OCT - Bath Iron Works

NEWS
BIW
October
2011
DDG 1000 on the Land Level
(See story pg. 7)
INSIDE
From the Helm - 2
Performance - 3
Murphy Family Visit - 3
Thanking a Maine Vet - 4
Performance Incentive - 4
Wellness and Benefits - 5
BIWRA Events - 5
Retirees - 5
Ergo Cup Update - 6
5 Star Compliance - 6
DDG 1000 to the LLTF - 7
From the Fleet - 8
SecDef in Yokosuka - 8
Right Man on the Plane - 9
Welcome - 9
1940 Headline - 10
Service Anniversaries - 11
City Hall Retirement - 11
DDG 1000 Ultra Unit 2200 - 12
From the Helm
Jeff Geiger, President, Bath Iron Works
arly last May we christened DDG 112 and brought it
alongside the pier, leaving the Land Level Transfer Facility
(LLTF) clear of any ship integration activity. From the
time we laid the keel for Chafee (DDG 90) and inaugurated the
LLTF in May 2001 until we christened DDG 112 this year, we had
10 years of continuous DDG 51 class construction work on the
LLTF. The familiar hull form became part of our landscape.
I have to admit, when I walked the shipyard for the first time
after DDG 112 was launched, the emptiness in the south end of
the yard was a bit striking. But a quick look into the Ultra Hall
provided assurance that the condition would be temporary. In
truth, I hope we never see an empty land level facility again.
What a difference six months can make. The landscape of
the shipyard has changed once again with new Outfit Support
Towers in place, the demolition of our inclined ways proceeding
rapidly; and, most importantly, the welcome sight of the first
DDG 1000 Ultra Unit on the LLTF. After months of hard work
and extensive planning by many of our fellow shipbuilders,
on October 22 over 4,000 tons of the Navy’s newest surface
combatant moved from the Ultra Hall to shipway #1. It was
the biggest and most complex move accomplished at BIW
to date and a tremendous achievement. All of us should be
proud; and, for all who were involved in making this move a
success: Congratulations, WELL DONE and thank you for your
excellent work.
With two more DDG 1000s and DDG 115 now under
contract, the LLTF will remain busy for the near future. We’ll
soon start fabrication on DDG 115 and in 2014 we will have
two different classes of ships on the ways, something we
haven’t seen since we launched Lake Erie (CG 70) in 1991.
Given the uncertainty of today’s economy and defense
budgets, we are in a good place. We are here because of the
things we’ve done and done consistently, many of which are
being done nowhere else in our industry. Ultimately, your
performance brought us to this point, and it will be your
performance today that will determine where we will be
years from now.
The first ultra unit represents a major piece of DDG 1000, but
we have a lot of work ahead of us on this ship and the ones that
follow. Keep thinking of how we can more efficiently do the
work we have in hand. Whether on the deck plates, in an office
somewhere in North Stores or anywhere else in the company, we
can all find ways to work smarter.
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Steve Senkbeil (left) and Carl Laslie (both D15)
Doing things the way we’ve always done them provides a
measure of near term comfort but also sets the stage for missing
opportunities to become even better. I’ve always believed an
organization cannot stand still, it either improves or regresses.
Our culture of continuous improvement drives us to recognize
waste and make positive changes. The Employee Suggestion
Program is a new, more formal way to capture your improvement ideas. If you see an opportunity to reduce cost and/or
improve safety, submit your suggestion to your direct supervisor
who will get it to the Process Improvement Team for consideration or submit your recommendation electronically by using the
Employee Suggestion Program link on our internal web site.
We’re on the right track. Now let’s throttle up a bit more and
increase our momentum as we continue to pursue a solid future
for ourselves and those who will follow.
One last thought on the subject of performance. As I write
this, we are coming down the home stretch of our United Way
campaign and all indications are that, once again, the generosity
of BIW employees will have a significant impact on many
people in need throughout the midcoast region and beyond.
While we won’t reveal the final results until the United Way of
Midcoast Maine officially concludes the campaign, it appears
your “performance” in this campaign remains consistent with
the BIW Family’s long tradition of caring.
TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
On the cover: Unit 2160 is lifted onto Ultra Unit 1400 on the Land Level
as part of a series of moves in late October which signals the beginning
of DDG 1000 integration on Shipway #1. See more information on
page 7.
