Service to the Fleet - August 2015

DON'T MISS: AMERICA'S SHIPYARD CELEBRATION RECAP

SERVICE TO THE FLEET Norfolk Naval Shipyard

"We Are America's Shipyard."

August 2015

• Command University Leadership Development • Albany Project Mentoring • Apprentice Attends NAVSEA Supervisor's Workshop • Rhode Island Scheduler Leading by Example

AMERICA'S SHIPYARD CELEBRATION

SHIPYARD SPOTLIGHT Shawana Napier

COVER PHOTOS BY LUKE BEASLEY • NNSY PHOTOGRAPHER

ALSO INSIDE: USS GEORGE WASHINGTON’S LAST SRA IN JAPAN

Table of Contents

IN THIS ISSUE features: 2 FROM THE COMMANDER

Brilliant on the Basics in America's Shipyard

4 FROM THE MASTER CHIEF

Staying Focused on Safety Year-Round at America's Shipyard

6 BYE GEORGE!

NNSY Personnel Successfully Work USS George Washington’s Last SRA in Japan

10 STEM CAMPS

NNSY is Making a Difference for the Leaders of Tomorrow

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12 LPD-17 TOOLS

NNSY Mechanical Engineer’s Invention Improves Safety and Quality While Reducing Time

13 WHO YOU GONNA CALL?

CERO Combats Fraud, Waste, Abuse and Mismanagement

16 SHIPYARD SPOTLIGHT

Shawana Napier's Classroom Confusion Inspires Career Clarity

18 AMERICA'S SHIPYARD

Recapping Four Days of Activities, Forums, and Celebration

22 RHODE TO SUCCESS

Lead Scheduler Trey Hudson Setting Example for Project Team Members

24 NON-NUCLEAR TEST CAGE

Propulsion Plant Test COP Striving to improve

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VOLUME 78 • NUMBER 7 SHIPYARD COMMANDER Captain Scott Brown DEPUTY COMMANDER Captain Brian Lepine COMMAND MASTER CHIEF CMDCM (AW/SW) Michael Reese PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER Terri Davis EDITOR Anna Taylor PUBLIC AFFAIRS STAFF Michael Brayshaw, Kristi Britt, April Brown, Floyd Logan, Charity Lyons, Curtis Steward EMAIL THE PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE nfsh_nnsy_pao@navy.mil EMPLOYEE INFORMATION HOTLINE (757) 396-9551 FRAUD, WASTE & ABUSE HOTLINE (757) 396-7971 SHIPYARD RADIO ADVISORY 1630 AM SERVICE TO THE FLEET is a Department of Defense publication and is authorized for members of the DoD. Contents of Service to the Fleet are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, or Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Service to the Fleet is published monthly. Submissions are due on the 10th of each month. The public affairs staff reserves the right to edit submissions for content and brevity.

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430 INJURY FREE DAYS

By Anna Taylor • Public Affairs Specialist For more than 430 days, the Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) Off-Yard Carriers Group at Naval Station Norfolk has worked without a single safety incident or reportable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) event.

Lonnie Kenley, Off-Yard Carriers Group Project Superintendent, spoke to his team members during a quick ceremony before a celebratory cook-out July 2. “Being in and around the Navy, I have witnessed things happen and I have lost friends who actually got killed.

I know the dangers that lie in the work we do,” he said. “I look at this team as one big happy family. And as a family, we take care of each other.”

The department’s Safety Chairman, Winslow “George” Bullock, was presented with a pennant to recognize the accomplishment. Bullock is responsible for inspiring and enforcing the safe work habits of the Off-Yard Carriers team, and from April 2014 to June 2015, his work has been a shining success.

“Mr. Bullock stresses safety to us more than anyone out here,” added Kenley. “I contribute a lot of our success to him. I want to thank you, George, because if it wasn’t for your diligence making sure we keep safety on our minds at all times, I don’t think we’d be making these targets.”

Bullock is also the Facilities Manager, so the additional responsibility of maintaining Bldg. W-130 falls to him. Most recently he has been working to upgrade the shop’s lighting to help mitigate the risk of an accident or injury.

“I make sure that when they go to the ship, they go safely,” he said. “They have to be constantly aware of working safely. It’s stressed from the beginning of the day all the way to the end of the day, from the supervisors to the mechanics.”

Bullock won’t take all the credit, though, and he accepted the pennant on behalf of the entire team, attributing the milestone to each worker’s commitment to the goal. “Every mechanic has an invisible flag,” he said. “If something comes up that they feel is unsafe, they’re able to throw that flag and all work stops, we come back, and we review it immediately.”

The group’s current safety record is 475 days without an incident, a number they expect to surpass within the next two months. Bullock’s goal is to continuously improve despite constantly changing conditions. Earlier this year, when inclement weather closed much of Hampton Roads including NNSY, the Off-Yard Carriers Group was considered Mission Essential. So dedicated is Bullock that, when the team arrived to work on USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71), he personally demonstrated the safest way to walk on snow and ice without slipping during an all-hands safety brief he arranged.

“Some days it rains, some days it’s hot, some days it’s snowing,” he said.

“These people are the most important resource. We’ve got to protect them, and we’ve got to help them protect themselves.”

“All human beings, civilians or Sailors, are our brothers and sisters,” Kenley said to his team. “When you see someone doing something unsafe, you need to bring it to their attention.

Their blood is red, just like yours. It’s more than just fixing ships. It’s about looking out for the life of a brother, a sister, a mother, a father, because we want them to go home to their family in the same condition they came to work in.

We do not allow external pressures to compromise our workers’ safety! Safety is our number one priority.”

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From the Commander

CAPTAIN SCOTT BROWN

Brilliant on the Basics in America's Shipyard

Since recognition is a tenet of “Brilliant on the Basics,” every member of NNSY should take the opportunity to recognize positive achievement and positive behavior.

The second guiding principle of my Command Philosophy is “Brilliant on the Basics.” It reads: We will invest to brilliantly execute the fundamental people programs of our business: sponsorship, indoctrination, mentoring, individual development planning, qualification, training, education, personal support, and recognition.

I make it a point to discuss “Brilliant on the Basics” in my weekly All Hands meetings on the waterfront because it can be interpreted differently by many people. What does it mean to be brilliant on the basics?

My vision of being “Brilliant on the Basics” means that the people programs of our business function flawlessly. Flawless execution of these programs ensures that we feel valued and are better able to focus on repair of the U.S. naval warships entrusted to us. When we

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come to work, we are expected to contribute to the mission of the shipyard. In turn, the shipyard has an obligation to invest in our wellbeing and career by focusing on our individual professional and personal development.

"Brilliant on the Basics" is a two-way street – a contract, per se, between an individual and the organization.

Sponsorship means that we are reaching out to our new employees before they even arrive at the gate for their first day. We are helping them navigate the onboarding process and welcoming them to the shipyard. Mentoring starts with sponsorship. Indoctrination means that a new employee’s experience on the first day and in the early weeks is a professional experience that kick starts their career as they are embedded in professionalism, pride, and a spirit of lifelong continual learning. Mentoring continues as we learn fundamentals and develop skills resulting in professional qualification.

An individual development plan provides a roadmap and options as one continues to grow in their career. Personal support is enabled by well-functioning Human Resource systems, personally engaged leadership, and a workplace that is truly inclusive. A culture of recognition and accountability supports us as we succeed in moving forward in our career.

Does this sound like the perfect world?

Well it’s not far off, if we understand and live to these principles.

Several Command University courses provide tremendous resources right in our shipyard.

Examples include “FirstLevel Supervisor” (1LS) and “Second Level Supervisor” (2LS) courses. Our “Foundations of Leadership” class is available to anyone who wants to improve leadership skills. Our tuition assistance program encourages expanding education through off-yard courses. This month’s spotlight, Shawana Napier, provides a different perspective on how much we can learn when we keep an open mind and discover new ways to learn more about our place and role in the Navy.

Last month, we recognized the winners of our production goals at the closing ceremony for our Celebration of America’s Shipyard. Congratulations to Code 740

for having the best performance in training attendance and safety out of the production codes. Congratulations to USS La Jolla (SSN701) for having the best safety record of our projects. Finally, congratulations to the USS Albany (SSN-753) for having the best project performance.

Since recognition is a tenet of “Brilliant on the Basics,” every member of NNSY should take the opportunity to recognize positive achievement and positive behavior. A pat on the back goes a long way, as does an EARN award or monetary award.

In July, we successfully docked and welcomed USS Helena (SSN-725) for her Docking Continuous Maintenance Availability (DCMAV). Once again, the project and our lifting and handling, services, port ops, and dry dock teams pulled off another safe and flawless evolution.

In this issue of Service to the Fleet, you can read about the Albany’s success with mentoring the next generation of waterfront leaders. Even when it comes to a notoriously difficult job to achieve with first-time quality, like cleaning the boat’s Air High Pressure (AHP) Valves, the Albany project is leading the way through positive coaching and mentoring. They capitalize on those “teachable moments” when opportunities arise. There’s a refreshing spirit of camaraderie on the Albany project team; when we care about each other, we look out for one another.

