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International graduation!
Foreign naval officers complete Shipyard’s ISMC
Inside... - “BZ” from USS Halsey, - USS Jefferson City dry docks - In memory of Shop 51’s Emmett Ho - VLS test repair a success - MATs give Sailors in-rate work
April 2015
[Commander’s Corner] How the Jefferson City Project benefits us now and in the future By Capt. Jamie Kalowsky Shipyard Commander Aloha Pearl Harbor and thank you again for taking the time to pick up and read this month’s copy of the Shipyard Log! The waterfront has been busy over the past month and we welcomed both USS O’Kane (DDG 77) and USS Jefferson City (JFC) (SSN 759) into our dry docks (DD). Both platforms have a solid reputation for excellence in the fleet and I am proud to welcome them to the Shipyard. JFC dry docked April 1 approximately five months prior to the scheduled start of the boat’s Engineered Overhaul (EOH). The early start presents unique opportunities to mitigate future workload issues while developing the skills and proficiency of our apprentices and new engineers. Mitigating the risks of an early start to exploit opportunities aligns with our strategy to deliver mission readiness to the fleet. JFC transited from Guam in November. Prior to arrival, discussions began between us and Submarine Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet on how to best approach the EOH given our already high workload through 2017. After considering the risks which included limited resources, planning milestones and reduced capacity for emergent dockings, we determined the best course of action was to accelerate the docking of JFC. This decision was based on the unique opportunity to blend concrete learning processes and practices on a “living classroom” for our new workforce along with our commitment to meet fleet needs through a sense of urgency and bold deck-plate leadership. This year the Shipyard is taking measurable action to increase fleet mission readiness through employee engagement and development. Training our new apprentices is perhaps the greatest development responsibility we have this year. JFC is a unique platform where shop skills training can be supplemented by hands-on work at appropriate skill levels. Additional supervision is in place to ensure the new workforce utilizes the engineering paperwork safely and effectively. JFC may have a slow start so the learning environment is free of schedule influence. It is a model where the Shipyard will thoughtfully and purposefully test and implement corporate game-changers like
job readiness cells and wireless tablet use. It is a model environment where the standards are set for our new workforce and they can leave work with satisfaction, confidence and credibility earned from working on a commissioned warship in this unique operating environment. The initial response from our production shops and engineering codes has been positive. A few highlights on new-hire shipboard learning under the guidance of qualified mechanics and supervision include: • Shop 11 apprentices assisting in hull cuts. • Shop 64 apprentices installed environmental barriers in DD. • Shop 71 apprentices conducting hull pressure washing. • Code 250 structural engineers recently hired inspecting special hull treatment tiles on the areas of the hull recently cleaned. JFC also provides opportunities in the coming months to align specific workload to production shops with our available skilled workforce. Superintendents are targeting availability work items that will reduce the overall complexity of the EOH. Several high-impact work items have been identified for accomplishment during the early start when the associated production workers become available from higher priority work. I estimate the integration of apprentice training on JFC will reduce up to 2,000 man days (MD) this fiscal year (FY). The ability to leverage opportunities with available resources, utilize contract labor where needed and use ship-checks during the remaining planning time can remove an additional 8,000 MDs of work from FY16 and FY17. Using JFC as a platform for project management and process experimentation will improve performance through improved standards that I expect will elevate our performance factor by a minimum of 2 percent above our average. That equals more than 7,000 MDs! The decision to move forward with JFC early was made at the intersection of risk and opportunity. The fleet and I made the decision to move forward because we know 5,000 of our nation’s “No Ka Oi” engineers and mechanics have our back and will lead us down the path of opportunity and success in the tradition of excellence where “We Keep the Fleet Fit to Fight!”