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NEWS
BIW
Performance September 2011
Safety
RECORDABLE INJURIES
Cumulative Through September 2011
20
19.3
15.5
LOST-TIME INJURIES
Cumulative Through September 2011
10
8
15
6
10
5.3
4.2
4
5
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Environmental
Year to date (YTD) progress toward achieving
our environmental performance goals under
the Maine DEP STEP UP and other environmental programs is displayed as follows:
Equal to or better than YTD goal
Above YTD goal; improved
from prior year
Cumulative Through September 2011
Solid Waste
Hazardous Waste
Toll free information on facility status,
work shift delays, and cancellations
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(1-866-630-2284)
Energy Consumption
Recycling Rate
Above YTD goal; not improved
from prior year
Murphy Family Visits DDG 112
n October 20, 2011, Dan and John Murphy, father and brother,
respectively, of LT Michael Murphy, namesake of DDG 112, visited the
shipyard. The Murphys’ trip was arranged by CDR Tom Shultz, PCU
of DDG 112. In conjunction with the DDG 51 Program Office, CDR Shultz
stationed his crew members in various areas of the ship so that the Murphys
would meet both PCU sailors and BIW mechanics along the tour route.
Ed Kenyon (D93), DDG 51 Program Manager, said, “Dan Murphy was very
impressed with the ship’s progress and the quality of the work. Using the
ship’s announcement system, he thanked people for their attention to building
his son’s ship and he stopped often to shake hands and encourage everyone’s
continued hard work.” Ed continued, “The Murphy family receives frequent
updates on the ship from CDR Shultz but there’s nothing like seeing the ship,
its shipbuilders and sailors to help the family feel involved in the process.
And it’s good for us as well. Our mechanics take great pride in every ship,
but it seems especially important that this one, which honors the spirit of
LT Murphy, be one of the best.”
The next BIW News will be a
combined November/December
issue available approximately
December 15, 2011.
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Dan Murphy, center, shakes hands with Tom Turgeon during a
tour of DDG 112. LT Fensterer of the ship’s PCU looks on.
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BIW NEWS October 2011 3
Honoring a Maine Vet
erb Blake (D40), LYS Project
Manager, recently attended
a business meeting in
Washington, a routine event, but he
carried something unusual with him,
a hand-carved cane created for a young
Marine recuperating at National Naval
Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland.
When Herb’s meetings with the Navy
concluded, he extended his stay for
personal reasons, picked up the cane
and with directions from Randy Poore
(D87), headed over to the hospital to
meet PFC Jacob Fox, USMC for the
first time.
Herb was introduced to carving by
Andy Rice (D40), DDG 51 Systems
Engineering, who also told him about
the Maine Wood Carvers Association
Eagle Cane Project. Under the auspices
of the Project, which originated in
Oklahoma and was introduced in Maine
in 2008, woodcarvers and woodturners
create canes for disabled Maine veterans, typically including features that are
unique to the recipient. Carvers may
contribute their materials, but the Cane
Project provides instructions, materials
if needed, and is a resource for help
along the way.
PFC Fox of Blue Hill, Maine, also the
son of a Marine and Vietnam veteran,
lost a leg as a result of an IED explosion
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L to r: PFC Jacob Fox, seated, with (l to r) Herb
Blake, his parents, Allen and Lynne, and his brother,
Ben, at National Naval Medical Center.
while on duty in Helmand Province in
Afghanistan in August of this year.
Through the Eagle Cane Project, Herb
learned that PFC Fox had requested a cane
and Herb contacted him by email. Herb
said, “I wanted to make sure I got his
medals right and gave him an opportunity
to provide input if he wanted anything
changed.” In response to Herb’s offer to be
part of the cane’s design, PFC Fox replied,
“I’ve learned over the years (though I’m
only 19) that you cannot stifle the artist’s
ability to create as he pleases. I couldn’t
possibly put any restrictions on you or
demand anything more specific than
my name.”
Performance Incentive
100
Performance Period
October 3, 2011–April 1, 2012
90
ligible employees received checks
in mid-October for performance to
Period 3 goals.
Period 4 goals for the Period of October
3, 2011 to April 1, 2012 are shown here with
current status.
Contact your supervisor for more information regarding the Performance Incentive
Program.
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Period 4 Goals Status: As of October 16, 2011
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1 Achieve 2,010,000 manufacturing earned hours by April 1, 2012
2a Implement a yard-wide employee suggestion program to reduce
costs and/or improve safety on the DDG 1000 and DDG 51 programs
by December 31, 2011
2b Receive 1,000 suggestions by April 1, 2012
3a Erect all DDG 1000 units on LLTF (except for the deckhouse,
hangar and 3200 Ultra)
3b Complete unit inspections through the 3450 unit on the 3200 Ultra
by April 1, 2012
4a Achieve and sustain goal of having base Fabrication material
complete 2 weeks ahead of installation start by December 31, 2011
4b Complete 18 units through Blast & Paint by April 1, 2012
5a Complete all GI's on DDG 112 by January 29, 2012
5b Complete all DDG 112 decks by trials
6 DDG 115: Complete the incorporation of the FY 10 design changes
into the Engineering & Production Bill of Material and Lofting by
April 1, 2012
% Complete
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40
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20
10
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Goal 1
Earned
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Although the actual carving requires
hours of labor, Herb was motivated to
finish ahead of his planned trip to
Washington. PFC Fox expected a cane,
but did not know that Herb would deliver
it personally or when he would receive it.