Ask yourself what you’re doing to brilliantly execute the fundamental people programs of our business. Talk to your supervisors and managers about what we can do better to execute those programs. With your personal effort, that important dialogue will continue to move us forward so that we reach the vision of “Brilliant on the Basics.”

We are Norfolk Naval Shipyard.

We are America’s Shipyard.

Capt. Scott Brown Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s 107th Commander

COMMAND UNIVERSITY LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COURSES

FOUNDATIONS OF LEADERSHIP (FOL) ATMS ID# L023 POINT OF CONTACT: JEFF HAWKINS • 396-4450 • JEFFREY.HAWKINS@NAVY.MIL Foundations of Leadership is two days of training focused on the leader as an individual who is looked to for guidance and influence. Participants are introduced to concepts that include self awareness, continual self improvement, effective communication, and connections within a team.

The workshop is open to all non-supervisory employees of Norfolk Naval Shipyard who have a desire to improve their leadership knowledge, skills, and abilities.

FIRST LEVEL SUPERVISOR (1LS) ATMS ID# PS-L8001 POINT OF CONTACT: IRENE WILLIAMS • 396-2006 • IRENE.WILLIAMS@NAVY.MIL As the first line of leadership, managing our employees and the workload, First Level Supervisors must have knowledge of the various projects, work priorities, budget constraints, and man-days allowed.

This training and development includes human resource, business, and leadership skills specific to these responsibilities.

This unique position requires both knowledge of the work being done and knowledge of how to lead the people doing the work.

Networking is introduced and is strongly encouraged among First Level Supervisors. All new supervisors are required to complete the First Level Supervisor (1LS) Training Program within 12 months of being promoted.

1LS EQUIVALENCY COURSE ATMS ID# L099 POINT OF CONTACT: IRENE WILLIAMS • 396-2006 • IRENE.WILLIAMS@NAVY.MIL The 1LS Equivalency Course encompasses human relations, ethics, and legal topics required under law by OPM. This class is for those supervisors who have been in their supervisory position for more than twelve (12) months and have not attended the full 1LS program. It is also available for those in a 2LS position, who require the 1LS prerequisite prior to attending the 2LS class. The 1LS Equivalency Assessment must be completed and signed by the cognizant 2LS and 3LM for the attending student.

The student must bring their completed and signed 1LS Equivalency Assessment with them to the the first day of class (the assessment forms can be found on Command University's Sharepoint site).

Completion of this 3.5 day course will result in the same qualification as the full 1LS course.

SECOND LEVEL SUPERVISOR (2LS) ATMS ID# L8002 POINT OF CONTACT: CHAD COFFIN • 396-0635 • CHAD.COFFIN@NAVY.MIL Second level supervisors must have knowledge of subordinate training, delegation, and leadership development. This training and development includes human resource, business, and leadership skills specific to the responsibilities of the Second Level Supervisor.

This training centers around critical thinking and discussion group exercises that promote immediate application of leadership strategies to increase the effectiveness of the Second Level Supervisor.

THIRD LEVEL MANAGER ATMS ID# L050 POINT OF CONTACT: MYRON EVANS • 396-0627 • MYRON.A.EVANS@NAVY.MIL The 3LM Workshop is a five-day intensive workshop designed to challenge senior leaders to assess their personal mastery as a means of leading others through organizational transformation. Participants will engage in leadership competency-building events that offer immediate "real world" applications in their role as senior leaders.

The target audience for the 3LM Workshop is those managers who direct work through two layers of subordinate supervisors, may serve as head or assistant head of a major organization, or direct a specialized program of marked responsibility, and significance. (e.g. assistant project superintendents, deputy project superintendents, directors, deputy shop superintendents, division heads, deputy department heads, etc.), and all GS-14 and above.

Participation in a pre-workshop meeting held one month in advance of the workshop is mandatory since there are several required activities to be completed prior to the workshop.

LEARN MORE ABOUT COMMAND UNIVERSITY WEBCENTRAL: https://webcentral.nnsy.sy/departments/C1100/ CommandUniversity/default.aspx PLEASE NOTE: COMMAND UNIVERSITY (900CU) IS NOW PART OF CODE 900T

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From the Deckplate

COMMAND MASTER CHIEF MICHAEL REESE

Staying Focused at America's Shipyard

DID YOU KNOW? On Aug. 7, 1782, Gen. George Washington created the Purple Heart, a medal awarded to members of the United State Armed Forces who are wounded by an instrument of war in the hands of the enemy and to those who are killed in action or die of wounds received in action.

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Greetings Shipyard!

What a great celebration we had in July! Thank you to all those involved who made it such a great event!

It was good to see everyone engaged in the various activities throughout the week and the closing ceremony could only have been better if it were about 10 degrees cooler.

We are still in the middle of a hot southern summer. I know we are all enjoying the season and hopefully some time with family and friends, but I would like to remind everyone that safety is just as important after hours as it is at work. Please take the time to think about safety while you’re enjoying time off at a barbecue, doing watersports, going camping or fishing, etc. I also ask that if you decide to drink alcoholic beverages, please do so responsibly and in moderation. I myself have lost a few friends because of the bad decisions they or others made while under the influence, and it is always better to have a plan and arrive home safely! We need all of you here to accomplish our mission!

The Shipyard Commander’s Guiding Principles of Well-being, Brilliant on the Basics, and Service really sum up what we should be focused on as a shipyard. Wellbeing: we must strive to take care of ourselves and realize we are each extremely important members of America’s Shipyard! Brilliant on the Basics: we need to invest time in the execution of the people programs to meet

the mission. And last but not least, Service: it takes all of us to accomplish our mission of serving the nation, the shipyard, and our fellow employees, and safely repairing critical assets to return them to the fleet.

Personally, I use the word “Focus” to remind myself what is most important: Family (at home and at work, both families have to be taken care of), Operational Readiness (we must be ready to complete our requirements), Communication (360 degrees without barriers, to include verbal, written, and emotional), Unity (we are all one team) and Standards (we know them, follow them, and enforce them). FOCUS for success!

I know I say it every time I close out my column each month, but I would not want to be anywhere else doing anything else right now than being a part of this shipyard and being your Command Master Chief!

So as always, it is an honor to be in the Navy and a great time to be a part of America’s Shipyard!

- CMC Sends!

Mike Reese Command Master Chief

In Fine Feather EMPAŇAPITA Similar to a Spanish empaňada

5 Ways to Improve Your Emotional Well-Being

Prep time: 10 min Cook time: 10 Yields: 4 servings Serving Size: 1 pita

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit www.foh.hhs.gov for emotional well-being resources and assistance.

INGREDIENTS • 2 C low sodium canned black beans, rinsed • 2 C frozen vegetable mix, thawed • 2 C grilled boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced (about 4 small breasts) • ½ C shredded partskim mozzarella cheese • 1 Tbsp fresh cilantro, rinsed, dried, and chopped • 2 Tbsp scallions, rinsed and chopped • 2 (6½-inch) wholewheat pitas • 1 C salsa DIRECTIONS

To improve your emotional health, you Look for balance. Try not to obsess about the problems at work, first must try to recognize your emotions and school, or home that could lead to understand what may be triggering them. negative feelings. Instead, focus on Sorting out the causes of sadness, stress, and the positive things in your life and make time for anxiety in your life can help you manage the things you enjoy. You may want to use a journal your emotional health. to keep track of things that make you feel happy or

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Express your feelings in appropriate ways. If feelings of stress, sadness, or anxiety are causing physical problems, keeping these feelings bottled up can make you feel worse.

It may be helpful to reach out and ask someone outside the situation—such as your EAP counselor, a family doctor, a friend, or religious advisor— for support and advice to help you improve your emotional health.

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Preheat oven to 400 ºF. Combine beans, vegetables, chicken, cheese, and seasonings. Mix well.

Cut pitas in half, and open the pockets. Divide filling evenly between the four halves (about 1½ cups each).

Place pitas on a nonstick baking sheet, and bake for about 10 minutes until the filling is hot, cheese melts, and chicken is reheated.

Serve each empaňapita with ¼ cup of salsa Recipe Source: healthyeating.nhlbi.nih.gov

If you can't find low sodium beans, compare Nutrition Facts panels on different cans to find the beans with the lowest amount of sodium.

peaceful. Try to write every evening before you go to sleep. You may just get a better night's rest.

Develop resilience. People with resilience are able to cope with stress in healthy ways. Resilience can be learned and strengthened with different strategies, such as, maintaining a positive view of yourself, accepting change, keeping things in perspective, developing a strong social support network of friends, loved ones, and like-minded acquaintances.

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Calm your mind and body.

Relaxation methods—such as meditation—are useful ways to bring your emotions into balance.

Meditation can take many forms. For example, you may come to a meditative state quietly sitting on your own, with a spiritual group, or while exercising, stretching, or breathing deeply. Visit the FOH's Stress Awareness page for a simple meditation technique.

