NSC 4 Hamilton (WMSL 753) lands aft deckhouse - Ingalls ...

Vol. 43, Number 6
Landed
NSC 4 Hamilton (WMSL 753)
lands aft deckhouse
The 168-ton aft deckhouse was landed on
NSC 4 Hamilton (WMSL 753) on Monday, Feb. 4.
Ingalls Shipbuilding
February 14, 2013
With 12 of 14 grand block lifts now completed,
the nation’s fourth National Security Cutter
is taking shape at Ingalls Shipbuilding in
Pascagoula.
“We plan to have all the grand blocks in place
by mid-March,” said Derek Murphy, NSC 4
program manager. “We have an outstanding
team spread across the shipyard that is making
this ship come together with adherence to
safety, quality, cost and schedule.”
With the 168-ton aft deckhouse safely landed
on the deck of Hamilton (WMSL 753) on Feb. 4,
the ship is now 96 percent assembled, and on
target for christening later this year.
Bruce Henson, NSC 4 ship superintendent,
said that a lot of work in the space below the
deckhouse had to be completed before the lift.
“Many intake and exhaust ducts penetrate
into the deckhouse area,” Henson said. “These
must be fed into the machinery spaces and be
set at the correct vertical angle before the house
can come down. The plume exhaust has to be
deck welded, ring welded, painted and sold
before the lift can happen. It has to be set right
on the money, because there are only six inches
of space around it.”
Safety was a major concern, and the team held
regular meetings, restricted access to the lift
area and took added precautions to make sure
the lift was conducted in a safe manner.
According to Ken Dansby, NSC 4 Hull
superintendent, Accuracy Control department
played a big role in ensuring a successful setting
for the structure, helping to determine where
excess material needed scribing.
“I thank Accuracy Control for their
persistence,” said Dansby. “Two alignment
technicians in particular, Tim Davis and
Mark Ingram, did the prep work to establish
the data points and ensure proper fit and
alignment. They stuck with me even through a
thunderstorm to ensure we had everything we
needed.”
Accuracy Control works hand-in-hand with
Hull, Rigging and Ship’s Management to ensure
quality.
“Alignment holds full responsibility for
how well these units are set and cut,” Ronnie
Walters, Accuracy Control manager, said. “We
work within strict tolerances. We had to set the
unit in correct ship’s coordinates for centerline
and we must set the correct deck height. This is
crucial given that we’re dealing with electronics
spaces and engine intakes and exhausts.”
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Safety Action Teams making a difference
Ask a Safety Action Team (SAT)
member why they serve, and the answer
will be the same.
“I want to make sure that our work
is done safely and that we all go home
in the same condition as we arrived,”
said Augustus Lett Jr., second shift SAT
leader and electrician.
For 13 years, SAT groups have played
key roles in maintaining a safe work
environment at Ingalls Shipbuilding.
SATs are composed of craft employees
who are trained to detect and resolve
safety hazards or issues before they lead
to accidents.
“The structure allows hourly
employees to become actively involved
in promoting a safety culture at the
shipyard,” said Harry Hinkel, SAT
program administrator. “Positions of
authority in the group can only be held
by represented craft employees.”
When a ship program reaches a
certain level of completion, typically
after the house is erected, Safety liaisons
representing craft unions choose
qualified applicants and set up an
SAT for that ship based on attendance
and personal safety records. Certain
personality traits are also desired for
members.
“We’re looking for someone who has
a positive attitude and is willing to
approach management with a problem,”
said Sheryl Hollis, safety liaison for
the Pascagoula Metal Trades Council.
“We want someone who is interested in
making a difference at the shipyard.”
SAT members serve for approximately
two years. Each group chooses a leader
who serves a one-year term.
“All SAT members undergo a rigid
training syllabus to ensure they have
the necessary knowledge to identify
hazards even when it’s in another craft
area,” said Les Johnson, safety liaison for
International Brotherhood of Electrical
Workers, Local 733.
SAT members say the training helps
them see things they might ordinarily
overlook.
“I already knew what to look for
dealing with pipe,” said Leisah
Molyneau, Integration SAT leader
and pipe tester. “The training about
electricity, taught me what to look for
outside of my craft.”
In order to get direct peer-to-peer
information after an incident, it is
mandatory for an SAT member to be part
of the Incident Response Team.
