Quality Assurance Crane Operator
Resume:
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William S Benbow
Mobile, AL 36693
Phone: 251-***-****
Alt. Phone: 251-***-****
E-mail: ***********@*******.***
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Objective
To achieve a successful career where my innovative managerial and
organizational skills can be utilized to be a significant contribution to
the organization and in return grow and advance within the structure of
the company
Summary of Qualifications
With over 20 years experience working in shipyards, on ships, barges, oil
rigs, and tugs, I achieved the title of Master Craftsman where I was
cross trained as a First class tradesman in the following categories:
Outside Machinist, Ship fitter, Heavy Rigger, and ABS Certified Welder. I
was also the sole Mechanic for the Mobile Airport Authority at their
Brookley Complex and the Shop Foreman and Head Mechanic at Golden
Stevedoring/Alabama State Docks.
Work Experience
Quality Inspector/Quality Analyst I (5/2008 - 03/2011)
Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding-Gulf Coast, Pascagoula, MS
I am a Quality Assurance Inspector for Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding with
my main inspections in Machinery. I am also able to perform pipe
inspections including P1 piping (pressurized, vital systems), p2 piping
(pressures under 150 psi and non lethal systems) and P3 piping (brazed
joints), hull or structural welds, joiner work like foundations for
ship's accessories, insulation like fire retardant and sound, radar
control systems to keep a minimum radar presence on the ship, sheet
metal, and I am a NAVSEA NBPI Certified Paint inspector certificate
#30717.
* Used AutoCAD programs to research details for installations
* Received Quality Departments First TAP Award for Excellence ($2,000.00)
2009 since I discovered root cause of cooling fan failures for Gas
Turbines on the LHD8 Navy ship after repeated failures resulting in
Northrop Grumman saving 26 million dollars.
* Worked with a team of Engineers from around the country and traveled
across the country to achieve desired results.
* Lead process improvement teams in defective materials, pipe weld
deficiencies, and welding procedures
* Performed daily audits of craft work and in-process procedures
* Experience with AutoCAD and other technical software
Master Craftsman (4/2003 - 5/2008)
BENDER SHIPBUILDING, Mobile, AL
Master Craftsman worked in Multiple crafts...Outside Machinist - First
Class, Ship Fitter - First Class, Welder - First Class, Rigger - First
Class. Repaired old ships and built new ones.
Outside Machinist - First Class (4/1994 - 4/2003)
ATLANTIC MARINE/ALABAMA SHIPYARDS, MOBILE, AL
I was one of the few workers who went from a 2nd class machinist to a
First Class machinist at Atlantic Marine under Paul Stacy, Machinist
Foreman. I repaired and rebuilt ship's machinery (davits, anchor
windlasses, pumps, motors, turbines, bull gears, thrusters, valves, reach
rods, etc... At Alabama Shipyard we built new ships from the ground up
building foundations for ship's machinery based on blue prints and field
conditions.
Education
Bachelors of Science Business Administration Degree
University of South Alabama Mobile, AL 1986
Associate of Arts Economics
Georgia State University Atlanta, GA 1976
Completed the the Business School requirements for a Bachelor's of
Business Administration degree in Economics and work for Jack Blicksilver
in the Economics Department and Dr. Crawford the Chair of the Business
School as a Research Assistant
NAVSEA NBPI Certified Basic Paint Inspector
Naval Surface Warfare Center
Philadelphia, PA
Completed the NAVSEA Basic Paint Inspector Course certified by Carderock
Division, Naval Surfaqce Warfare Center, Philadelphia, PA with a
exceptional grade which qualified me to teach the course (upper 90%).
Quality Assurance Inspector
Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding
Pascagoula, MS
Completed VT (Visual Training) to inspect welds on hull and piping with a
specialty in Machinery inspections. Later qualified to inspect P1
presuurized piping, sheet metal, insulation, joiners, paint, and
insulation.
Basic Blue print reading
Northrop Grumman SB
Pascagoula, MS
Reaffirmed my competency in reading blueprints and drawings by passing
class with a grade of 100.
Basic Math
Northrop Grumman SB
Pascagoula, MS
Reconfirmed my competency in standard & metric measurements and
mathematical formulas by passing the conmpetency exam with a 100 plus
since I showed the teacher where the textbook had made an error
Ship Fitter - 1st class
Bender Ship Building & Repair
Mobile, AL
Passed the written and field test for shipfitters where I displayed my
knowledge of reading blueprints, cut sheets, and ship terminology as well
as actual tacking, welding, and cutting/burning skills.
Reverse Alignment & Laser Alignment
Atlantic Marine Alabama Shipyard
Mobile, AL
Completed course in reverse alignment, laser alignment, and basic inside
machinist principles which reviewed techniques and methods of lining up
the main engines with propulsion systems, motors, pumps, reach rods with
valves, and generators.
ABS Certifed Class A Welder-all positions
American Bureau of Shipping
Mobile, AL
Completed and became an American Bureau of Shipping [ABS] certified
welder, Class A, all positions in 1996.
Welder-1st class
Bender Ship Building & Repair
Mobile, AL
Trianed and became a certified welder for Bender Ship Building & Repair
Rigger-1st class
Bender Ship Building & Repair
Mobile, AL
Certified ist class Rigger, Flag man for crane operator, certified
Pendant Crane Operator, and certified Overhead Crane Operator
Additional Qualifications
Certifications and Licenses
Quality Inspector ID#I408
American Bureau of Shipping Welder
Outside Machinist - First Class
Atlantic Marine, Alabama Shipyard, Austal, Bender Shipbuilding
Shipfitter - First Class
Bender Shipbuilding, Knight's Marine, Eagle Marine, C & G Boatworks
Welder - First Class
Bender Shipbuilding
Rigger - First Class
Bender Shipbuilding
Honors
Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society
I am competent in computer and accounting skills.
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