Joseph R Badeaux

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Metairie LA, 70005

504-***-****

Cell 504-***-**** ac2ed9@r.postjobfree.com

Education:

B.S. Mechanical Engineering

Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Va.

Work History:

August 2016- April 2017 Mare Island Dry Dock

Chief Operating Officer: Executive Manager providing oversight for Mare Island Dry Dock. MIDD provides dry docking services with its two 700 foot graving docks and topside repairs along its 2000 feet of dock space located in Vallejo CA. While at MIDD we developed better relations with the employees union, improved the safety culture and met dry docking schedules.

June 2016-August 2016

Program Manager: Worked as a program manager for two months in order to get to know the shipyard and its personnel. I managed two successful barge dry docking during this time. The first week in August I was designated COO.

January 2016-June 2016 BAE Southeast Shipyards Alabama

New Construction Program Manager: General Manager in charge of new ship construction at BAE’s Mobile Shipyard. Responsible for completion of the vessel OCEAN EVOLUTION. Provide oversight of the Program Management team, Production support, Subcontractors, completion cost and delivery of the vessel.

November 2015- December 2015 Strom Engineering

Management Consultant Davie Shipyard: Provided program management services to assist Senior Management at Davie Shipyards in resolving production and performance shortfalls with the Quebec ferry vessels. Evaluated production and program management procedures to increase performance. Implemented changes to lower cost and improve production.

July 2013- December 2014 Gulf Copper Drydock and Rig Repair

General Manager: General Manger of the Galveston TX shipyard with a revenue of

$50M plus, responsible for all cost, production and support activities including a fabrication shop with a revenue of over $20M. GCDD&RR specializes in repair of mat and semi-submersible oil rigs. Implemented cost savings by reducing overhead by

$900K. Improved safety statics by changing the culture of the shipyard.

July 2007 – June 2013 Tidewater Corporation

Vice President and General Manager, Quality Shipyards L.L.C.: General Manager

responsible for two shipyards that together make up Quality Shipyards, with an annual revenue of $110M plus. Responsible for all cost, profitability, production and support activities for two shipyards specializing in repair and new construction, as well as exercising control over capital asset acquisition. Implemented changes that have resulted in deliveries under budget and on time. Introduced new Environmental and Safety procedures that have reduced company liabilities and created a safer work place.

March 2000 – May 2007 Q.E.D. Systems, Inc.

Program Manager: As Program Manager responsible for all cost, engineering and

management support in an industrial facility performing design, installation, maintenance, and testing of naval ship HM&E and electronic equipment and system alterations. Management of major habitability installations. Recently, provided engineering support for Collective Protective Systems (CPS) installations on various Navy ships. This alteration involved hull closure and door modifications, extensive modification of ventilation/air conditioning and delivery systems, and installation of new controls, ducting, and electrical rewiring. Also, provided engineering support for the prototype installation of a flooding alarm system on USS BARRY (DDG-52). In addition to making engineering decisions, coordinates activities of subcontractors, interprets requirements and schedules tasks, and instructs tradesmen in procedures. Oversees Quality Assurance and testing, as well as interacting with various involved Navy activities. Performed similarly during the installation of the Engineering Control

System Equipment (ECSE) on USS MONTEREY (CG-61). Also serves as Project Engineer for procurement of materials, fabrication, and assembly of Ship Alteration (SHIPALT) kits. Duties require familiarity with the Navy's procurement procedures. Provides engineering support for Pollution Prevention (P2) installations, modifications, and alterations. Also exercises fiscal, manpower allocation, team preparation, procurement of material, planning, and scheduling control. Coordinates Alteration Installation Team activities and provides hands-on technical oversight of tasks such as installation of Pollution Prevention equipment (P2) alterations and Solid Waste Pulper/Metal Glass Shredder alteration installations. Additionally engineered the Automated Boiler Control alteration installation on LPD-15. Managed and coordinated installation of a new garbage disposal system on LOS ANGELES Class submarines (S/A SSN688-4102K). Efforts were repeatedly commended by NSWCCD-SSES for a "can do" spirit and high quality results.

07/1999 – 02/2000 CDI Marine

Project Engineer: Assigned as Division Head and Project Engineer for all HM&E

design projects and related naval ship testing. These included several habitability items, such as Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC). Managed and provided engineering direction and Quality Assurance/approval for development of myriad mechanical, piping, and machinery alterations and modifications. Supported planning, production, and execution of Navy, Marine, Coast Guard, and commercial ship alteration and repair contracts. Worked extensively in support of CVN overhauls and the LPD Planned Maintenance Program.

