Sept. 19, 2022 by Newport News Shipbuilding

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A weekly publication of Newport News Shipbuilding

Honorees and guests watched a video featuring all of the award-winning nominations during a drive-in ceremony. Photo by Ashley Cowan

NNS Honors Model of Excellence Awardees Newport News Shipbuilding honored the 273 recipients of the 2022 President’s Model of Excellence Award with a drive-in ceremony at the Hampton Roads Convention Center Friday, Sept. 16. The out-of-the-box drive-in celebration allowed honorees to bring more guests than a traditional dinner. The Model of Excellence is the company’s highest honor and

recognizes individuals and teams who have made extraordinary contributions to the achievement of objectives outlined in the NNSFORWARD Strategy – Enable Our Workforce, Transform Business Operations, Execute Efficiently, Grow the Business Base and Lead the Way. During the event, attendees watched video featuring all of the award-winning nominations.

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Employee Engagement Survey Begins This Week Beginning Wednesday, Sept. 21, all Newport News Shipbuilding employees will have the opportunity to participate in the company’s annual engagement survey, which measures how well employees are connected to NNS’ mission. The survey is facilitated through Gallup and results guide leaders’ understanding of how they are performing as a team – as well as what areas could be improved. Employees with company computer access will receive an email from Gallup with a link to the survey. Employees without company computer access will take the survey

at a designated time with their crew during work hours. A list of frequently asked questions is available on MyNNS. In addition to the engagement survey, hourly employees will have the opportunity to participate in a stay survey, which consists of 10 questions focused on employee retention and attracting new talent to NNS. Earlier this year, salaried employees had the opportunity to participate in this survey. Feedback obtained will help NNS create a work environment that inspires people to be their best.

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Making Life Easier Behind the Scenes Shipbuilder Shavonda Eure (O45), a facilities planner, can provide the long version of her job at Newport News Shipbuilding, which improves the everyday lives of employees in ways seen and unseen. She can also give you the short version of what she does. “I do everything nobody wants to do,” she says with a laugh. Eure oversees 100% of waste removal at NNS, whether it be trash, scrap metals or dealing with the 134 portable toilets along the waterfront. With more than 70 contracted personnel under her direction, she handles the outside janitorial services, two major landfill contracts, oily waste landfill contract, dry dock cleanings and the janitorial vendor for the entire shipyard. She also handles the landscaping (inside and outside the gates) and snow removal for the sidewalks and parking lots, including parking lots leased by the Navy. “She is quite literally an army of one in a world of growing demands,” said Paula McElroy, Facilities and Real Estate manager. Eure started at NNS in 2008 as an X31 apprentice. Five years later, she landed in O45 and has been there since. “It was customer service, and it fit my personality,” she said. “I really love to help people.”

Shavonda Eure oversees waste removal, landscaping and snow removal at NNS. Photo by Lexi Whitehead

big or small the problem is,” she said. She has to stay ahead of the game. For example, if a winter storm is brewing, she watches the weather to get a jump on snow removal.

McElroy added: “O45 is a special group of people, dedicated to customer service and unafraid of the hard stuff. Shavonda is a natural fit for this team.”

When the shipyard receives visitors or welcomes a crowd to a keel laying or christening she, along with her co-partner Michele Affolter (O46), helps ensure that the public path traveled through the shipyard is clear and well maintained.

As someone who enjoys being busy and describes herself as a “servant leader type,” Eure is more comfortable being out on the waterfront than behind a desk. She works on improving her contractors’ efficiency.

While other jobs and different responsibilities might be in her professional future, she does not envision herself behind a desk at this moment.

“We have a lot to do,” she said. “I’m boots on the ground, no matter how

“I really love being hands on,” she said. trained, and the company is working through lingering pandemic impacts. “Despite these challenges, our mission remains clear. Our Navy sailors depend on us to deliver ships that will protect them as they go into harm’s way. No matter what your job title or department number is, your work makes this happen. It’s a noble calling, and we always answer,” Boykin said. “As models of excellence, you shine as an example for others, so be a beacon for new and veteran employees alike. Stand firmly for our standards, and keep demonstrating what our ‘Always Good Ships’ creed looks like in action.”

Honorees and their families celebrate during the award ceremony. Photo by Lexi Whitehead

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NNS President Jennifer Boykin said role models like Model of Excellence honorees are vital, especially now. The shipyard is busier than it has been in decades. At the same time, thousands of new shipbuilders are being hired and

Learn more about this year’s honorees and their contributions to NNS in the Model of Excellence ceremony program, which is available at hii.com/MOE. The video featuring winning nominations also is available for viewing on MyNNS, HII’s website and on the NNS to Go app.

