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Inside... - USS Greeneville undocks - Welcome new ISMC class - Team spirit in USS Maine repair -
- Job Readiness COP
March 2015
[Commander’s Corner] Engaging employees key to increasing capacity
yard employees into a conference room? I chose four individuals chosen to represent the voice of ALOHA, all. In last month’s Log, we discussed Shipyard employees within the SLT: the chairour mission necessity in our nation’s pivot to the person of the LO Steering Group (LOSG), the Pacific, and set the foundation of safety in meeting president of the Metal Trades Council, the Human our challenges. Let’s discuss how we can increase Resources Office director, and the command masour capacity to deliver higher fleet readiness. ter chief. (The LOSG representative also brings As Shipyard Commander, one of my responthe added benefit of having a non-linear network sibilities is to ensure your leadership team charts across the Shipyard, a necessary complement an effective course for continuous improvement. to the formal linear networks firmly established Choosing the right course translates directly into within our departments.) mission readiness. Choosing the wrong course puts After including these new members in the SLT the fleet’s missions, and our reputation, at risk. via formal charter, several command change agents I am committed to focus on emwere selected to participate in a ployee engagement and personNaval Postgraduate School-facilnel development. My confidence itated strategy session here. They is rooted in the convergence of were commissioned to provide our internal self-assessment and me their unique perspective on external assessment analyses, the objectives and actions needed cultural survey data analysis, to fulfill the Shipyard’s mission. demographic trends, real-time Four specific focus areas they fleet requirements and the Learnprovided to me and the SLT: ing Organization (LO) Building 1. Align current LO, Training Block Survey results. Our people and Business Execution Plan are our greatest resource and hold initiatives to focus on improving the greatest potential to close the productive capacity. We must material readiness gap for our fleet, and I am all in. eliminate waste in our assessment process, and What is employee engagement? The phrase does bridge the gap between the catalogue of matrix not imply the workforce is disengaged or needs action items and the waterfront. to work harder. Employee engagement involves a 2. Reduce non-value added functions (time wastsense of purpose and a dedication to provide direct ers) by more than 50 percent. Take a systematic and meaningful knowledge sharing through effec- approach to eliminate unnecessary “noise” in the tive two-way communication, up and down the commitment tracking system, wasted time in meetchain of command. Any shortcomings of employee ings and non-value added training. engagement are rooted away from the deck-plates 3. Elevate non-traditional methods to accomand lead directly to my desk. I must decide how plish work by leveraging technology insertion and best to facilitate employee engagement by finding innovation. ways to hear your voice. 4. Establish an effective communication strategy The biggest management tool I have is the to align the command on our objectives, actions Senior Leadership Team (SLT). When I want the and measures of effectiveness. Shipyard to move forward with tremendous force While these efforts should help information and momentum, I step on the SLT throttle. At that flow into SLT discussions, I must emphasize that moment, I must have the steering wheel pointed in meaningful employee communication only really the right direction, because once the line organiza- works when every leader, at every level, shares tions reach top speed, the model lacks stopping messages and feedback throughout the command. power and the ability to quickly change direction. As a LO, effective communication is essential to The SLT, like top level leadership forums in mission success. many large hierarchical organizations, lacked your I am excited about the challenge and ready to direct voice. It also lacked the agility, feedback begin the engagement journey with you. I hope and nimbleness needed for quick thinking and you feel the same, and I encourage you to be an near-term change. Without the benefit of employee active part of two-way dialogue. representation, our decision-making process lacked Thank you for taking time to read this month’s credibility, sustainability, creativity and the benefit Commander’s Corner. See you on the deckof the deck-plate perspective. plates! So how could I bring the voice of 5,000 Ship-
By Capt. Jamie Kalowsky Shipyard Commander
SHIPYARD LOG March 2015 Vol. 68, Number 3
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Greeneville team earns COMSUBPAC praise, undocks sub Feb. 25
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Above: Rear Adm. Phillip Sawyer, Submarine Force U.S. Pacific Fleet commander, addresses the USS Greeneville Project Team Feb. 25, praising the teamwork behind the successful completion of Greenville’s Docking Selected Restricted Availability. Right: USS Greeneville (SSN 772) prepares to undock from Dry Dock 2.
Shipyard welcomes new ISMC class By Jensin Sommer Code 1160 Public Affairs Twelve international naval officers are attending a six-week International Shipyard Management Course (ISMC) here, March 2 to April 10. This annual training course is hosted, managed and executed by the Shipyard. Since its inception 17 years ago, 152 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. This year’s attendees are junior and senior naval officers from seven nations – Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brunei, Guyana, Pakistan, the Republic of the Philippines and Saudi Arabia. During the course, the students will learn 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.