Hank Cloutier, USAF Ret. and the Eagle
Cane Coordinator, often delivers the canes
on behalf of the carvers but is pleased
when a carver can do it because it
strengthens the connection between
the veteran and the carver.
Herb commented, “It was such a pleasure to work with Jake and to finally meet
him. He is a brave young man with a
great attitude.” Andy Rice pointed out,
“You get a sense of his (Jake’s) strength
and bravery from this Facebook quote:”
I fight my battle when I push my own
chair. I fight my battle when I get
dressed by myself. I fight my battle
when I encourage my brothers, when
I buy my own food, when my wounds
heal and the stitches get pulled. I
win my battle when I do anything
I wanted to do before, anything I
couldn’t do before, anything I said I
wanted to do before.
For more information about the
Maine Eagle Cane Project, you can visit
mainewoodcarvers.org/support.html. If
you are interested in LCPL Fox’s recovery,
you can follow him at facebook.com/
isupportjake.
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Wellness and Benefits
Retirees
Annual Benefits Enrollment for 2012
here’s still time to make benefits
elections for 2012—you have until
November 11 to do so. Changes
made during annual enrollment are
effective January 1, 2012.
Below are a few reminders. A full
description of changes and benefit options
can be found at www.gdbenefits.com.
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Over-the-Counter Drugs
Please remember that the costs for overthe-counter drugs cannot be reimbursed
(even with a prescription) under the Health
Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or
the Health Savings Account (HSA).
CIGNA Medical ID Cards
You will receive a new medical ID card
if you:
• Change medical plans
• Are currently enrolled in the
Physician Open Access (POA) Plan
• Are currently enrolled in the
Salaried PCP Select Plan
New ID cards should arrive at home in
December. Continue to use your current
ID card until January 1, 2012.
Out-of-Network Services
Things to remember when making
annual enrollment elections
Dept.
Name
02-00
Terry L. Chambers
46 Years, 3 Months
Director, Program Finance
10-00
Ralph E. Burden
32 Years, 1 Month
Manager
11-00
Wedgwood W. Wheeler
25 Years
Pipecoverer III
– Dependent Care FSA: Eligible
child/dependent care expenses
(like daycare)
15-00
Robert C. Christy
29 Years, 4 Months
Pipefitter III
• Review your beneficiary designations
to be sure the information is current
20-00
William B. Wallace
37 Years, 3 Months
Maintenance Electrician III
20-01
Theodore Sek III
28 Years, 9 Months
Sr. Planner
26-01
Clifton P. Gainsley
38 Years, 7 Months
Corporal
27-00
Arthur G. Dow
31 Years, 10 Months
Preservation Tech III
28-00
Sharon L. Belanger
29 Years, 5 Months
Supervisor
45-05
Rita L. Cromwell
28 Years, 8 Months
Administrative Technician
66-00
Daniel G. Richard
35 Years, 7 Months
Insulator III
81-00
David A. Glover
43 Years, 7 Months
Material Clerk III
81-00
Edwin E. Greenlaw
32 Years, 5 Months
Material Clerk III
82-00
Candyce E. Nesbitt
25 Years, 6 Months
Project Manager, Engineering
• It’s easy to confuse the Flexible
Spending Accounts (FSA). Be sure
to elect the correct account for your
needs:
– Health Care FSA: Eligible health
care expenses (like copays and
deductibles) for you and your
eligible dependents
• If changing or electing a medical plan,
be mindful of your election. Each
medical plan has two options—
“smoker” and “non-smoker”. It’s easy
to confuse the options and select an
unintended status.
• Remember—you’ll need your General
Dynamics Service Center password
to review, enroll or make changes to
your benefits. No password? Contact
the General Dynamics Service Center
at 1-888-432-3633 or online at
gdbenefits.com.
You will need to submit any claims for outof-network services to CIGNA within 180
days of receiving those services. Otherwise,
the claim will be denied. (Current limit is
365 days).
If you need help enrolling or have
questions, please contact the BIW Benefits
Department at ext. 2527.
Building Healthy
Ways Reminds You...
BIWRA
Great American Smokeout
Since 1976, millions have used the
American Cancer Society’s Great American
Smokeout (GAS) as their date to quit
smoking. This year the GAS will be held on
November 17, 2011. For the entire month
of November, BIW Benefits will be sharing
the many no cost resources and support
which tobacco users have here at BIW,
in the community, and by phone or computer. Watch for information about these
resources to help you quit tobacco.
Contact Anthony Anderson at ext. 2915
or by email with any questions.
September 2011
Catch the Last Bus
The BIW Recreation Association’s last bus trip
of the year is to the North Shore Music theater’s
production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas
Carol. The theater is in Beverly, Massachusetts
and the all-day bus trip allows time for shopping
and lunch and dinner during the day. The trip
is open to employees, retirees, families and
invited guests.