“It’s important to note that SAT
members can never take part in
disciplinary action by Safety,” said
Hollis. “This allows the employee
involved in an incident to be forthcoming
with his or her peer on the SAT.”
Pascagoula Safety Action Team leaders, from left,
Augustus Lett Jr., Richard Torelli, Leisah Molyneau
and Andy Brantley are always ready to assist
shipbuilders in preventing safety mishaps.
Management and the Safety
department value the work performed
by SATs, who are often called upon to
promote and field test safety products
and enhancements.
“Management is very cooperative
when an SAT member draws their
attention to something,” LHA 6 SAT
leader Andy Brantley said. “Their first
response is usually ‘Take me there.’”
Fellow employees confide in them as
well, although they are only required to
meet for three hours in addition to their
regular jobs, SAT members are always on
the lookout.
“You have to stay attentive and open
to everything you see and hear,” said
Richard Torelli, Shop Area SAT leader.
“People need to understand that pain is
only part of getting hurt. The financial
distress can be far worse. And by
preventing safety incidents in the first
place, we’re ensuring job security by
keeping workers comp costs down.”
TIME: Charge it Right
The correct charging of time and material is a critical element of contract
compliance and a legal, as well as ethical, responsibility. Always charge your time to
the proper charge number, precisely as it has been worked. The improper charging
of costs to a government contract may result in serious criminal and civil penalties
to both the company and the employees involved. The willful mischarging of any
time will result in disciplinary action up to, and including, termination. If you are
unsure how to properly charge your time, never guess – ask your supervisor. For
further guidance, review Command Media source documents, COA202, SSO F145,
SSO F149 and SSO F146 or the Ethics Internet site, http://www.huntingtoningalls.
com/about_us/ethics.html. If you suspect someone is mischarging time, you should
immediately report it to management, a business conduct officer, a member of the
Law department or the company’s OpenLine, 1-877-631-0020.

Ingalls employees honored at BEYA
Four Ingalls shipbuilders were named
Modern Day Technology Leaders at the
annual Black Engineer of the Year Award
(BEYA) Conference held Feb. 7 – 9 in
Washington, D.C. From left are electrical
engineer Brian Lang, technical data
development manager Angela Woods,
electrical engineer Theodore Bush, and
mechanical engineer Timothy Gates. Look
for more about the award recipients in the
March issue of The Anchor.
Aegis Excellence Awards
Aegis Excellence Awards are presented semi-annually by the DDG 51 Program Office to individuals and teams who achieve
superior performance in their respective areas or who are involved in achieving significant events. In some cases, the award is
presented to an employee or group recognized by the U.S. Navy for going above and beyond the call of duty.
All awards were presented by Bob Merchent, left, vice president, Surface Combatants and
U.S. Coast Guard Programs, and George Nungesser, DDG 51 Program manager, on Feb. 7. From
left are Merchent, Joey Burlison, hull structural lead in Production Planning; George Wonson,
manager of Material Cost Control and representing Electrical Engineering Tania Johnson,
manager of Combat Systems Technical, and Nungesser.
From left are Wally Gladney, Configuration Management
analyst; Joseph Matta, Finance program cost analyst;
and Eddy Trigg (standing in for Bob Leeman, DDG 51
onsite lead support at Bath Iron Works).
From left are Steve LeBlanc, Aegis Test
Team Alignment engineer, and Jeb
Casey, capacity planner.
From left are Mijisha Butts, Supply Chain
Management subcontracts administrator;
Bob Shirani, IT software development
analyst; and Christy Kelly, IT software
development analyst.

Feb.14-16 – Weekend events support American Heart Association
Ingalls shipbuilders are hosting a number of events this weekend to
support the American Heart Association:
• Feb. 14, Hot dog sale in Engineering Design Center lobby at 11 a.m.,
call Jennifer Horton (228) 935-7089.
• Feb. 14, Supply Chain Management Sweets for your Sweet bake sale
in SCM Compliance space, south wall of Admin 2 first floor, 7 a.m.-2 p.m.,
call Lucy Hartje (228) 935-2401.
• Feb. 14, Red beans and rice sale at Multi Purpose Warehouse at
11 a.m., call Leah Johnson (228) 935-6166.
•Feb. 14, Pie in the face raffle COSAL Warehouse at 1 p.m., call Penny
Fairley (228) 935-0823).
