1. T. Youngblood
P.O. Box 1922
Kingston, WA 98346
grayyoung@juno.com
(360) 297-8907
EDUCATION:
2013 Certified
ISO Lead Auditor Certification
Cavendish Scott, Inc.
984 S. Vine St., Denver CO 80209
2013 Trained
NQA-1: Program Development and
Compliance
Electric Utility Consultants, Inc. (EUCI)
4601 DTC Blvd., Ste. 800
2012
Quality Control Supervisor Certificate
SSPC e-learning course
2002 Degree
BA Environmental Studies
Major Environmental Policy
Western Washington University
Huxely College
Bellingham, WA
2000 Degree
AAS Associate Arts & Sciences
Tacoma Community College
Tacoma, WA
1999
Business Certificate/Entrepreneur
Tacoma Community College
Tacoma, WA
1996-1997 Candidate
AAS Associates of Arts and Sciences
Community College of Rhode Island
Warwick, RI
1988-1989 Candidate
Applied Sciences
Community College of Rhode Island
Warwick, RI
1986
Welding Certificate/Welder Combination
Electric Boat Quonset Pt. Facility
Quonset, RI
Certificates: Scaffold Competent Person 2018, OSHA 10-hour Maritime 2018, CPR/First Aid 2015,
Shipyard Competent Person 2014, Breathe Alcohol Supervisor and Drug Test Supervisor OSHA 49 CFR
Part 40
Member: SSPC and ASQ
CLEARANCE:
DOD-Clearance; RapidGate
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Understanding ofenvironmental laws Fed/State:Title V, CAA, CWA, CERCLA, RCRA, SARA,
SWDA, WAC and various standard regulations for shipyard industries
Understanding ofOSHA 1910/1915/300, JHA, ISO 9000’s QMS, ISO 14000’s EMS and various
standard regulations for shipyard industries
Understanding ofMil-Stds, NAVSEA Std. Items,SSPC Critical Coatings (Preservation) and various
standard regulations for quality workmanship as well as sub-safe qualified,and DSS-SOC
Experience working with subcontractors,NAVSEA governmentofficials,navy personnel,and
Shipyard personnel regulators
2. Knowledge ofmaterials,methods,and the tools involved in the marine repair and construction
Knowledge ofbusiness and managementprinciples involved in strategic planning,resource
allocation,human resources modeling,leadership technique,production methods,and coordination
of people and resources
Knowledge ofmaterials,production processes,qualitycontrol,costs,and other techniques for
maximizing the effective product to the customer
Knowledge ofrelevant policies,procedures,and strategies to promote effective local,state or
shipyard securityoperations for the protection of the people,the project and the environment
Knowledge ofprinciples and processes for providing customer and personal services. This
includes customer needs assessment,meeting qualitystandards for services,and evaluation of
customer satisfaction
Integrity, Attention to Detail, Analytical Thinking, Adaptability/Flexibility, Dependability,Cooperation,
Initiative, Self Control,Persistence,Stress Tolerance and Leadership skills
Active Listening,Coordination,Critical Thinking, ComplexProblems Solving,Judgmentand
Decision Making,Systems Analysis,Systems Evaluation, Speaking,Time Management,
Managementof Personnel Resources,Reading Comprehension,Judgmentand Decision Making,
Writing, and Monitoring skills
Proficientin Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, and familiar with Excel and Microsoft Project
EMPLOYMENT:
Certified Coatings Company (Preservation Contractor)
July 25, 2012-March 05, 2015
Quality Manager
Developed ISO Approved QMS, policies,procedures and work items
Accomplished ISO Approval for NAVSEA04 (AIT) and accomplished ISO Approval for 4 regional NAVSEA
shipyards
Internal audits;including corrective actions, nonconforming conditions,and corrective preventive actions to
ISO 9001:2008 Para.8.0 Measurement,Analysis and Improvement
Maintained the QP-1 certification
Developed EquipmentMaintenance Manual; Developed EquipmentInspection Forms
Developed QP-3 Book, policies,procedures and work items;Passed audit;received certification
Developed QS-1 Book, policies, procedures and work items;Passed audit;received certification
Determined,negotiated and agreed upon in-house qualityprocedures,standards and/or
specifications
Assessing customer requirements and ensuring thatthese are met
Setting customer service standards
Investigated and set standards for quality
Ensured thatmanufacturing processes complywith standards atboth national and international
level and with NAVSEA Standard Items
Determined training needs
Acted as a catalyst for change and improvementin performance/quality
Directed objectives to maximize profitability
Recorded and analyzed statistical information
Developed securityprocesses and procedures to customer standards
Conducted new employee securityorientations
Other duties; Safety Manager; Security; Human Resources;Environmental Manager;Quality
Control Manager; Quality Control Supervisor
Monitored daily inspections;Verified objective quality evidence (OQE) and Test & Inspection Plan
Western Industrial, INC. Preservation Contractor
2012
Consultant—Aircraft Carriers, Surface Ships, Submarines (Navy)