Tickets must be ordered by November 12,
2011. For tickets, (1) Sign up at the Employee
Store; (2) Obtain an order form from the Lotus
Notes Bulletin Board (BIW Recreation); (3) Go
online at www.gdbiw.com (For employees;
BIW Recreation Association; bus trips); or
(4) Contact any BIWRA Director.
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BIW NEWS October 2011 5
Ergo Cup Competition Update
he Ergonomic Cup Challenge
introduced in 2010 seeks to foster
development and recognition of
good ergonomic solutions which also
have cost and quality benefits. This year,
the competition is a quarterly challenge
with an overall winner to be selected in
November. All 2011 entrants, a field of
about 16 at this time, are eligible.
The second quarter winner selected in
August is the M04/O04 (Inside/Outside
Machinists) CREST Safety Committee
which devised a Lighter Liner solution
for steel shapes that support and level
machinery equipment when installed onboard ships. Instead
of lifting mild steel liners weighing 80+ pounds which puts
significant strain on backs and arms, the M04/O04 team suggested splitting the steel liners in half, reducing the weight per
lift by 50 percent and significantly reducing the back and arm
strain of the installers. Approval was obtained to cut reliefs in
the machined surface of the liners to further reduce weight as
well as handling time when fitting the liners.
Lighter Liner team members include James Balmer, Brian
Homan and Andy Sciascia (all D09); Glen Capen (D25);
Rusty Fenn (D07); and Randy Johnson, James Ouellette,
Clint Robbins, Kevin Strout and Scott Taylor (all D10).
The third quarter winner selected in October tackled a
solution to the Helo Net assembly process. Previously, stainless steel star fasteners were installed in a 3-inch grid pattern
on braided stainless steel helo nets, requiring about 72,000
repetitive, forceful hammer motions per shipset. Following
up on an employee suggestion, a hydraulic star squeezer was
developed which allows the assembler to position the device
under the star and press a thumb trigger to close the fastener.
The assembly table was also modified to allow the employee
to adjust the helo nets to minimize bending and reaching.
Eliminating this highly repetitive motion task modified the
ergonomic risk of this job from high to low. Process time
was reduced by about 20 percent and the more consistent,
repeatable approach produces a better product.
Third quarter winners are the Hull Outfit CREST Safety
Committee, including Wayne Benn, Bruce Calden, John
Chase and Alex Hawkins (all D10); Steve Gagnon (D66);
Paul McLaughlin (D68); and Rick Townsend (D68). A photo
of this group will be included in the next newsletter.
Ben Zavitz (D52), Ergonomist and a member of the Joint
Ergonomics Committee, said, “The increased number of
entries this year indicates growing interest in ergonomics
and the ability to link ergonomic solutions with safety and
cost improvements, resulting in solutions which help make
mechanics’ jobs easier, safer and more productive.”
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Second quarter winners, l to r: include Jim Ouellette, Brian Homan, Kevin
Strout, Randy Johnson, Andy Sciascia, Brian Levesque and Rusty Fenn.
Quarterly winners received Ergo coffee cups while the grand prize is a
commemorative trophy cup.
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Shops, Labs, Conley
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Assembly Building
Panel Line
5-Skids
Aluminum Shop
Carpenter Shop
Blast I
Blast II
Blast III
Hyde South
Hazardous Waste Building
ACE/CW/Bissons
EBMF
Hardings
Facilities
Machine Shop
Metals Recycling
Dry Dock
H 601 (DDG 1000)
H 505 (DDG 111)
H 506 (DDG 112)
MSC Warehouse/Service Shop
LLTF Pump House
LLTF
All OSTs
P0II/Ultra Hall
South Central Receiving
Compliant
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Preparing for Assessment
Lost Star
DDG 1000 Moves Onto the Land Level
DG 1000 in the form of Ultra Unit
1400, the Mid Forebody of the ship,
moved out of the Ultra Hall and
onto the Land Level over the weekend of
October 22 and 23, completing one of the
largest and most complex moves in the
company’s history.
With great skill, backed by hundreds
of hours of planning which began in the
Design Build phase and peaked during the
week prior to the move, over 4,000 tons of
ship module was eased out of the building
on Saturday morning and carried in a
southwest direction across the path of
Shipway #1. A fleet of SPMTs with 496
wheels on the ground powered the move.
Upon reaching the southern boundary of
the LLTF, like backing into a parking space,
1400 reversed direction and lined up on
Shipway #1.
On Sunday, the 2160 unit resting on
the northerly section of the shipway was
lifted by two cranes, flown over the Outfit
Support Towers (OSTs) and landed on the
aft section of 1400. Late Sunday, 2160 was
unhooked and mechanics worked through
the night throughout Ultra 1400 to open
access, hook up services and prepare the
unit for production activity on Monday
morning.
