NAVAL ARCHITECT| NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD
Applied naval architecture and structural expertise to aircraft carrier maintenance projects
PROJECT OVERVIEW:
Role: Naval Architect
Organization: Norfolk Naval Shipyard
Branch: Structural Branch
Sector: U.S. Department of Defense
Focus: Structural Integrity & Maintenance
SELECTED RESPONSIBILITIES
STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY & TECHNICAL REVIEW
Supported structural evaluations and technical reviews for aircraft carrier maintenance and modernization, applying naval architecture principles to assess structural conditions and project requirements.
MAINTENANCE & PRODUCTION PLANNING
Developed and coordinated technical work requirements, work breakdown structures, and maintenance planning activities to support shipboard execution.
PROJECT IMPACT
Supported complex aircraft carrier maintenance and modernization projects within Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s Structural Branch, applying naval architecture principles and technical judgment to structural integrity, maintenance planning, and project execution.
Coordinated technical documentation, work breakdown structures, quality assurance, non-destructive testing, production activities, resource requirements, and multidisciplinary stakeholders while supporting safety, quality, schedule, and mission requirements.
QUALITY ASSURANCE & TESTING
Supported quality assurance activities and non-destructive testing requirements, ensuring structural work aligned with applicable technical, safety, and quality standards.
PROJECT & PRODUCTION COORDINATION
Coordinated across engineering disciplines, production teams, trades, and project stakeholders to resolve technical issues, manage dependencies, and support schedule and mission requirements
