John Finn (DDG 113) shipbuilders push forward with construction

Ingalls Shipbuilding
A Division of Huntington Ingalls Industries
Vol. 44, Number 17
Shaping Up
May 1, 2014
A view of the Aegis destroyer John Finn (DDG 113) shows that it is taking shape quickly and is now more than 50 percent erected.
John Finn (DDG 113) shipbuilders push forward with construction
Ingalls’ next Aegis guided missile destroyer John Finn
(DDG 113) is taking shape across the build area at Ingalls.
With well over 50 percent of units erected, the team building
John Finn is realizing the benefits of build strategies planned
before the first plate of steel was cut.
“The DDG 51-class restart is in full swing,” said Freddie
Joe O’Brien, DDG 113 ship program manager. “Even as we
implement new build strategies for this ship, we are also realizing
changes that can improve DDG 114, DDG 117 and beyond.”
A.J. Wagner, DDG 113 ship construction manager, says that
shipbuilders have a lot of pressure pushing toward launch in
2015, and the entire team has a strong will to make it happen.
“We have a lot of newer shipbuilders on this ship and across
the shipyard,” said Wagner. “But I’ve noticed on John Finn that
those with more experience are mentoring the new guys and
showing them better ways of constructing this ship.”
The latest unit added to John Finn includes the number 3
generator room and generators. The engine spaces are also set,
and the engines and reduction gears have been loaded.
“Many of the units that are now joined are those that are more
complex with a lot of outfitting,” Wagner said. “We’ve pulled a
lot of work onto the units that would have been done on ship in
the older destroyers.”
One hallmark construction improvement is that shafts and
bearings, except the waterborne shafts, were preloaded earlier in
construction than on any other DDG.
“This will save us a lot of time,” Wagner said. “We won’t need
to cut any pipes or foundations to pull the shafts and we won’t
need to have Carpentry build temporary shaft tracks. Already
we’ve shot the lines and are preparing to weld the bearings,
something never done at this stage before.”
Robotic track welders were also used for in-shop construction
and will come more into play as the upper structures are added.
The arrays for the superstructure are also being machined while
the structure is on the ground in a more accessible and stable
position.
“We are making progress in our push to launch,” O’Brien
added. “And we expect good things not only from this ship,
but the ones down the line that will benefit from our lessons
learned.”
The Ingalls Employee Information Line is 1-877-871-2058
E-LINKS goes to college
Members of the employee group E-LINKS,
an acronym for Engaging employees to Learn,
Improve, Network and Knowledge Share, know
that “Learn” is part of their name. So it was only
fitting that E-LINKS hosted a meet-and-greet
about the Education Assistance (EA) program.
“E-LINKS is dedicated to helping employees
grow personally and professionally,” said
E-LINKS chairperson Kasaundra King. “Showing
them how the company supports education will
help our employees and Ingalls in the long run.”
Guests at the April 23 event in the Haley
Reeves Barbour Maritime Training Academy
learned about Ingalls’ tuition reimbursement
benefits and heard from representatives of
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College,
Education Assistance (EA) administrator Rhonda Parker discusses education opportunities
with Christian Wilkerson, Transportation rigger, April 23 at the Haley Reeves Barbour
University of Southern Mississippi and William
Maritime Training Academy.
Carey University.
Denise Jones, director, Talent Management,
said that tuition reimbursement is one of many
Theory and Techniques. “After completing the apprentice
ways Ingalls encourages its employees to seek
program, they can add credits to earn a degree in applied
self improvement.
technology.”
“We value education as a means for employees to continue
Procurement analyst Terry Motley also dropped in to learn
their self development,” Jones said. “Education Assistance is too
more
about EA.
great a deal to be overlooked.”
“Although I have used them in the past, I wanted to look into
According to host Rhonda Parker, EA administrator,
opportunities for a master’s degree program,” Motley said.
employees who are approved for tuition reimbursement can
Parker, who plans to retire at the end of June, is guiding
receive up to $7,500 per year for tuition, books and more.
incoming EA administrator Amber Vice in how to process
“Ingalls believes strongly in supporting employees’ personal
Education Assistance requests.
and professional development,” Parker said. “As a result, the
“It’s important to note that new forms have been approved on
company offers a generous tuition reimbursement package to
Command
Media,” Vice said. “You must use the current forms.
eligible employees.”
The forms can only be turned in during the month of June, but
Most of the visitors to the meet-and-greet were apprentices
who look forward to continuing their education after apprentice starting in May will ensure that you everything completed in
time.”
school.
For more information or an emailed copy of the required
“I sent a bunch of my students down, and they said it was
forms, email [email protected] or call
helpful and gave them a lot of answers about how to get their
(228) 935-5454.
full degree,” said Danielle Cranmer, Instructor, Pipewelding
July 11 deadline for graduate photos
High school and college graduates in the Class of 2014 who are Ingalls Shipbuilding employees or the children or grandchildren
of employees (active or retired) can submit their photos for the Graduate edition of The Anchor. Return this form with a color
photograph of the graduate (no inkjet prints) to: Ingalls Communications department, ATTN: Graduates, P.O. Box 149, Pascagoula,
MS, 39568-0149, or M/S 1012-06. Photos may also be hand delivered to the Communications Office in Admin 1 near the south lobby.