Dave Clark (D10) said, “About 70 or
more people worked through the weekend
to support this effort. They were supported
by many others who prepared for months
in advance to develop a detailed plan that
would allow us to successfully complete the
move. The week before, we rehearsed the
moves on paper and in meetings which
allowed us to identify and resolve a number
of issues. We learned a lot from this that
we’ll apply to future Ultra Unit moves.
Everyone involved did a great job.”
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Top right: Ultra Unit 1400 moves out of the Ultra
Hall headed for the Land Level. Middle: 1400
stops and prepares to back up into position on
Shipway #1. Bottom: Unit 2160 is flown
into position to load out on top of 1400.
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BIW NEWS October 2011 7
From the Fleet
Spruance Commissioned in Key West
ne month after leaving BIW, USS Spruance (DDG
111) was commissioned in Key West, Florida on
October 1, 2011 at sunset. Several days later, the
ship sailed for its homeport of San Diego where it arrived
in late October to join Destroyer Squadron 23.
Speaking at the commissioning, Jeff Geiger said, “The
ships we build for the US Navy are essential instruments
of our national security and every inch of weld, every
segment of pipe and every foot of cable we install is done
with the knowledge that some day our ship may be put
to the test. Our commitment to the men and women
of the United States Navy who sail these ships is to do
everything in our power to ensure when that day comes,
our Bath-built ships is one they can rely upon.”
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USS Spruance commissioning ceremony. Photo courtesy US Navy.
A SecDef, a Book, FFG 7 and The Duke
ecently, Dan Alho (D86) of our
Yokosuka Homeport Liaison Office
shared a story and photos. He is
assigned permanently in Japan, providing
liaison support to all of the FFG and DDG
availabilities as well as shipchecking. In
Dan’s words:
“Last week I met Donald Rumsfeld, the
former Navy pilot, member of Congress,
and the 13th and 21st Secretary of Defense
at a book signing. I waited in a long line of
people to have my book signed and to help
with my name spelling, I had one of my
BIW on-site representative business cards
out for him to view. When he read my
card, he blurted out, Bath Iron Works!
You’re a long way from home!”
Dan continued, “I explained the base had
7 DDGs and BIW maintained a presence to
support the ships. After signing my book, I
thanked him and started to walk away only
to hear him call me by name and ask me to
return to the podium. He stopped the book
signing to tell the crowd a story about his
experience at BIW in 1975. As Secretary of
Defense, he was at the launching of USS
Oliver Hazard Perry (FFG 7), the first ship
of the FFG 7 Class, with his wife (one of
two co-sponsors). The movie actor John
Wayne was also on the launch platform.
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Left: Dan Alho, left, met Don Rumsfeld, at a book signing in Japan. Right, Mrs. Joyce Rumsfeld is shown
on September 25, 1976 after she cracked a bottle of champagne to christen FFG 7 with, lower left and
clockwise, John Sullivan, President of BIW, Don Rumsfeld and Bill Haggett, VP and CEO of BIW.
When the bottle of champagne was broken,
the ship did not begin its slide down the
ways as expected, but when the Duke
reached up and pushed on the bow, it
started moving.”
Dan wrapped the story by saying, “The
enthusiasm with which he told the story
and demonstrated John Wayne's pushing
action to the crowd made it clear that it is a
fond memory of his. While standing next
to him during the story, it occurred to me
that so many times I had seen him on tele-
vision with presidents or members of the
Joint Chiefs of Staff standing in my same
position during press conferences.”
The John Wayne story and the magic
touch that he brought to the launch of FFG
7 is well known to those who were here in
1975 and to many who have heard it since.
Secretary Rumsfeld’s wife, Joyce Rumsfeld,
was indeed the co-sponsor of the ship,
shown right, and Donald Rumsfeld,
Secretary of Defense (under President
Ford), was the principal speaker.
Right Man on the Plane
n September 29,
2011, Joe Valliere
(D71), LCS
Availability Manager and
eight other BIW people
were on the early morning
flight from Portland to
Atlanta, headed to Pensacola
for an LCS 2 Planning
Joe Valliere
Conference. Less than an
hour into the two and a half hour flight, Joe
noticed that a passenger three rows ahead
was in distress and a flight attendant had
been called to his seat.
The captain soon declared a medical
emergency onboard and asked if there were
any trained medical people on the flight
willing to help. Joe, a licensed Emergency
Medical Technician (EMT), stuck his hand
up and his assistance was quickly enlisted.
Using a medical kit and oxygen provided
by the flight crew, Joe started oxygen flowing
and then took the man’s vital signs. After the
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Welcome
man was able to tell Joe what medications he
needed from his briefcase, Joe learned that
he suffered from congestive heart failure,
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD) and diabetes, a trifecta of serious
medical issues at 30,000 feet.
