Mast lifts take John P. Murtha (LPD 26)

Ingalls Shipbuilding
A Division of Huntington Ingalls Industries
August 14, 2014
Vol. 44, Number 31
Mast lifts take John P. Murtha (LPD 26) to 100 percent erected
Both masts for John P. Murtha (LPD 26) were
added last week. The aft mast (shown here) was
erected Aug. 4 and the forward mast was set
Aug. 7.
John P. Murtha (LPD 26) now bears
the iconic profile for which LPD 17-class
Landing Platform Dock ships are known.
Both composite masts were added to
Murtha last week and the ship is now 100
percent erected. The aft mast was lifted
Monday, Aug. 4, and the forward mast
was set Thursday, Aug. 7.
“It’s great to see the Murtha take
shape,” said Hank Corcoran, LPD 26
ship construction manager. “Seeing those
masts in place is a real motivator for the
men and women creating this ship.”
Mike Pruitt, LPD 26 production
program manager, said the overall
progress of the ship is now nearly 75
percent complete.
“All craft and their supervision made
great strides,” Pruitt said. “The efforts of
Test and Trials event coordinator Marty
Davis and general superintendent “Big
Randy” Edwards are much appreciated
as is the experience that Hull supervisor
Kenneth Ward brought to the table.”
Davis has been working masts since
2003 starting with USS New York.
“We’ve spent the past five weeks
outfitting this structure, which had to
move early from the Gulfport Composite
Center of Excellence,” said Davis. “Work
on this structure involved all craft. Hull
and Accuracy Control are working to
ensure it is properly welded out.”
Brent Conn, LPD 26 boat foreman,
said that the work the team completed
while the structures were on the ground
in Pascagoula will ensure the mast will
be ready for light-off within a couple
months.
“We’ve come a long way in the past
weeks ,” Conn said. “And this really
shows what shipbuilders can accomplish
when they pull together.”
Three machinists on the team outfitting
the masts are former Gulfport employees,
Mack Adkinson, Preston Millender and
Santoria Bolden.
Shipbuilders are now welding, painting
and pulling cable to ready the ship for
launch this fall.
“Our shipbuilders have done
outstanding work,” said Kari Wilkinson,
LPD 26 ship program manager “And
the momentum they have created will
continue through launch, trials and
delivery.”
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AASA seminars present the path to become foremen
David Whittington, left, Administration manager, Hull, and Albert Williams, Administration manager, Electrical, inform craftsmen about their career path,
ways to become foremen and what the company looks for in future leaders during the AASA Sunrise Foreman Seminar July 31.
The early bird catches the worm; and the craftsmen who
came to the Sunrise Foreman Seminar at 5 a.m. July 31 caught
valuable information on how to attain leadership positions.
The African-American Shipbuilders Association (AASA)
sponsored the 30-minute event that allowed craftsmen to
hear from Human Resources representatives and Operations
leadership.
“We have read in Centerline and The Anchor about how the
company is seeking leaders, especially those who have craft
experience,” said AASA chairperson Sondia Christian. “So
our event chair Charlotte Merritt aligned with Operations
Administration, Human Resources and Craft Management to
take that information to the shipbuilders.”
Tim Farrell, Vice President, Operations, addressed
shipbuilders at the event with a brief synopsis of his career.
“At some point I had to say that I don’t want to be just an
engineer, but to become someone who can control my destiny
and take my workplace in the right direction,” said Farrell. “I’m
looking for the next generation of leaders that are going to fix
things here in the shipyard.”
Albert Williams, Administration manager for Electrical
department, and David Whittington, Administration manager
for Hull department, described their career paths to the
assembled craftsmen.
“I had to learn what it was to become a manager before I
could throw my hat in the ring,” said Williams, “If you’re
looking into it for the money, that’s the wrong motivator. You
need to have a sense of wanting to lead and represent the
company.”
Whittington added, “Always apply yourself. Moving around
in the shipyard can help increase the knowledge you need. And
put in your application or update your profile in the online
system. Doing so helps HR know more about you.”
Carlos Moulds, Human Resources business partner, and
Jamie Dwyer, manager, HR business partners, also explained
that once craftsmen become foremen, they have HR business
partners who can assist them.
Mark your calendars for upcoming AASA events:
•Aug. 28 – Day in a Life of a Foreman – Covey Training Room – 3-3:30 p.m.
•Sept. 25 – Afternoon Foreman Seminar – Covey Training Room – 1-1:30 p.m.
•Oct. 30 – Day in a Life of a Foreman – Covey Training Room – 3-3:30 p.m.
To find out about open foreman positions at Ingalls, visit www.buildyourcareer.com
AASA to present a day in the life of a foreman Aug. 28
African American Shipbuilding Association (AASA) will host a panel discussion on the life journey and experience as a foreman
Thursday, Aug. 28, from 3-3:30 p.m. in the Covey Training Room (next to fire station).
A $20 gas card will be given away and light refreshment will be provided.
Panelist participants include Robert Wise, Training instructor; Brad Alford, Electrical general foreman; Tira Woods, Shipfitter
general foreman; and Julius Randall, Electrical foreman.