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Shop 38 earns “BZ” for work on USS Halsey
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Shop 38 Gas Turbines Fleet Technical Shop received a “Bravo Zulu” from the commanding officer of USS Halsey (DDG 97) for their work on the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer Feb. 24 to March 6. After inspecting Halsey’s main engine 1st Stage Blade Carboloy pads, Shop 38 determined NR 1B GTM first stage compressor blades would need to be installed. Without the compressor blades, the engines could produce high vibrations which can cause damage. The biggest challenge the shop faced was getting a working compressor blade together. As parts came in, they needed to be inspected for defects and then custom measured, weighed and shaved to specific points that would fit Halsey. Two five-Sailor teams worked the requirement and installed the part without a hitch, meeting the ship’s deadline to get underway. Since the installation of compressor blades is not something Shop 38 regularly performs, the job turned out to be a training opportunity for the younger Sailors to gain experience, said Gas Turbine System Technical Mechanical 1st Class Hiroshi Niosco, Shop 38 leading petty officer. “Their (Shop 38) outstanding assistance went above and beyond, ensuring Halsey was able to remain fully mission ready. Mahalo nui loa and Bravo Zulu!” said Cmdr. Linday Seymour, USS Halsey commanding officer.
Work begins on USS Jefferson City project USS Jefferson City (SSN 759) docked here April 1. The Los Angeles-class submarine is undergoing an Engineered Overhaul (EOH), a 24-month maintenance period, and with a budget of 298,000 mandays (see Commander’s Column on page 2 for further details). Sea trails are scheduled for summer of 2017. During the EOH, all mechanical and structural systems will be opened, inspected, repaired, preserved and recertified. Jefferson City will receive the latest in modernization with upgrades to her fire control, navigation and communication systems. What makes this availability unique is that the boat into will be dry docked four and a half months ahead of her scheduled start date. “We’ve managed to assemble a great combined Shipyard and ships force project team with the right mix of knowledge, talent, energy and confidence,” said Michael J. Carreiro, Jefferson City Project superintendent. “With the support of our shops and codes, I expect this availability to be very successful!”
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In memory of Emmett Ho, 1947-2015
On April 1, the Shipyard lost a member of its “ohana” when Emmett Ho, a Shop 51 subject matter expert, passed away. Emmett was born on Oahu and lived in Kaneohe, but moved to Torrance California, with his parents when he was 7-years-old. He attended California State University, Long Beach, but later moved back to Hawaii and worked a few other jobs before joining the Shipyard in 1970. He also served in the Navy as a radar specialist for roughly eight years. Emmett’s hobbies were cooking and wood working where he made rice paddles, swords and cutting boards. He often made things from items that people would throw away, fixing and getting electronic gadgets to work. A Fallen Brother We in Shop 51 recently lost a friend, a co-worker and a brother: Emmett Ho was one heck of a guy. He was funny, crazy, hardworking, caring and at times, a pain-in-the-butt, but that was Emmett. He spoke very little, but those of us that worked with and knew him, he cared about what he did and meant business when he put his mind to work. There was no job Emmett couldn’t do and he would get really upset when you either got in his way or told him he couldn’t do it that way. He made things work and he got work done: no job was too big, small, difficult, hot or cold. Emmett always found a way, no matter what it took, he would get it done. He was famous for making test jigs in Shop 51 used for testing and surprising technical code at what he provided to be used for whatever testing they needed. Emmett also cared about the people he worked with. He was the kind of guy that would teach you anything if you were interested in learning, but don’t get in his way of progress because his time was valuable, and he made sure you knew that. I had the pleasure of working alongside Emmett for over 30 years in Test Section. I would see him time and again as he came to work each evening (he was second shift) and we would have small talk like “how you do-
ing EJ” (that’s a nick name some of us called him). He always gave that half smile and said “I’m alright” and went about his business. As always, he would be getting ready with his tool bag, prepping for night work. Emmett was a hands-on kind of guy and his work reflected who he was. A supervisor would brief him about his work and soon enough, he would be gone. Before you know it, he would pop up and when the supervisor came back and asked “howzit Emmett, where we at on the job?” his answer was always “pau of course.” Emmett had his moments of playing tricks on people and he used to get away with antics that I really can’t put in writing, but those of us that know him, know what I am talking about. There is truly a sense of loss in our shop right now, in our people, especially in the hearts of his section and of those of us that spent many years working alongside him. It is extremely hard to use the word “was” because Emmett will never be “was”: he will always be “is” when we talk about him. Emmett, we miss you and love you like our brother that you are. Your legacy will live in our hearts for years to come. We miss you, I miss you, and so does the shop and the world. Rest in peace my friend, God bless and aloha, Tommy Miguel, Shop 51 battery supervisor