Wrote Required Reports
(i.e. QA Manual (ISO 9000),Test and Inspection Plan,Environmental Reports,QA Reports,Procedures)
Budgets
Manning Power
Scope of Work
Charts and Spreadsheets
3. International Marine and Industrial Applicators, LLC (IMIA) Preservation Contractor
2010-2011
Work Test Coordinator (WTC)—USS Nimitz Aircraft Carrier
Develop and documentthe Test Inspection Plan, check pointcall outs,developed required reports
and OQE documentation and appendices as needed
Coordinate and scheduled the activities of the project with subcontractors and the contractor
Coordinate and communicate testing-related activities across the projectteam
Act as a primarypointof contact for all QC matters relating to the project
Develop a deep understanding ofthe QC projectspecific requirements and advise the Project
Manager accordingly
Provide inputfor developmentofproject productspecifications and standards for items to be
procured or subcontracted
Review subcontractor and supplier procedures and documents including inspection and testplans
and production schedules;monitor QC performance ofsame
Maintain and process all projectrelated documents for audit
Check preparations and inspectwork in accordance with inspection and testplan
Process audit/review ofas-builtdata from installation projects or sub-contractfabricators upon
completion
Puglia Engineering, Inc.
2010
Project Manager—SSGN Pennsylvania Submarine
Ensured the developmentand maintenance ofthe work integration plan for the project
Served as point of contact between subcontracted organizations,and the customer
Worked with DocumentSpecialist,NACE III technicians,QA technicians and QA Manager to
develop and documentthe Test Inspection Plan,check pointcall outs,develops required reports
and OQE documentation and appendices as needed
Read specifications,such as blueprints,to determine requirements and to the planned procedures
Supervised,coordinated,and scheduled the activities ofthe project with subcontractor and the
contractor
Ensured the developmentand maintenance ofthe work integration plan for the availability.
Served as point of contact between subcontracted organizations,and the customer.
Worked with DocumentSpecialist,NACE III technicians,QA technicians and QA Manager to
develop and documentthe Test Inspection Plan,check pointcall outs,develops required reports
and OQE documentation and appendices as needed.
Maintained projectCFR log, is focal for all CFR submissions.
Ensured subcontracted work thataffects or could affect the Project is identified and integrated into
the projectplan and schedule via customer.
Identified and assessed the impactof new or subcontracted work and ensures this work is
immediatelyidentified to appropriate projectpersonnel.
Assists the Program Manager and the Production Supervisor in determining projectstaffneeds to
supportsubcontracted work.
Acts as a liaison between subcontracted work organizations to ensure needs are satisfied,
progress made,and objectives and goals are realized.
Worked with Subcontracts Buyers and Contractor to ensure all contracts are clearly defined for
start and completion dates
QA Manager—SSGN Pennsylvania/Seawolf Submarines
Monitored performance of quality control systems to ensure effectiveness and efficiency and
analyzed quality control test results and provide feedback and interpretation to production
management or staff
Created and implement QMS policies and procedures; ISO satisfactory for Northwest NAVSEA;
created and implemented inspection and testing criteria
Directed efforts of the Navy Programs QualityAssurance staffto ensure compliance with Naval
Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Standard Items,ISO 9000 Quality ManagementSystem
Requirements,customer requests and contractual obligations.
Established and maintained positive communications with Governmentagencies to insure QMS
meets Governmentrequirements and expectations.
Performed internal qualityaudits by conducting operational reviews ofISO 9000 based Quality
ManagementSystem to facilitate the resolution ofcorrective and preventive action items within
4. Quality ManagementSystem and Conducted assessments and evaluations ofsupplier
performance and compliance with regard to QA.
Responsible for Check Point managementof Crafts and Subcontractors.Worked with Project
Managers,QA Technicians,and NACE technicians to achieve timely check point notification,pre-
check pointinternal inspections and the successful completion ofcalled check points.
Utilized PC-based software (e.g.,word processing,flowcharting,spreadsheet,graphics,analysis,
and presentation software) as qualityimprovementtools to enhance the developmentofdata entry,
reporting,analysis and demonstration ofconcepts.
Developed and maintained Qualityand ESH related metrics for Projectuse in correcting adverse
trends and discrepancies
Maintained Supplier Quality and Events Log data bases for use in Projectand Companyanalysis of
discrepancies and corrective actions.
