Dwight Days
Lake Steven,WA
Summary
Talented Superintendent / Inspector offering 15 years of experience supporting construction aspects of Naval projects. Successful at overseeing communication and operations between teams, vendors and design professionals. Focused on keeping projects on time and under budget using time management and prioritization skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paint Superintendent/ Lead Coating Inspector
Pacific Ship Repair & Fabrication
01.2018 - Current
- Chief Coatings Inspector for all subcontractors working under Pacific Ship Repair & Fabrication INC
- Oversight on all Coatings projects preformed on Navy DDG's and CVN vessels for Everett and Bremerton Naval base for itself and its contractors
- Oversight and verification of government inspections performed, Review of all contract documents, inspection reports and photos, inspection equipment (including verification of calibration and usage), and safety equipment to ensure that the inspection work is consistent with contract requirements and the coatings specifications
- Ensure compliance with safety and environment guidelines, policies, and regulations according to NAVSEA requirements for 009-32
- QA-required surveillance reports and documentation to provide objective quality evidence of the project work performed
- Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2000
- Assists with internal and external audits
- Check and monitor all painting related works to ensure all final products meet in accordance with high-quality standards and company procedures and fulfill all client requirements
- Perform coating inspection of all coating-related activities in accordance with customer and industry standards
- Utilize tools to check paint thickness, color, viscosity, check and evaluate for corrosion
- Verify that all surfaces are in suitable conditions for the painting and coating procedures
- Check and record environmental conditions prior to and throughout coating operations
- Report all surface defects at the prep state, primary and intermediate coat and final finishes
- Verify the use of proper blast media and performs visual checks after blasting operations to verify substrate's meets the client's standards
- Verify proper mixing and applicable ratios are followed
- Witness application by approved methods
- Carry out wet and dry film thickness checks
- Perform visual inspection on completed coating system
- Verify storage of all coating material is in accordance with the manufacture's recommendations
- Execute specific visual inspections and testing of material, equipment, fabrication, and assembly and testing activities
- When necessary, perform destructive testing in accordance with ASTM standards
- Inspect and troubleshoot coating operations, and coordinate with production personnel to resolve issues to ensure a quality product
- Complete all required documentation accurately and in a timely manner for Quality Control purposes
- Ensure that all safety protocols are being followed, including proper PPE, storage, application, and all other precautions as indicated on Safety Data Sheets
- Perform inspection of equipment ready for final customer / third party inspection
- Conduct all activities whilst maintaining the highest level of ethics and integrity
- Verify product manufactured, purchased or assembled for use at the Westplain site, in accordance with applicable drawings, procedures, shop routers or other forms of detailed instruction
- Maintain self-capability as part of Quality Control team, being flexible to meet business needs in accordance with company procedures and legislative requirements
- Ensure best practices are followed in the selection of appropriate QC/NDE techniques and processes
- Ensure compliance to NCR process for quality disposition of non-conforming products
- Ensure Quality Control areas are presented to the highest standard at all times, undertaking random QC checks to ensure that procedures and being followed in line with QMS and/or customer requirements Coordinate with other departments to identify, define and resolve product quality problems whilst providing advice, guidance and support on all aspects concerning Quality Control and NDE
- Support product related incident investigations, assisting where applicable so that lessons are established, learned and implemented such that there are no repeat incidents
- Support the review and development of Quality procedures and standards as legislative or best practice changes occur
- Promote company Quality standards and Culture with customers
- Support Quality initiatives to ensure the appropriate culture, knowledge, understanding and attitude towards Quality matters and support acceptance and adoption of best practice
- Issuing of accurate technical documentation for customers, aimed at verifying organization's products' reliability, safety, and guarantee
- Ie Inspection reports, Hydrotest Certificates, NDE reports etc
- Participate on improvement projects to improve the efficiency and accuracy of all operational disciplines.
