Bryant K Wiggins
Flint Hill
Summary
Experienced Marine Insulator with a solid background in performing insulation tasks in various marine settings. Demonstrates strong adherence to safety protocols, ability to read and interpret blueprints accurately, and proficiency in utilizing hand and power tools. Showcases proven skills in thermal insulation, soundproofing, and improving energy efficiency of marine vessels. Previous work significantly improved overall vessel safety and contributed to energy conservation efforts.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Marine Insulator
East Coast Repair and Fabrication
Newport News
01.2022 - 08.2025
- Insulated pipes and equipment using various insulation materials.
- Installed vapor barriers to prevent condensation and ensure efficiency.
- Conducted inspections of insulation systems for compliance with safety standards.
- Ran rubber on chill water pipes
- Installed board on bulkheads
- Taped out and clothed
- Measured and cut pieces of insulation material according to specific dimensions for installation purposes.
- Identified areas where additional soundproofing was required onboard vessels.
- Repaired and replaced insulation materials on a variety of marine vessels, including submarines, ships, barges, and boats.
- Utilized safety equipment such as face masks, respirators, and protective clothing when performing tasks with hazardous materials.
- Installed new insulation systems using a variety of insulating materials such as fiberglass, foam rubber, or mineral wool.
Insulator/Mechanic
Serco
Chesapeake
03.2018 - 11.2021
- Supported removal and installation of foundations, cabling and cableways, equipment, sheetmetal, ventilation systems, housing and a variety of system components and their sub systems.
- Assisted with electricians doing connectors, ran cable, mcts.
- Tack welded, installed foundations for electricians, installed Sheetmetal.
- Lagger cut out insulation and installed it ran rubber on chill water pipes, clothing, made pads.
- Cut out with plasma machine.
- Layed out, modified, fabricated from blueprints.
- Participates in special projects as required.
- Relayed on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the function of the job.
- Inspected installed insulation for quality and compliance with specifications.
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance during tasks.
- Cleaned up debris from worksite after completion of job duties.
Insulator/Mechanic
Bae Systems
Norfolk
11.2014 - 01.2018
- Installed hardboard on bulkheads and beams.
- Ran rubber on chill water pipes.
- Installed kalo on stream pipes.
- Did plenty duct work installing rubber.
- Read blueprints and worked accordingly, installed foundations for electrical boxes, assisted with electricians installing connectors, rip outs, installed installation, rigged, assembled, modified, installed and repaired various carbon steel products such as bulkheads, t-beams, inserts, housing units, galley, metal furniture and doors.
- Utilized metal working machines and measured with various precision instruments as required.
- Worked with weld machine accordingly and participated in special projects as required.
Insulator/sheet metal
Seaside Staffing @Technico
Norfolk
10.2012 - 08.2014
- Tack welded, inspected weld machines, read blueprints for rip out and reinstallments, located center lines, installed foundations, installed sheetmetal berthing areas, installed galley, furniture doors, layed out, ran duct for ventilation, worked with hand and power tools excessively.
- Fabricated and assembled new or modified components or assemblies.
Sheet Metal Worker
Bay Metal Fabrications
Norfolk
07.2009 - 08.2011
- Analyzed all required blueprints, drawing work orders and sketches to correctly fabricate and install products and parts.
- Met company deadlines and individual productivity goals consistently.
- Tack welded clips and brackets in place prior to permanent welding.
- Proficient with all hand tools.
- Excellent ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Solid understanding and handling various metals.
- Installed and ripped out foundations.
- Repaired wiring, plumbing, equipment, and machinery.
- Ripped out and reinstalled insulator on bulkheads, made pads, installed Kalo on steam pipes, worked from ladders and scaffolds.
Education
Diploma -
Maury high school
Norfolk, VASkills
- Experienced Mechanic
- Fast Learner
- Excellent attention to detail
- Experienced fabricator
- Tool Experienced
- Blueprint Proficient
- Extremely Dependable
- Safety Oriented
- Hard Worker
- Insulation installation
- Safety compliance
- Mechanical assembly
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Marine insulation expertise
- Hull insulation
Timeline
Marine Insulator
East Coast Repair and Fabrication
01.2022 - 08.2025
Insulator/Mechanic
Serco
03.2018 - 11.2021
Insulator/Mechanic
Bae Systems
11.2014 - 01.2018
Insulator/sheet metal
Seaside Staffing @Technico
10.2012 - 08.2014
Sheet Metal Worker
Bay Metal Fabrications
07.2009 - 08.2011
Diploma -
Maury high school