Terrance D. Chandler
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Shipfitter with a strong background in hull fabrication, plate fitting, blueprint reading, and alignment verification. Team Lead experience supports safe, accurate structural assembly, clear communication, and steady coordination to help teams meet quality and production goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Shipfitter
Delphinus Engineering
Norfolk, Virginia
11.2024 - Current
- Reference: Orlando B ,757-588-8364 Project Manager
Shipfitter IV
SERC
06.2019 - 06.2024
- Reference: Johnny Leary, 757-918-5833, Program Manager
1st Class Ship Fitter
General Dynamics
10.2017 - 06.2019
- Reference: Wayne Charles, 904-909-1305, General Foreman
1st Class Ship Fitter
Lyons Shipyard/Ameri-Force
02.2016 - 10.2017
- Reference: Terri Grimshaw, 757-393-2581, Manager
Team Lead/ 1st Class Ship Fitter
Advanced Integrated Technologies LLC.
12.2014 - 02.2016
- Reference: Myles Decker, Project Manager 757-338-2388
1st Class Ship Fitter
Surge Force
06.2014 - 11.2014
1st Class Ship Fitter
A-Team / Tidewater Staffing
03.2014 - 05.2014
- Reference: Sean Banks, 757-677-7037, Tidewater Staffing Manager
1st Class Ship Fitter
Continental Tide Defense Systems INC
10.2013 - 02.2014
- Reference: David B. Taylor, 757-410-7611, Operations Manager
1st - 2nd Class Ship Fitter
Lyons Shipyard Inc. / Tidewater Staffing Inc
01.2011 - 10.2013
- Reference: Sean Banks, 757-679-7037, Tidewater Staffing Manager
2nd Class Ship Fitter
Sky Enterprises INC/Tidewater Staffing Inc.
11.2008 - 12.2010
- Reference: Sean Banks, 757-679-7037, Tidewater Staffing Manager
3rd Class Ship Fitter
Alpha Marine / Tidewater Staffing Inc.
02.2005 - 11.2008
Education
High School Diploma -
Booker T. Washington
06-2001
VSPA
Skills
- Hull fabrication
- Blueprint reading
- Plate fitting
- Welding preparation
- Alignment verification
- Structural assembly
- Structural rigging
- Metal cutting
- Quality inspection
- Conformance verification
- Precision cutting
- Measurement accuracy
- Fabricating components
- Oxy-fuel torches
- Plasma cutting
- Pneumatic tools
- Hand tools proficiency
- Hand and power tools
- Technical knowledge
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Safety awareness
- Team communication
- Client relations
- Conformance verification
- Hand and power tools
Key Qualifications
Dedicated hard-working individual with 15+ years of ship fitting experience. Experienced in burning, cutting, washing, fitting, grinding and rip-outs. Experienced in Stick (SMAW) and Flux Core (FCAW) tack welding. I've obtained a certificate of completion from Virginia Ship Repair Association for blueprint reading and technical drawing in 2015. Hands on experience in using various tools and equipment in fabrication assembly and erection of metal parts for the construction of various stages of building of marine vessel. Knowledge of laying out and fabrication metal structural parts such as plates, bulkheads, t-beams, face plate, frames and braces according to blueprint layout specifications to prepare welding. I served as team lead of 25 employees during my time at Advance Integration Technologies, including ship fitters, welders, pipefitters, electricians, sheet metal mechanics and firewatch/helpers on the USS Whidbey Island LSD-41 in 2015. I maintained a good relationship with all of the government representatives and contractors while completing all checkpoints in a timely fashion. I am self-motivated, have good organizational skills and am able to work with little or no supervision. Highly versed in basic maintenance safety principals, OSHA, NAVSEA, Standard Items FY15, Work Specification Items, WAF, lock out/tag out and personal protective equipment usage. Maintained a safe and clean work environment by being attentive and responsive to all rules and commands. Studied engineering drawings and blueprints to determine material requirements and task sequences. Skilled at learning new concepts quickly. I work well under pressure and in communicating ideas clearly and efficiently. Work well as a team member to create a great work atmosphere. Dedicated to work long days to complete job availability.
Timeline
Shipfitter
Delphinus Engineering
11.2024 - Current
Shipfitter IV
SERC
06.2019 - 06.2024
1st Class Ship Fitter
General Dynamics
10.2017 - 06.2019
1st Class Ship Fitter
Lyons Shipyard/Ameri-Force
02.2016 - 10.2017
Team Lead/ 1st Class Ship Fitter
Advanced Integrated Technologies LLC.
12.2014 - 02.2016
1st Class Ship Fitter
Surge Force
06.2014 - 11.2014
1st Class Ship Fitter
A-Team / Tidewater Staffing
03.2014 - 05.2014
1st Class Ship Fitter
Continental Tide Defense Systems INC
10.2013 - 02.2014
1st - 2nd Class Ship Fitter
Lyons Shipyard Inc. / Tidewater Staffing Inc
01.2011 - 10.2013
2nd Class Ship Fitter
Sky Enterprises INC/Tidewater Staffing Inc.
11.2008 - 12.2010
3rd Class Ship Fitter
Alpha Marine / Tidewater Staffing Inc.
02.2005 - 11.2008
High School Diploma -
Booker T. Washington
VSPA