Brittany Jones
Summary
Industrious and engaging professional with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering Tech. An astute, productive and determined mid career level engineer who proactively identifies issues in fast-paced environments. Skilled in project management and problem solving with 11 years of industrial experience and 9 years of ship repair and maintenance experience.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Port Engineer
Military Sealift Command
08.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with various departments within MSC to troubleshoot repair issues as they occurred during maintenance availabilities.
- Collaborated with shipyard personnel, streamlining repair processes and improving communication between teams.
- Visited shipyards to observe work and identify concerns.
- Oversaw preventive maintenance of air compressors and turbine generators.
- Prepared and distributed daily reports on milestones, issues and progress.
Material Process Engineer 3
Huntington Ingalls Newport News Shipbuilding
03.2015 - 08.2023
- Develop technical direction for installation of the Special Hull Treatment (SHT) in the VCS Program
- Develop mock up procedures and test plans for XHT (Extreme Hull Treatment) VCS Block V Installation
- Manage first time mock up evolutions
- This includes creating the plan, ordering and forecasting material needs, maintaining schedule and facilitating communication with multiple departments
- Lead of Block Five (Virginia Class Submarine) Planning to include training, material forecasting, adjudication of questions and concerns related to block five.
Nuclear Engineer II
Huntington Ingalls Newport News Shipbuilding
03.2015 - 09.2020
- Developed and provided technical direction and support for production and trades personnel
- Provided technical support during off site availabilities (CVN 75 LME Coverage at Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Mechanical and Electrical Support at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory Kesselring Site (KSO))
- Demonstrated minor trouble shooting of electrical radiological components
- Developed written correspondence between outside agencies (NAVSEA, NNL, KAPL) in the form of Inspection Reports (IRs), Liaison Action Requests (LARs) and Trouble Records
- Facilitated Risk Assessment Meetings
- Developed in scope job summaries and cost estimates for planned contracted work and unplanned work
- Served as subject matter expert in blasting equipment as well as the surface preparation (blasting emphasis) and coating processes for in-tank refurbishment
- Mitigated problems associated with surface preparation, coating and repairs
- Performed radiological and non-radiological evaluations as they pertained to worker health and safety
- Analyzed and planned the reduction of radiological controls based on history of radiological returns from the previous times the work was performed.
Mechanical Supervisor
Norfolk Southern
01.2013 - 03.2015
- Developed standard operating procedures to establish work consistency between team members
- Supervised installation of multiple mechanical components while ensuring compliance with the applicable drawings and specifications
- Protected workers and general public by enforcing safety practices
- Problem solved and implemented improvement plans to enhance quality of mechanical work
- Provided emergency response to handle urgent component breakdowns.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology -
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, Virginia05.2012
Skills
- Knowledge of Special Hull Treatment (SHT & XHT) and Submarine Systems
- Proficient knowledge of Radiological Controls
- Proficient understanding of Naval Engineering drawings and standards
- Active Secret Security Clearance
- Basic knowledge of SAP
- Proficient knowledge of Word, Excel and Powerpoint
- Coating Inspection
- Vessel inspection
- Project Management
- Troubleshooting
- Technical report writing
- Technical Documentation
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certified; Current
- AMPP CIP 1 Certified; Current
- Proficient knowledge of shipboard nuclear power – 4000 Training; 2016-current.
- Radiological Training for Nuclear Engineer (RTNE) qualified; 2016-2020.
- SSPC-NAVSEA Basic Paint Inspector (NBPI); 2017.
Activities
- TAP (Timely Award Plan) Award Recipient for KSO Nuclear Instrumentation work - 2020
- EIA (Excellence in Action) Award Recipient for CVN 73 Underhull ODT Radiological Efficiency Improvements - 2019
- TAP (Timely Award Plan) Award Recipient for ODT Improvements - 2017
- Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. - 2010-Current
- Women in Shipbuilding Enterprise (WISE) Member - 2015-Current
- Girls with Engineering Minds (GEMS) Mentor - 2017-2018
Timeline
Assistant Port Engineer
Military Sealift Command
08.2023 - Current
Material Process Engineer 3
Huntington Ingalls Newport News Shipbuilding
03.2015 - 08.2023
Nuclear Engineer II
Huntington Ingalls Newport News Shipbuilding
03.2015 - 09.2020
Mechanical Supervisor
Norfolk Southern
01.2013 - 03.2015
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology -
Old Dominion University
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