QUINTON DIVELY
Williamsburg,USA
Summary
Production controller with extensive experience at Huntington Ingalls Industries, specializing in schedule management and contract administration. Demonstrated success in optimizing processes and leading teams to achieve successful sea trials. Recognized for technical expertise and effective communication, ensuring compliance and quality in submarine repair projects.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Controller for Submarine Repair Project Office
Naval Sea Systems Command / Supervisor Of Shipbuilding Newport News
Newport News, Virginia
12.2020 - Current
- Direct a full range of planning, ship construction/repair, production, and related functions for which the Project Office is responsible.
- Collaborated with USS HELENA Project Team to meet contractual requirements for Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) and successfully execute sea trial for USS HELENA after overcoming extended delays.
- Work with HII Submarine Fleet Support Project teams and sub-contractors to maintain schedule by setting priorities and tracking all changes to the Integrated Master Schedule.
- Oversaw budget compliance and tracked expenses to maintain government-required burn-down rate.
- Coordinated contract administration for the overhaul and repair of nuclear submarines at the HII-NNS facility.
- Review and analyze testing data to determine the extent of work required and prospective effects on the Integrated Master Schedule.
- Coordinated with ships force personnel, shipyard leadership, and AIT to identify defects and deficiencies, recommending corrective actions to enhance operational efficiency.
- Provided expertise in manufacturing and repair processes to enhance project outcomes.
General Foreman for Outside Machinists and Pipefitters for Submarine Fleet Support
HUNTINGTON INGALLS INCORPORATED (Newport News Shipbuilding)
Newport News, Virginia
04.2017 - 12.2020
- General Foreman for Submarine Fleet Support assigned to the USS Helena DSRA.
- Planned workface, coordinated, supervised, and trained non-nuclear machinists and pipefitters on USS Helena, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Oversee the execution of the work, including quality and production, by ensuring that the crews work to job specifications and follow engineering instructions.
- Set and maintained work standards and outlined behavioral expectations to enhance crew productivity.
- Responsible for evaluating and processing weekly safety, deck plate assessments, schedule, and progress reports.
- Ensure that supervisors and mechanics follow the company’s policies and procedures.
- Constantly assessing competency and capability of foreman and trades personnel.
- Promoted leadership practices that fostered a safe workplace culture for all employees.
Project Lead for Submarine Fleet Support / Tiger Team
HUNTINGTON INGALLS INCORPORATED (Newport News Shipbuilding)
Newport News, Virginia
07.2013 - 04.2017
- Supervised construction activities for submarine fleet support on Tiger Team to ensure timely project completion and adherence to quality standards.
- Plan, coordinate, and manage all aspects of offsite construction processes, including developing schedule and manning plans specific for each offsite job assignment.
- Define project scope, goals, and completion that are unique to each offsite job.
- Manage and communicate project expectations with offsite team members, Lead Maintenance Activity representatives, Customer and Ships Force to ensure all quality and safety standards of all parties are met and that work is being performed as scheduled within contract specifications.
- Responsible to identify and expedite the resolution of design, material, scheduling, manpower, or other problems that could risk accomplishment of critical path work associated with each offsite project.
- Identify impact and potential risks and devise contingency plans.
- Developed environmental health and safety plans for each offsite location to ensure compliance with regulations. tailored for each offsite location.
- Liaise with trades’ management to control cost performance.
- Include all growth work hours into schedule and ensure growth work is integrated and achievable within projected schedule.
- Evaluated and processed weekly safety assessments, deck plate assessments, schedules, and progress reports to maintain operational readiness and compliance.
- Planned, executed, and tested WSQ-9 Shipalt for USS Tucson and USS Hawaii, ensuring successful integration of systems and compliance with project specifications.
- Managed the planning, execution, & testing of the Night Watch Shipalt for USS Topeka and USS Toledo.
- Managed the planning, execution, & testing of the SWFTS Shipalt for USS Newport News, USS Topeka, USS Seawolf.
- Managed the planning & execution of docking & undocking the USS Barry in the Floating Drydock.
