Quonset Point - General Dynamics Electric Boat

See the WIB On Line
http://www.gdeb.com/qp/communications/#WIB
Quonset Point
Weekly Information Bulletin
February 29, 2016
Issue 9
Directory
(When calling from an outside line, remember to dial 268
and the last four digits of the numbers below)
Inside
Page
Safety
2
ECSA News, Earned Hours
3
Health & Wellness,
4
EMERGENCY
2-2222
Fire Marshal’s Office
2-2446/ 2-2626
Competent Person/ Tank Requests 2-2685
Medical Dispensary
2-2244
Safety
2-2412/ 2-2453/ 2-2221
Industrial Hygiene
2-2243/ 2-2221
Security
2-2410
Van Pool
2-2470
ERM
5&6
Visitors
7
Go Red
8
Employee Benefits
2-2279/2-2224
Discovery Filming
9
EEO Officer
2-2693
EBAC, FW
10
Employee Relations
2-2714/2-2620/2-2711/2-3438
Recruiting
11
Employment
2-2400
Job Postings, vRide
12 - 15
Environment
2-2717
Welding Matters
16
Satellite Office
2-2768
HAZCOM
17
Training
2-2335/ 2-2203/ 2-2425
Workers Compensation
2-2416
Continuous Improvement
18
Payroll / Timekeeping
2-2646
Process Improvement
2-2765
Fairwater Store
2-2452
Optician (off site)
401-667-7259, Fax 7270
Tickets
19 & 20
Junkyard Wars
21
HOTLINE NUMBERS
ETHICS
Groton - 1-860-433-8000 or 1-860-433-1278
Corporate 1-800-433-8442
OMBUDSMAN HOTLINE
Groton 1-860-433-8185
Corp 1-800-433-8442
DEFENSE HOTLINE
Washington, DC
To Report Fraud, Waste/ Security
1-800-424-9098
Weekly Information Bulletin
February 29, 2016
QUONSET FACILITY
2016 RECORDABLE INCIDENCE RATE
RECORDABLE CASES = 29
RECORDABLE CASE RATE = 6.8 2016 GOAL = 7.9
25
20
The facility is UNDER goal as of 02/13/16
15
Goal – 7.9
10
6.7
6.8
5
0
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUNE
2016 RIR YTD
JULY
AUG
SEPT
OCT
NOV
DEC
2016 RIR GOAL
QUONSET FACILITY
2016 LOST WORKDAY INCIDENCE RATE
Still In The
LOST TIME CASES = 10
LOST WORK DAY CASE RATE = 2.0 2016 GOAL = 3.1
26
24
Green.
22
20
18
16
Keep it up.
14
12
10
That’s 6.
The facility is UNDER goal as of 02/20/16
8
6
Goal - 3.1
4
2
1.1
2.0
0
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUNE
2016 LWIR YTD
JULY
AUG
SEPT
OCT
NOV
DEC
2016 LWIR GOAL
Electric Boat designs, builds, and delivers products in accordance
with contract quality, cost, and schedule requirements.
February 29, 2016
Weekly Information Bulletin
2016 Junior Achievement
of RI - 32nd Achieve-ABowl
Attention all serious and casual bowlers and
friends of Junior Achievement. The 32nd annual bowling event supporting JARI will take
place on two separate weekends at Lang’s
Bowlarama of Cranston RI on March 12,13
& 19,20. Junior Achievement is a non-profit
organization whose mission is to inspire and
prepare young people to succeed in a global economy. JA provides inschool and after-school programs for students K-12. All bowlers participate
as part of a 5 person team. Bowlers are asked to raise flat donations, no per
pin hassle. Registration fee is $7 per person. All bowlers receive an official
event t-shirt, 2 hours of bowling, and shoe rental. Bowlers should set a goal
of raising $100 in donations. For more information and to receive a bowler
donation envelope please contact either Melissa (Gold) Burns, D924 at 22538 or Blake Laverdiere , D913 at 2-2566. Spots are limited and filling up
quickly.
Incentive-Program Performance
January – June 2016
Baseline Goal
12.1M Hours
Earned Hours
1,847K Hours
Planned Hours
1,802K Hours
“Ahead of the Plan by 45K Hours”
Remember, only active members are entitled to the ECSA benefits
Electric Boat designs, builds, and delivers products in accordance
with contract quality, cost, and schedule requirements.