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AROUND THE YARD PEER Program Seeks Candidates for 20th Cohort

National Security Officer Appreciation Week

The Professional Enhancement and Enrichment Rotation (PEER) Program is preparing for the January 2023 onboarding of Cohort 20 and the celebration of the program’s 10-year anniversary.

Newport News Shipbuilding is observing National Security Officer Appreciation Week Sept. 18-24.

The PEER Program is a two-year rotation program for salaried individual contributors. It includes four different rotations in six-month cycles. The program was initially launched by NNS President Jennifer Boykin when she was vice president of Engineering and Design and known as the Engineering and Design Rotation Program (EDRP).

More than 100 uniformed security officers patrol NNS, providing 24/7 protection for shipbuilders, other on-site personnel and shipyard and Navy assets. Shipbuilders are encouraged to take a moment this week to thank NNS’ security officers.

In 2017, it expanded to include all full-time, salaried individual contributors and was retitled PEER. There is no shortage of success stories from the past 10 years. “Participating in the PEER Program has literally changed my life, and now I have a new and exciting career path,” said Anthony Edwards. He also praised PEER Program Manager Gary Figg for his mentorship. More than 25 EDRP/PEER graduates have moved into leadership roles and are now serving as PEER host managers. Over 50% of the program’s graduates have transferred into new home departments. The PEER program emphasizes professional and personal development towards an end goal of career fulfillment. “The PEER Program has meant lifelong professional development on a level I could not find anywhere else,” said Rueben Rosalez. Successful PEER participants grow to be innovative, collaborative, adaptive, results driven and engaged – the components of the program’s ICARE brand. Full-time salaried individual contributors who are interested in the PEER Program can register for a lunch and learn or open house event on MyNNS. The PEER nomination form and testimonials from participants are available on the PEER website on MyNNS. For more information, contact Gary Figg via email.

Learning Exchange Upgrade The Learning Exchange (LX) is upgrading with a blackout period planned from 4 p.m. Nov. 4 until 7 a.m. Nov. 14. LX will not be available during the blackout period. Visit the communications section of the LX Resources website on MyNNS. Please note there will be no significant changes for LX users once the system is live. The upgrade focuses on hardware needed to maintain integrity of the system. Send questions or concerns to LearningExchangeNN@hii-nns.com.

MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY UNIT COMING TO NNS

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare’s mobile mammography unit will be on-site at the HII Family Health Center to perform annual mammogram screenings in September, October and November. Appointments are available for the following dates: Sept. 26 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Oct. 24 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Oct. 31 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Nov. 2 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Nov. 29 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

The fully equipped mammography unit offers comfortable and discreet 2D and 3D mammogram appointments. HII’s medical insurance plan covers 3D mammograms. For more information and to make an appointment, call 757-312-6400 or visit www.chesapeakemammo.com.

REMINDER: Time Certifications Time certifications are generated when someone other than the employee – a foreman or supervisor, for example – enters or changes the employee’s time. When this occurs, the employee must quickly certify whether or not the modifications are accurate. Employees review and address their time certifications by choosing “agree” or “disagree.” Employees are required to discuss rejected time certifications with Labor Compliance (O73) to resolve the time certification. Remember, every employee is responsible for their own daily time entry and ensuring their time charges accurately reflect time worked. For questions related to the time certification process, employees should contact their foreman/supervisor, or Labor Compliance (O73) at 688-3700 or visit the O73 website on MyNNS.

Get a Head Start on the Know Your Numbers Program The 2022-2023 Know Your Numbers program has begun. Salaried/nonrepresented Newport News Shipbuilding employees who are enrolled in an HII Anthem medical plan must complete the two program requirements – a health screening and a wellness profile – by March 31, 2023, to secure savings of $600 on their medical premiums in the 2023 plan year. Visit myquadmed.com/hii/kyn for step-bystep instructions on how to complete the program.

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DATEBOOK SEPTEMBER 21

The Professional Enhancement and Enrichment Rotation (PEER) Program is hosting a learn at lunch WebEx event for potential candidates from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. The program is open to salaried individual contributors. Sign up on the PEER Program website on MyNNS.

SEPTEMBER 21

Join the Hispanic Outreach and Leadership Alliance (HOLA) from 5 until 6 p.m. for a Hispanic History Month cooking class. Follow along as an HOLA member shares their family recipe for enchiladas. The event will be held via Zoom (Meeting ID: 897 2082 7774). Attendees should access the app from a personal device outside NNS’ campus. The event is open to all NNS employees and no charge will be provided. Register on MyNNS.