Admin building personnel who will need transportation to the Covey Training Room may meet the van at the flagpole south of
Admin. 1 no later than 2:45 p.m. PPE (hard hat, safety glasses and steel-toed boots) is required.
This is a voluntary, non-chargeable event. Manager approved FLEX or PTO is required to attend during regular working hours.
For more information, contact Charlotte Merritt at (228)935-1582 or Doug Cunningham (228)935-2057.
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A Healthy Habits menu calendar is posted every month in the ARAMARK Café.
The menu lists healthy food choices and highlights a monthly wellness topic.
Employees can also save a few dollars as they shed a few pounds. When using the
Healthy Habits Meal Deal Card, the 13th meal is free. Ask an ARAMARK employee
where to get your card today.
Drink from the Fountain of Ethics
To promote August as Ethics Awareness
Month, Ethics, Operations Administration
and Hull department teamed up to distribute
bottled water with flavor packs and a
reminder to all employees that the company
expects them to conduct business ethically
at all times. Preparing to distribute the
water at Gate 1 are, from left, Carolyn
Sims, Ethics Compliance representative;
Thomas Stallworth, director, Business Ethics
and Compliance; Alfredia Gibson, Ethics
Compliance representative; Carolyn Howell,
Administration generalist; Deborah Stanton,
straightener foreman; and Terri Jones,
Operations administrator.
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PPE available at Gate 1 Safety Station and Admin 1 Logo Store
There is never a reason to walk into the shipyard without your minimum
required PPE: hardhat, safety glasses, steel-toed boots and hearing protection.
The former Gate 1 security office is manned with a PPE station that operates
from 5-6:15 a.m. and from 2-3 p.m. Monday-Friday for a three day loan.
Personnel in Admin offices may visit the Logo Store to borrow hardhats and
glasses on a 24-hour loan. Supplies in the Logo Store are limited. For more
information, contact Susan Barrett at (228) 935-1491.
Aug. 15 – Volunteers sought for United Way Gate Rally
Members of the United Way board of directors and Jackson and George
County United Way agency representatives will be at Gates 1, 2, and 4 on
Friday, Aug. 15, from 4-6 a.m. These community leaders want to thank
Ingalls employees for decades of supporting the United Way for Jackson and
George Counties. Volunteers are needed tomorrow morning from 4-6 a.m. to
assist employees who want to change their weekly pledge amount. For more
information, contact Debbie McLendon at (228) 935-3727.
Aug. 18 – Registration for Helper Apprentice After Hours Classes
Registration for Helper Apprentices to enroll in Fall 2014 Semester required
classes has begun. The Helper Apprentice Program after-hours classes are
taking registrations through Monday, Aug. 18. Registration is located at the
Maritime Training Academy on Jerry St. Pe Highway in the Administrative
Office Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Classes will begin the week of
Aug. 18. If you have any questions, call Nina Martin at
(228) 935-0478 or (228) 935-0917.
Safety Moment
Here are a few safety tips from EH&S:
• Never use a power tool if the safety guard has been
removed.
• Always inspect electrical equipment before use and never
use it if damaged.
• Welding requires safety glasses be worn under the welding
shield, in addition to other required PPE.
• You must always maintain three-point contact when
climbing a ladder. Use a rope to fetch tools and materials.
Aug. 26 – E-LINKS and SWE to preview technology innovations
E-LINKS and SWE are “Mingling in the Maritime”, featuring a spotlight
on the latest innovations in technologies for the shipbuilding industry. Terry
Walley, IT program manager, Darryl Gibson, chief technologist, and Greg
Carithers, Systems Engineering manager, will conduct a workshop on Tuesday,
Aug. 26, in the Maritime Training Academy, first floor, northeast wing,
Conference Room 1, from 2:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. Guests may attend one of three
sessions: 2:40 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.; 3:25 p.m. - 4 p.m.; or 4:15 p.m. - 4:50 p.m. Only
US citizens may visit the exhibits. This is a voluntary non-chargeable event.
Manager approved FLEX or PTO are required.
Sept. 1 – Wanted: Electrical Instructor to teach at MTA for MGCCC
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is hiring an electrical
instructor to teach at the Maritime Training Academy. The position opens
Sept. 1. For this and other job opportunities with MGCCC, visit
http://www.mgccc.edu/employees/employment-opportunities/.
Sept. 13 – Enter 5K to win Vice Presidents Challenge Cup
Shipbuilders can support Special Olympics and help their department
hold the coveted Vice Presidents Challenge Cup by signing up for Ingalls
Shipbuilding’s 5K on the Causeway, which will be held Saturday, Sept. 20,
starting at the HealthWaves Wellness Center on Singing River Island. The
Ingalls organization with highest percentage of participation by Sept. 13 will
take home the Challenge Cup. To help your organization compete, register
for the 5k today at https://ingalls5k.webconnex.com/2014 and select the vice
president for your organization. Active shipbuilders who register for the 5K
before the Vice Presidents Challenge ends on Sept. 13 will receive one month
free membership to the HealthWaves Wellness Center.
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