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Take good care of yourself.

Physical health is a big contributor to emotional health. To keep your stress levels low, try practicing the following routine: Get regular physical activity (walk, bike, swim, etc.) to relieve pent-up tension, eat healthy meals that give you good nutrition, and get quality sleep. Also, try to avoid overeating and consuming too much alcohol.

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Shipyard Insider Ford, Lamar D. Franklin, James P. Kemp, Daniel L. Lauritsen William Lindsey, Lt. Cmdr.

Caleb MacDonald, Robert M. Meidel, Tarane J. Parker, Eulysses Roldan, Timothy J. Riley, Mark W. Sabo, Samuel Simmons, James R. Stalls, Jeffrey F. Topping, Johnnie T. Whitaker, and Tiana M Wright.

» POSITIVE YARDAGE Thinking Out Loud Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) Commander, Capt. Scott Brown, was featured on an episode of Thinking Out Loud, a WCTV Chesapeake news program.

Thinking Out Loud host, Mark Cox, spoke to Brown about the shipyard, from its earliest days in 1767 up to the present.

They discussed the shipyard’s maintenance and modernization of the 21st century Navy. “The job we do at the shipyard is very important to the Navy,” said Brown. Pointing out that NNSY is on track to hire 1,500 new employees this year, he added, “The future is very bright at the shipyard!” Photo by Tony Anderson, NNSY Photographer.

Albany Appreciation Coins Two USS Albany (SSN753) Project Team members were presented with coins of appreciation during an all hands meeting in July. Andrew "Radio" Friesen, the project Engine Room Zone Manager, was one of the very first zone managers assigned during the early planning stages of the project.

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critical systems. He encourages innovation in his crew and has been the ideal mentor, developing an inexperienced workforce into a high quality team. Lt. Jay Nelson, the project's Engineered Overhaul Coordinator, has been with the team from the very beginning as the liaison between the shipyard and Albany. During planning, Nelson was responsible for inputting ship's force work and training into the project schedule and now accomplishes the daily maintenance required to keep it accurate.

Bush Project All Hands Shipyard Commander, Capt.

Scott Brown, presented Certificates of Qualification to USS George H.W. BUSH (CVN-77) FY-15 Planned Incremental Availability Project Management Team during an all

hands meeting July 17. The Bush project team is the first at the shipyard to complete the Project Management qualifications prior to the start of the availability.

Recipients of the certificates were: Matthew L Merciez, Jeffery L. Burchett, Lt. Cmdr. Lawrence Brandon, Bryan K. Ambler, Larry W. Bowers, James A. Brewer IV, Daniel L. Burchett, Alvin C. Allen, Sharon Blanco, Lascelles L. Bond, Robert K. Borchardt, Sandra Clover, Lt. Jonathan Connelly, Michael A. Cumbia Jr., John R. Dorshimer, Donald Faulkner, Oren T. Flynn, Jose

PHOTO BY TONY ANDERSON, NNSY PHOTOGRAPHER

Commendation Medal Congratulations to Lt. Daniel Leszczynski, who was presented the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal July 22 for meritorious service serving as deputy project superintendent and zone manager at Norfolk Naval Shipyard from November 2012 through July 2015.

Leszczynski oversaw 5,000 mandays of production work as zone manager on the USS Maryland (SSBN-738) project, and led planning efforts for USS Helena’s (SSN-725) Docking Continuous Maintenance Availability. Photo by Shayne Hensley, NNSY Photographer.

EM3 Westling Recognition A ceremony was held in June to recognize Electrician's Mate Third Class Levi R. Westling, USS Albany (SSN-753). In May, Westling found fellow shipyard employee Dawn Jenkins unresponsive in her car. In a letter of appreciation, Capt. Scott Brown, commander, Norfolk Naval Shipyard commended Westling for his actions. "He was the first to notify authorities, had a superb questioning attitude, keen observation and genuine concern for people. He remained calm throughout the traumatic situation and exhibited brilliance-on-the-basics and commitment to service for his actions that day," said Brown in the letter. Family members of Jenkins also attended the ceremony. Photo by Tony Anderson, NNSY Photographer.

Buzz and Bytes » OUTREACH OPS

» POLICY PLUG Travel Card Reminder Joint Travel Regulation prohibits government traveler reimbursement for expenses incurred by or on behalf of other government personnel.

Approving Officials must immediately cease approving travel vouchers in which travel expenses of other personnel are claimed.

Furthermore, Government Travel Charge Cards are not authorized for use to pay the travel expenses of individuals other than the cardholder. Please contact the NNSY Travel Branch (3962390/2385/7974/2171) if you require additional information.

Using Government Vehicles Can I use a government vehicle to stop by the ATM to get cash?

Pick up lunch on-yard? Go offyard and out to lunch? Pick up a co-worker at one of the on-Yard parking lots? Pick up my child or other family member and drive them anywhere? "No" is the answer to all of these questions.

The above scenarios constitute an impermissible use of a government vehicle. If you have any questions, please contact the Shipyard Counsel’s Office (Code 107) at 396-8625.

CHROME Award Cooperating Hampton Roads Organizations for Minorities in Engineering, Inc. (CHROME) recognized Norfolk Naval Shipyard with an Outstanding Member Organization Award June 19. NNSY was honored for demonstrating “an extraordinary commitment to CHROME,” having been a program supporter since 1992 and currently sponsoring several CHROME clubs in Portsmouth.

CHROME operates programs throughout Hampton Roads, inspiring minority youth interest in science, mathematics and engineering. Photo by Shayne Hensley, NNSY Photographer.

» GET A MOVE ON Race to Remember NNSY MWR will hold the Remembrance 5K Friday September 11 at 11:30 a.m. as part of the “Get Your Race On 5K Series.” Registration the morning of the race, which is open to all military ID card holders and DOD civilians, begins at 10 a.m.

You may also register online at www.discovermwr.com/R5K. The winner of the 5K will receive free entry into the Marine Corps Marathon, and the first 200 to register and complete the race will receive a free t-shirt. MWR will host a BBQ after the race.

For more information, call Jackie Stiffler at 967-2500.

Calling All Triathletes!

MWR is hosting the 2015 Extreme Outdoor Triathlon Saturday August 22 at the Callaghan Fitness Center. The first wave begins at 8 a.m. The triathlon is a new challenge for military civilian athletes and features running, kayaking, and an inflatable obstacle course.

Registration is required, so call Jackie Stiffler at 967-2500 to reserve your spot.

Luke Beasley, Code 1170 Photographer

» GIVE US YOUR INPUT

» NEWS YOU CAN USE

VPP Survey A major part of the Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) is employee involvement and awareness of the safety and health program at the shipyard.

It is requested NNSY employees complete the VPP survey, located on the NNSY WebCentral homepage under Hot Links.

From the VPP homepage, click on the VPP Survey in the top left corner. The survey results will be used as part of the shipyard's safety and health self-assessment.

This survey will also gauge your code/shop employee knowledge and involvement in safety.

The VPP survey has been an important component of NNSY being a VPP Star Site since the beginning of 2006. If you have questions, contact Code 106's Drew Holland at 396-7726.

Call the Experts The Audiovisual Production Office (Code 1170) has personnel in place for Passport and ISOPREP photos every Tuesday and Thursday from 0800-1100 at the Photo Lab. No appointment is necessary!

All other photo requests are available by appointment. Code 1170 is happy to complete your photo assignments, so feel free to call 396-7182 or schedule your assignment on Code 1170’s WebCentral page.

CFC Participation As a part of Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s 2015 Combined Federal Campaign kick-off program this fall, the shipyard’s awards division would like to feature NNSY employees and family members who have received assistance from an organization included within the approved Combined Federal Campaign program.

Please notify Karen Blanton at 3969506 or at karen.blanton@navy. mil to be included. The deadline for submissions is Aug. 31.

Shipyard Shutdown NNSY will curtail operations this year beginning Dec. 24. Forty (40) hours of annual leave will be needed to cover the 2015 holiday curtailment period. Please plan your leave accordingly. The shipyard will be closed for all but essential operations on Dec. 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, and 31, 2015, and Jan. 1, 2, and 3, 2016.

Dec. 25, 2015 and Jan. 1, 2016 are official government holidays.

Normal operations will resume Jan. 4, 2016.

» NOTABLE QUOTABLE We have an important job here at the shipyard; we service naval vessels. Everything we do is important to the mission and we must take pride in what we do."

Emmanuel Gibson Shop 38 Apprentice AUGUST 2015 • SERVICE TO THE FLEET • 7

BYE GEORGE! ▼ YOKOSUKA, Japan (Sept. 25, 2008) Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN-73) form the phrase "Hajimemashite," which means "Nice to meet you" in Japanese, as they arrive at Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan. George Washington and Carrier Air Wing 5 operated from Fleet Activities Yokosuka as the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Clifford L. H. Davis.

NNSY Personnel Successfully Work USS George Washington’s Last SRA in Japan

By MICHAEL BRAYSHAW • LEAD PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) has worked on a lion’s share of the nation’s aircraft carriers in 2015, including USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69), USS Harry S Truman (CVN-75), USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77), and USS George Washington (CVN-73).