Production Planner and Scheduler 2 for Submarine Fleet Support / Tiger Team
HUNTINGTON INGALLS INCORPORATED (Newport News Shipbuilding)
Newport News, Virginia
09.2011 - 07.2013
- Production Planner and Scheduler for Fleet Support / Tiger Team Planning.
- Planned, prepared, issued, and controlled production schedules, coordinating material requirements to ensure timely flow of approved materials for offsite production.
- Coordinates interdepartmental activity with quality assurance, manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, inventory control, traffic, etc.; schedules and expedites the movement of parts by means of move orders, stock transfers and requests for shipping orders.
- Updated management on material availability status and potential issues.
- Maintained material agendas for accurate tracking of available resources. up to date with the current status of all material.
- Confirm material supply and demands for upcoming offsite work.
- Prepared work orders and purchase requests for production and material procurement, facilitating vendor services.
Outside Machinist Foreman for Fleet Support & Virginia Class Submarine
HUNTINGTON INGALLS INCORPORATED (Newport News Shipbuilding)
Newport News, Virginia
09.2006 - 09.2011
- Production Foreman for Outside Machinists on the Virginia Class submarine program delivery team.
- Upon completion of apprenticeship (with honors), promoted to production foreman in the Fleet Support / Tiger Team program.
- Supervised building and delivery of Virginia Class modules, including Sail, Habitability, and Auxiliary Machinery Room, ensuring adherence to project timelines and specifications.
- Supervised the building, testing and delivery of the USS California weapons handling and launch systems along with auxiliary systems.
- Supervised the repair and testing of the New Mexico weapons handling and launch systems.
- Supervised the team responsible for the rip-out, repair, reassembly, and testing of all the weapons shipping, handling, and launching equipment.
- Achieved 100 percent pass requirement on all post bravo/deep dive repairs and testing, maintaining high standards of submarine readiness and safety.
- Accomplished all post bravo and deep dive repairs and testing to maintain submarine readiness and safety.
- Successfully completed the USS Toledo (SSN 769) DMP.
- Liaised with production, engineering, project, and trade personnel to coordinate procedures, address emergent problems, and manage completion schedules and manpower/asset loading.
- Plan, organize and assign daily work for a team of seven tradesmen and apprentices.
- Ensured work performed by subordinates met stringent specifications and regulatory criteria through quality assurance processes.
- Serve as on-site authority to interpret standards and procedures for application by personnel.
- Prepare myriad production reports for managerial review.
- Train new employees and facilitate measures to ensure existing staff maintain their requisite certifications.
- Attend recurrent production meetings.
Outside Machinist Apprentice
Fleet Support / Tiger Team / Outside Machinist Apprentice
09.2002 - 09.2006
- Completed 4-year apprenticeship at the nation’s only certified shipyard to construct nuclear powered aircraft carriers and submarines for the U.S. Navy.
- Assigned to the Machinery Installation Department to install and test ship’s major machinery and other mechanical components.
- Apply safe and controlled use of hand and power tools in the installation and operation of systems and components such as turbines, generators, pumps, propellers, rudders, periscopes, armaments and nuclear reactor components.
- Supervise, direct, monitor and quality assure the efforts of mechanical systems installation and repair teams.
- Selected as 'make-up' supervisor multiple times over past 6-8 months, demonstrating leadership and reliability.
- Employ diverse shop machines such as engine lathes, drill presses and portable milling machines to accomplish assigned daily tasks.
- Mentored colleagues in resolving complex technical issues.
- As an integral member of the VCS-Weapons module, installed torpedo rammers, tracks, alignments, hydraulics, sonar sphere, and dim mounts of various components.
- Operated torpedo delivery systems and handling systems and associated components.
- Restored and aligned ship service turbine generators and coolant turbine generator components.
- Executed sail outfitting for Virginia class submarines, including optical alignment of snorkel and mast bearings, testing complex components, and mentoring junior technical personnel.
- Installed 800-ton air conditioning systems aboard new George Bush hull (660D), ensuring operational readiness and comfort.
- Worked short availabilities on 688 Class nuclear submarines including various inspection reports for forward end.