• Feb. 15, Drawing for a $25 Logan’s Steak House gift card at 2 p.m. at
Pam Knight’s desk in Admin 2 call Pam at (228) 935-3425.
• Feb. 15, NSC Program Office Bake Sale in the LBTF Lobby. For details
call Melanie Fulton at (228) 935-2983 or Sandy McGrath (228) 935-7972.
• Feb. 16, Engineering Car and Bike show at K-Mart (EDC)
9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Attendance is free. Food, entertainment and children’s
activities are available. Vehicle registration is $20. Call Ambre Cauley
(228) 935-7088.
• Feb. 16, NSC Program Office Car Wash. Watch an NSC leader
clean your car this Saturday outside the Shoe Department near the Ocean
Springs Wal-Mart from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Call Melanie Fulton at
(228) 935-2983 or Sandy McGrath (228) 935-7972.
Feb. 19-22 – SWE to host EWeek events
Join the Shipbuilder Women Engineers (SWE) Feb. 19-22 for
Engineering Week (EWeek) events. This year’s EWeek theme, “Celebrate
Awesome,” recognizes engineers, engineering students, technicians
and all of the amazing things they do to make the world a better place.
Contact SWE officers Arlene Easley at (228) 935-6145 or Vesmiene Ceasor
at (228) 935-8933 to learn more about scheduled activities.
• Tuesday, Feb. 19, 11 a.m.-11:45 a.m. in DCR 1 – The New Face of
Engineering: A panel discussion will highlight the achievements of
young Ingalls engineers and discuss the future of shipbuilding in terms
of advanced technology and marketing.
• Wednesday, Feb. 20, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. – Engineering Appreciation Day
will engage employees in Ingalls Jeopardy and other fun activities in
LBTF, SRI, Pascagoula ARMARK Cafeteria, EDC and Gulfport Cafeteria.
• Friday, Feb. 22 – Local middle school students will take part in
presentations, an awards ceremony and exciting engineering challenges
on Singing River Island Building 34.
Feb. 28 – National Merit Scholarship Competition
Employees with eligible students are encouraged to apply for the
2014 Ingalls Shipbuilding Division Scholarship Program competition
before the Feb. 28, 2013, deadline. Application forms and information
may be found at https://programentry.nationalmerit.org/MKKKDCHR.
Be sure your student reads all prerequisite qualifications and follows
all entry steps. To qualify, students must take the PSAT or NMSQT
exam and graduate from high school in 2014. Questions may be
directed to the National Merit Scholarship Corp. at (847) 866-5100 or
educationassistance@hii-ingalls.com.
March 23 – Multiple Sclerosis Walk at Ft. Maurepas
Multiple Sclerosis is a chronic, often disabling disease that attacks
the central nervous system. Today, treatments and advances in research
are giving new hope to people affected by this disease. You can help
to further research by participating in a one-mile walk on Saturday,
March 23, at Fort Maurepas Park in Ocean Springs hosted by the
National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Team registration begins at 8 a.m.
and the one-mile walk starts at 9 a.m. Contact Debbie McLendon at
(228) 935-3727 or debbie.mclendon@hii-ingalls.com for details.
Get Fit! – WALKINGALLS
Office employees will now have an opportunity to get fit utilizing the
new WALKINGALLS indoor walking tracks located at four locations
– Admin 1, 2, 3 and Kmart. Walking signs with footprints are posted
along designated walking paths. Signs will also include fitness facts.
Stay informed about your benefits
Have you checked your benefits lately? The Benefits Connect
Homepage has resources to help shipbuilders navigate savings plans,
obtain information about health insurance coverage, find healthcare
providers and much more. The direct Intranet address of the site is:
http://hiibenefits.com/Pages/Home.aspx. Shipbuilders may also access
Benefits from home using the Ingalls Shipbuilding external website
http://ingalls.huntingtoningalls.com/ by scrolling under the Employees
tab and clicking Benefits.
With raises expected soon, it may be a good time to increase your
401K or FSSP contribution. For example, an employee earning a two
percent increase could add one percent to their weekly contribution and
still see an increase in their take home pay. It’s an investment for your
quality of life at retirement. If a question cannot be answered on the
website, benefits service representatives are ready to assist employees
Monday through Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at 1-877-216-3222.
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