Wait, what? If you’re thinking George Washington hasn’t been at Norfolk Naval Shipyard in several years, you’re right. But NNSY employees have been steadily going to it, joining Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS & IMF) personnel to perform annual Selected Restricted Availabilities (SRA) in Japan. The NNSY team is comprised of approximately 110 NNSY mechanics, engineers and technicians; PSNS & IMF has about 550 in all.

The Puget/Norfolk partnership entails 85,000 mandays of work, mainly in the propulsion plants, while personnel at Ship Repair Facility— Yokosuka (SRF) assist with an additional 85,000 mandays outside of the propulsion plants. Bill Moore, Deputy Project Superintendent of GW’s last two SRAs, pointed out that while the location is different and the tempo is faster, otherwise “it’s like any other availability . . . what is due for 8 • SERVICE TO THE FLEET • AUGUST 2015

preventive maintenance, what ship alterations are ready to be installed, and what has broken since the last upkeep? A work package is built just like it is here at NNSY. When you’re on the ship or on the base, planning the work or doing the work, you really wouldn’t know the difference between being in Japan or in the United States. The only difference between this and a six-month Planned Incremental Availability is two months. It makes the operational tempo go faster, and the work package is a little smaller, but that’s about it.”

Moore added, “I really did enjoy the very fast pace of the availability.

We knew going in that we had 86 days of maintenance between the start of the availability and the Production Completion Date. There’s no rest or ‘get ready.’ You’ve got to be ready when you get there. Time actually goes very fast. It’s amazing how quickly things get done.”

The work outside of the propulsion plants is done by a primarily Japanese National workforce. The zone managers, project superintendents, engineering, scheduling, and other support functions are done by a team of U.S. citizen civilians and Japanese Nationals. The

SRF’s U.S. citizen civilians are based in Japan for three to five years, in a variety of positions supporting the carrier as well as work on non-nuclear ships at the facility. There are 75-100 jobs that become available at SRF annually, with personnel coming from the four public shipyards, regional maintenance centers and other installations. “There are jobs that are always coming open, they’re on USAJobs, and SRF is always looking for good people to take those jobs,” said Moore. NNSY typically holds an annual “Japan Road Show” in the fall to inform personnel of job opportunities in Japan and at other overseas bases.

GW’s 2015 SRA started in January and completed in mid-May; the carrier will be returning to Hampton Roads this fall in preparations for its refueling at Huntington Ingalls Newport News Shipbuilding. USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76), which previously assisted with relief efforts in Japan following the March 2011 tsunami and damage to the Fukushima nuclear plant, will now assume GW’s place as the forward-deployed carrier based in Yokosuka, and will have an SRA from January to May of 2016.

Moore pointed out that numerous Puget personnel working next year’s SRA on Reagan have benefited from working its Planned Incremental Availability in San Diego. “They have lots of history with the ship; not so much history working in Japan,” he said. To ensure an optimal balance on the project team, about half of the personnel working an SRA in Japan each year have already worked a previous one. Moore said that experience proved highly invaluable to him. “I definitely learned a lot the first year; I was able to apply that in the second year. I think it was a tremendous help to the project team because I had that one year of experience working in Japan.”

While Moore won’t be working Reagan’s SRA given his new job leading NNSY’s Quality Assurance Department (Code 130), he will hold tightly to the memories made overseas. “Being in Japan, just an incredible experience in my mind. I’m so grateful to have had the opportunity to experience that. Seeing that culture, living that culture, you really get a lot better sense of how other people live when you’re living with them for five months rather than visiting for one or two weeks. Just wandering down the streets of Tokyo, we would stumble onto a street party. There’d be bands, 500 people having a great time, and lots of good

▲ U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Michelle N. Rasmusson

▲ PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 20, 2012) USS George Washington (CVN-73) transits Tokyo Bay to its forward operating location of Yokosuka, Japan, after completing its 2012 patrol.

George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interest of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Asia-Pacific region. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Michelle N. Rasmusson.

food. I never had a bad meal over there.”

Helping Moore and the project personnel to enjoy their downtime in Japan was NNSY’s Resource Manager May Salcedo, who on her off time doubled as the social coordinator for the NNSY project team.

Salcedo arranged events like bowling, potluck suppers, and trips to Tokyo. Moore said she is “kind of the glue that really holds the team together. She just does an incredible job.”

Moore said Salcedo works hand-in-hand with the PSNS & IMF Resource Manager, which is a model of shipyard partnership for the entire project team. “A lot of times you can’t tell who’s from Norfolk and who’s from Puget if you didn’t know them,” Moore said. “We all go out there and get the hardhats checked out from the tool room there. We all have the same hardhats on; and that’s what we want, because we are one team, supporting the Navy the best we can."

MAKING a difference FOR THE LEADERS OF TOMORROW

By CHARITY LYONS • PUBLIC AFFAIRS STUDENT INTERN

Above: Valerie Fulwood (center) with Code 1100 Student Interns Sierra Richardson and Charity Lyons; Right: Joe Battersby, Chief Operator of the HRSD James River Treatment Plant, leads students on a tour.

PHOTO BY CHARITY LYONS

PHOTOS BY TONY ANDERSON • NNSY PHOTOGRAPHER

Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) sponsored three summer camps in July for local elementary, middle, and high school students as part of a partnership established through Science and Technology Academies Reinforcing Basic Aviation and Space Exploration (STARBASE) at Victory Elementary School and Cooperating Hampton Roads Organizations for Minorities in Engineering (CHROME).

The camps engaged learning in areas of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). STARBASE Victory and CHROME are youth outreach programs that raise an interest in STEM by developing skills in advanced technology through hands-on learning.

STARBASE Victory has supported STEM learning initiatives since it began in 2002. Originally, students would travel to Naval Station Norfolk to participate in the program. It was later moved to Victory Elementary School to better fit the needs of the students. “It was a prototype program to see if 500 fifth grade students would enjoy learning about airplanes and rockets with some team-building and career development thrown in for good measure. They loved it,” said retired Rear Admiral and Executive Director of 10 • SERVICE TO THE FLEET • AUGUST 2015

STARBASE Victory, Bill Hayden. During the school year, Victory Elementary serves as the STARBASE Victory Academy for Portsmouth Public Schools (PPS).

Through the years, the initiatives of STARBASE Victory have continued to develop and now include summer camps that expand knowledge through experiential learning. In July the PPS Coders and Aero Base Atlas Camps were held for students in fourth, fifth, and sixth grades. During the four-day camp, students participated in educational activities spanning various aspects of global mapping. Angela Flowers, previous Victory Elementary School principal and current Cradock Middle School principal, was enthusiastic about the students being able to see how science, technology, engineering, and math tie into the everyday world. “We want the kids to understand that you can do anything,” said Flowers. Children learned information structured around seven core concepts: teamwork, space exploration, Newton’s Three Laws, properties of air, flight, model rocketry, and goal setting.

NNSY has maintained its relationship with CHROME as it provided students with a nurturing environment where they were able to acquire the proper skill

set and tools for success in STEM. In June, CHROME recognized NNSY with an Outstanding Member Organization Award for demonstrating “an extraordinary commitment to CHROME.” The Summer Opportunities in Aerospace and Marine Engineering (SOAR) camp, a five-day CHROME initiative, held at Norfolk State University and focusing on Aerospace and Marine Engineering, was offered to high school students across the Hampton Roads region.

Former National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Employee and Mechanical and Engineering Professor at Old Dominion University, Dr. Gregory Selby, served as the instructor. Selby stressed the importance of mathematics and science through implemented practical applications of engineering. He asked students to develop new approaches of measurement and each day they were given hypothetical challenges to complete. “My only goal is that the students who participated in the program will make memories interacting with engineering and that they will continue to be encouraged to do their best. That is all I can ever hope for,” said Selby.

Students were taken to the Hampton Roads Sanitation District (HRSD) James

River Treatment Plant. There they were taught step by step the logistics of how waste water is treated. This complex and intricate process allowed the students to understand the importance of water waste management. Ahmore Anderson, rising high school junior stated, “The SOAR camp has helped me become better-rounded.”

Since its inception in 1984, CHROME has continued to make a positive impact in STEM education. CHROME is an allencompassing organization that provides academic counseling, career education, and specialized clubs to students in the Hampton Roads area. These activities give students the opportunity to network with like-minded students in the area and helps students plan for post-secondary education.

NNSY is proud to support organizations like CHROME and STARBASE because these camps open the door for students across Hampton Roads, many of whom may be future shipyard workers, to be inspired by STEM.

Above: Shipyard Commander, Captain Scott Brown, discusses the importance of STEM and how it relates to the STARBASE Victory camp with LaMiyah Robertson and Sahdiah Cox. Below: Teachers lead campers in thoughtful discussions and activities.

To find out more about how NNSY contributes to local schools, contact NNSY's Outreach Coordinator Valerie Fulwood at 396-3814.