The deadline for all photos is 4 p.m. Friday, July 11. Photos will not be returned. Photos sent by e-mail must be a high resolution
image and must be accompanied by a completed and scanned copy of the form below and sent with the subject “Graduate Photo” to
[email protected].
Graduate name:
School name:
(
) Employee/ (
) Retiree name:
Employee/Retiree Job Title:
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Work phone:
Travel Safe: Employee’s luggage stolen in Nigeria
Clifford Akpotosevwe, electrical
engineer, had an unpleasant experience
during a recent personal trip to Nigeria.
“I was about to pay for a bus ticket.
I reached for my luggage, but it wasn’t
there,” he said. “Everything was gone!”
Although he’s experienced at traveling
in Nigeria, where he grew up, fast-acting
thieves had made off with Akpotosevwe’s
luggage. His wallet, passport, money and
other necessities were in the stolen bags.
Akpotosevwe
To make matters worse, he didn’t
remember any numbers for his management and colleagues
back in the U.S.
“It was like being in the desert with nothing,” he said. “I could
not remember anybody’s number because everything was on the
stolen phone.”
Finally he called his cousin in the U.S. who could call for him
without the long distance charges. Then he remembered the
number to a fellow employee, Rhonda Baria, who passed word
to his department.
“I call her for business every day, so I recalled the number, she
was able to get through to my manager, Mike Salvetti, and my
director Bob Montague, who in turn called Security and found
out what should be done.”
When the call came back from the American Embassy the
following Monday, Akpotosevwe was able to secure a return
ticket and passport and solve his problems. He also learned
some valuable lessons.
“You can never be too careful,” he said. “I’ve traveled to
Nigeria many times without a problem, but my belongings were
stolen in a twinkle of a second. Regardless of where you travel,
be aware of your surroundings at all times.”
Security director Rick Graham says that it’s important that
travelers pay attention to country security briefings to the
countries where they intend to travel. A website updated by the
Overseas Security Advisory Council can be found at
https://www.osac.gov/Pages/Home.aspx.
“Travel under current world conditions warrants prudence
and alertness,” Graham said. “U.S. citizens traveling to other
countries should always be alert for potential dangers associated
with criminal or terrorist activities.”
Whether your visit is for pleasure or company business,
Graham recommends reading the “Security Briefing for
Company Travel,” (Command Media SSF J8530) when planning
a trip. You can also contact Security manager Mark Hawthorne
at (228) 935-4960. More information can be found at the Security
Website from Ingalls Intranet under the departments tab.
For those planning to travel for the company or with company
equipment such as a laptop or blackberry, another valuable
resource is the International Compliance Office. The ICO website
can be found on Homeport or directly at http://www.hiihomeport.com/ico.stm. Employees may also email them at intl.
[email protected].
“The website not only has information on who to contact in
the ICO, it also has links to the ICO’s forms and procedures,”
said Jessica Lykens, International Trade Compliance analyst.
“Employees should be aware that ICO’s approval is required
any time that company-owned equipment or electronic devices
are carried outside the country.”
Update your benefits by May 9 deadline
Open enrollment for benefits runs from April 28 until May 9. Eligible employees should review and update their selections
for benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability insurance. Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for health
care and dependent day care should also be reviewed as well as group legal. To take action, visit http://hiibenefits.com or
call the Huntington Ingalls Benefits Center at 1-877-216-3222. Employees who do not take action will have their 2013 selections
automatically renewed at 2014 costs.
Non-represented employees are also encouraged to attend one of the following 30-minute sessions by Benefits representatives.
The sessions are non-chargeable and management approved FLEX or PTO is required to attend during regular working hours
Schedule for non-represented info sessions:
• Thursday, May 1: EDC/Kmart USS Cole Conference Room from 11:15 - 11:45 a.m. and 12-12:30 p.m.
• Friday, May 2: Pascagoula Admin 1, DCR 1, from 11:30 a.m. – noon and 12-12:30 p.m.
Tobacco Free
HII is introducing the Tobacco-Free Incentive Program which offers a preferred rate, which is $660 less annually than the
standard rate. During Annual Enrollment, you will need to state whether you use tobacco products. Employees that do not
respond to the question or declare that they are a tobacco user will not be eligible for the preferred tobacco-free rate and their
medical insurance rate will return to the standard rate on January 1, 2015.
A new Teladoc benefit is available to Anthem PPO and Anthem CDHP medical plan participants and their dependents. Please
review the attached 2014 – 2015 Annual Enrollment Guide for detailed information regarding these programs.
Even if you are not making any changes to your elected benefits, you are encouraged to log on to Your Benefits Resources and
identify your tobacco-use status before Nov. 30.
Dependent Verification
Dependent verification runs through June 30. This year employees will not need to re-verify previously verified biological
and adopted children under the age of 26. However, your spouse, domestic partner, disabled dependent and/or stepchildren as
applicable as well as anyone you are adding during open enrollment must be verified this year to have coverage for the
2014-2015 plan year. All verification must be completed by June 30. Non-verified dependents will lose their benefits July 1 and
will not be eligible for COBRA.