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USS Port Royal (CG 73) undocks from Dry Dock 4 Feb. 10, after completion of its Docking Selected Restricted Availability.
SURFACE SHIP UPDATES - DRY DOCK 4 USS O’Kane (DDG 77) enters Dry Dock 4 March 4 to begin its Docking Selected Restricted Availability.
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Team spirit shows in USS Maine repair By Jensin Sommer Code 1160 Public Affairs
In an impressive display of the corporate “one naval shipyard” concept, Fleet Maintenance Submarine (FMB) personnel from the Shipyard recently teamed with their cohorts from Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility to meet the emergent maintenance needs of a U.S. Pacific Fleet ballistic-missile submarine. During a port visit here in late January, FMB workers operated around the clock to expeditiously obtain parts and complete repairs on two separate systems onboard USS Maine (SSBN 741). In addition to the multiple-day on-site support from the Shipyard, additional assistance was also received from Trident Refit Facility, King’s Bay, Georgia, Naval Sea Systems Command Headquarters, and Norfolk Naval Shipyard.
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The U.S. Navy’s nuclear ballistic submarine USS Maine (SSBN 741) one of the nation’s newest Ohio class submarines, conducts surface navigational operations.
Much of the Shipyard’s workload involves supporting fast attack submarines (SSNs), which, because they have a different mission, are designed quite differently from Fleet Ballistic Missile Submarines, Nuclear (SSBNs), such as Maine. “This repair work provided a unique
opportunity for our shipyard to partner with our sisters and brothers from the Pacific Northwest and elsewhere to demonstrate the ‘No Ka Oi’ spirit by keeping this ship ‘Fit to Fight,’” said Cmdr. Mike Dufek, FMB repair officer.
Job Readiness CoP keeps workforce working By Scott Miller Code 244 Project Engineering & Planning Preparing goods and services for our skilled trade workforce is all about supporting execution by focusing on the non-stop execution of the critical chain in support of the mechanic on the jobsite, and ensuring our mechanics can start work on schedule, continue working without disruption and finish their work so it can be reviewed and certified. According to some experts, one of the most important factors in completing a job successfully is proper preparation. Here, before work starts, a team of support specialists – known as the Job Readiness Cell (JRC) – is assembled on the project. The team consists of a work packaging group, material personnel, tooling personnel, and work controls
groups. JRC team members are co-located, meaning they are positioned in close proximity to each other to increase efficiency, coordination and interaction. The JRC is responsible for preparing Technical Work Documents (TWD) (task packages, references, etc.); providing work controls (to determine and provide the necessary work control boundaries and system isolations to keep mechanics safe), work authorization forms and TWD release tables; kitting, then staging all materials on the project prior to the release of task package; and delivering job specific tool kits to the project prior to release of component unit phase. As individuals, we can only achieve a fraction of what is possible as a team. During work, if problems arise, a diverse team of Shipyard support specialists known as the
Problem Resolution Network (PRN) springs into action. The supervisor is the first contact point for all problems. A supervisor who cannot solve the problem directly should contact the appropriate member within the PRN. This PRN consists of any shop or code that can provide a resolution to a problem and get the mechanics back to work. The signal used to get the attention of the PRN is known as Andon. Once the signal is given, the cognizant PRN members are expected to rally around our mechanics and resolve the problem. After work is complete, another team of Shipyard support personnel, consisting of nuclear and non-nuclear inspectors, technical codes and work packaging specialists reviews and certifies the work. Only when our skilled workforce is synchronized
with those who prepare and support them can we become successful. What is the future of job readiness? The Job Readiness Community of Practice (JCoP) strives to improve the services and products delivered to our mechanics and align with the future vision of ship repair (i.e., electronic TWD) in order to meet the objectives of our Shipyard Business Plan, which is to complete availabilities on schedule, on budget, and to maintain quality. One exciting initiative in the works is logistics: a transition from virtual kitting (material and tools ready for issue) to job readiness logistics (physical staging of tooling and materials on the project). Your support is crucial. Please consider participating in upcoming JCoP improvement events.
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6:30 a.m. Inside Shop Pipefitter Supervisor I Bradley Wicklund begins his pre-shift briefing, a daily Shipyard routine for all supervisors. Seasoned pipefitters, recent new hires, SurgeMain Sailors, and embedded engineers from Code 260 listen attentively as Wicklund reviews his crew board requirements.