Annual online training requirements reminder All Shipyard employees (civilian and military) are required to complete the trainings as identified below by the respective deadlines. 1. All civilian and military personnel computer users: Cyber Awareness Training - deadline June 19 2. All civilian and military personnel a. Uncle Sam’s Operational Security (OPSEC) Training - deadline June 19 b. Privacy and Personally Identifiable Information (PII) Awareness Training - Deadline June 30 c. Department of the Navy (DON) Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Diversity/Anti-Harassment Training - deadline May 27 For a list of mandatory training and their links go to the Shipyard Intranet Homepage at: https://phintranet.phnsy.navy.mil/index.aspx, click on “Mandatory Training,” and click on “Click here for ALL EMPLOYEES (Civilian and Military)” *For employees without computer access, supervisors may hold training sessions for Uncle Sam’s OPSEC Training, PII Awareness Training and DON EEO/Diversity/Anti-Harassment Training in their conference rooms or wherever suitable with access to a computer. Employees must sign the training record roster to get credit for completion. Completed record rosters may be faxed to: 1. Angelo McDuffie, Code 1120: Uncle Sam’s OPSEC Training 2. Theresa Dunnington, Code 107, fax 471-9148: PII Awareness Training 3. Jodi Higuchi, Code 1145, fax 474-3294: DON EEO/Diversity/Anti-Harassment Training Hold on to record rosters until further notice. Supervisors are responsible for ensuring completion by their employees by the due dates.
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International naval officers graduate from ISMC By David Tomiyama Code 1160 Public Affairs
Twelve international naval officers representing seven countries graduated from the six-week International Shipyard Management Course (ISMC) here, April 10. The annual training course is hosted, managed and executed by the Shipyard. Located at the “strategic crossroads of the Pacific,” Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility is the only naval shipyard to host a course of this nature. ISMC began March 2. This year’s attendees included junior and senior naval officers from seven nations – the Kingdom of Bahrain, People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Nation of Brunei, Cooperative Republic of Guyana, Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Republic of the Philippines and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. During the course, the students learned about shipyard project management, capabilities, docking and undocking processes, security engineering, quality assurance, safety, U.S. Navy environmental issues and how to establish analysis programs. The last week of ISMC involved selected subjects requested by the international students. “ISMC is excellent and organized very well,” said Bahrain Navy Capt. Ahmed Aljanaid, overhaul department commander. “I was impressed with how the U.S. Navy organizes a shipyard, from how it performs the job, to the people knowing their jobs to how shipyard programs make things easier to operate. It was also good experience learning with my fellow students; I have much to bring home and see how the Bahrain navy can implement it.” Highlights of the course included tours of USS Preble (DDG 88), World War II Valor in the Pacific, Battleship Missouri Memorial, a visit to the Hawaii State Capitol which included a meet and greet with Gov. David Ige, and learning port security and Coast Guard operations at USCG Base Honolulu. For Brunei Navy Lt. Khairul Abdullah, assistant docking officer, those experiences outside the classroom really stood out. “In the classroom, roughly 70-80 percent of the technical knowledge that’s being taught I have some experience or understanding of. Outside the classroom, I have very little knowledge since I’ve never been to the U.S. before. I’ve really enjoyed learning about the U.S. in general and specifically Hawaii. Learning other cultures and traditions have been the best thing for me when it’s come to this course.” Since its inception 17 years ago, 164 naval officers from around the world have graduated from the annual ISMC, which is funded by the Naval Education & Training Security Assistance Field Activity based in Pensacola, Florida.
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Above: The 12 international naval officers from the International Shipyard Management Course (ISMC) gather on board USS Preble (DDG 88) after touring the Arleigh-Burke class destroyer, March 3. The ISMC students were impressed with how clean Preble looked during their tour. Below: Members of the International Shipyard Management Course pose with Hawaii Gov. David Ige (center) during their visit to the Hawaii State Capitol, March 20.