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Heat stress prevention tips from EH&S:
• Drink plenty of water, as much as a quart per hour.
• Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose clothing.
• Eat regularly, but avoid spicy or heavy foods.
• Schedule heavy work during the cooler parts of
the day.
• Use general ventilation and spot cool with local
ventilation.
All open jobs may be viewed at: www.buildyourcareer.com. Apply for any job
compatible with your skill set. All employees applying online will be required to
create a new profile.
Pascagoula
Pipe Welder
Electrician
Inside/Outside Machinist
Sheetmetal Regular Apprentice
May 1 – Order VERT shirts through May 12
Orders of shirts for Veterans Employee Resource Team (VERT) members
will be taken now through May 12. If you wish to order a VERT shirt,
contact Manny Baca (Planning Trailer) at (228) 935-5502, Shane Scara
(Admin 1) at (228) 935-1516, Bob Montague (EDC) at (228) 935-1200 or
Fatina Brave (Human Resources) at (228) 935-8857.
May 2 – Relay for Life of Ocean Springs
Relay for Life of Ocean Springs, a major fundraiser for the American
Cancer Society, is being held at the Ocean Springs Greyhound Stadium
beginning at 6 p.m. Friday, May 2. The event starts with a special lap
around the track for Cancer Survivors. Luminaria Ceremony will take
place at 9 p.m. There will be food, live music, and games for kids. For
more information, contact Sheila Kowalewski at (228) 935-6871.
May 3 – Weekend power shutdown planned in Admin 1 & 2
Facilities Maintenance will be shutting down power in Admin 1 and 2
on Saturday, May 3, and Sunday, May 4 in order to conduct repairs to the
transformers. Employees in the Administration buildings should clear
refrigerators of all perishable foods Friday, May 2, before leaving for the
weekend. The outage is expected to last from 6 a.m. May 3 until 6 p.m. May
4. Generators will provide power for emergency lighting, communications
rooms and servers during the blackout.
May 3 – De Soto National Forest Cleanup
As part of the National River Cleanup, the U.S. Forest Service is seeking
help in the De Soto National Forest May 3. Volunteers are needed to
clean streams, rivers, trails, roads and forested areas. Locations include
the Black Creek Ashe Nursery, the Harrison Experimental Forest near
Tuxachanie Creek or the Red Creek Wildlife Management Area. For more
information, contact Brandon Walker at (228) 935-4353.
May 3 – Voter registration required for June 3 Miss. primary
If you are a legal resident but are not registered to vote in Mississippi,
you must register by May 3 to vote in the June 3 primary election.
Mississippi Circuit Clerks’ offices will remain open from 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
through May 2 and 7 a.m. - noon May 3. Mail-in registration applications
must be postmarked no later than Saturday, May 3. For more information,
visit http://votesmart.org/elections/voter-registration/.
May 9 – Logo Store sale in Covey Room
The logo store will sell merchandise in the Covey Conference Room
next to the shipyard fire station Friday, May 9, from 7 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
May 12 – VERT General members meeting
The Veterans Employee Resource Team (VERT) will hold a meeting for
all members and employees interested in becoming members May 12 in
the Covey Conference Room next to the fire station. Attend one of the
30-minute sessions from 11-11:30 a.m. or from 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Attendees may also listen in via teleconference or at one of the following
satellite locations: Kmart USS Cole Conference Room, Avondale UNO
Building, Gulfport K-9 Trailer, Maritime Training Academy Room
1102 A&B and Admin 1, DCR 1. This is a non-chargeable event and
management approved PTO or FLEX must be used to attend during
regular work hours. For more information, contact Shane Scara, VERT
president, at (228) 935-1516.
May 14 – E-LINKS to discuss multigenerational workforce
Join E-LINKS for a 1-hour Workshop on “Multigenerational Workforce,”
a workshop on understanding the relationships between older and
younger employees. Amanda Vallejo, manager, Diversity and Inclusion
and EEO compliance officer, will conduct the workshop Wednesday, May
14, in the Maritime Training Academy, room 1102 A&B from 4-5 p.m.
Doors open at 3 p.m. This is a non-chargeable event and management
approved PTO or FLEX must be used to attend during regular work
hours. RSVP by Monday, May 12, to D.G. McMillion (228) 935-6042, Libby
Desselles (228) 935-5786, Gary Grayer (228) 935-4030 or email
[email protected].
May 19 –GED courses starting soon
Earning a General Education Development (GED) diploma can provide
opportunities for Ingalls shipbuilders who did not graduate from high
school. Orientation for the Ingalls Employee GED Program is planned
May 19. For details, call program coordinator Marty Perkins at
(228) 219-2470.
Pascagoula Classified ads may only be submitted using the online form available at http://ingalls.huntingtoningalls.com/employees/policy. Ads will not be accepted for third-parties or
businesses. All ads will expire seven days from the original posting date and must be resubmitted by the employee each week.
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