FOCUS: CODE 960 Photos by Danielle Jones, Gas Turbine System Technician Mechanical 2nd Class Sarah Campos and David Tomiyama Code 1160 Public Affairs
Code 960 here is the Piping, Insulation, Toolroom and Maintenance Shop. Since the code was established in the 1920’s, the shop’s skilled artisans have supported project management in non-stop execution of work, keeping our Naval ships “fit to fight.” Shipyard trades represented within Code 960 include Pipefitters, Electricians, Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanics, Production Machinery Mechanics, Toolroom Mechanics and Insulators.
6:45 a.m. Shop 06 Tool Room Mechanic Wayde Murata issues a multi-meter from the Bldg. 68 Tool Room to Shop 06 Electrical/Electronic Supervisor Bruce Yoshimoto. Tool Room personnel ensure the proper tools and appropriate personal protective equipment are available whenever they are needed so employees are equipped to perform their assigned tasks safely, efficiently and effectively. Shipyard Tool Rooms average more than 200 transactions a day, servicing more than 5,000 civilian and military personnel.
6:48 a.m. Shop 57 Insulator Emily Ramos fabricates rubber insulation for an electronic and auxiliary fresh water heat exchanger head cover. The removal and installation of insulation is typically required during each availability.
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Code 960’s nearly 400 civilian and military personnel remove, install, test and flush miles of piping on each vessel. The insulators install materials on a variety of components to prevent condensation or the loss of heat or cold and for sound dampening purposes. The electricians, machinery mechanics and toolroom teams troubleshoot, overhaul, maintain, repair, test, modify and install hundreds of pieces of equipment, instruments and tools, from hammers to numericallycontrolled industrial plant machines. Images captured during a typical day in Code 960 follow, in the first of what we hope will be many such features about the men and women who make up our “No Ka Oi” Shipyard.
FOCUS: CODE 960 7 a.m. Shop 56 Nuclear Pipefitter Dan Iho conducts a dimensional inspection on piping during familiarization training with Shop 38 Nuclear Mechanic Brolin Hussey. Before and after a freeze seal is conducted on a length of pipe, measurements are taken to ensure that no deformities occurred during the process.
7:09 a.m. As part of Shop 56’s Test Gang Mechanic Kevin Goin hydrostatically tests components in support of Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) and non-CNO availabilities. Components worked aboard the submarine must be tested before the shipboard system can be certified. Shop 56’s test gang provides all the testing equipment needed to ensure test procedures are conducted properly.
7:30 a.m. Shop 56 Mechanic Jon Kunimura demonstrates the method of installing end fittings on hard rubber hoses for embedded Code 260.4 Mechanical Engineer Corey Kaneshiro. 7:45 a.m. Shop 56 Mechanic Jon Kunimura demonstrates the use of Shop 56’s flex hose fabrication machine. Part of the authorized work package for submarine availabilities is to replace shipboard flex hoses. Dozens of flex hoses, ranging from ½” to 10” diameter, are made from stock material ordered by the project material manager (Code 244), delivered to the shop and fabricated. The hoses are also hydrostatically tested to the required pressure as stated in the TGI and hose drawings. The hose room also fabricates temporary service hard rubber, steel braided and Tygon hoses.
7:55 a.m. SurgeMain Sailor Machinist Mechanic 2nd Class Wilfredo Castillo and Shop 56 Mechanic Leslie Neves fabricate gaskets in the gasket room (Castillo is also a full-time Shop 99 mechanic). Gasket material can be cut by hand or with the hydraulic press. Shown here is the hand cutting fabrication of gasket material to fit specific filter box requirements.
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FOCUS: CODE 960 8:15 a.m. Shop 56 Mechanic Lester Andres prepares the pipe bender and sets a die for piping to be fabricated. Pipe bending eliminates the need for fittings, thus eliminating the chance for additional leaks. Shop 56 pipe benders must be qualified to use the bending machine.
8:45 a.m. Machinist Mate 2nd Class Fred Chang connects a test jumper in the “mini sub” mockup at Shop 99. For the past several months, the Code 960 Continuous Training Development Program has used the mock-up to train pipe shop personnel in a simulated environment.