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The 2015 International Shipyard Management Course graduates after graduation April 10.
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New VLS sealing surface method a success in latest repair By David Tomiyama Code 1160 Public Affairs The Shipyard successfully repaired a Vertical Launching System (VLS) missile tube on USS Asheville (SSN 758) using a new repair method that saves time and sets the stage for future use on submarine availabilities. The use of the VLS sealing surface repair method began in December shortly before curtailment and finished in midJanuary. The entire process took roughly 64 man hours as compared to an average of 200 man hours for the traditional method of repair. “We didn’t work on the tube that needed the least amount of work,” said Eric Petran, Code 220 naval new technology program manager. “We wanted to prove the machine’s worth by tackling the tube that was in the worst shape possible. This particular tube revealed heavy electroplating which made it more difficult to repair.”
The VLS sealing surface repair method uses a laser welding machine that performs three tasks. The first is to grind the inside of the missile tube down until the inner part is smooth all the way around. The grinding smooth’s out pot marks, scratches, corrosion and other defects that accumulate during the wear and tear of being underway. The second part of the process is laser welding corrosion resistant steel to the now smooth tube. The final piece is to grind the tube down to its original specifications. The traditional method involves Shipyarders brush plating a layer of copper to the tube. This method takes longer to accomplish and is physically taxing as the individual performs all work by hand in the tube. The mechanic must be precise other wise the material peels if not applied correctly. For the new method, Shipyarders monitor the machine’s performance at a workstation a few feet away,
Photos by Charlene Mashiba
The Vertical Launching System missile tube repair method allows Shipyarders to monitor the maintenance progress from a computer workstation a few feet away. This new repair method is less physically taxing as it does not require brush plating copper by hand to a tube’s surface.
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Left to right: Albert Yi, Shop 38 apprentice, Alex Frank, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Keyport mechanical engineer, and Ashley Augustiro, Shop 38 marine machinery mechanic, show their excitement at using the Vertical Launching System missile tube repair method on USS Asheville (SSN 758) during the early stages of the test period, Dec. 16.
topside of the boat. “It’s really uncomfortable brush plating with limited space as things can fall while performing the job from the top looking in,” said Jon Nagamine, Shop 38 machinery apprentice who performed VLS repair using both methods. “It is a lot easier monitoring the laser welding machine and less labor intensive. What I especially like about laser welding is that it’s not a band aid or quick fix like brush plating where when a boat comes back, you end up doing the same job again and again. Laser welding is a more permanent; it’s a total overhaul of the tube. In the future, we should have minimal repair requirements for missile tube work.” While happy with the results of the sealing surface repair’s performance, Darwin Javier, Code 290 combat systems mechanical engineer, thinks it can perform even better. “We have held many meetings to improve the process,” he said. “We looked at the lessons we learned on USS Chicago (SSN 721) and applied them to Asheville. We had a very productive
hot wash after the Asheville availability. This was a good example of productioneering.” The VLS sealing surface repair method was first used by the Shipyard on Chicago earlier this decade. Issues plagued the machine for years after its initial use until 2013 when Petran and a team comprised of Code 290, Code 920 and Code 138 and the Shipyard’s collaborative partners Pennsylvania State University Applied Research Laboratory and Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Keyport, sought to come to a resolution and bring it back online. Early last year, the collaborative partners met with Shipyard production and engineering representatives here to test the VLS surface repair machine to see if it could be used on a future availability which turned out to be Asheville (please see January/ February Shipyard Log). The machine is scheduled to be used on an upcoming Chief Naval Operations availability. The Shipyard is currently the only Naval shipyard to have this equipment.