The pilot sent Joe a message asking if they
should make an emergency landing or stay
on course. With the patient’s concurrence
and based on an improvement in his vital
signs, Joe said that he felt that they could
continue. They landed half an hour early
and were met by paramedics who came on
board and transported the man to medical
care. Joe said, “The man was embarrassed
by all the fuss, but I told him that he was
everyone’s hero—he got us to Atlanta a full
30 minutes early.”
As Joe disembarked, he received a hug
from one of the flight attendants who
thanked him for stepping forward. A native
of Bucksport, Joe received EMS training as
a student at Maine Maritime Academy and
volunteered with a local ambulance service. After graduation and moving to the
midcoast area, he volunteered with
Freeport Fire and Rescue for 6 years,
but maintains his license because “you
never know when you might need it.”
Joe said, “One aspect of Emergency
Medical Service (EMS) work is that you
rarely find out what happens to a patient
after you hand them off—it’s frustrating,
but in the nature of the job to sometimes
be involved in a struggle to save someone’s life and not know the outcome.”
That’s the case with the man on the
plane who Joe knows only as someone
who lives in Waterville and, ironically,
once worked at BIW as a shipfitter.
The following employees joined BIW during September 2011. Please welcome them.
Name
Dept.
Name
Dept.
Name
Andresen, Douglas Walter *
Averill, Dusty Sean
Barton, Ryan David
Benner, Jolene Madelyn *
Bird, James Thomas
Bisson, Debra Lynne *
Blair, Scott R *
Boilard, Sean Mathew
Boucher, Troy R
Buckingham, Adam Timothy
Capano, Anthony Robert *
Cardona, Raymond Daniel *
Castonguay, Marc Roger *
Castonguay, Rena M *
Collins, Justin
Contreras, Mario
Coombs, Michael Wayne *
Cotnoir, John Anthony
Crockett, Shane Ralph
Cross, Cody Ray
Cunniff, John Hugh *
Dalessandris, Tracy Ann *
Davenport, Frank Hollis
Davis, Kenneth James
Draper, Timothy Scott
Dumais, Raymond Lionel *
Dunning, Lee William
Dupre, Michael A
Dutil, Ronald Omer *
Elwell II, Alan Richard *
Elwell, Derek Lane
Farrington, Jeffrey Dale *
Favreau Jr, James Allen
1900
2700
1700
2700
4300
2700
5000
2700
5000
5000
1900
5000
2700
2700
2700
2700
0900
5000
5000
2700
1900
2700
5000
4300
1500
1900
5000
6600
5000
1700
1500
0900
5000
Field, Fred Joseph
Ford, Gregory Keith
Fraser, Robert Bartholemew
Freeman, John Philip
Fullerton, Shane Escott *
Gagne, Christian Paul
Gagnon, Shawn Michael
Gastia, Eric Joel
Girardin, Fern Harold
Glockner, Paul Anthony
Grierson, Darrell Carleton *
Hamlin, Steven Leeland
Hanna, Clinton Paul
Hanson Jr, Charles Raymond *
Harding, Byron Thomas
Hart, Jason Charles
Haskell, Travis Auston
Hayes, Randall Joseph *
Hiltz, Manly Lyle
Hix, Nathan Douglas
Hodgdon, Stephen Edward *
Hodgkins Jr, David Joseph
Howard Sr, Dexter David *
Hoyt Jr, Russell Alan
Inman, Luke Jonathan
Johnson, Fred Wade
Johnson, Randy C
Jones, Mark Daniel
Jones, Victoria Nicole
Kakos Jr, Nicholas Spilios *
Kendrick, Glendon Shane
Kennard, Jeffrey Michael
Kenney, Timothy James *
5000
4300
6600
3000
5000
5000
5000
5000
5000
4300
0900
2700
4300
1500
4300
1700
3000
0900
5000
6600
1900
4300
2700
1700
1700
2700
4300
6600
4300
8100
4300
4300
6600
Kerina, Thomas Kambandi *
5000
King, Richard Mayer *
1900
Konecny, Lubomir
5000
Labrecque, Jacob Christopher
1700
Lane, Eric John
2700
Larsen, Nancy Gladys *
6600
Lavallee, Lawrence Edmond *
2700
Lavigne, Marcel George
2700
Lebel Jr, Louis Ralph *
0900
LeBourdais, Audra Lee Seigars * 1900
LeClair, Anthony James
5000
Leveille, Casey Scott
2700
Marcia, Travis Earle
2700
Marcotte, Steven Rober
4300
Maurer, Leo Richard *
1500
McCrater, Adam James
6600
McDonald, Keith Daniel
4300
McLaughlin, Jesse Lyndon
4300
Merrill, Michael Luis *
2700
Morrison, Eugene Allen
1500
Mulcahy, Raymond John
2500
Nadeau, Gerald Steven *
2000
Norsworthy, Timothy James *
5000
Orcutt, Todd William
2700
Ouellette, Danny
5000
Peavey, Donald Henry
2700
Pelletier, Linda Theresa *
2700
Pulk, Kevin Arthur
5000
Rainey, Leonard Isaac *
5000
Richard, Corey David *
4300
Ripley, Justin Allen
1700
Robinson, Garrett James
5000
Rudge, Devin Michael
5000
Dept.
