results, QC and QA activities, and related documents.
  • Provided technical support to other departments on quality-related matters.
  • Reviewed drawings, blueprints, and product specifications prior to production runs.
  • Recommended changes in design or testing protocols based on findings from inspections or tests.
  • Collaborated with management to discuss effective plans for resolving major quality problems.

Maintenance Technician

Gulf Island / Bollinger Shipyards
Houma, LA
07.2020 - 02.2022
  • Cleaned work areas to maintain a safe environment free from debris or hazardous materials.
  • Conducted electrical repairs on motors, lighting systems, and other related components.
  • Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities performed.
  • Routinely inspected plant equipment for signs of wear or malfunctioning parts.
  • Installed new pumps, compressors, and other mechanical systems.
  • Performed preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication and cleaning of machines and equipment.
  • Conducted performance and safety inspections on equipment and machinery to maintain operational.

General Laborer

Associated Staffing
Bayou Blue, LA
06.2018 - 03.2020
  • Operated hand tools and power tools to complete construction projects.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks for delivery to job sites.
  • Followed instructions from supervisors regarding specific tasks that needed to be completed.
  • Moved heavy objects using dollies, carts, hoists, or other manual labor techniques.

Pipe Tester

Thoma-Sea
Lockport, LA
01.2017 - 11.2017
  • Performed hydrostatic testing to identify defects in the application or system under test.
  • Ensured compliance with established QA policies throughout all stages of testing.
  • Set up test equipment utilizing drawings and procedures.
  • Used calibrated test equipment to take pressure readings and document all results.
  • Troubleshooted piping systems, when needed.

System Operator / Test and Trials

Bollinger Shipyards
Lockport, LA
08.2012 - 05.2016
  • Readied ships for sea trials by making sure all engineering systems were running properly.
  • Assisted in monitoring the performance of main propulsion engines.
  • Operated all piping systems (Bilge, Potable Water, Fuel Transfer, Fuel Service, Sewage, Greywater, Reverse Osmosis) and many more while on Dockside, Builders' Trials, Acceptance trials and delivery of vessels to Key West Florida.
  • Worked to lower discrepancies, selling them to quality and customer.
  • Collected data on trials for engineering changes to multiple flaws.

Pipe Tester

Bollinger Shipyards
Lockport, LA
09.2011 - 08.2012
  • Reviewed product design specifications to develop effective testing for validation.
  • Conducted hydrostatic testing on piping systems to be sold to QC and Coast Guard inspectors.
  • Flushing multiple piping systems to ensure all contamination is out of the lines, then reconnecting for final installation.

Education

GED -

Tops Central Lafourche
Raceland, LA
05-2011

Skills

  • Pipe Testing
  • Functional Testing
  • Data Collection
  • System Operation
  • Pipe Troubleshooting
  • Advance Drawings

Certification

  • Lsu Maine Firefighting
  • 40 hour Hazwopper
  • Advanced blue prints (class through Ballingers)

Timeline

Test and Trials Lead

Bollinger Shipyards
06.2023 - Current

Preservation Specialist/Quality Specialist

Bollinger Shipyards
02.2022 - 06.2023

Maintenance Technician

Gulf Island / Bollinger Shipyards
07.2020 - 02.2022

General Laborer

Associated Staffing
06.2018 - 03.2020

Pipe Tester

Thoma-Sea
01.2017 - 11.2017

System Operator / Test and Trials

Bollinger Shipyards
08.2012 - 05.2016

Pipe Tester

Bollinger Shipyards
09.2011 - 08.2012

GED -

Tops Central Lafourche

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