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NNSY Mechanical Engineer’s Invention Improves Safety and Quality While Reducing Time

U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY LT. PETE PAGANO

By Michael Brayshaw • Lead Public Affairs Specialist A significant facet of the Navy Core Value of Honor was discussed in Shipyard Commander, Capt. Scott Brown’s, Service to the Fleet comments in February 2015. He wrote, “Honor means creating and advocating new ideas. If we see a way to improve safety, reduce time, or improve quality, we owe it to the Navy—and ourselves—to find a way to implement it.”

One person who found a way to improve safety and quality while reducing time was Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) Mechanical Engineer Matt Metelsky of the Engineering and Planning Department’s Main Propulsion Branch (Code 266). Metelsky invented a set of tools to perform onboard work for the engines of San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ships (LPDs).

Detailing the former process, Metelsky said, “You had to take the coupling off, go to the machine shop, align it over there, and then take it all the way back down and reinstall onboard on the ship and you risk bumping it and throwing it out of alignment in the process.”

He added the couplings, at 5,000 pounds a pop, were quite cumbersome to move and strenuous for personnel. “They’ve got to come out of the hole that’s cut into the ship. They’re hard and awkward to rig,” he added.

A 12-year NNSY veteran, Metelsky has spent four of those years with LPDs. When USS San Antonio (LPD-17) encountered an issue with its couplings at the end of one of its Planned Incremental Availabilites, Metelsky wanted to put both his passion for inventing and his knowledge of LPDs to use. “During the LPD-17 availability, we had sent the main engine reduction gear couplings to get them overhauled and checked,” he recalled. “Toward the end of the availability we got them back, installed them onboard the ship, and were getting ready to do our final alignment checks when we found they weren’t put together right, the sections were not concentric. That evening I stayed late at work thinking about how we could do it without having to pull them off the ship.”

Metelsky brainstormed a set of several tools that could accurately align the engine couplings without having to remove them. Finishing

this job was critical to completing the availability, so time was crucial and the clock was ticking away.

“I only had one shot. I designed them basically in the machine shop, just sketching them up,” he said. Metelsky collaborated with Ethan Preston, who was working the backshift for USS Dwight D. Eisenhower’s (CVN-69) availability. “We got discussing it, I had a rough sketch drawn up, and I told him, ‘I want to try this, I think this will work.’ He’s really good with the Autodesk Inventor [a 3-D computer aided design program] and could do some manufacturing drawings really quick.”

The tools were manufactured that night, and tested the next afternoon. Metelsky recalled the “tension in the air” with having NAVSEA representatives, contractors, diesel engine inspectors, project team, and ship’s force all being on-site for testing the tools. “’Will the tools even bolt on? Will any of this fit?’” Metelsky said, recalling the questions hanging over the engine room. “Usually you have more time to design and fabricate and get something to work than [having] everybody waiting on you that afternoon. We were able to align all four of the engine couplings using the tools; each one took a shift to accomplish.”

The approximate cost savings for repairing all four couplings onboard each ship is more than $130,000.

Following its commissioning in 2006, San Antonio encountered numerous shipboard issues. NNSY was designated the LPD Center of Excellence in repairing and overhauling the vessels as needed. “They’re a very universal ship,” Metelsky said. “The engines are good engines.

They just needed to get some of the bugs out as you would have with any newly designed ship.” He said NNSY’s approach to resolving issues on these ships has focused on “let’s get it stopped at the root cause. When you do that over time, fixing at the source changes the design and then the problem’s gone. By the end, they’re operating much, much better.

There’s been a lot of changes, and when you add them all up, you get a much better, quality product.”

Metelsky would like to have a set of his tools on every LPD-class ship to expedite coupling repairs as needed. Reflecting on what he’s most happy about with his invented tools, Metelsky said, “The biggest benefit is just being able to do repairs to the ship in an extremely efficient manner. It’s not only safer, but very cost effective and quick. The ships want to be out there doing what they’re supposed to be doing, not sitting at the dock waiting to be fixed.” ◄ Matt Metelsky of the Engineering and Planning Department’s Main Propulsion Branch (Code 266) invented a set of tools to perform onboard work for the engines of San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ships (LPDs). Photo by Shayne Hensley, NNSY Photographer.

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Who You Gonna Call?

CERO Combats Fraud, Waste, Abuse and Mismanagement

By Chase Goodwin • Hotline Program Manager No, they’re not the Ghostbusters. They won’t respond with Proton Packs, Ghost Traps or Ecto-Goggles. So who is the CERO? Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s (NNSY) Command Evaluation and Review Office (CERO), Code 100CE, is an independent office free from bias - equipped to combat fraud, waste, abuse of authority or position and gross mismanagement; it directly reports to the Shipyard Commander and isn't influenced by other departments.

Think of them as NNSY’s Inspector General (IG). Equipped with an independent capability to assess the efficiency and integrity of command operations, CERO’s mission is to independently protect taxpayer dollars, maintain good order and discipline, and strive to ensure public trust and confidence in NNSY. But CERO doesn’t execute its mission alone. Every NNSY employee plays an important role in combating fraud, waste, abuse of authority and gross mismanagement. “The CERO has a small staff of trained investigators that depend on each and every shipyard employee to report instances where they believe that employee actions have resulted in waste to the government,” said Jay Jones, CERO Director.

All shipyard employees have a responsibility to report any apparent cases of fraud, waste, abuse and mismanagement. Seems easy, right? So who, or what, shall an employee call when they see or hear about an improper act at America’s Shipyard? Well, that’s the easy part – CERO manages an anonymous Hotline designed to receive reports of improper acts. “NNSY’s IG hotline provides a means for employees to anonymously report allegations where the command is not responsive or they fear of reprisal if they report it to their chain of command,” said Jones.

CERO understands the sensitivity of many reports made to its hotline. For that reason, CERO investigators treat EVERY caller as a confidential complainant. Any time a caller reports an improper act, the identity of the caller is confidential – callers’ identifying information isn’t shared with the accused or other members within his or her immediate chain of command. But if that’s not enough, CERO even accepts anonymous complaints. CERO investigators don’t even require a caller’s name or telephone number to act on a hotline call. Most importantly, CERO investigators always handle hotline calls appropriately and professionally.

CALL THE NNSY IG

HOTLINE To report fraud, waste, abuse of authority and mismanagement, call (757) 396-7971 or email NNSY_IG_HOTLINE@navy.mil.

List of Matters Appropriate for the Inspector General: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Abuse of Authority/Position Bribes/Kickbacks/Acceptance of Gratuities Conflicts of Interests Ethics Violations Fraud/Travel Fraud (TDY and TAD) Gifts (Improper) Improper Referral for Mental Health Evaluations Mismanagement (Significant Cases) Misuse of Official Time, Gov’t Property, Position and Public Office Political Activities Procurement Issues Purchase Card/Travel Card Abuse Reprisal (Military Whistleblower Protection) Safety/Public Health (Substantial/Specific) Systemic Problems Time and Attendance (Significant Violations) Waste (Gross)

Who can use the hotline?

Anyone can file a hotline complaint.

Is there a time limit?

Generally, you should submit your complaint within 90 days of the date the alleged wrongdoing occurred. However, CERO will consider complaints more than 90 days old if you were unable to meet the time requirement due to extraordinary circumstances.

Can I remain anonymous or request confidentiality?

You may remain anonymous, but we will not be able to contact you for more information. You may request confidentiality, and the IG will make every effort to prevent disclosure of your identity.

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Albany Project is “ALL IN” With Effective Mentoring

By KRISTI BRITT • PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST

▲ USS Albany (SSN-753) arrives in dry dock at Norfolk Naval Shipyard in 2013 for its engineered overhaul. Photo by Shayne Hensley, NNSY photographer.

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Benjamin Franklin once said, “Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.” At Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY), the workforce is devoted to servicing the fleet and mentoring others to succeed as the next generation of shipyard employees.

The USS Albany (SSN-753) Project has proven to be an unstoppable force in mentoring, it’s efforts ensuring first-time quality on many of its jobs. A wealth of apprentices have joined the ranks of the team, their strive for excellence paving the way for a successful availability. And leading them towards victory is a solid mentorship from their fellow shipyarders, ranging from fellow apprentices to seasoned employees with decades of experience.

Shop 38 is just one of the success stories coming from the Albany project, a prime example of what it truly means to bring brilliance on the basics to the shipyard. “We’ve got an excellent crew here mainly featuring apprentices who have never done this type of work,” said Andrew “Radio” Friesen. “What they’re learning here and what they’ve done is simply incredible. Their passion and drive is something we need more of here at the shipyard: continuity. And their mentors have been there guiding them every step of the way.

Together, there is nothing they can’t do.”

The Shop 38 team has been hard at work with Auxiliary Seawater (ASW) and Main Seawater (MSW) Valves on the Albany project. Emmanuel Gibson, a third-year apprentice said, “From our mentors, we’ve been getting inspiration, motivation and learning from work leaders and supervisors who have done the jobs and done the research. We take what they’ve taught us and use it to execute the job. They’ve guided us how to get the work done. Without them, I would have no clue what I was doing with zero experience on this type of work. I wouldn’t even know which way to go on the sub without the right mentors and higher ups showing me the ropes and guiding me on the right direction.”