9 a.m. Shop 56 SurgeMain* Hull Maintenance Technician 1st Class Arron Clayton connects a test hose to a simulated shipboard hose for testing. *SurgeMain is a part-time, flexible, fully qualified maintenance workforce that can be assigned whenever and wherever the Navy needs to support fleet readiness. Sponsored by Naval Sea Systems Command, SurgeMain uses reserve Navy personnel who have civilian skills in production trades (such as welders, pipefitters, machinists, mechanics, electricians, shipfitters, electronics technicians, etc.) to mitigate critical workforce shortages during workload peaks. SurgeMain Sailors come to work in Shop 56 almost every month for about two weeks at a time. When they arrive, they receive familiarization training. Some are assigned to support testing on the waterfront in direct support of projects in execution.
10:15 a.m. David Cababag, Shop 56 mechanic, weighs a new filter in the oxygen clean room to support oxygen clean work. The initial weight of the filter is needed prior to utilization and is weighed again after use to determine the weight of the particulates (contamination) removed during the cleaning process. The scale shown is considered a precision instrument because it measures with accuracy down to +/- 0.1 milligrams.
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FOCUS: CODE 960 10:30 a.m. Left to right: Shop 56 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration mechanics Joshua Wilson, Sam Santiago and Albert Natividad overhaul a compressor. These compressors support the Los Angeles-Class submarine refrigeration system to keep food cold. Overhauling these compressors is similar to overhauling an automotive engine with many similar parts, but instead of pushing gasoline, these systems push Freon.
11:45 a.m. Shop 06 Mechanic Joseph Pagay and fourth year apprentice Donovan Olmos perform maintenance on a high pressure air compressor. The shop provides comprehensive maintenance on hundreds of pieces of industrial plant equipment and other shipyard assets to ensure production support needs are continuously met.
12:15 p.m. Shop 56 Work Leader Alan Aquino tests a submarine’s air system by using a temporary flushing rig. When another submarine needed its main steam system flushed at the same time, Shop 56 responded quickly by building another temporary flushing rig to use on the second sub.
1:30 p.m. Code 960 Superintendent Michael Wong holds a weekly meeting with his staff to discuss issues received from senior Shipyard leadership and to ensure everyone is well informed of pertinent operational information.
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FOCUS: CODE 960 1:45 p.m. Dave Blaylock, Shop 56 brazer, heats up a fitting to be brazed as a temporary test connection. Brazers go through a rigorous training and evaluation process before they become certified by Code 138. They receive three days of instruction and practice up to two weeks before fabricating test pieces for Code 135 evaluation. The evaluation consists of a visual and ultrasonic tests to ensure the proper bonding of the two metals and filler material meets the minimum requirement.
2 p.m. Shop 56 Mechanic Daniel Arcangel targets a valve on the reverse osmosis piping assembly. These submarine systems convert sea water to potable water for shipboard use. The old distilling plant utilized a boiler to distill sea water for drinking purposes. The reverse osmosis system uses filters to produce drinking water.
2:15 p.m. Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (AC/R) Supervisor Randy Soriano and AC/R Mechanic Doug Monroy examine a Los Angeles-Class submarine’s control panels for ship alteration completion before sending it back to the sub. Shop 56 AC/R personnel successfully accomplished three recent ship alterations in which old pneumatic controls were replaced with electronic ones.
All Day Long Code 960 Secretary Charity Albano -- who keeps track of hundreds of frequently changing administrative details, keeps everyone up to speed on the calendar, and finds people and answers as needed -- is a highly valued and important member of the Code 960 team.
Code 960 staff members front left to right: Michael Arakaki, Ted Ambrosio, Ashley Deguchi, Brenda Mayton, Roy Rapoza, Glenn Tanaka, Charity Albano, Paul Borges, Code 960 Superintendent Michael Wong, Michael Uherek, Chief Hull Maintenance Technician Bradley Bubb, Lorne Nakamura and Dexter Magno. Not shown: Nelson Morales.
Editor’s note: The Shipyard Log staff looks forward to working with other codes to present images of their workers performing the actions that make up the fabric of our Shipyard. Many thanks to the Code 960 leadership for helping us present images from “a day in the life” of the Piping, Insulation, Toolroom and Maintenance Shop here at the Shipyard.