Performs qualityfunctions to assure an effective Quality ManagementSystem in supportof Navy
Projects. These quality activities are directed at the development,maintenance and improvement
of the Quality ManagementSystem (QMS) and its positive effects on business and quality
objectives.
Acts as a liaison with customers on QA issues;
Maintains communications with customers and other departments bysupervising and assisting in
the performance ofQA planning and liaison activities;evaluating status ofQA / ESH Processes for
Navy Programs and its vendors and subcontractors;keeping the Director informed ofprogress,
problems and recommended solutions.
Maintained productquality by supervising and assisting in the formulation ofprocedures and
instruction,inspection criteria,and certification requirements for procurementand manufacturing
activities.
Perform internal quality audits by conducting operational reviews ofISO 9001 based Quality
ManagementSystem.
Facilitate the resolution ofcorrective and preventive action items within Quality Management
System.
Worked with purchasing departmentto communicate the mostcurrentQA requirements and
expectations from external suppliers.
Conducted assessments and evaluations ofsupplier performance and compliance with regard to
QA.
Synthesize teams comprised ofstafffrom differentdisciplines to plan,formulate and agree on
comprehensive procedures and processes.
Directs training efforts to maintain compliance with governing doctrines,contractual requirements
and customer expectations.
2008-2010
Unemployed
Todd Pacific Shipyard-Navy Programs
2007-2008 Quality/Environmental, Safety & Health (QESH) Manager Navy Programs
Quality Assurance—USS Lincoln/Stennis Aircraft Carriers
Managed the quality assurance system to ensure; thatthe companyconforms to all specifications
and requirements.
Refined the Quality System to ensure compliance with ISO 9000’s while simultaneouslyimproving
efficiency and developed and internal and external auditsystem that uses corrective and preventive
actions constructivelyto improve productreliabilityand reduce cycle time.
Championed the use:of metrics and data in identifying problems and charting progress.
Managed all aspects:ofinspection,documentcontrol,configuration management,and quality
personnel to drive continuous improvementwithin the company.
Championed the use:of metrics and data in identifying problems and charting progress. Facilitated
the use of LEAN and other quality tools for quality and managed QA personnel in increasing the
value of quality by focusing their efforts on prevention of defects and the continual refinementof
process.
Leveraging the value of the inspection staffby training them to use historical data efficientlyto
identify potential concerns and preclude their recurrence. Trained and developed QA by providing
education on quality standards and processes thatensure levels are commensurate with the
company’s outputand proportionate requirements.
5. Environmental, Safety & Health—USS Lincoln/Stennis Aircraft Carriers
Pro-active in implementing and supporting ESH Programs:including all regulatorycompliance
programs (i.e.WISHA, L&I, EPA, Dept. of Ecology, OSHA, NAVOSH, NEOSH, government
agencies,etc.) and following the ESH ManagementSystem
Worked closelywith facility and subcontractor Environmental Managers to ensure environmental
programs are effectively implemented and environmental programs are maintained with continuous
interpretation and compliance planning for currentand emerging safetyregulatoryrequirements at
all levels affecting the assigned facilities including federal,state,city, etc
Correlated and assisted in facility leadership:by working with regulators to develop solutions to
ESH issues and in planning for changes in physical facilities to meetESH requirements
Provided an ongoing ESH supportand guidance,to facilitate leadership and cultivate a strong and
effective working relationship with facility and area leadership and monitored and proactively
reported facility ESH performance.
Leveraging the value of the ESH staff by training them to use historical data efficiently to identify
potential concerns and preclude their recurrence.
Trained and developed ESH by providing education on environmental/safetystandards thatensure
levels are commensurate with the company’s outputand proportionate requirements.
Logistics of QESH—USS Lincoln/Stennis Aircraft Carriers
Knowledge ofOperations to critically evaluate and perform in-depth analysis and conducted
reviews of data from multiple sources to research problem areas and make conclusions
Developed problem statements and rootcause upon criteria ofgoals and associated value for
process improvementinitiatives for project requirements using historical data,site visits,and
policy/procedure and process descriptions
Lead and/or participated in the implementation including communication,training,related
documentation,and monitoring to ensure QESH success
Identified and recommended solutions through risk managementbased on bestpractices.
Developed,refined and optimized the internal processes and procedures for the tradesman with
continuous process improvement
Maintained a professional demeanor;byobserving standards ofconductand integrity in the work
place,by working cooperatively with team members,and by fulfilling training requirements,thereby
ensuring a respectful work place,effective teamwork,and qualified employees.
General Dynamics-Electric Boat Division West
2004-2006 QA Quality Assessment Steel Trades Auditor/Assessor—SSGN Ohio/Michigan Submarines
Audit and Assess Steel Trades and installation trades (i.e.,piping,machinists,welders,ship-fitters,
etc.)
