Bryan Baines

Contributed to closure of tanks and multiple shaft alleys on CVN-77, performed non-skid patches, and maintained schedule adherence; assisted with blasting, non-skid, and paint on SSBN-65, and executed record blasting and spraying on CVN-69 while ensuring compliance with technical work documents and collaborating with colleagues and supervisors.

• Operated blasting equipment to remove rust and scale from shipyard surfaces.
• Loaded abrasive media into blasting equipment, facilitating effective vessel repairs.
• Mixed paints in correct ratios and operated an airless spray pump.
• Inspected hoses, nozzles, and blast pots to ensure proper functionality and safety.

• Painting/fire proofing/blasting/doing non skid,water jetting exc also Completed jig certification and scissor lift. The job duties varied proper mills and profiles when we are recoating the paint system, I was tasked as a work leader a supervisor on different preservation jobs,not limited to (cold boxes, nitrogen spears,carriers,subs, destroyers).
• Prepared surfaces for coating using sanding, scraping, and cleaning.
• Mixed paints and coatings to match project specifications for the job
• Inspected surfaces for defects before and after painting
• Coordinated tasks with crew members to streamline job execution and enhance team efficiency.
• Coordinated with crew members to organize job tasks.
• Applied paint using brushes, rollers, and spray gun equipment, while effectively managing product waste and costs.

• My duty was to be the safety watch for preventing fires, with the knowledge of which fire extinguisher to be used in case of a fire andd to keep the area clean before and doing welding performance was being done, an there was some brush an roll days when asked from the company, in other words we Collaborated effectively with coworkers with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our services, as contractors
• Executed daily tasks with precision and efficiency.
• Proposed creative strategies to improve team efficiency and results.
• Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

• In my tenure at HII as a blaster a painter ,I Prep ship surfaces, exterior hull an interior on Virginia class submarines and Carrier projects. As a blaster the duties of setting the blast pot as well as blasting numerous spaces Checked all safety precautions before the blast process began.
• Applied marine paint and protective coatings to naval structures.
• Mixed epoxy, primers, and finishes according to manufacturer specifications and applied using airless pump; recognized with bonus awards for early project delivery and promoted to team leader, receiving training in various courses during tenure at HII/North Grumman.