Gabrielle Buntz, a second-year apprentice, added, “We’ve also learned from one another as well. Some of our team came from the USS Maryland (SSBN-738) Project and have been doing this kind of work on the Maryland. So they brought that knowledge to the Albany and they’ve been more than helpful in showing us the ropes.

There’s different portions of the job that we’ve all added to the pot.

We’re all here to help each other and to get the job done.”

The team of apprentices had first-time quality on their valve work and has faced each challenge head-on with the drive for excellence. Shop 38 Supervisor, Lamont Simmons, and Code 300 Zone Manager, Roger Pollert, are among the mentors who helped guide the apprentices to victory. “Everyone is so organized and they have the will to learn. They’ve got a great attitude and I couldn’t be prouder,” said Simmons, gesturing to Pollert. “This guy is the one who taught me what I know. I was new and he helped me get to where I am today. What I’ve taught these apprentices are what he taught me.”

Pollert has been with the shipyard for 28 years and has done his part to lead his fellow shipyarders to success. He teaches them the processes and how to work with the valves, as well as how to properly handle the forms for their work. “As their zone manager,

▲ Back Row: Contractor Robert Hall; Second Year Apprentice Ian Ramsey; Second Year Apprentice Gabrielle Buntz; Third Year Apprentice Emmanuel Gibson; Third Year Apprentice Robert Frasier; Fourth Year Apprentice Cameron Mason. Front Row: Work Leader Julian Durdan; Supervisor Lamont Simmons; Zone Manager Roger Pollert; Zone Manager Andrew “Radio” Friesen. Photo by Tony Anderson, NNSY Photographer.

it’s my duty to keep their focus on slowing down and making sure the job is done right the first time," he said. "They had some growing pains at first with the valves but I let them know what they needed to do and to relax and work together as a team. I kept the schedule pressure away from them and allowed them to do what they needed to do. I always make myself available to them so they can come to me whenever they needed me.

“This team has truly made me proud from the effort they’ve made in the work they’ve done. They are always willing to learn and always ready to help. They have a strong morale and that makes a big difference in getting the job done here at NNSY,” he added.

“They are always bettering themselves in every way. Gibson even went to Hawaii to learn through training all he could about MSW valves. They are all the future leaders of the shipyard.”

Gibson added, “I’ve got to learn as much as I can so it can help me with our future jobs. The Albany project is just the first step. We have an important job here at the shipyard, we service naval vessels.

Everything we do is important to the mission and we must take pride in what we do. Each and every one of us should learn from those around us.”

Robert Hall, a contractor from Delphinus working with the Albany project, has played a huge role with the team and has watched it grow with the work it has accomplished. “This team works together better than I’ve ever seen before in the Navy. They work off each other’s strengths and weaknesses. If someone is struggling, they are there to help pick each other up. The mentorship is excellent

and the team is always willing to learn. It’s amazing to see.”

Friesen said, “It’s truly amazing to see this type of commitment. I’m proud of everyone on our team and I am so thankful to have such amazing mentors and apprentices ready to hit the ground running. Roger has been a mentor for many years and for so many people. He’s an asset to the shipyard. The team listens to him and loves him. They take what he teaches them and as go-getters, they go out there and get the job done. They are truly brilliant on the basics.”

Julian Durdan, Shop 38 Work Leader, said, “I’ve been at the shipyard for five years now. When I came to this project, I saw a crew that all had the same collective vision. Even as individuals with different skill sets and backgrounds, they were all committed as a team to do every aspect of the job working together. We’re a family and we’re all in.”

“We’re definitely a family,” said fourth year apprentice Cameron Mason. “We all build each other up. We’re the future.”

Albany Project Superintendent Dave Bittle said, “There is a cost with educating our people. The cost can be absorbed up front by teaching apprentices and new employees early in their careers or it can cost a lot more down the road by correcting errors due to insufficient training. I would rather bite the bullet and spend the money now. It helps America's Shipyard save money for the future.”

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Classroom Confusion Inspires Career Clarity

By ANNA TAYLOR • PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST

Earlier this year, a serendipitous mistake landed Shawana Napier in the wrong room but ultimately, the right class. The Learning Organizations (LO) 101 workshop was relocated without her knowledge and she sat through part of the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Program Principles for Senior Managers course before realizing the rooms had been swapped. Since she’d already spent half of the day there, Robert Fogel, Production Resources Department Manager, invited Napier to stay and participate.

"They invest a lot of time and money in apprentices and we have high expectations set for us. So to uphold that standard is a blessing."

shawana napier

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"A supervisor will never know what her team is capable of doing until she gives them the responsibility and believes in them to complete the task."

“I was initially scheduled to attend the LO 101 Workshop, but it was a blessing that I ended up in the NAVSEA class,” said Napier.

“I gained so much from this two-day course. I now view my position as a mechanic with a whole different perspective.”

Napier, a third-year apprentice in the Paint/Blast Shop (Shop 71) who does mental health counseling after hours in her free time, came to Norfolk Naval Shipyard in search of a long-term career. “I was tired of dead-end jobs,” she said. “I didn’t really know anything about the shipyard and I’d never done any industrial work, but I knew it paid well.”

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quick facts

ABOUT SHAWANA

1. My favorite color is purple.

2. I’m a Taurus.

3. My favorite movie is either City Of God or Shottas.

4. My favorite book is The Coldest Winter Ever. I’ve read it three times.

5. The Cheesecake Factory is my favorite place to eat.

6. I have a pet Yorkie.

7. I hate washing dishes.

8. I love the smell of strawberries.

9. Food is my guilty pleasure.

10. Spring is my favorite season because the weather is perfect and the trees are beautiful.

Napier is outgoing and approachable, two characteristics that drive her individual development goals at NNSY. She hopes to make a smooth transition into safety-related work once she graduates from the apprentice program. “I’m a people person. I like to be out and about, I like to see people and talk to people, so I’d like to end up working in safety,” she said. “I’m doing things now in my apprenticeship that will help me get there. I’m part of the safety committee for my shop, so we go to a meeting once a month and I bring back what I learned.

We do a lot of different workshops, activities, and surveillances. Safety is always my number one goal.”

Already a natural leader, Napier said the NAVSEA course motivated her to take on more responsibility within her position.

"I like to lead by example, so instead of acting as a mechanic, I take on a work leader’s attitude to bring people together to make sure everyone stays on point,” she said. “It’s not just about upper management. It’s the mechanics who make or break everything.”

The NAVSEA course, built on Admiral Hyman Rickover’s principles for leadership in a nuclear Navy, fostered honest dialogue centered on what it means to do the type of nuclear work we do at NNSY, a discussion that applies indirectly to Napier but still impacts her daily attitude. “Knowing the role of my superiors helps me to be a better mechanic and will help me to be a better supervisor,” she said. “When I become a leader, it's not about me anymore, it's about my people. Supervisors have to set expectations and build their team up while holding them accountable.”

There is no substitute for hard work, and part of being a supervisor is setting a good example. “A supervisor will never know what her team is capable of doing until she gives them the responsibility and believes in them to complete the task,” Napier added. “A mechanic’s responsibility is to understand the job, and everyone needs to know their role.

It takes the whole team to complete the work.”

Attending a class intended for senior managers may have been a happy accident for Napier, but her willingness to contribute to the discussion and the subsequent change in her mentality are indicative of the shipyard’s increased focus on training, education, personal support, and a dedication to excellence. Under the Command Philosophy of Shipyard Commander, Captain Scott Brown, NNSY is investing more than ever to execute the fundamental programs that ensure the development of a strong workforce, something Napier observed firsthand.

“We are the shipyard,” Napier said. “I hear that a lot, ‘you’re the shipyard, you’re the future leaders.’ They invest a lot of time and money in apprentices and we have high expectations set for us.

So to uphold that standard is a blessing. It’s appreciated.”

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CELEBRATING AMERICA'S SHIPYARD

By KRISTI BRITT • PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST

Pride. It’s a feeling of satisfaction in one’s own achievements.

Being proud of the work one does or the work done as a collective is everything Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) strives for as America’s Shipyard. In an effort to raise the standard of excellence and to promote pride within the workforce and the nation, the shipyard held a week-long celebration June 29 – July 2 entitled “The Celebration of America and America’s Shipyard.” The week proceeded with various events and themed days for the workforce.

“It is a chance to build on our historical past, celebrate our current collective successes, learn from one another, and discuss and discover additional innovative ways we can do business,” said Valerie Scott, lead of the Celebration Committee of Planning. “It involves bringing every aspect of our shipyard together to shoulder this responsibility.”

