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DESMON JACKSON

Hampton,US

Summary

Innovative and dynamic X33 Insulator/Painter Supervisor with over 10+ years of shipbuilding experience. Vast experienced in maintaining documentation and ensuring first time quality. Capable of training and motivating employees reaching the highest efficiency and coordination. Strategic Supervisor with expertise prioritizing projects, planning workflow and managing employees to achieve operational goals. Resourceful individual, with active experience managing efforts within deadline-driven environments. Diplomatic individual with strong leadership and decision-making skills.


Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Nuclear Foreman

Newport News Shipbuilding
01.2022 - Current
  • SSN 762 Columbus/Manage all AIT work concerning manning, material, and IR’s
  • Manage material for paint shack on DD1
  • Oversaw inventory and product stock to develop and maintain inventory controls resulting in cost savings and reduced overages.
  • Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
  • Monitored job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines.
  • Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
  • Planned, organized and monitored resources to deliver efficient use of labor, equipment and materials.
  • Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Oversight for Nuclear Insulation/Paint Jobs in RC
  • Managed NNS First LVA (Trid 619) Ripout/Install

Fleet Support makeup foreman

Newport News Shipbuilding
07.2019 - 12.2022
  • Managed the manning, material and team from rip out phase to completion (SWFTS, TRID601,ARCI-BYG)
  • Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
  • Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
  • Completed from rip out phase to reinstall (Maryland,Tennessee, Jimmy Carter,Sea Wolf,Rhode Island, and Wyoming)
  • Enhanced processes by pinpointing bottlenecks and working with supervisor to resolve.

Marine Insulator

Newport News Shipbuilding
01.2013 - 01.2019
  • Prepare and cut insulation to fit where necessary aboard US Naval Ships
  • Fabricate and install polyamide insulation, smoke barrier, rubber insulation, vent coverings, plastic foam, stave dampening, deck tile, fiberglass insulation, and tank work
  • Sound damping and various pipes throughout vessels
  • Install insulation aboard 688 Class, Trident Class, VCS, Sea wolf Class Submarines, and Air Craft Carrier
  • Read and understand ship’s blueprints and bills of materials to install correct type of insulation at correct location as well as manning needed
  • Prepare and cut insulation to fit, where necessary aboard US Naval Ships
  • Line hollow spaces with appropriate type of insulation, fitting it with knives, saws or other tools
  • Finalized insulated surfaces with covers, strips or other sealants to prevent damage to insulation
  • Prepare surfaces for insulation ability to lay-off, measure and shoot studs
  • Certified to manage asbestos jobs using approved procedures
  • Experience in detailed cleaning tanks, voids and bilges.
  • Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.

Education

High School Diploma -

Southern Nash High School
Bailey
06.2013

Skills

  • Make-up General Foreman
  • Job Planning
  • Insulation
  • Paint
  • Mechanical
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other software programs
  • Capable of training and motivating employees reaching highest efficiency and coordination
  • Ability to identify different type of areas, insulation, and materials needed to reinstall
  • Proficient with SAP applications for documentation, material ordering, and permit request
  • Comprehends procedures, able to scope out CPI , EVMS and SPI
  • Write IR’s/ER’s
  • Paint inspector
  • SAP proficient
  • Fiberglass Repairing

Qualifications

Asbestos Inspector

Actively holding secret clearance 

Nuclear Quality Control Supervisor

106.5 RAD Contamination Worker Supervisor 

Sub safe work execution 

Sample taking (Paint/Insulation)

Pumping Qualification 

NBPI

Work Control Qualified 

Basic Cleanliness Control 

M-1019

Completion of DLDP Leadership Program

 


        

Timeline

Nuclear Foreman

Newport News Shipbuilding
01.2022 - Current

Fleet Support makeup foreman

Newport News Shipbuilding
07.2019 - 12.2022

Marine Insulator

Newport News Shipbuilding
01.2013 - 01.2019

High School Diploma -

Southern Nash High School

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