SEPTEMBER 22

Join the LEAN CoP virtually from 12-12:30 p.m. for a lunch and learn to discuss key leadership takeaways from the book, “It’s Your Ship: Management Techniques from the Best Damn Ship in the Navy” by D.M. Abrashoff. Participants will discuss ways to increase confidence and inspiration within teams and how it plays a major role in the success of our programs. Register on MyNNS. No charge will be provided.

SEPTEMBER 22

Spear and Gear Toastmasters welcomes all shipbuilders to an online Zoom Toastmasters meeting at 6 p.m. Toastmasters is a safe and welcoming environment for those seeking to enhance their communication and leadership skills. If interested in attending, reach out to Tammy Smith (N358), Paul Gee Jr. (O52), Brandon Jones (E63) or Jamar Skyles (E03) at NNS or Taylor Chamberlain (E91) at KSO.

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SEPTEMBER 29

The L.E.A.R.N. Program and WiSE will co-host an afterwork presentation with NNS President Jennifer Boykin from 4 to 5 p.m. via WebEx. The event is open to all employees by reservation only. Sign up on the L.E.A.R.N. website on MyNNS. For more information, contact Christina Hayden (K51) or email LEARN@hii-nns.com. No charge is provided.

SEPTEMBER 29

Join the Hispanic Outreach and Leadership Alliance (HOLA) Book Club from 5 until 6 p.m. for a virtual discussion of “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Steven R Covey. The event will be held via Zoom (Meeting ID: 898 8678 9728). Attendees should ensure they access the app from a personal device outside NNS’ campus. The event is open to all NNS employees and no charge will be provided. Register on MyNNS.

SEPTEMBER 29

Newport News Shipbuilding is a sponsor of the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank’s “Tastefully Yours” food-tasting event from 6 until 9:30 p.m. at the Hampton Roads Convention Center. Tickets are $60 in advance or $70 on the day of the event. To purchase tickets, visit hrfoodbank.org or call 757-596-7188.

SEPTEMBER 30

Join the Hispanic Outreach and Leadership Alliance (HOLA) from 12 until 12:30 p.m. for session one of its Hispanic American Lecture Series: Distintos Pero Unidos (Together in Our Differences). During this lecture-style session, Amira Moncada Ossorio will give a presentation on her life in the United States as a descendant of Native Americans from South America. The presentation will take place over WebEx. The event is open to all NNS employees and no charge will be provided. Register on MyNNS.

OCTOBER 5

Join the Hispanic Outreach and Leadership Alliance (HOLA) from 5 until 6 p.m. for a Hispanic History Month cooking class. Follow along as an HOLA member cooks the popular Latin American dessert flan. The event will be held via Zoom (Meeting ID: 821 0376 9387). Attendees should access the app from a personal device outside NNS’ campus. The event is open to all NNS employees and no charge will be provided. Register on MyNNS.

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OCTOBER 14

Join the Hispanic Outreach and Leadership Alliance (HOLA) from 12 until 12:30 p.m. for session one of its Hispanic American Lecture Series: Distintos Pero Unidos (Together in Our Differences). During this lecture-style session, Marco Lopez will give some insight into his life and perspective as an Asian American living in the United States. The presentation will take place over WebEx. The event is open to all NNS employees and no charge will be provided. Register on MyNNS.

OCTOBER 19

The Hispanic Outreach and Leadership Alliance (HOLA) and Asian Shipbuilders Including All Nationalities (ASIAN) are hosting an in-person speed mentoring workshop from 4:30 until 6 p.m. to close out Hispanic Heritage Month. The event is open to all NNS employees and no charge will be provided. Register on MyNNS.

SEEKING SHIPBUILDERS Job Title Req Number Dept. 2023 College Summer 25785 K21 Internship (Accounting, Business & Finance Majors) 2023 College Summer 25784 K21 Internship (Computer Science, IT & Software Engineer Majors) 2023 College Summer 25786 K21 Internship (Engineering Majors) 2023 College Summer 25768 K21 Internship (Supply Chain Majors) CNC Machinist (Entry-level & 17588, 26284 M53 Experienced) Fitters 25746, 25744, X11 25745, 25725 Health & Safety Analyst 4 22869 O27 Industrial Hygienist 4 26161 O27 KSO Engineer Test Lead 2 22852 E91 (Ballston Spa, NY) Naval Power Systems 26271 E05 Engineer 6 (Washington, D.C.) Production Planner & 26010, 26153 IPPC Scheduler 1 & 2 Welders 25650, 25845, X18 25664, 25665

Visit www.buildyourcareer.com to search for the latest NNS job openings.

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All positions are located in Newport News unless otherwise noted.

Employees are encouraged to use MyHR or the "Current HII Employees Job Search" button at www.buildyourcareer.com to apply. Visit www.huntingtoningalls.com/careers/refer-a-friend to learn more about the cash bonus awards for referrals to select positions.