Maintenance Assist Teams give back to the fleet Story and photos by David Tomiyama Code 1160 Public Affairs Shipyard Sailors are providing technical expertise to ships force (SF) while training in their rates, supporting the fleet now and as maintenance experts in future sea duty. Maintenance Assist Teams (MAT) are made up from anywhere from five to 12 Sailors who work side-by-side with SF to review a ship’s maintenance programs and find ways to improve them. The program also trains Shipyard Sailors in surface maintenance programs and knowledge they bring with them on their next surface ship assignment. MATs serve two purposes: review the maintenance programs on surface ships to ensure there aligned with Regional Maintenance Center standards. The MATs offer advice and process improvements with SF on how to bring their programs up to speed. MATs observe SF testing and operating
their equipment to ensure its functioning properly. The other purpose is that it helps the Shipyard identify potential maintenance issues early which also allows for ordering necessary parts sooner for repair. MATs give Shipyard Sailors whose rates are tied to surface ships training opportunities they do not normally have working in shops that are connected to submarine work. The hands-on work with chiefs and other maintenance veterans gives the Sailors additional training and experience on surface work within their rate. “MATs are important because they ensure that maintenance programs on surface ships are up to date and being executed as scheduled,” said Lt. Cmdr. Mark Schuchmann, Code 103 Fleet Maintenance Surface repair officer. “The program also serves as an opportunity for Shipyard Sailors to get additional maintenance experience within their rate.” Ideally shops across the Shipyard would make up MATs. During its pilot program, the
majority of MATs consist of Sailors from the shop augmented by X-Division Sailors. As of today, 28 Sailors are qualified as MATs. The teams can work on guns, auxiliary, valves, gas turbine decks and water tight doors on surface ships. The plan is for more surface ship capabilities as the program continues to grow. The MAT concept was directed by Navy Regional Maintenance Command in February 2014. The concept is to focus regional maintenance centers on providing hands-on instructions for SF. The pilot program began with work in January on USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60) and USS Chosin (CG 65) totaling 750 man hours. “Thus far the feedback from Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific on the Shipyard’s MATs has been nothing but positive,” said Master Chief Engineman Dennis Resurreccion, Code 103 master chief. “The demand is high for MATs and we’re working hard to qualify more Sailors to build teams with greater capability for surface work.”
In the future, Shipyard Sailors in rates tied to surface ship work such as (above) hull maintenance technicians in Hull Technician Shop in Building 68 and (left) gas turbine system technicians in Shop 38 will make up Maintenance Assist Teams (MAT). Currently, MATs are Photo courtesy of Interior Communications Electrician 1st Class Edwin Foster compromised of X-Division Sailors but as more become A Shipyard Maintenance Assist Team (MAT) trains ship’s force (SF) qualified, the capacity and on planned maintenance on a sliding padeye aboard USS Paul capability of MATs will grow. Hamilton (DDG 60). MATs work side-by-side with SF to review ship’s maintenance programs and find ways to improve them.
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It’s official: Kaipo Crowell selected as C2300, SES By Capt. Jamie Kalowsky Shipyard Commander
I am very pleased to announce that one of our finest leaders, Kaipo Crowell, has been formally selected as our next Code 2300 nuclear engineering and planning manager. By this appointment, Mr. Crowell is the first of our Shipyard “ohana” to be promoted to the Senior Executive Service. As our senior civilian leader, Mr. Crowell provides the unique blend of a broad depth of knowledge and experience in shipyard operations and leadership abilities to help lead the Shipyard into the future. As the nuclear engineering and planning manager, Mr. Crowell is responsible for all reactor plant technical matters to include nuclear reactor safety; providing technical documents for conducting Naval nuclear work; conducting testing operations; assessing the performance of Naval nuclear work; providing technical requirements for procurement and receipt inspection of reactor plant material; and exercising technical control over special tools, equipment, facilities, and training necessary for nuclear work. Mr. Crowell possesses a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Portland and has earned two Meritorious Service Awards and numerous other awards throughout his career. Editor’s note: Crowell was born and raised in Honolulu, graduating from Kamehameha Schools. He came onboard the Shipyard as a nuclear engineer in the Radiological Emergency Planning Division in 1983. Crowell eventually became the head of the division in 1989 before transferring to the Radiological Engineering Division in 1991. He was promoted to Radiological Control Office director in 1996, assumed the position of nuclear engineering and planning manager in 2003, production resources manager in 2005 and nuclear production manager in 2008.
