GREGORY W. RINEHART
North Star Lane
Sylva, North
Carolina
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ACCREDIDATIONS/LICENSES:
NACE Coating Inspector Level 1 - Houston, Texas
NACE CIP Level 1 # 24545
TWIC card holder
State Farm Insurance Catastrophic Certification
- Orlando, Florida
Vale National Adjusters School - Fresno, California
North Carolina Licensed
Insurance Adjuster
EXPERIENCE :
CDI Marine Company, Newport News, Virginia
Leased Coating Inspector for NORTHROP GRUMMAN
May 2010 - Present
Performing coating inspections on the USS
ROOSEVELT Air Craft Carrier which is being dry docked at
NORTHROP GRUMMAN ship yard in Newport News, Virginia.
Conducting inspections for pre-cleanliness, surface
preparation, environmental, chlorides / conductivity, dust
tape, surface profile (blasting), dry /wet film thickness and
all other visual coating inspections pertaining to steel on the
carrier. Involved with reviewing of files and knowledgeable on
the specifications of the 80 paint systems for the carrier.
K-STEEL, Franklin, North Carolina
Sept.2009 -May 2010 Coating
Inspector
Inspecting all steel that was shipped to the yard for
preparation in constructing parts. Conducting inspections for
pre-cleanliness, surface preparation, environmental,
chlorides/conductivity, dust tape, surface profile (blasting),
dry / wet film thickness and all other visual coating
inspections pertaining to steel. Coordinate blasters and
painters to ensure uniformity for all specifications, proper
controlling and storage of the coatings along with scheduling of
the work force to finish the tasks at hand.
Premier Claims Adjusting, Pompano Beach, Florida
Oct.2005 - Sept. 2009
Independent Insurance Claims
Adjuster ( seasonal )
Assessment of damage and impact of natural disasters
including hurricanes Wilma and Ike as well as non-catastrophic
claims .Inspect structural and property damage to determine the
extent of insurance liability. Assessment of residential and
commercial claims. Use construction experience to properly assess
the claim and determine fair settlements. Communicate with
persons and/or companies that have lost property due to perils
such as fire, flood, water and wind. Investigate and record all
damages that have occurred. Calculate dollar amounts to make
properties whole again. Knowledge of all aspects of the
construction industry is needed to properly accomplish assessment
. Converse with the insured and relay details of the structural
assessment proves helpful. Dealing with town and city permitting
and administrative personnel are a necessity.
Highlander Tile, Sylva, North Carolina
Feb. 2001 -
Sept. 2009
Owner, Tile Contractor
Selling of jobs including materials and labor to
install radiant heated floors, ceramic, porcelain and
natural stone in residential and commercial
applications. Oversight of entire contracted endeavor to
ensure all specified requests were followed.
Managed and supervised a force of ( 9 ) professional
installers.
J-Creek Construction, Maggie Valley, North
Carolina Jan.1991 - Feb. 2001
Supervisor
Complete interior, exterior renovations and new
construction on industrial, commercial and
residential structures. Oversight of construction projects
from the foundation to the roofing.
Including plumbing, electrical,
framing, drywall and painting. Supervised a crew of ( 14 )
capable
construction personnel. Performed project bids,
material and labor cost analysis.