February 29, 2016
Weekly Information Bulletin
Health and Wellness
Know Your Numbers
Thursdays:
03/March:
WF-Side:
Bay 4 Breakroom
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
10/March:
60-Side:
B60 Dispensary
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
17/March:
WF-Side:
B2003 Cafeteria
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
24/March:
WF-Side:
B2003 Cafeteria
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
31/March:
60-Side:
B60 Dispensary
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Blood Pressure, Pulse and a Cholesterol screening in just a few
minutes.
Contact Erik Teter at 2-2490 ([email protected]) to set up a Know
Your Numbers: House Call
No CTN - Contact Erik Teter 2-2490 for more information
United Healthcare On site Representative
New Representative and a New Day
Elizabeth Alwine is our United Healthcare On site Representative at Quonset Point.
Elizabeth is here on Mondays (not Wednesdays) from 7:15 am - 3:15 pm.
The United Healthcare office is located in the QP Medical Dispensary and is adjacent to the Hearing
Testing Booth.
Please note, there will not be any representation on Monday Holidays.
Should employees need assistance later in the week they may call 860-433-6552 and speak with
Elizabeth Alwine or Peggy SanJuan (Tuesday thru Friday) or email
[email protected]. For assistance after hours they may call the number on the
back of their United Healthcare ID card.
Electric Boat designs, builds, and delivers products in accordance
with contract quality, cost, and schedule requirements.
Weekly Information Bulletin
February 29, 2016
-
Electric Boat designs, builds, and delivers products in accordance
with contract quality, cost, and schedule requirements.
Weekly Information Bulletin
February 29, 2016
-
Electric Boat designs, builds, and delivers products in accordance
with contract quality, cost, and schedule requirements.
Weekly Information Bulletin
February 29, 2016
Visit Requests
In an effort to streamline the process for vendors/visitors to access EB Facilities, we have made a
revision to the UVR (Unclassified Visit Request). Specifically, we have restricted the need for a
company to obtain the JCP (Joint Certification Program) number to only those who will be require
access to technical data (FOUO, NNPI, & ITAR), in other words working on or having prolonged
exposure to our product. For visits involving Foreign Nationals or Foreign Owned Companies,
contact Nicole Cavanagh at 2-2381 for additional requirements per SP 6-10.
If you work with Vendors/Visitors, please print out and supply the amended form to your contacts.
The new forms can be found at the QP Security website and in the Supplier page at
www.gdeb.com. Forms currently accepted and in our system will remain valid until their one
year expiration date.
Questions regarding the need to obtain the JCP should be directed to Visitor Control at 22470 or
22467.
-
Electric Boat designs, builds, and delivers products in accordance
with contract quality, cost, and schedule requirements.
-
February 29, 2016
Weekly Information Bulletin
QP
GOES
RED.
Weekly Information Bulletin
February 29, 2016
Discovery Channel Visited QP for
footage on Virginia Class
Thanks to all those who helped make this happen. Look
for the show to air this Fall.
-
Electric Boat designs, builds, and delivers products in accordance
with contract quality, cost, and schedule requirements.
Weekly Information Bulletin
February 29, 2016
EBAC News - www.EBAC.us
EBAC Excursion Club - Discounted Tickets at Mohegan Sun
Tickets will be left at the Mohegan Sun 'will call' window on the night of the event. Remember, if our
discounted seats are in the upper level, you will not be able to be relocated to the lower level. We
have discounted tickets to these events at Mohegan Sun:
- AAC Tournament (women's basketball) from March 4 - March 7. Lower level pkgs are $105 each (for all 10 games).
- Tony Bennett on Friday, April 1 at 8pm. Lower level seats for $63 each.
- Duran Duran on Thursday, April 7 at 7pm. Upper level seats for $67 each.
- Chicago/Earth Wind & Fire on Saturday, April 9 at 7:30pm. Single upper level seat for $64.
- Journey/Santana on Friday, April 15 at 7pm. Upper level seats for $94 each.
- Jason Aldean on Friday, April 29 at 7:30pm. Upper level seats for $83 each.
- Kenny Chesney on Friday, May 13 at 7:30pm. Upper level seats for $99 each.
- Def Leppard/REO/Tesla on Sunday, May 15 at 7pm. Upper level seats for $63 each.
- Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction on June 23 - June 25. See flyer for daily prices.
- 5 Seconds Of Summer on Thursday, June 30 at 7:30pm. Upper level seats for $58 each.
- Josh Groban on Friday, July 29 at 8pm. Upper level seats for $77 each.
- Bryan Adams on Saturday, July 30 at 8pm. Lower level seats for $51 each.