Nichols Brothers Boats Builders
11.2014 - 01.2016
- Maintained safety onsite and upheld all OSHA regulations by [Action].
- Resolved conflicts efficiently among team members, fostering a positive work environment that contributed to successful outcomes.
- Reviewed design specifications critically for accuracy, identifying potential issues before they escalated into costly delays or rework situations.
- Managed multiple simultaneous projects while maintaining strict deadlines and adhering to budget constraints.
- Mixing paints and their counter parts using mixers and also mixing by hand. Operating and repairing paint spray pumps. Painting on commercial a naval ships using Plural Component spray pump Graco XP70 an XM 300 model also WIWA System 55gal plural Component, Bulldog pump, WIWA pump, Cartridge kit. QA/ QC
- Logging of ambient conditions keeping track of batch numbers an amount of material being used detail logs of each phase of the project of application of a wide verity of paints plural component paints as well as single components paints.
- Sherwin Williams Seaguard 5000 PXLE-80 Fast Clad DuraPlate. PPG 240,235. International Non-skid 6GV , 998 , 990 , 300v, American Safety, etc.
- Destructive and non-destructive testing DFT's, WFT's, pull testing according to specification needed on the Job Project in accordance with 009-32 table and lines being used.
- Following the specified coatings system designated by NAVSEA standards 009-32 or as directed by the client. Using products approved in accordance with QPL or F-718.
- SSPC profiles in accordance with NAVSEA standards as SP-2, SP-11, or SP-10.
- Sandblasting using ADI Systems
- Using various blast depending on what types of materials is under preservation an what the specifications of the product being applied recommended as the proper profile depth (black blast walnut shells, nickel blast, and steel shot. OA/QC Generated detailed progress reports.
- Coordinated timely delivery of painted products required for project completion. Created close-out reports for various marine projects.
- Managed project timelines effectively, prioritizing tasks and coordinating with team members to meet deadlines.
General Foreman
Colonna's Shipyard Inc
10.2007 - 01.2012
- Mixing paints and their counter parts using mixers and also mixing by hand
- Operating and repairing paint spray pumps
- Painting on commercial a naval ships using Plural Component spray pump Graco XP70 an XM 300 model also WIWA System 55gal plural Component, Bulldog pump, WIWA pump, Cartridge kit
- QA/ QC logging of ambient conditions keeping track of batch numbers an amount of material being used detail logs of each phase of the project of application of a wide verity of paints plural component paints as well as single components paints
- Sherwin Williams Seaguard 5000 PXLE-80 Fast Clad DuraPlate
- PPG 240,235
- International Non-skid 6GV , 998 , 990 , 300v, American Safety, etc
- Destructive and non-destructive testing DFT's, WFT's, pull testing according to specification needed on the Job Project in accordance with 009-32 table and lines being used
- Using spray guns such as HVLP guns, Contractor Series, Silver Plus with various tip sizes as needed
- Following the specified coatings system designated by NAVSEA standards 009-32 or as directed by the client
- Using products approved in accordance with QPL or F-718
- Preparing mental surfaces parts an equipment interior bulkhead an exterior surface for paint also all tanks a voids smoothing surfaces using sanders, dye grinders, sandpaper, needle guns, deck
- Sandblasting boats, barges parts and equipment to desired SSPC profiles in accordance with NAVSEA standards as SP-2, SP-11, or SP-10
- Sandblasting using ADI Systems a Garço pot using various blast depending on what types of materials is under preservation an what the specifications of the product being applied recommended as the proper profile depth (black blast walnut shells, nickel blast, and steel shot
- OA/QC Generated detailed progress reports
- Coordinated timely delivery of paint products required for project completion
- Created close-out reports for various marine projects
- Provided solutions for customer problems without sacrificing the standards for quality and while maintaining the production schedule
- Calculated paint consumptions based on area, dry film thickness and specified coating
- Quality Control Inspections and tests Dimensional Inspection
- Performed inspections and reviewing testing for conformance to Client specifications, Industry Standards, and approved procedures and reporting of results
- Performed the follow-up of dispositions and corrective actions related to nonconformances
- Surface preparation, Environmental controls and advanced environmental testing
- Verify the proper use and calibration of inspection instruments
- Track and report all environmentals, surface profiles and application WFT's and DFT's during painting of anything greater than 2 square feet for appendix reports to be submitted to the government for SBS approval.