Name
Dept.
Ryder, Ryan Anthony
Sabins, Glenn Alan *
Salo Jr, Frank Albert *
Sawyer, Daniel Justin
Semprebon, Michael Duston *
Sirois Jr, Maurice
Sites Jr, Richard Alan
Skelton, Daniel *
Skelton, Nathan Rodney
Small, Jesse Robert
Stevens, Mitchell Isaiah
Summers, Ashley L
Swindler, Dennis Allen
Szafir, Joseph Peter
Tapley, Kevin Michael
Towle, Daniel Russell
Tripp, Scott Wayne
Turgeon, Richard Albert *
Twist, Logan Lee
Vaillancourt, Justin
Vannah Jr, Donald Kenneth *
Walsh, John David *
Wardach, Jay Wallace
Waterman, Runette Rae *
Weeks, Mark Hamilton *
Wentworth II, John Edgar
Wheeler, Wedgwood Webber *
Whynot, Colby Donald
Wilson, William Nicholas
Young, Kyle Leslie *
2700
1900
1900
5000
0900
5000
2700
5000
4300
5000
5000
1500
1500
1700
3000
2700
4300
6600
4300
5000
2700
1900
5000
2700
1900
5000
1100
1500
5000
5000
* Returning employees
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BIW NEWS October 2011 9
Newspaper Headline Circa 1941…and today
his newspaper clipping from the Portland Press Herald
dated July 4, 1940 was provided by John Foster (D10).
In addition to the then and now cost of US Navy
destroyers, and we can add to that that the average starting
wage for a mechanic in this timeframe was between 60 and
82 cents an hour, note the reference to the construction of
the then “new” shipways.
It is likely that the new set of ways mentioned here refers to
a portion of C ways. A ways was refurbished in 1966 and B and
C ways in 1972, but original construction of all except the new
portion of C ways dates to the early 1900’s. Work underway
today to remove A, B and C ways to make way for stable
platform storage, service buildings and support activities
is revealing daylight and open space in the middle of the
shipyard not seen in over a hundred years.
Note, too, in the last paragraph that attention to quality
is something that BIW has always taken very seriously.
T
The view in September 2011 looking west from the river
over the area that previously held B and C shipways.
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10 October 2011 BIW NEWS
September 2011
Service Anniversaries
Dept. Name
20
69
80
86
40 Years
Johnson, Calvin Dwight
Smith Jr, Emil Van
Gilliam, Donald Hayden
Dodge, David Allan
07
20
20
20
27
30
50
66
84
86
87
35 Years
Gagnon, Normand Joseph
Douglass, Rodney Earl
Gosselin, Fernand Dewey
Hinkley, Randolph Lee
Lewis, Richard John
Guimond, Richard Raymond
Bresnahan, Robert Francis
Vaillancourt, Patrick Cyril
Porter, Paul Henry
Soule, Dennis Eugene
Nyberg, John Eric
10
13
17
20
40
50
30 Years
Seigars Jr, James Andrew
Strout, Donald Lynn
McFarland, Miles Weston
Dunham, Perley Bailey
Rice, Wilford Andrew
Nadeau Jr, Bruce Murray
07
07
07
09
10
25 Years
Civiello, Dennis Joseph
Pare, Mark Henry
Wright, Todd Michael
Pepler, Russell Albert
St Amand Jr, Roger
Reginald
Dept.
10
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
17
17
17
19
19
20
20
20
27
27
27
27
27
27
30
30
32
32
32
40
43
43
43
43
Name
Vear, Timothy Alan
Bell, Bruce Allen
Gill III, Peter Joseph
Lane Sr, Ronald Carlton
McLuer, John Wilfred
Riva, Jeffrey Alan
Robishaw, Russell James
Senkbeil, Steve Kenneth
Sickel, Timothy David
Cadwallader Jr, John
Richard
Matthews, Jeffrey Clinton
Misner, Robert A
Gandy, Winston Allen
Lewis, James Edward
Jackson, Terry Steve
Thibodeau, Wayne Gene
Willigar Jr, George Perley
Bubar, Marc Philip
Christie Jr, Everett Franklin
Cushman, John Henry
French, Danny Joe
Haines, Jesse Homan
Sylvester, Laurie Ellen
Beaule, Paul William
Croteau, Michael W
Bartlett, Samuel Linden
Ginn, Frederick Alan
Humeniuk, William Michael
Spencer, Mark Stephen
Becvar, Raymond Winslow
Benner, Ozro Irving
Bilodeau, Leo Joseph
Burr, Timothy Allen
Dept.