- Halsey on Thursday, August 4 at 7:30pm. Upper level seats for $34 each.
IMPORTANT REMINDER: MOHEGAN SUN DISCOUNT TICKETS PURCHASED THROUGH THE EBAC ARE LEFT AT
THE WILL CALL WINDOW UNDER YOUR NAME. TICKETS CAN NOT BE PICKED UP BY ANYONE OTHER THAN
THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER.
You must show a picture ID and your EBAC receipt to pick up your
tickets from will call. Questions 1-860-433-5565
For other club happenings go to the EBAC web page, just a click away. To anyone who wishes to take part in any of the
EBAC activities, if there are any special needs please let the commissioner of that activity know. You can find the latest
commissioner list on the EBAC website http://www.ebac.us under contacts.
FAIRWATER STORE News
FAIRWATER STORE - QUONSET POINT, RI We
appreciate your suggestions, please tell us how
we can improve your Fairwater Store!
Canvas Military Belts
Jolly Roger Quonset Point Zip-Up Hoodies
Carhartt Winter Hats & Ballcaps
EB Winter Hats
Now Open www.fairwaterstore.com
OPEN 5 DAYS A WEEK! 7am to 4pm - Parking
right in front.
Questions or comments, please call us: 401-268-2452
Electric Boat designs, builds, and delivers products in accordance
with contract quality, cost, and schedule requirements.
Weekly Information Bulletin
February 29, 2016
Weather Related Announcements
In the event of weather related facility closings or schedule changes announcements will be made
on stations belonging to the Rhode Island Broadcasters Association. They include:
Television: ABC6/WLNE; Telemondo 50 WRIW-TV; WJAR/NBC10; WPRI/FOX; WHPX;
WPXQ; WLWC.
FM Radio:
WCTK; WHJY; WSNE; WWBB; WEEI; WCRI; WADK; WBLQ.
AM Radio: WRIB; WARV; WPMZ; WHJJ; WADK; WNBH; WRNI; WNRI.
Quonset Point closings will also be announced on the Hall Communications group in Connecticut.
These include WICH AM and FM stations WCTY, WNLC, and WKNL.
Or call 401-268-BOAT
Recruiting
The EBQP Employment Office is actively recruiting to fill current job openings. Additionally, Employment Office staff members are performing outreach into local and regional communities to create interest in current and future career opportunities at EB.
We are currently planning and preparing for events through out Southeastern New England. If
you are aware of an event that could be a good source for new employees please let Human Resources know. Contact HR @ 2-2768
Career Fair-New England Institute of Technology, Warwick, RI
Thursday, March 3 9a-12p
Job Fair-WPRI Fox Providence, Crowne Plaza, Warwick, RI
Thursday, March 3 10a-3p
How to Use the Job Application System for Electric Boat
Effective 12/6/13, Electric Boat launched a job application system. If you have not applied for an
opening since then, you will need to set up a new profile in the system.
To access the system, enter your badge number preceded by the letter “E” (i.e. E012345). If this is
your first time logging on to the system, click on the “Reset my Password” link. An email will be
sent to your gdeb.com email address, or the email address that you have on file with Personnel
Services. If you do not have a gdeb.com email address and did not provide an email address to
Personnel Services, call the Employment Office at 401-268-2400 during regular business hours of
7-4.
There are also kiosks available in the Employment Office for access to and assistant with the new
job application system. All questions should be directed to the Employment Office at 401-2682400, Daniel Botelho 401-268-2783.
Please be reminded that all salaried exempt positions require a résumé in order to be considered. If you need assistance, please contact the Employment
Office at 2-2400.
February 29, 2016
Weekly Information Bulletin
Job Postings
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Protected Vet\
Requisi on ID
2016-8273
Pos ng Title
QP - Construc on Manager
Post End Date
3/2/2016 11:59:00 PM
Staffing Rep : Full Name: First Last
Daniel Botelho
Requisi on ID
2016-8338
Pos ng Title
QP-Fire Safety Technician
Post End Date
3/2/2016 11:59:00 PM
Staffing Rep : Full Name: First Last
Daniel Botelho
Requisi on ID
2016-8395
Pos ng Title
QP - Opera ons Supervisor - Plate Shop
Post End Date
2/29/2016 11:59:00 PM
Staffing Rep : Full Name: First Last
Daniel Botelho
Weekly Information Bulletin
Job Postings
February 29, 2016
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Protected Vet\
Job Title
Nuclear Trade Training Instructor
Number of posi ons
2
Primary Shi s
1st shi
The primary du es of this posi on entail instruc ng the following topics:
• Steam Plant Cleanliness and related courses
• Grade “A” Cleanliness and related courses
• Others as required
The employees selected will be responsible for delivering classroom and hands on training ac vi es in support of nuclear cleanliness training. They will be required to follow
approved lesson plans, perform examina ons / evalua ons of student performance and
report on student performance. Individuals will also be responsible for upda ng LMS to
ensure the status of training is correctly reflected. Other du es include development of
training packages, building training props, wri ng and grading wri en examina ons.