American flags were placed at Gate 10, Gate 15 and Bldg. 1500 early in the morning June 29 by military personnel. Volunteers from the workforce also came together to pass out pamphlets for the event and American

flags to the workforce at the Controlled Industrial Area (CIA) gates across the shipyard, signaling the start of the celebration for NNSY. The celebration then kicked off with an opening ceremony in front of Bldg. 1500, the workforce showing their support with the Jersey Day theme with their favorite team jerseys. Shipyard Commander, Capt. Scott Brown, shared his personal goals as a shipyard for the week. "During the next few days, I hope we embrace this opportunity to open up a dialog of learning so we can build on our past, celebrate our victories, and discover new and innovative ways to accomplish our mission," said Brown.

"I am thrilled to be here with you today and I truly believe we will achieve success if we work together to raise the standard of excellence at NNSY." Robert Fogel, Code 901 Production Resources Manager, presented the production goals for the week designed as a friendly competition for the workforce. “The first goal is we invest in our people. We go to training when we’re supposed to, we engage in the training and we come to learn. If someone is willing to teach you, keep an open mind and listen. If someone you see isn’t doing something right, don’t be afraid to help educate them. We need to invest in each other to succeed.

“The second goal is to care for each other. Look out for one another and think safety. It’s going to be a long, hot summer and we do a lot of dangerous work.

If we don’t look out for one another, we will have accidents. We want to make sure everyone goes home the same way they came into work: safe.

“And lastly the third goal is we finish what we start. We’ve got to plan out our work and engage in ◄ Chaplain Denis Cox delivers the invocation; the America's Shipyard Celebration Committee members (Front Row :Justin DeBraux, Valerie Scott, Jaleesa Ross, Charity Lyons, Kristi Britt, Carlynn Lucas; Back Row: Cole Fraser, Brandon Goodwin, Alim Jordan, ABE1 Don Hunsaker, MM1 Ruben Cruz) with Admiral Mark Whitney and Captain Scott Brown; NNSY Executive Director, Barbra Downey, and James Arline, Code 920.

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our table top discussions so we can execute first time at NNSY and so far it’s been a lot CELEBRATION COMMITTEE MEMBERS our work to the best of our abilities,” said of fun. We get to show everyone pictures Alim Jordan Justin DeBraux Fogel. “If we invest in each other, take care and models from last year and tell them all Lewis Truitt Ken Hawkins of one another and finish what we start, we about ROVs and what we do as a team,” Brandon Goodman Kristi Britt as a shipyard will succeed in our work.” said Ward.

Brenton McGill Maretha Conquest-Jones Guest speaker Rear Adm. Mark For innovative new technologies, a Carlynn Lucas MA1 Melissa Lang Whitney, Deputy Commander, Logistics, station was set up showcasing the Rapid CSCS Catherine Hankins Michelle Rodriguez Maintenance and Industrial Operations at Prototype Lab and the Painting Simulator.

Charity Lyons Michelle Taylor NAVSEA, spoke to the workforce about And lastly Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Cole Fraser Mike Regna the work it does and how it is important to (MWR) and Civilian Employee Assistance IC1 David Young MM1 Ruben Cruz the Fleet. "This event is all about instilling Program (CEAP) both showcased the Diane Balonis MA1 Tonaj Reynolds pride and recognition in the wonderful different options in terms of wellness for ABE1 Don Hunsaker Valerie Fulwood work each of you do, day in and day the shipyard employees.

Jaleesa Ross Valerie Scott out. If you're in this shipyard, you either The Co-Op also provided a Throw Julia Valdez Yolanda Aziz personally work on the vessels that keep Back Day sale for the celebration, featuring America safe, or you directly support those some American favorites on the menu for a who do," said Whitney. "This week is not only about celebrating discounted price. Hot dogs, apple pies and ice cream sandwiches the work we do, but to challenge ourselves to find better ways of were available at all NNSY eateries across the shipyard. doing it. Professionalism. Patriotism. Pride. You've proven time Wednesday was all about celebrating the superheroes in life. and again in recent months that those qualities are part of your Whether it be fictional heroes or someone that truly was special everyday execution of work. As we celebrate the birthday of the in your life, shipyard employees were able to done their superhero United States this weekend, take a moment to reflect that it's your gear and show their appreciation. In addition, a town hall meeting efforts here at Norfolk Naval Shipyard every day that help keep our entitled “Iron Man Vs. Spider-Man (Personal/Professional mighty Navy sailing and keep this blessed country safe. " Development)” was held in Bldg. 163’s bay area during lunchtime.

A Town Hall meeting was held in the afternoon entitled, A panel of shipyard leaders answered questions pertaining to “It’s All About the Bass, No Treble (Appreciating Differences).” A personal vs. professional development, facilitated by Code 100PI panel consisting of senior leaders and shipyard workers answered questions from the audience about diversity in the workplace and ◄ Charity Lyons and Kristi Britt, Code 1160; what it meant to them. The panel included Code 392 Submarine Terri Davis, Code 1160, Carlynn Lucas, Code Program Manager Jack Harris, Code 960 Pipefitter Work Leader 105, and Valerie Scott, Code 100PI; John Kimberly Tynes, Code 901 Project Resources Manager Robert Briganti, Code 106 and Efrain Rivas Code 950.

Fogel, Code 300 USS La Jolla Project Superintendent Chrystal Brady, Comptroller Jim DeAngelis and Shop 11 Shipfitter Erwin Street, Jr. “Today’s town hall is all about raising the standards of NNSY,” said Keith Panter, Code 100PI Facilitator. “We’re instilling pride in our nation, organization and pride in the work that we do.”

Paving the way for innovation at the shipyard, employees donned their NNSY shipyard gear for NNSY Day and enjoyed an Innovation and Wellness Fair during lunchtime on Tuesday. The fair provided a way to bring attention to the various shops, codes, wellness options, and groups across the shipyard.

Tables and booths were laid out in front of Bldg. 1500 featuring Code 900T, 106, 200, 2300, 700, 980, 900R to talk about the important work done in each section of the shipyard. The Federal Women’s Program (FWP), Federal Managers Association (FMA), Naval Civilian Manager’s Association (NCMA), Blacks in Government (BIG), the Apprentice Program, and Diversity and Inclusion Office were there to showcase the various groups hosting meetings and activities on a monthly basis.

Community Outreach hosted Ruffner Middle School, allowing students to showcase their efforts with remotely operated underwater vehicles (ROV) and LEGO building competitions. Patrick Ward, a sixth grader from Ruffner, was excited to share the school team’s efforts with the shipyard workforce. “This is our AUGUST 2015 • SERVICE TO THE FLEET • 19

Bill Welch and fielded by Code 100PI, Leah Odom and Jaleesa Ross. The panel included Code 970 Supervisor,Sharease Jones; Code 2300 Head Engineer, Elaine Doxey; Code 338 USS Maryland Project Superintendent, John Darlington; Code 920 Supervisor, Monroe Johnson; Carrier Program Manager, Glenn Edwards; and Code 920 Group Superintendent, Tim Jacks.

With employees donning their red, white and blue gear in support of Independence Day, the Celebration of America and America’s Shipyard concluded with a closeout ceremony in Bldg.

163 on Thursday. Senior leadership served light refreshments to employees of punch, cookies and popcorn, providing them with a relaxing environment to unwind after a week-long celebration of hard work and pride. “I want to express my appreciation to the committee members and volunteers who worked so hard to plan

this week of activities,” said Brown. “During the past few days, I have observed a number of important conversations we have had as a shipyard, and I’ve been reminded of how much we still have to talk about. I am encouraged by the outstanding participation, engagement, and discussion I observed from so many you. Each and every one of you deserves recognition for making America’s Shipyard a success.”

Brown then announced the winners of the production goals, congratulating them with a job well done and rewarding them certificates for their hard work. Code 740 won for best performance in training attendance with a 10.81% reduction in its training no show rate from May 2015 to June 2015. In addition, Code 740 also was the production winner for best safety performance with a 6.93 difference in Total Case Incident Rate (TCIR) for the reporting period. The USS La Jolla (SSN-701) won for the projects with a 6.36 difference in TCIR. And lastly, the USS Albany (SSN-753) won for best project performance in executing work and planning.

In closing, Brown reminded everyone to stay safe during the holiday and to remember the importance of their jobs. “The 4th of July is a holiday founded on patriotism and pride, so I ask you to set aside some time to reflect on the meaning of Independence Day and how it affects your life. Norfolk Naval Shipyard has been around since before the United States existed, but without this great country, there would no longer be an America’s Shipyard, and the work we do here keeps the gears of the fleet turning,” he said. “This shipyard cannot thrive without the contributions you each make when you clock in every day. We say it a lot. You are America’s Shipyard. Your efforts matter. Thank you.”

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► Right: NNSY employees and visiting Ruffner Middle School students participate in the Innovation and Wellness Fair during lunchtime on Tuesday. Below: Capt. Brown addresses the crown during his closing remarks on Thursday while employees enjoy complimentary drinks and snacks provided by the America's Shipyard Celebration committee.