Engineering Analyst Technician
KELLY ENGINEERING SERVICES
Newport News, Virginia
10.2000 - 09.2002
- Contract staff to Northrop Grumman Newport News Shipbuilding under the Virginia Class Submarine Program.
- Planned processes for manufacturing, fabrication, assembly, and installation/testing of Virginia Class Submarine components and assemblies.
- Analyzed engineering drawings to create manageable work units and establish shop-to-shop routing requirements for parts from fabrication to ship installation.
- Analyzed and interpreted construction bills of material, scopes, specifications etc., to determine content and plan realistic work elements.
- Maintained and updated Bills of Material by incorporating drawing revision changes and Engineering Report (ER) changes.
- Coordinated resolution of discrepancies to ensure accuracy of engineering reports.
- Functioned as liaison between waterfront trades, engineering, electric boat and materials management to coordinate the resolution of problems related to discrepant material.
Junior Draftsman
AMSEC LLC.
Newport News, Virginia
09.1999 - 10.2000
- Supported engineers at naval architecture and marine engineering firm by drafting and revising engineering drawings for contracts with Newport News Shipbuilding, Norfolk Naval Shipyard, and other clients.
- Developed detail drawings for SRA-62 Antenna foundation, Dressing Lines Arrangement, and RCOH of USS Eisenhower aircraft carrier to ensure accuracy and compliance with engineering specifications.
- Team member for ship check of the LHA 2 to validate accuracy and make corrections to the full range of associated engineering drawings.
- Utilized AutoCAD/Autoblatt system to read and interpret as-built drawings, calculate weights for equipment, and dimension objects, enhancing overall drawing quality and accuracy.
Machinist Mate 3rd Class
UNITED STATES NAVY
Norfolk, Virginia
01.1995 - 01.1999
- Operated and maintained MK-67 torpedo delivery system, vertical weapons launch system, countermeasures launcher systems, anchor system, and shipboard small arms program, enhancing submarine operational capabilities.
- Recipient of the coveted Navy Achievement Medal for superior achievement in the supervision and performance of numerous repairs in the vertical launch system, weapons division, and torpedo room.
- Received three Letters of Commendation from Submarine Group Commanders (Admirals) for outstanding job performance, superior supervisory skills, and proven technical savvy.
- Coordinated calibration program and managed mechanical and electrical repairs for critical components and systems, ensuring operational readiness.
- Tested and ensured safe operability of missile tube hatch actuators, pressurization vent valves, and flood and drain valves, contributing to mission safety and efficiency.
- Systems included high/low pressure air, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical/electronic controls, actuators, valving, piping, and associated instrumentation and peripherals.
Education
Associate in Science - Business Administration
THOMAS NELSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Newport News, Virginia03.2008
Journeyman Apprenticeship - Advanced Waterfront Operations, High Quality Work Teams and Total Quality Management
NEWPORT NEWS SHIPBUILDING APPRENTICE PROGRAM
Newport News, VA01.2006
Pressure and Temperature Device Calibration, Tomahawk Weapons Launch AN/BSY-1 Operation, Quality Assurance Inspector Course, Nuclear Submarine Weapons Delivery Systems, Basic Enlisted Nuclear Submarine School, Combined Maintenance Program for Nuclear Submarine (SSN) Weapons Systems, Basic Maintenance Mechanical Skills, Military Basic Training
U. S. NAVY SCHOOLS & FORMAL TRAINING PROGRAMS
Groton, CT11.1995
Some College (No Degree) - Managing Small Projects Successfully
THE COLLEGE OF WILLIAM & MARY
Williamsburg, VirginiaSome College (No Degree) - Effective Communications and Human Relations
DALE CARNEGIE TRAINING
Hampton, VirginiaSkills
- Production planning
- Schedule management
- Contract administration
- Quality assurance
- Technical expertise
- Process optimization
- Team leadership
- Safety compliance
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Project coordination
- Training development
Supplemental Information
- Currently hold a Secret Clearance.
- Available with notice. Willing to travel.
- Happily married and certified drug free.