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
43
44
45
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
51
81
81
81
86
86
86
86
86
87
87
87
87
87
87
Name
Devoy, Thomas Eugene
Erskine, Steven Timothy
Hachey, Mark Leo
Holt Jr, Donald Edward
Maybury, Bernard Brian
Rines, Gilbert Hudson
Sykes Sr, Michael Charles
Washburn, Donna Phyllis
Ottum, Karen Adams
Berry, Jacqueline Marie
Beaulieu Jr, Sherwood
Norman
Finley Sr, David Allan
Mitchell, Michael Craig
Osgood, Troy Earle
Smiley, John Mitchell
Vosmus Jr, Thomas Henry
Warren, Mark Peter
Wilson, Warner Allen
Pinkham, Vicki Amber
Adams, Gary Benard
Pelletier, Michael Todd
Young, Gerald Wilson
Guptill, Fred Michael
Guth, Thomas A
Schussler, Shawn Peter
Thomas Jr, Paul Ervin
Wyman, Craig Aaron
Ames, Sean Russell
Gagne, David Anthony
Oliver Jr, James Edward
Salvail, Michael Stephen
Theriault, Peter August
Todd, Richard John
Dept. Name
20
87
87
20 Years
Newton, Robert Thomas
Chin, Janet
DeFelice Jr, Ralph Joseph
40
40
10 Years
Pearce, Darren Llewellyn
Tomm, Joseph Frederick
02
05
10
20
24
40
82
86
86
86
86
86
87
87
87
87
87
87
87
97
5 Years
Brimberg, Richard Stephen
Dohner, Sharon S
Hawkins, Alex Blaine
Rose, Christopher James
Carter, Matt Jarod
Alexander, Brian Mitchell
Nicholson, Erica Nicole
Daigle, Andrea Lynn
Frulla, Eric Robert
Gatchell, Robert Wayne
Meserve, Darren Michael
Turek Jr, William Leslie
Brawn, Melinda Lee
Daley, Dudley James
Farley, Zachary Alan
Manson, Jeffrey Durand
Miller, Jason William
Murray, James Peter
Wood, Linda Lee
Pontau Jr, Michael Albert
Retirement at City Hall
Jon Fitzgerald (D01)
im Upham, Bath
and Bob Herman
City Planner, retired
walked up to City Hall
at the end of
on Jim’s last day and
September, wrapping
presented him with a
up 15 years during
copy of the painting,
which he frequently
collaborated with
Last Launch. Regardcounterparts at BIW.
ing the cooperative
He arrived in 1996 and
working relationship
said, “I was only on the
that has grown over the
job a week or so when Jim Upham, left, receives congratulations from years, Jon said, “BIW’s
I met with Jim Favreau Jon Fitzgerald and Bob Herman (hidden).
relationship with Jim
(D10), Director of Facilities, and that was
has been constructive and successful. Bath
the beginning of a really constructive reis a wonderful place to live and work and
lationship with BIW. I’ve worked very well
Jim has worked hard to balance the interests
with Bob Herman and Fred Bragdon (both
of the City with that of its citizens and
D10), and also Dan Nadeau (D10) when he
businesses. We appreciate his efforts to
took over from Jim. I feel as though the
work with us for the good of both Bath
City of Bath has played a part in the recent
and BIW.”
modernization at the shipyard and how
During Jim’s tenure, he handled many
things have changed in recent years.”
issues associated with a planner’s oversight,
including zoning, permitting and public
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safety. Most significantly, he was involved
with BIW regarding the Ultra Hall and the
Land Level Transfer Facility, which he called
“complicated but smooth;” the South Park
on Washington Street, “now a great spot;”
and the South End Revitalization, “a gateway into the city.” His efforts to maintain a
vital and welcoming downtown include the
restoration of the former train station
which now houses the Bath Visitors Center
and the offices of Main Street Bath and displays the 1940’s copper weathervane which
BIW refurbished and the city reinstalled on
the roof of the building—one of Jim’s good
ideas.
Jim recalled that he sometimes watched
BIW ship launchings on the old shipways
from the City Hall bell tower and said, “It
was a wonderful view, far from the crowds
but still exciting.”
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BIW NEWS October 2011 11
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BATH, MAINE
04530
PERMIT NO. 31
700 Washington Street
Bath, ME 04530
DDG 1000 Ultra 2200 Unit on the Move
n a prelude to the DDG 1000 Ultra Unit 1400
move in late October to the Land Level (see
story on pg. 7), the Aft Midbody Unit, Ultra
2200, made some impressive moves of its own
the weekend before. Even heavier than Ultra
1400 at 4,400 tons, Ultra 2200 moved to the
west side of the Ultra Hall on Friday night for
load-out of several large units over the weekend,
then moved back on location in the Ultra Hall
on Sunday, accomplishing erection of one of the
largest DDG 1000 ship sections.
Ultra 2200 will join 1400 on the LLTF in
January.
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Unit 2350 began its erection sequence onto Ultra 2200 outdoors amid a heavy New England rain storm.