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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Target Education
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Security Clearance
U.S. Citizen
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David Taylor

Saraland

Summary

40 years’ experience in the shipbuilding industry working in a variety of disciplines hull outfitting, hull structure, hull foundations, hull insulation and acoustic damping, joiner work, electrical systems, deck covering, and hull/structure preservation. Over 27 years’ experience with DDG 51 new construction at HII Corrosion Control assessments and surveys.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr Engineering Technician V Corrosion Control

Mills Marine & Ship Repair
01.2017 - Current
  • Is to ensure that all corrosion preventative ECP’s, SCN’s & FMR’s are accomplished and completed by shipyard prior to sail-away of the DDG 51 class ship. I also oversee that all the requirements specified in Specification Sections 630, 631, & 634, as well as any associated Specification sections listed in these main Specification sections are completed. To verify this, random inspections are done on the applicable areas covered by the Specification section. Any items that are not complete are put into a worklist for the shipyard to correct. These worklists are tracked all the way until two weeks prior to sea trials. At that point I participate in generating CDR cards with NGSS QA from the incomplete items on the above-mentioned worklists. I participate in the SCT-Corrosion Control Inspection with NGSS and the Navy.
  • All open CDR cards and any new items are compiled in a report for PMS 400 and local SSGC. Items from this inspection are the responsibility of me for completion prior to sail-away.
  • I then also participate in the Pre-PSA survey done at the FCT time period to provide a list of items to be completed during the PSA availability.
  • I am also tasked to support the ATT, SSGC QA, Code 150P Waterfront Program Office, & NAVSSES Philadelphia local representative Mr. Richard Marshall. This support consists of anything in the realm of Corrosion Control and Decking installations on DDG 51 class ships.

11.1981 - Current
  • Perform Compartment Completion Inspections as assigned. Provide supporting Quality Assurance Surveillance activity associated with HM&E systems issues, as identified and directed by PRO QA Supervisor. Participate in assigned Integrated Project Team (IPT). Develop Corrective Action Requests as identified during surveillance and inspection as directed by PRO QA Supervisor. Conduct drawing reviews for drawings associated with assigned IPT. Conduct ship checks to validate rollover trial cards from previous hulls. Respond to inspection callouts within respective IPT and as assigned by the PRO QA Supervisor. Complete data entry with regards to inspection results in the required database system. Validate Shipbuilder Process compliance using assigned checklists and document non-compliance. Complete quality tasking assigned by the PRO QA Supervisor. Provide USCG coverage/support of stage 2 through 5 testing as assigned by PRO QA Supervisor. Provide USCG quality assurance and oversight during equipment installation, system grooming, alignment, light off, and testing in support of upcoming events. Participate through support functions Quality Assurance leading up to Dock, Builders, and Acceptance Sea Trials. Provide Quality Assurance support in developing HM&E equipment/system Root Cause Failure Analyses. Document design, installation, or testing deficiencies through formally established USCG procedures.
  • Responsibilities included handling design problems from the waterfront engineering support group, maintaining and upgrading the paint, corrosion control, and insulation drawings for DDG 51, and LHD 1 ships. I was also responsible for the same areas on the SAAR 5 Israel Class Fast Frigate. I also generated new drawings using CADCAM computer design program for the later flight designs on the DDG 51 Arleigh Burke Class Destroyers. Received training in the use of the AUTOCAD computer design system.
  • Responsibilities included maintaining the paint schedule for SSN 688 Class Submarines, the hull thermal and sound insulation drawings for SSN 688 Class Submarines. Developed PSA and SRA, Shipalt drawings for SSN 688 Class Submarines to support fleet design changes implemented in the class design. Worked to maintain and design CVN 68 Nimitz Class Carrier drawings for workshops and assorted spaces. Achieved this work using standard drafting techniques as well as being trained and experienced in the use of the IBM 5080 CAD/CAM computer system. Worked as an SSN 688 Class Waterfront Liaison Engineering group designer, resolving problems with design and construction issues on the deck plates. Responsibilities included correction of hull, electrical, machinery, piping and hydraulic system ship construction and design problems that would come up on a daily basis. Familiarization with the COSAL and GUCL load-out to solve design problems and provide new design solutions for new items added and not previously carried in the load-out.

Education

Associates Degree - Architecture

Lincoln technical Institute
01.1981

HS Diploma - undefined

Pennridge High School
Perkasie, PA
01.1979

Skills

  • Field service support
  • Mechanical systems
  • Quality control guidelines
  • Engineering design
  • Final inspections
  • Quality assurance reviews
  • Attention to detail
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Quality control
  • Technical presentation
  • Technical expertise

Certification

  • NACE Coating Inspector Level 1, AMPP, Sept 2023
  • NAVSEA Basic Paint Inspector, AMPP, Sept 2023
  • NAVSEA Basic Paint Inspector, SSPC, Sept2011.
  • NAVSEA Basic Paint Inspector, SSPC, Aug2007.
  • NAVSEA Basic Coatings Inspector, NAVSEA, Jan 1998.

Target Education

Graduate of high school, trade school, industrial school, or correspondence school in which credits were received in algebra, plane geometry, trigonometry, and physics.

Target Work Experience

Five (5) years of experience in the prevention and control of corrosion and in hull, topside, interior, and deck surface coating systems with Navy ships. Five (5) years of experience with the application of the regulations of the Clean Air Act, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP), EPA, OSHA, ASTM 718F, and the Material Data Safety Sheet with regards to Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) compliance. Five (5) years of experience conducting surveys of underwater hull, topside, interior, and decks to determine the effectiveness of specific corrosion control systems such as attendance at Surface Ship Availabilities. Certified by the National Association of Corrosion Engineers or equivalent. Two (2) years of experience with corrosion control policy guidance and technical support at the program level for NAVSEA organization.

Security Clearance

Secret

U.S. Citizen

Yes

Timeline

Sr Engineering Technician V Corrosion Control

Mills Marine & Ship Repair
01.2017 - Current

11.1981 - Current

HS Diploma - undefined

Pennridge High School

Associates Degree - Architecture

Lincoln technical Institute

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