Ethics matter (from NAVSEA’s The Observer) About 100 people lost their jobs when services for submarine combat and command and control systems were cancelled because a single Navy employee didn’t adhere to the Navy’s core values, according to Ethics & Integrity Resource Champion Cindy Shaver. For Shaver, who oversees thousands of Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) contracting transactions each year, ethical violations can have a significant impact not only on employees, but also on the command’s ability to support the fleet. “Whenever there’s an ethical lapse, it erodes the confidence of the American people. While failings are few, every bad headline about unethical behavior has the potential to do great damage,” he said. The example in question surrounds the actions of Ralph Mariano, a former Navy employee who stole nearly $18 million in
Navy contract money through shell companies. Advanced Solutions for Tomorrow employees lost their jobs and Mariano was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison. “Holding oneself to a higher standard requires commitment,” said Shaver. Last month NAVSEA Commander Vice Adm. William Hilarides released his Commander’s Intent document to reinforce the importance of Navy’s core values and commitment to ethical leadership at every level in the NAVSEA enterprise. “Everyone needs to rededicate themselves to this ethos which is based on the Navy’s core values of honor, courage and commitment,” he said. “Truly understanding and embracing these core values promotes ethical values-based decision making for everyone on the NAVSEA-Program Executive Office (PEO) team.” Hilarides also established the
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Ethics & Integrity Resource Group to assist the command in making sure there is a resilient foundation of moral excellence across the NAVSEA community. The flag/Senior Executive Service champions are Shaver and Rear Adm. Jon Hill (PEO Integrated Warfare Systems). “Ethical conduct is a command priority for each of us. Even the slightest lapses in how we behave and in our ethical decision-making can erode the confidence placed in us by our Sailors and the public,” he said. “Making ethical behavior both a priority and a reality requires a personal commitment.” SEA00X Program Analyst Juvonnie Kinchen-Schneider said her professional standards are rooted in her personal standards. “My ethical conduct starts by living the core values instilled by my parents, service in the Marine Corps and my
life experiences,” she said. “If I truly want to be respected as a person, I need to conduct myself in way that will be equally respected – I cannot compromise my integrity.” SEA025 Contracting Officer James Lofgren echoes the personal approach. “I try to never lose focus of the importance of safeguarding my integrity in both my personal and professional life,” he said. “For myself, that means doing what is right when no one is looking.” Employees entrusted to manage public resources in their professional capacity have the added responsibility to serve the best interest of the organization and the country, according to Hill. “These representative choices apply to all civilian or uniformed people who have to hold themselves to a much higher standard than any other organization to maintain the public’s trust,” he said.
Shipyard Happenings The RepTech Working Group (RWG) consisting of representatives from the U.S. Marine Corps, Office of Naval Research, Applied Research Laboratory at the Pennsylvania State University and the Shipyard, met here March 30 to April 1. The RWG helps transition new technology to repair depots. During their meeting, the group gave status updates on currently funded new technology projects and listened to new proposed projects. The RWG also toured the Shipyard where they listened and saw pitches on project proposals and shared common problems and issues that pertain to the Navy and Marines. The RWG meets twice a year. This was the first meeting for the group at the Shipyard.
Photo by David Tomiyama
The Shipyard kicked off the annual Navy Marine Relief Corps Society (NMCRS) fund drive with an all hands call and bake sale at the Building 2 Auditorium, March 6. Shipyard Commander Capt. Jamie Kalowsky and a NMCRS representative spoke on what NMCRS can do for Sailors.
Photo by Danielle Jones
Shipyard Commander Capt. Jamie Kalowsky coins (left to right) Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Rhett Smith, Machinist’s Mate (MM) 2nd Class Christopher Aguilar and MM 1st Class Stephen Diamond , USS Columbia (SSN 771) ship’s force, for their actions taken when they found an injuried Shop 56 worker, March 25. Aguilar found the injured Shipyarder, treated and stayed with him until Smith and Diamond arrived to call for and bring emergency personnel to the scene. The injured Shipyarder recovered and is back to work. Photo by Danielle Jones
Republic of Korea (ROK) navy submarine force commander visited Dry Dock 4 (DD4) to learn how the Shipyard does surface ship repair work April 3. The trip to DD4 was a request from the ROK navy during their visit with Submarine Force U.S. Pacific Fleet.
