Robert Waller
Lucedale,MS
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Naval Structural Designer 3
Jerry Pittman And Associates
Vancleave, MS
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Create technical drawings developed in CAD for ship overhaul.
- Completed comprehensive code compliance evaluations to scrutinize projects against established architectural criteria.
- Researched materials to determine appropriate selection for projects.
- Attended team meetings to resolve technical and project issues and review project schedules.
- Maintained quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, illustrations and documentation.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to improve structure sustainability and design.
3D Structural Foundation Desinger
Huntington Ingalls Industries
Pascagoula, MS
05.2017 - 04.2021
- Attended team meetings to resolve technical and project issues and review project schedules.
- Conducted pre-planning studies for new ship construction that included specialized functions.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to improve structure sustainability and design.
- Construct 3D design work to be developed in CAD Using Shipconstructor and NAVIS works.
- Maintained quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, illustrations and documentation.
- Verified construction documentation to meet client requirements and vision.
- Communicated with vendors and contractors to incorporate input into project designs.
- Researched materials to determine appropriate selection for projects.
- Produced detailed drawings and specifications used by contractors and engineers to build projects.
- Analyzed and applied new technologies to improve cost, installation, and Weight control.
Shipfitter Lead
Huntington Ingalls
Pascagoula, MS
06.2013 - 05.2017
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Inspected ship components and mechanisms for compliance with safety, operability and regulatory standards.
- Read and accurately interpreted blueprints for installation and ship construction.
- Used welding equipment to fabricate, cut and bend metal components to be installed in ship.
- Complied with safety regulations while operating machinery and tools to protect against injury.
- Followed Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe equipment operation and workplace safety.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Operated welding equipment to assemble and repair metal structures and elements.
- Straightened warped or bent parts using sledges, hand torches, or bulldozers.
- Supervised numerous apprentices and offered specific recommendations to improve work quality.
- Maintained machinery and tools to keep fabrication processes running smoothly.
- Identified equipment and production non-compliance issues and notified foreman to facilitate resolution.
- Worked with presses, saws and drills to manipulate metal components for structural fabrication.
- Altered and trimmed existing metal fabrications to meet size and position requirements.
- Lifted or moved materials and finished products using large cranes.
1st Class Shipfitter
Ingalls Shipbuilding
Pascagoula, MS
01.2012 - 06.2013
- Inspected ship components and mechanisms for compliance with safety, operability and regulatory standards.
- Read and accurately interpreted blueprints to install and construct numerous ship components.
- Used welding equipment to fabricate, cut and bend metal components to be installed in ship.
- Straightened warped or bent parts using sledges, hand torches, or bulldozers.
- Complied with safety regulations while operating machinery and tools to protect against injury.
- Altered and trimmed existing metal fabrications to meet size and position requirements.
- Worked with presses, saws and drills to manipulate metal components for structural fabrication.
- Identified equipment and production non-compliance issues and notified foreman to facilitate resolution.
- Lifted or moved materials and finished products using large cranes.
- Followed Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe equipment operation and workplace safety.
- Operated welding equipment to assemble and repair metal structures and elements.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Maintained machinery and tools to keep fabrication processes running smoothly.
- Monitored inventory, budgeted supply use and ordered supplies to keep ship sufficiently stocked.
Shipfitter Apprentice
Ingalls Shipbuilding
Pascagoula, MS
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Inspected ship components and mechanisms for compliance with safety, operability and regulatory standards.
- Read and accurately interpreted blueprints to install and construct steel ships.
- Used welding equipment to fabricate, cut and bend metal components to be installed in ship.
- Straightened warped or bent parts using sledges, hand torches, or bulldozers.
- Identified equipment and production non-compliance issues and notified foreman to facilitate resolution.
- Altered and trimmed existing metal fabrications to meet size and position requirements.
- Complied with safety regulations while operating machinery and tools to protect against injury.
- Followed Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe equipment operation and workplace safety.
- Operated welding equipment to assemble and repair metal structures and elements.
- Worked with presses, saws and drills to manipulate metal components for structural fabrication.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
Education
No Degree - Ingalls Shipbuilding Shipfitter Apprentice
08.2012
No Degree - Autobody Repair
12.2007
High School Diploma -
05.2005
Skills
- Stress analysis
- Structural design
- Networking Infrastructure Design
- Time management
- Strong verbal and written communicator
- Design development
- Microsoft Office
- Integrated design
- fluent in CAD and Shipconstructor
- Systems Engineering
Accomplishments
- AEGIS Destroyer Excellence Award
- Top Shipfitter apprentice for outstanding performance.
Timeline
Naval Structural Designer 3 - Jerry Pittman And Associates
03.2022 - 03.2023
3D Structural Foundation Desinger - Huntington Ingalls Industries
05.2017 - 04.2021
Shipfitter Lead - Huntington Ingalls
06.2013 - 05.2017
1st Class Shipfitter - Ingalls Shipbuilding
01.2012 - 06.2013
Shipfitter Apprentice - Ingalls Shipbuilding
01.2009 - 01.2012
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College - No Degree, Ingalls Shipbuilding Shipfitter Apprentice
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College - No Degree, Autobody Repair
East Central High School - High School Diploma,
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