- Active volunteer and participant in the local community and various professional affiliations.
- References and Salary History furnished upon request.
Summary Profile
- Offering a solid background based on extensive formal training and a combined total of 20 years’ experience working on US Navy Nuclear Powered Submarines.
- Previous positions involving submarines consist of US Navy Machinist Mate (Nuclear Submarines), Commercial Marine Draftsman, Outside Machinist/Supervisor, Production Planner, and Tiger Team Construction Supervisor.
- Career has demonstrated superior personal initiative, technical expertise, operations enhancement creativity, and award-winning performance success.
- Seasoned mechanical tradesman and team leader with proven expertise in the installation, operation, testing, troubleshooting and repair of a wide range of complex hydraulic, high/low pressure air, pneumatic, electro-mechanical, material handling, calibration, precision weights and measurements, instrumentation, and ancillary equipment and systems for nuclear surface ship and submarine applications.
- Intelligent, hard-working, reliable and demonstrative professional with a propensity for quickly identifying and rectifying complex system problems.
- Adept in the interpretation and application of blueprints, diagrams, technical publications, and engineering drawings.
- Ran the divisional QA program during complex pre-deployment cycles involving precise control of weapons department workups.
- Solid experience in training, scheduling, supervising and evaluating employees.
- Plan and track projects, monitor time, materials and performance of assigned personnel, and resolve emergent problems.
- At ease in high stress and fast-paced environments requiring spontaneous decisions and strictest attention to detail.
- Additional experience in the operation of Autocad to support shipboard engineering service and construction efforts.
- PC literate in a variety of Microsoft applications as well as SAP.
- Highly-developed communications, interpersonal relations, organizational and leadership skills.
- Demonstrated ability to handle multi-task levels of responsibility effectively.
- Extremely dedicated, reliable, hard-working, and self-motivated team player and employer asset.
Timeline
Production Controller for Submarine Repair Project Office
Naval Sea Systems Command / Supervisor Of Shipbuilding Newport News
12.2020 - Current
General Foreman for Outside Machinists and Pipefitters for Submarine Fleet Support
HUNTINGTON INGALLS INCORPORATED (Newport News Shipbuilding)
04.2017 - 12.2020
Project Lead for Submarine Fleet Support / Tiger Team
HUNTINGTON INGALLS INCORPORATED (Newport News Shipbuilding)
07.2013 - 04.2017
Production Planner and Scheduler 2 for Submarine Fleet Support / Tiger Team
HUNTINGTON INGALLS INCORPORATED (Newport News Shipbuilding)
09.2011 - 07.2013
Outside Machinist Foreman for Fleet Support & Virginia Class Submarine
HUNTINGTON INGALLS INCORPORATED (Newport News Shipbuilding)
09.2006 - 09.2011
Outside Machinist Apprentice
Fleet Support / Tiger Team / Outside Machinist Apprentice
09.2002 - 09.2006
Engineering Analyst Technician
KELLY ENGINEERING SERVICES
10.2000 - 09.2002
Junior Draftsman
AMSEC LLC.
09.1999 - 10.2000
Machinist Mate 3rd Class
UNITED STATES NAVY
01.1995 - 01.1999
Associate in Science - Business Administration
THOMAS NELSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Journeyman Apprenticeship - Advanced Waterfront Operations, High Quality Work Teams and Total Quality Management
NEWPORT NEWS SHIPBUILDING APPRENTICE PROGRAM
Pressure and Temperature Device Calibration, Tomahawk Weapons Launch AN/BSY-1 Operation, Quality Assurance Inspector Course, Nuclear Submarine Weapons Delivery Systems, Basic Enlisted Nuclear Submarine School, Combined Maintenance Program for Nuclear Submarine (SSN) Weapons Systems, Basic Maintenance Mechanical Skills, Military Basic Training
U. S. NAVY SCHOOLS & FORMAL TRAINING PROGRAMS
Some College (No Degree) - Managing Small Projects Successfully
THE COLLEGE OF WILLIAM & MARY
Some College (No Degree) - Effective Communications and Human Relations
DALE CARNEGIE TRAINING