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Consequences of bad behavior April 2014 to March The Labor and Employee Relations section of U.S. Pacific Fleet Human Resources Office has compiled the following statistics of corrective actions taken during the six month period of April 1, 2014 to Sept. 30, 2014: 32 Letters of Caution - Nine supervisors cautioned for excessive unauthorized absence, failure to carry out supervisory responsibility, failure to exercise caution when handling “not releasable to foreign nationals” (NOFORN)-marked documents and failure to report to a work assignment. - 16 non-supervisors cautioned for failure to exercise caution when handling NOFORN documents, failure to follow instructions and inappropriate conduct. - One supervisor cautioned for a computer violation. - Six non-supervisors cautioned for failure to follow instructions. 33 Reprimands - Seven supervisors reprimanded for failure to carry out supervisory responsibility, failure to properly handle classified material and failure to report to work on scheduled overtime. - 14 non-supervisors reprimanded for failure to carry out duties expected of position, failure to follow instructions, leaving job site
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without proper permission, and unauthorized absence. - Two supervisors reprimanded for failure to follow instructions and failure to carry out supervisory responsibility. - 10 non-supervisors reprimanded for failure to follow instructions, loafing, excessive unauthorized absence, inappropriate conduct and unauthorized possession of a camera cell phone. Five Demotions - Four non-supervisors demoted for failure to follow requirements of the van pool program. - One supervisor demoted for failure to carry out duties expected of the position. 29 Suspensions (14 days or less) - Six supervisors suspended for failure to carry out supervisory responsibilities, failure to follow instructions, and leaving job site without proper permission. - 13 non-supervisors suspended for failure to carry out duties expected of position, failure to follow instructions, failure to follow security instructions, inappropriate conduct, loafing, misuse of government property, unauthorized possession of a camera cell phone and unauthorized possession of government property. - Four supervisors suspended for failure to carry out supervisory responsibilities and failure to follow instructions.
- Six non-supervisors suspended for failure to follow instructions, inappropriate conduct, unauthorized possession of a camera cell phone and failure to carry out duties expected of the position. Two Suspension (15 days or more) - One non-supervisor suspended for misuse of government time and misuse of government vehicle. - One supervisor suspended for misuse of a government vehicle. 15 Removals - One non-supervisor removed for physical inability to perform the essential functions of the job. - Four supervisors removed for illegal drug activity, and positive drug test. - 10 non-supervisors removed for illegal drug activity, refusal to submit to drug testing, leaving job site without permission, and unauthorized absence. Two Terminations - Two non-supervisors terminated during probationary period for excessive unauthorized absence and failure to meet a condition of employment. Eight Separations - One supervisor retired in lieu of an adverse action. - Seven non-supervisors resigned in lieu of an adverse action.
Recycling facts • Recycling just 48 cans is the energy equivalent of conserving 1 gallon of gas
• Only 30 percent of electronic waste is disposed of and recycled properly
• Since 1990, the paper recovered through U.S. recycling efforts would fill 200 football stadiums to a height of 100 feet
• Recycling just one aluminum beverage can saves enough energy to run a 100watt bulb for 20 hours, a computer for three hours or a TV for two hours
• The most recycled consumer product in America is the automobile with 26 cars being recycled every minute
• Recycling 125 aluminum cans saves enough energy to power one home for a day
• Every ton of recycled paper saves 17 trees and 462 gallons of oil
• Recycling one ton of cardboard: • Saves 390 kWh of energy • Saves 1.1 barrels (46 gallons) of oil • Saves 6.6 million BTUs of energy. • If everyone in the U.S. was able to reduce their 10.8 pieces of junk mail received each week, we could save nearly 100 million trees each year.
