Demetrius Rackley
Port Orchard
Summary
Paint Foreman and Coatings Specialist with 8+ years of experience supporting U.S. Navy shipyard operations, including Puget Sound Naval Shipyard environments. Proven leader with a record of completing 17+ projects with minimal safety incidents while maintaining strict compliance with OSHA, NAVSEA, and confined space regulations. Skilled in industrial coatings, crew supervision, and working in high-security environments. U.S. Navy veteran with strong safety and operational background.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sandblaster/Paint Foreman
IMIA
Bremerton, WA, USA
08.2017 - Current
- Advanced to Paint Foreman in December 2025, reflecting strong work ethic and effective leadership in maintaining safety protocols.
- Oversaw crew activities for 17 shipyard projects, focusing on submarine maintenance and tank coating to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Maintained minimum safety incidents by enforcing OSHA, PPE, and confined space procedures
- Conduct gas-free testing in compliance with NAVSEA and shipyard standards
- Apply Fast Clad ER coatings in submarine and ballast tanks, ensuring corrosion protection and long-term durability
- Perform lead removal in ballast tanks in accordance with environmental, OSHA, and hazardous material handling regulations
- Execute surface preparation and coating work on submarine structures and internal tank systems in controlled environments
- Operate ARS systems, air compressors, vacuums, dust collectors, heaters, and dehumidifiers
- Perform abrasive blasting using steel shot, Black Beauty, and plastic grit
- Conduct coating inspections using DFT gauges to meet mil thickness requirements
- Handle and dispose of hazardous materials in compliance with federal and environmental regulations
Aviation Ordnanceman
U.S. Navy
Bremerton, WA, USA
02.2012 - 02.2017
- Direct supervisor of over $100 million in ordnance
- Maintaining cleanliness and upkeep on weapons magazines
- Building, loading, and handling rockets, missiles, bombs, and small arm weapons
- Supervising 41 lower ranked personnel
- Direct point of contact for ordering, shipping, and receiving all parts, uniforms, equipment, and materials for Weapons Department
Security
U.S. Navy
Bremerton, WA, USA
03.2015 - 09.2016
- Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.
- Write reports of daily activities and irregularities such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
- Answer alarms and investigate disturbances.
- Operate detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
- Answer telephone calls to take messages, answer questions, and provide information during non-business hours or when switchboard is closed.
- Warn persons of rule infractions or violations, and apprehend or evict violators from premises, using force when necessary.
Sandblaster/Painter
U.S. Navy
Bremerton, WA, USA
06.2013 - 01.2016
- Member of a crew that successfully sandblasted and powder coated over 600 watertight hatches and scuttles
- Cabinet blasted small items before placing into the oven to powder coat.
- Very efficient and experienced
Education
Computer Engineering
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL06-2010
Computer Engineering
Mississippi College
Clinton, MS11-2009
Skills
- NAVSEA & Shipyard Safety Compliance
- Confined Space Entry & Gas-Free Testing
- Fast Clad ER & Industrial Coatings
- Abrasive Blasting & Surface Preparation
- Coating Inspection (DFT Measurement)
- Hazardous Material Handling
- Crew Leadership & Supervision
- Team/Family Driven
- Forklift driving
- Continuous improvement mindset
Certification
- CPR certified
- Forklift
- OSHA 10
Timeline
Sandblaster/Paint Foreman
IMIA
08.2017 - Current
Security
U.S. Navy
03.2015 - 09.2016
Sandblaster/Painter
U.S. Navy
06.2013 - 01.2016
Aviation Ordnanceman
U.S. Navy
02.2012 - 02.2017
Computer Engineering
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Computer Engineering
Mississippi College