► Right: Jaleesa Ross shows of her cape. Below: Lt. Cmdr. Lawrence Brandon, USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77) Military Project Superintendent, and Cmdr. Beth Silsdorf, Production Resources Officer, burn a few calories on the dance floor. Photos by Tony Anderson and Luke Beasley, NNSY Photographers.

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The Rhode to Success

▼ Below: The ballistic missile submarine USS Rhode Island (SSBN-740) cruises through the Atlantic Ocean as crewmembers work up on deck. U.S. Navy photo by Journalist 3rd Class B.L. Keller.

Lead Scheduler TREY HUDSON Sets Enthusiastic Example for RHODE ISLAND Project Team Members

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The success of a typical project depends on the depth of talent in its multifaceted team. USS Rhode Island’s (SSBN-740) 27-month Engineered Refueling Overhaul (ERO) is no different, and as the availability fast approaches, the singular importance of each individual becomes more apparent.

Jack “Trey” Hudson, Lead Scheduler for the Rhode Island project, is a vital member of the project team for several reasons, the most significant of which are his natural talent and dedication to the job. Hudson, who was born and raised in Portsmouth, began his career at the shipyard in the Electrical/Electronics Shop (Code 950, Shop 51) as an Electrical Apprentice, and has worked as an Electrician and a Nuclear Electrical Inspector on both carriers and submarines during his 15-year career. Hudson is no stranger to EROs; he served as the Lead Scheduler for USS West Virginia (SSBN-736) from 2011 to 2013.

Hudson, a Churchland High School Class of 1999 graduate, is a fourth generation NNSY employee. “I guess you could say it’s in my blood,” he said. His exhaustive knowledge of Project Management Fundamentals and scheduling processes has been earned through years of experience.

After completing his apprenticeship in 2004, Hudson transitioned to Nuclear Electrician Work Leader, and was quickly promoted to a Nuclear Electrical/Electronic Ship Systems Inspector with Code 139. In 2007, Hudson moved to Code 317 where he was hired as a Production Controller (Ships Scheduler) and served on various projects before being promoted to Nuclear Engineering Technician (Lead Scheduler) for the West Virginia ERO in 2010.

“I feel being the Lead Scheduler on West Virginia's FY-11 ERO and working with some of the same talented team members on the Rhode Island project will allow us to implement past lessons learned while also growing some of the newer inexperienced folks,” said Hudson. “I also feel the past experience in performing ERO deck plate work as Nuclear Electrician Mechanic, performing ERO shipboard inspections as a Nuclear Electrical Inspector, and the knowledge I have gained over the years from being part of other projects will allow me to better serve the Rhode Island team.”

Part of what makes Hudson such a dynamic teammate is his attitude toward the job. He enjoys the teamwork and camaraderie built during an availability like Rhode Island’s, and he understands

USS Rhode Island (SSBN-740) HOMEPORT: Kings Bay, Ga. MOTTO: In Spe Pacis Perennis In hope of everlasting peace each person is vital to complete the work.

“Being part of a project team provides a constant and accurate measure of how important our job is to deliver these vessels back to the fleet,” he said.

Like many shops and offices, the Rhode Island project focuses heavily on mentorship and development in order to encourage workforce pride and develop the individual skills of team members. “The team does a good job communicating information and expectations throughout the whole project,” said Hudson.

“Opportunities are given to work on tasks that may be outside your area of responsibility, which allows for professional growth such as working groups, community of practice, and learning cells.”

The team fosters an atmosphere of family and cohesion, but it’s hard not to single Hudson out as an excellent colleague, according to his teammates. “Trey’s initiative and work ethic make him one of the hardest working members of the Rhode Island team,” said Keith Panter, Code 100PI Process Improvement Lead for the Rhode Island project. “He works with each and every project team member from the Project Superintendent to the Chief Test Engineer, and all the way to the mechanics on the deck plate.”

“Trey is one of the most ambitious and dedicated employees I have had the privilege to work with,” added Gary Langston, Acting NNSY Chief Scheduler. “When Trey first entered the Scheduling Department, he excelled during his training phase and his determination to complete his qualification card has set the bar in our organization.”

According to Langston, Hudson’s dedication to the job goes beyond what is expected. Shortly after he completed his qualification card, Hudson drove to San Diego with his wife and their newborn son so he could support the code’s work on USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76).

“He also set the bar in Code 317 for being the youngest Lead Scheduler to hold the position,” said Langston. “His knowledge of carriers and submarines has made him an asset to our code and also to our shipyard.”

Hudson has been married to his wife for eight years and they have two children, a son and a daughter, with a third on the way. His ultimate goal at the shipyard is to continue learning new things and building lasting relationships. “In five years, I ▲ Top: Trey Hudson, Lead Scheduler, at his desk in Bldg. 163. Above: USS Rhode Island (SSBN-740) Project Team members John Akin (featured in the June issue of Service to the Fleet), JT Green, Trey Hudson, Angie hope to be getting the same satisfaction out of my Alexander, and Vinnie Nichols examine a simulated Network Logic Diagram outlining the Key Events and job as I do today,” he said.

Milestone Schedule for the upcoming 27-month Rhode Island Engineered Refueling Overhaul. Photos by Shayne Hensley, NNSY Photographer.

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PROPULSION PLANT TEST COP STRIVING TO IMPROVE

By KRISTI BRITT • PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST

▲ Third-year apprentices Guy Myrick and Suzanne Fizzano with Process Improvement

PHOTOS BY SHAYNE HENSLEY, NNSY PHOTOGRAPHER.

Engineer Joseph Macdonald. Photo by Shayne Hensley, NNSY Photographer.

AFTER

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cabinet spaces, the room then color-coded with charts, labels and instructions to better help the workers retrieving items for the carrier projects.

With a fresh look brought to the cage, Fizzano has seen firsthand how well their hard work has paid off. “Everything is more organized and helpful and it is only the beginning. Now that we have these changes in place, we’re working as a team to help maintain it.” One of the biggest metrics shown is that the time it takes to prepare and execute tests on the carriers has lowered exponentially due to the organization and efforts of the team.

Third-year apprentice Guy Myrick, one of the mechanics helping to bring new life to the test cage added, “It’s a big change seeing the test cage so organized; we love it. A big thank you to everyone who helped make it happen!” Myrick has since taken over as lead for the 5S improvements for the success and maintaining of the non-nuclear test cage.

“Guy has been very helpful and instrumental in continuing to improve and keeps positive momentum going with this project,” said Macdonald. “He has even started his own 5S event organically in the non-nuclear test equipment conex box down on the waterfront. He and Fizzano have both been vital to the job.”

The Propulsion Plant Test COP is comprised of people representing Shops 56 and 38 and Codes 200, 246, 2340 and 100PI. The team is currently led by Richard Altman, Shop 56 Surface Craft Director and Kevin Fay, Code 2340 Shift Test Supervisor.

“We are making great strides in ensuring the work of the test mechanics is easier and he or she has the proper tools to do the job, which equates to faster, more accurate testing on the ships,” said Fay. Previously, the Propulsion Plant Test COP was led by Dave Gressons, C2340 Chief Test Engineer. While he is still an active member of the team, he is spending time mentoring the new leaders.

“We are currently determining what next big project we will accomplish,” added Fay. “We feel the success we achieved in the NonNuclear Test Cage will be repeated in order to help the shipyard accomplish its goals.”

BEFORE

PHOTOS BY LUKE BEASLEY, NNSY PHOTOGRAPHER.

When Code 960’s third-year apprentice Suzanne Fizzano found herself manning the non-nuclear test cage in mid-March, she came face-to-face with an unorganized storage area.

Worn cabinets, cluttered shelving, chipped paint, and damaged tools were the least of her worries. Nothing was organized, so it took a lengthy amount of time to find the tools needed for the jobs on the carriers. Seeing everything firsthand, Fizzano knew it was time to make a change.

The non-nuclear test cage is a test cage used by carrier projects to store hoses, tools, test pumps and other items for the jobs on the ship. Before Fizzano took her position, the cage was only manned when the it was utilized specifically by the carriers. Because of that, there were times where the cage would go extended periods of time without someone managing inventory.

When the Propulsion Plant Test Community of Practice (COP) was established and held its Learning Organization 201 to determine areas of improvement, this was readily identified as an area requiring immediate improvement.

“Things would disappear and the room would be cluttered with items people stored here without a purpose,” said Fizzano. “The way the cage was run, it just wasn’t efficient.”

With the test cage now manned full-time and ready for a fresh start, the Propulsion Plant Test COP reached out to Code 100PI.22 Process Improvement Engineer Joseph Macdonald. They went through a 5S (Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) event that overhauled the organization and layout of the test equipment cage. “We have daily tasks and weekly tasks in the cage now to keep with a schedule how to maintain the room and the equipment inside it,” added Macdonald. “Together, we can keep this test cage efficient for the workers.”

With help from apprentices, waterfront personnel, and the Code 900 Facilities team, they began to make changes to the cage. Old shelving and cabinets were replaced, a new coat of paint was added to the floors and a work area was created for the worker manning the cage full-time. All items within the cage were organized in their proper shelving and

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