05/1998 - 02/1999 Baltimore Marine Industries

Division Manager: As Division Manager was charged with the management of all

mechanical trades, with the exception of ship structures. Responsibilities included the planning, scheduling, performance, and quality of overhauling, maintaining, altering, repairing, and testing HM&E systems on Navy, MARAD, Coast Guard, Cruse Ships and commercial ships, from ground tackle to propellers and rudders.

06/1990 – 05/1998 Dreadnought Marine Industries

Vice President/GM: Vice President and General Manger, responsible for all cost,

production and support activities for a ship repair company specializing in repair of Government-owned ships, primarily Navy ships, as well as exercising control over capital asset acquisition. Resolved engineering problems, assigned and supervised Ship Superintendents and managed major projects, and interacted with Navy repair activities, contracting officers, and ship-owner agents. Earlier, as Production Manager, managed and supervised 500 employees performing SHIPALTs, ORDALTs, and repairs to HM&E and Electronic Systems, habitability upgrades, and weapons systems installations and modifications. Also managed multi-task installations of Women-at-Sea (WAS) modifications, which included ripout, re-arrangement, and reconstruction of berthing and sanitary facilities on most Norfolk-based DDs and CGs. Did extensive installation and alteration work on galley and laundry equipment. Other noteworthy accomplishments included development of a commercial ship "fly away" repair team and upgrade of a

deepwater pier to Navy standards during an intense three-week period, to include all services and facilities required to support major ships.

05/1988 – 06/1990 Diversified Technologies, Inc.

Project Engineer: Project Engineer/Manager of Mechanical Design and Fabrication for

Navy, MARAD, Military Sealift Command, and commercial contract production for mechanical and hull design. Frequently supported Navy Planning Yard design requirements for Navy ships. Supported the NAVSEA Supervisor of Salvage in multiple tasks. Investigated and tested various equipment mixes, and defined support and ship modification/alteration requirements, including definition of material requirements and Navy procurement system identification. Wrote installation procedures for proposed alterations, including drawings and Ship Alteration Records (SARs). Reviewed and updated alterations as required. Selected alteration installers and monitored and coordinated their efforts. In support of the Offshore Petroleum Depository System (OPDS), developed all mechanical systems designs to convert the C-5 tanker SS OSPREY to be the second OPDS ship. This encompassed designing and implementing structural modifications, such as re-routing of deck piping and installation of diesel generator, inert gas generator, and cargo oil booster pumps.

05/1985 – 04/1987 Technology Applications, Inc.

Project Engineer: Project Engineer/Manager for Naval Sea Systems Command Ship

Logistics Division, ensured overall integrity of Configuration Management for Navy amphibious and combat support ships. Performed on board surveys to assure accuracy of records. Performed Quality Assurance reviews of ship alteration plans for technical feasibility and proper documentation of current conditions and alterations. Engineered, designed, and tested mechanical systems for Shipboard Non-tactical and ADP Program (SNAP) computer installations, including HM&E considerations such as foundations and electrical power sources. Designed new ventilation sources and increased cooling capacity of existing ventilation systems to counter heat generated from SNAP operation. Supervised mechanical design and drafting of plans. Subcontracted, coordinated, and supervised vendors during manufacture and installations. Assured installation and warranty maintenance and testing were properly done.

05/1984 – 03/1985 Volvo of America Engineering Consultant Provided mechanical engineering support for the Electrical Engineering Department of an automotive assembly plant.

11/1982 – 05/1984 Norfolk Steel Yacht Engineering Consultant Engineering Consultant, performed all aspects of boat design and engineering, both under repair and construction. Designed, altered, and upgraded mechanical and electrical systems. Supervised yacht maintenance, repair, and upgrade.

06/1981 – 10/1982 Bethlehem Steel Co.

Senior Design Consultant: Provided design and drafting services in support of modernization of the Sparrows Point steel plant.

08/1980 – 06/1981 CDI Marine Corp.

Engineering Technician: Engineering Technician in the Mechanical and Piping

Department, performed shipchecks on Navy ships. Designed HM&E alterations, as required, to best suit existing conditions. Coordinated piping drawing development with Electrical, HVAC, and Naval Architecture Departments. Supervised assigned Draftsmen. Approved material selection and defined procurement sources. Wrote test procedures for piping systems, pumps, and machinery affected by alterations. Gained experience in all shipboard mechanical systems.

07/1978 – 08/1980 Newport News Shipbuilding

Designer: Designer assigned to the Destroyer Reactor Department, was involved in all

aspects of Navy ship new construction design and reactor plant overhaul. Shipchecked ships such as USS MISSISSIPPI (CGN 40) to ensure design compliance. Prepared and revised drawings for nuclear piping and penetrations.

Organizations:

National Maritime Education Council, Executive Board of Directors (past)

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