Reportresults ofassessments to area managementin a real timely fashion and sightand
documentvarious rip-outs and insulation ofpiping and hydro of piping
Safety Advisors—SSGN Ohio/Michigan Submarines
Responsibilities to include identifying and correcting hazardous workplace conditions to implement
safe work procedures
Ensure that all personnel are taking the necessaryaction to complywith all applicable state and
federal occupational safetyand health (OSHA) rules and regulations up to and including the use of
proper personal protective equipmentwith frequent(i.e. daily) tours of industrial areas
1st Class Maintenance Technician (Welder)—SSGN Ohio/Michigan Submarines
Maintain 0% rejection rate that complies with all techniques and specifications for each specific job
assignment
Contributed to team effort through ongoing interaction/troubleshooting with trade workers
Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe Natural Resources Department
2003 Shellfish Monitor/Surveyor:
Monitored shellfisheries oftype, size, and amountofclams
Surveyed clam beds oftype, size, amount,and area survey of conditions surrounding the beds
Fisheries Monitor/Surveyor:
Monitored/Surveyed fisheries type,size, hatchery or wild,and amount
Conductspawning surveys recording species, number,and mark sampling ofanadromous fish
6. Stream Team of Kitsap County, Department of Community Development
2001-2002 Stream Team Specialist Assistant (WWU Intern):
Stream Habitat Assessments:General stream survey to identify for a structural restoration,such
as good quality habitat, chronic habitatdegradation,connectivity to habitat,process based
restoration,and large wooded debris (LWD).
Water Quality Monitoring: Project coordinated with a variety of other stream-temperature and
stream habitat studies byagencies and organizations throughoutPugetSound,and the data is
used both to identify the conditions thatcause high stream temperatures and to evaluate the
significance ofhigh temperatures in comparison to other potential stresses on aquatic habitat.
Aquatic Benthic Macro-Invertebrate Biological Monitoring:Aquatic bugs and physical data are
gathered from streams to be analyzed.
Salmon Surveys (thesis): A study of the collection ofaquatic, benthic,terrestrial,spawning and
finfish identification data to successfullyassess a need for environmental restoration.
Stream Riparian Restoration: Assisted with identifying, designing and implementing riparian re-
vegetation projects pertaining to erosion control,non-native/invasive species control,and an
enhancementofin-stream physical,chemical,and biological streams.
Western Washington University (Environmental Studies)
2000-2002 Student Classes Majoring in Environmental Policy & Planning:
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA): Group projectof the Lower Port Hadlock,WA new
boat building school; objectivelybuild a balance between growth,economic development,and
protection of natural resources and the environment. Show how the transfer and expansion of the
boat school will stimulate the local economy,enhances the natural surroundings,and restores the
waterfront identity that was once some importantto Port Hadlock,WA.
Ecosystem Restoration: GorstCreek Restoration Project:A case study for the restoration of
Gorst Creek,Gorst, WA and how it relates to salmon spawning and rearing. Identifying of Gorst
Creek and the make-up to give reasoning for the restoration ofGorst Creek from a concrete
channel to a natural meander.
Landscape Ecology: Puget Sound Naval Shipyard Time Line and Growth: What role has the
shipyard played in the pastof Bremerton,WA? What phases ofgrowth occurred in the shipyard
and how did this translate to forces or influences on the growth and development? Whatphases of
natural habitat/resources that has occurred and how this will predict the future natural
habitat/resources?
Dispute Resolution: Dealing with environmental issues within a communityto communicate more
clearly, and negotiate effectively to develop and evaluate solutions or resolve the conflicts within
the community. Effectively maintaining a good idea butgetting the communityto say yes and
thinking that it is the community’s idea.
Atlas Foundry & Machine Co.
1998-1999 Production Welder—Various Castings for multiple companies
Maintained o% rejection rate on all assigned jobs
Complied with all qualification for each specific job assignment
Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management
1995-1997 Marine Fisheries Habitat Biologist Assistant (CCRI Intern):
A case study of juvenile finfish habitat, which consisted offinfish identification and the gathering of
physical data collection (i.e. temperature,salinity,dissolved oxygen, flow measurements and water
transparency).
General Dynamics-Electric Boat Division Quonset Point Facility
1986-1994 StructuralWelder/Ship-fitter/Painter—Blaster/Instructor/Foreman—Production of
Submarines
Assumed increasing responsibilities and received promotions throughoutemployment in a team
effort through ongoing interaction/troubleshooting with trade workers,engineers,and warehouse
personnel to expedite production
Supervised a crew of 20 through completion ofprojects and coordinated and facilitated
group/individual instruction in basic and advanced welding techniques