REGINALD VESSELS II

Also served as: Quality System Supervisor, Quality Control Inspector

• Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing project needs by effectively shifting focus between different non-destructive testing techniques as required.
• Reviewed and validated technical work documents (TWDs) for accuracy and completeness before and after task execution. (Quality Systems Supervisor)
• Supported ongoing proficiency and refresher training programs. (Quality Systems Supervisor)
• Performed scheduled and unscheduled quality as well as safety surveillances, reporting findings to supervisors for independent verification and resolution. (Both Quality System s Supervisor and Quality Control Inspector)
• Fostered culture of continuous improvement, identifying and implementing process optimizations.

• Company Overview: Newport News Shipbuilding
• Responsible for completing inspections and adjusting project processes, while ensuring conformance with quality requirements.
• Experienced in performing required inspection on mechanical, electrical and structural components and systems.
• Skilled in practicing inspection techniques such as visual, penetrant and magnetic particles to inspect metallic/nonmetallic materials, pipe welds, parts and assemblies to detect defects.
• Provide general oversight during refueling operations with the authority to temporarily halt work to ensure verbatim compliance with the driving procedure is being met.
• Maintained a questioning attitude to constantly evaluate and improve the department’s processes.

• Company Overview: Newport News Shipbuilding
• Gathered information and performed calculations to prepare rough layouts and final drafts of foundations that support critical ship systems and components.
• Traveled on numerous occasions with Tiger Team to support pre-refueling operations.
• Coordinated with the Navy to validate new designs would be conducive to daily operations.
• Worked closely with the Trades to ensure design criteria was met or didn’t exceed any thresholds.
• Assisted other disciplines and departments with drawing packages when needed.