Job Descrip on
Employee must be willing and able to:
• Flex their working shi to support training needs on all shi s as needed
• Complete instructor training
• Take ownership of their training responsibili es
• Pass applicable exams with ≥ 80%
• Observe and document work in progress compared to trained work prac ces
The employee may con nue to volunteer to work over me with their previous department, if they choose.
The individual may be loaned back to opera ons during periods where training volume
is limited and called back to Training when there are increased training demands or to
meet produc on needs in cases where the employee has a unique qualifica on.
Requirements
Required:
• Trained in Steam Plant and Grade “A” cleanliness
• Strong history of procedural compliance.
• Comfortable speaking to large groups and be able to maintain control of students
• Able to oversee, evaluate and report on student performance
Preferred:
• Minimum of 3 years of Steam Plant and / or Grade “A” Cleanliness experience
• Prior instruc ng experience
• Proficiency with Microso Office Suite
To apply
To apply: Forward resumes to Dan Botelho in the employment office by the end of the
day on 3/22/16. If you have any ques ons, contact Dan at ext. 2-2783.
This is an internal posting only and will not be listed on the website.
Weekly Information Bulletin
February 29, 2016
Directions for submitting your profile for any of the listed
positions.
1.
Go to www.gdeb.com NOTE: Kiosks are located in the Employment area should you not have access to a computer.
2.
Click on our Careers link
3.
Click on our Employee Opportunities Search link
4.
Click on our Search for open positions link
5.
Our Employment Opportunities page will open
NOTE: If you are a current General Dynamics Marine Division employee, click on the link highlighted in yellow at the top of the page
for our internal postings.
6.
Search for open positions by title, location, employment type, trade and/or keyword
7.
Our Job Search Results page will open with the positions that matched your criteria
8.
Click on the Role Title (ex. Engineer) to view the job description for that opening
9.
To apply for a job, click on the Submit Profile link located at the bottom of each job description screen. If there are no openings of interest but you would like to submit a profile, you may click on the Submit Your Profile Now link located at the bottom of the
Job Search Results screen.
Only Electric Boat employees are able to apply for the positions listed here. You will be required to log in to apply. Your
username is your badge number with an E. (Example: E123456) You can obtain your password by requesting it
through the forgot/reset password link and entering your @gdeb.com email address. Your home email address may be
on file if you have entered it through employee self service and you may request a password be sent to your home email
if you do not have an @gdeb.com email. If you do not have any email address on file, please contact Human Resources at either (860) 433-3332, (401) 268-2400, or (800) 742-9692 to obtain access.
vRide From Groton The 2nd shift van out of Groton, is
short 3 riders.
They pick up at Ext. 93 off 95 .
Cost is $47.00 per week
The Driver is Robie Vought
Contact number is 860-941-5767
Weekly Information Bulletin
February 29, 2016
Electric Boat designs, builds, and delivers products in accordance
with contract quality, cost, and schedule requirements.
Weekly Information Bulletin
February 29, 2016
Welding Matters
How to check Preheat and Interpass Temperatures
Temperatures shall be measured on the surface of the base material on the side from which welding will be performed. Both the minimum and maximum temperatures shall be checked on both
members along the entire length of the intended weld pass, no closer than 1 inch, but no
further than 3 inches from the weld joint edge, or toe of the weld if the edge is not visible. (figure I
below) For long weldments such as hull butts and frames, measurement of interpass temperature
a minimum of 2 ft ahead of the moving welding arc is acceptable. Temperature indicating crayons
shall not be applied to the weld metal or the weld groove.
FIGURE I
Locations for Measuring Preheat/Interpass Temperatures
Editors Note - Welding Matters is an ongoing feature for the QP WIB to focus on the importance of
welding and offer guidance, tips and suggestions for improving welding at Quonset Point.
Electric Boat designs, builds, and delivers products in accordance
with contract quality, cost, and schedule requirements.