Shipyard happenings Women’s Shipyard legacy celebrated
Photos by Sean Hughes
Above: The Shipyard’s Women in Trades and (bottom right with lei) Jessie Higa, Hawaii military historian Top right: Hawaii miltary historian Jesse Higa speaks to the Shipyard’s Women in Trades at their monthly luncheon. Right: Kristina and Capt. Jamie Kalowsky, Shipyard commander, present Jessie Higa, Hawaii military historian, the command’s Fit to Fight! book. Historian Jessie Higa spoke to a group of Shipyard employees representing Women in Trades at a luncheon hosted at the Shipyard commander’s historic home March 17. Higa, who has deep military ties to the Shipyard and the military in Hawaii, told personal stories of the unique challenges and adversity Shipyard women overcame, while balancing family and careers, to eventually gain equality. She said the history of women at the Shipyard proved “attitudes did not change by laws alone.” She also said women’s initiative and strong will were required to overcome ingrained perceptions and challenges, and that those traits led to fortification of the command’s “Fit to Fight” strengths. “What an incredible legacy you have,” Higa said. International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers (IFPTE) members (left black shirt) Matt Biggs, IFPTE legislative director and (right black shirt) Gregory Junemann, IFPTE international president, pose with Shipyard IFPTE stewards. Biggs and Junemann received a command brief and toured the Shipyard, March 11.
Photo by Danielle Jones
Photo by Sean Hughes
A cross-section of Shipyard leadership met to discuss the Shipyard’s Operation Plan at the Ford Island Conference Center, March 11.
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[Nuts ‘n ‘n Bolts] Bolts] [Nuts Fair winds and following seas to our February retirees
Bryan Chun Kevin Liborio Clyde Pacheco
Aloha, Newcomers
Karl Abrahamzon, C950 ET1 Mitchell Allen, C950 Mark Arce, C920 EMC Michael Ball, C300 Ronnie Beavers, C970 GMSN Cody Beezley, X-Div
EM2 Bryce Beratto, C930 EMFN Kolton Boedigheimer, X-Div
Alexe Calarasu, C246
February Service Awardees 10 Years
Icelynn Ahsam Ryan Candilasa Candace Ching Jason Kauahi Jason Miyasaki
Russell Chang, C246 NDSA Kristian Cheek, C760
Kailihi Gibbs, C246 Grant Hamamoto, C930 ET3Wm. Hickerson, X-Div Allison Horney, C260 Ridge Ishikawa, C960 Luynard Kaalouahi, C970 Mason Kawaguchi, C290 Micah Kawaguchi, C2340 Rylen Kuboyama, C260
20 Years
Ranceford Kido Horacio Santos 25 Years
Aaron Asato Minard Santos William Tabije Marissa Kupris, C246 Teruyuki Kuroda, C210.5 James Lantz, C970 Allen Lau, C960 NNC LaRita Lawson, C1170
MMFR Larry Louis, C930 MM1 Brian Love, C300N Keoni Mamaclay, C260 Thomas Matthews, C290 Chad Mendez, C960 Carlos Mercado, C1130
30 Years
Lillian Tsubota Damon Wilcox
35 Years
Kevin Correa
Todd Hayashi Robert Mae
40 Years 45 Years
Claude Calabrese Blaine Gipe Earl Sugai Janice Tengan GSM2 Douglas Messamore, C930
ND2 John Morris, C760
MM1 Marc Mueseler, C300N
Stason Nishimura, C250
MMC Jose OteroRivera, X-Div
Michael Pascual, C290
BM2 Ryan Pinkowski, X-Div GSM2 Maria Raymundo, C930
Jeffrey Sanchez, C950
EM2 Troy Sandwisch, C970
Albert Santos, C920
Sheridan Parker
ND1 Wm. Sherman, C760 Jared Takeuchi, C970 Richard Tanaka, C1130 Michael Villarreal, C970 Steven Wilson, C970 Cathy Wong, C290 Daniel Wong, C290 Jacob Wong, C290 Christina Yee, C290 Sherwin Yee, C270 Iokepa Yost, Jr., C970
Apprentice-to-Engineer applications due April 8 Applications are now being accepted for the Apprentice to Engineer Program. This announcement is open to graduates of the Apprentice Program holding an Associate’s Degree in Applied Trades from Honolulu Community College, with an academic GPA of 3.75 or better. If you qualify and are interested in obtaining your Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, this is the opportunity for you. The announce-
ment opened on Feb. 25 and will close on April 8. For more information, please see the Broadcast Mail announcement on how to apply. If you have any questions, you may contact Shaylyn Andres at extension 2220 (shaylyn.andres@navy.mil), or Sarah Liborio at extension 2416 (sarah.liborio@navy.mil).
Remember to save TWO dates:
‘Lunch on the Waterfront’ Friday, May 15 (10:30 - 11:30 a.m.) at the new lunch tent near Building 1916
Note: We’re looking for vocalists and musicians to jam with core musicians during the event. If you’re interested, call Nolan at extension 2679.
Shipyard Ohana Picnic Saturday, June 13 (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) at Bellows Air Force Station Recreation Area/Beach
December Safe Shop of the Month: Code 740
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