- Reviewed design specifications critically for accuracy, identifying potential issues before they escalated into costly delays or rework situations.
- Established successful procedures for day-to-day operations and long-term planning.
- Maintained safety onsite and upheld all OSHA regulations by [Action].
- Conducted regular site inspections to maintain compliance with industry regulations and standards.
- Worked with specialized teams to accomplish all objectives and achieve goals.
- Attended industry conferences and workshops regularly, expanding professional knowledge base while networking with other professionals in the field.
- Managed project timelines effectively, prioritizing tasks and coordinating with team members to meet deadlines.
- Conducted comprehensive equipment checks to confirm proper functionality, ensuring accurate readings during inspections.
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Performed job safety analysis on daily basis to mitigate risks for all workers and visitors to job sites.
Education
High School Diploma -
Churchland High School
Portsmouth, VABachelor in Business Management -
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VALeadership Development Training - Industrial Marine Supervision & Management
Seattle, WAFinishing Trades Institute NW
Seattle, WASkills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Project and Program management
- Conflict and De-escalation management
- Leadership Development
- Blueprint Reading
- Knowledge of the current F-718's and QPL
- Relationship building and management
- Project Coordination
- Project Management
- Quality Assurance
- Staff Management
- Safety oversight
Certification
- NACE CIP LEVEL 2
- SSPC CAS LEVEL 2
- FIRST AID CPR/AED
- OSHA 30
- SSPC C7
- SSPC C14 / MPCAC
- SSPC C3 SupervisorC3 Competent Person for Industrial Structures
- Forklift Certified
- OSHA 10
- JLG AERIAL LIFT
Industrial Skills
- Corrosion Monitoring
- Construction Site Inspections
- Destructive Testing
- Observation
- Operational Efficiency
- Quality Control Inspection
- Business Management
- Industrial Coatings
- Compliance Regulations
- Workplace Safety
- Condition Monitoring
- Environmental Control
- Leadership Development
- Account Management
- Test Planning
- Communication
- Verification and Validation (V&V)
- Program Management
- Daily Reports
- Coordination Of Projects
- Safety Protocols
- Project Management
- Data Analysis
- Compliance Testing
- Third Party Inspection
- Test Methodologies
- Environmental Testing
- Quality Control
- Quality Procedures
- Quality Assurance
- Incident Investigation
- Continuous Improvement
- Professional Responsibility
- External Audits
- Financial Audits
- Delivery Of Projects
- Quality Management
- Visual Inspection
- Log Analysis
- Corrective Maintenance
- Skilled Trades
- Production Maintenance
- Production Coordination
- Quality Control Documentation
Timeline
Paint Superintendent/ Lead Coating Inspector
Pacific Ship Repair & Fabrication
01.2018 - Current
Nichols Brothers Boats Builders
11.2014 - 01.2016
General Foreman
Colonna's Shipyard Inc
10.2007 - 01.2012
High School Diploma -
Churchland High School
Bachelor in Business Management -
James Madison University
Leadership Development Training - Industrial Marine Supervision & Management
Finishing Trades Institute NW
- NACE CIP LEVEL 2
- SSPC CAS LEVEL 2
- FIRST AID CPR/AED
- OSHA 30
- SSPC C7
- SSPC C14 / MPCAC
- SSPC C3 SupervisorC3 Competent Person for Industrial Structures
- Forklift Certified
- OSHA 10
- JLG AERIAL LIFT
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