Weekly Information Bulletin
February 29, 2016
Electric Boat designs, builds, and delivers products in accordance
with contract quality, cost, and schedule requirements.
Weekly Information Bulletin
February 29, 2016
Continuous Improvement is up to everyone.
Innovate, Perform, Succeed.
Electric Boat designs, builds, and delivers products in accordance
with contract quality, cost, and schedule requirements.
-
Weekly Information Bulletin
February 22, 2016
The Di$count Hub is selling discounted tickets for the upcoming Providence Bruins games on Friday, March 11 at 7:05
p.m vs Hartford Wolfpack, Saturday March 12 at 7:05 p.m. vs
Toronto Marlies, and Sunday, March 13 at 3:05 p.m. vs
Utica Comets at the Dunkin Donuts Center in Providence.
Ticket cost is $20 and includes a free hot dog and drink, a
$10 off Dick's Sporting Goods coupon, and free thunder
sticks for all group members. All orders will be payroll deducted for all employees who order. (Expense will show up
on your paycheck as a Fairwater store purchase a week or
two after the offer closes.)
TO ORDER: You may call, stop in to HR off shift, or have
your supervisor send an email with all the required information to order tickets. You must submit a completed and
signed payroll deduction form along with the name of the
person who will be picking up the tickets at the will call window before the offer closes for your order to be placed. You
may come before or after your shift or during break times to
drop it off at the front desk of the building 60 HR office
ALL TICKETS WILL BE PICKED UP AT THE WILL CALL
WINDOW LOCATED IN THE LOBBY OF THE DUNKIN DONUTS CENTER THE DAY OF THE EVENT. (A Photo ID will
be required)
You must submit a completed and signed payroll deduction form along with the name of the person who will be
picking up the tickets at the will call window before the
offer closes for your order to be placed. (Payroll deduction forms can be printed from this email and are located
at the front desk in the building 60 HR office.)
All ticket sales are final once the offer closes. You will
still be charged for all tickets you order even if you don't
attend the event.
Providence Bruins
Date
# of Tickets
Name of the person picking up the tickets at will call:_________________________________
Weekly Information Bulletin
February 29, 2016
Globetrotters at the Dunk!
The Di$count Hub is selling discounted tickets for
the upcoming Harlem Globetrotters event on Sunday March 20 at 2 pm and Saturday March 26 at 2
pm. at the Dunkin Donuts Center in Providence.
Ticket cost is $26.50 each. All orders will be payroll
deducted for all employees who order. (Expense
will show up on your paycheck as a Fairwater store
purchase a week or two after the offer closes.)
All ticket sales are final once the offer closes. You will still
be charged for all tickets you order even if you don't attend
the event.
TO ORDER: You may call, stop in to HR off shift, or
ask your supervisor/administrator to send an email
with the required payroll deduction form to order
tickets. (Payroll deduction forms can be printed below and are also located at the front desk in the
building 60 HR office.) You must submit a completed and signed payroll deduction form along with the
name of the person who will be picking up the tickets at the will call window before the offer closes for
your order to be placed. You may come before or
after your shift or during break times to drop it off at
the front desk of the building 60 HR office
ALL TICKETS WILL BE PICKED UP AT THE WILL CALL
WINDOW LOCATED IN THE LOBBY OF THE DUNKIN
DONUTS CENTER THE DAY OF THE EVENT. (A Photo
ID will be required)
Electric Boat designs, builds, and delivers products in accordance
with contract quality, cost, and schedule requirements.
February 29, 2016
Weekly Information Bulletin
2016 JUNKYARD WARS– Quonset Point Teams
D913/957 Team Name: Reapers of the Deep
Team Members (Left to Right) Adam Stamatakos , Ricky Barrette, Mike Jacques (Not
pictured is Wes Parker)
D915 Team Name: Buco’s
Beep Beeps
Team Members (Left to Right)
Katya Edson, Evan Duggan, Dan
Brown, Chris Wiggin and Mike Buco
D972/915 Team Name:
TEAM RAMROD
Team Members (Left to Right)
Mike Fenton, Chris Doval, Paul
Langlais, Matt Leduc and Matt
Swain (Not pictured is John Matthews, Dept 915
The Teams challenge will be to design, build and
demonstrate a self-propelled vehicle to navigate a 6
x 2 x 2 ft water-filled tank, earning as many points as
possible via three different scoring options.
Electric Boat designs, builds, and delivers products in accordance
with contract quality, cost, and schedule requirements.