• 1 pound of newspaper can be recycled into six cereal boxes or egg cartons • In the U.S., we toss more than 100 million cell phones in the trash every year • EPA reports that over 112,000 computers are discarded every single day in the U.S. alone. That’s 41.1 million desktops and laptop computers per year!
• If every household in the U.S. replaced one roll of non-recycled paper towels with a roll of 100 percent recycled paper towels, we would save 864,000 trees and 3.4 million cubic feet of landfill
space. • If 10,000 people switched from zero to 100 percent post-consumer recycled office paper for a year, the collective annual impact is equivalent to taking 230 cars off the road for a year • A typical disposable lunch, with items like single-serve yogurt, Ziploc bags and juice boxes, creates 4 to 8 ounces of garbage every day. In a year, this could generate up to 67 pounds of waste! • Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, Americans throw away 1 million extra tons of garbage every week • The average U.S. citizen uses 200 pounds of plastic per year and only 3 percent is recycled. Glass makes up 6 percent of all the items in a landfill and it takes over 1 million years to decompose • An average of 220 tons of computers and other e-waste is dumped annually • Shipyard Log • April 2015 • 11
[Nuts ‘n ‘n Bolts] Bolts] [Nuts Fair winds & following seas to March retirees
ETC Bryan Audiss Todd Hayashi Miles Higa Gregory Okumura Puipui Tuuga HTC Olin Tygum
Note: Gerald Nagmine was misspelled in the Feb. issue
Aloha, Newcomers Rick Andres, C970 HTC James Armijo, C920 CTM1 Victor Arroyo, C210
Deserie Bala, C246 Evegelio Balan Jr., C970 Vincent Baltero, C970 Eric Bonstein, C103 Shawn Dixon, C1141 Jason Dodge, C970 Derek Dumlao, C970 Jayrose Dumlao, C970
March Service Awardees 10 Years Icelynn Ahsam Ryan Candilasa Candace Ching Jason Kauahi Jason Miyasaki
ET2 Ryan Fried, X-Div
MM2 Thomas Goolsby, C300
Aaron Greer, C970 Glen Guzik, C246 Ryan Howatt, C260 Elisapeta Ito, C970 Justin Jensen, C105 Sean Kim Han, C970
MM1 Cody Hancock, C930 MM2 Wyatt Kalbrener, C960
MM1 Daniel Lasley Verlinus Lazo, C260
20 Years Ranceford Kido Horacio Santos
30 Years Todd A Hayashi Robert M T Mae
25 Years Aaron A Asato Minard A Santos William S Tabije
35 Years Claude L J Calabrese Blaine W Gipe Earl K Sugai Janice K Y Tengan
Taeho Lee, C270 Majdouline Leroy, C246 MM1 Darren Lewis, C102 Michael Llanos, C970 Charles Lopes IV, C970 FT2 Kevin Lozano, X-Div ND2 Adam Malans, C760 LT Christopher McClean, C300 GSMC Christina McGuire, X-Div
Brandee Naito, C105 Quinn Nelson, C970 EM2 Daniel Neville, C760
Cavan Nohara, C109 HT2 Kristian Ortega, C920 Steffen Paiva, C260 MMFA Symonne Patrick, C930
CTM1 Brent Pullin, C210 Joseph Quanico, C1141 Simeon Ramos III, C246 Vincent Reinares, C970 ET3 Deija Santana, X-Div Kyle Sato, C270 EM3 William Sotelo, C950 Ailie Souriolle, C410
Lillian J Tsubota Damon J Wilcox 40 Years Kevin A Correa Sheridan K Parker
Kevin Sun, C1170 Troy Takaki, C109 Yingsen Tang C700 Shane Trinidad, C970 Robby Vasquez, C970 Orlando Vivas, C950 Mark Wachter, C210 FC2 SoktheaYin, X-Div
Remember to save the date! Shipyard Ohana Picnic
Saturday, June 13 (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) at Bellows Air Force Station Recreation Area/Beach
Note: “Lunch on the Waterfront” originally scheduled for Friday, May 15 will be held at a later date
January Safe Shop of the Month: Shop 71 Preservation
Photo by Danielle Jones
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