Shayn Giacobbi

Highly accomplished 1st Class Marine Pipe and Combo Welder with extensive experience supporting nuclear and non-nuclear shipbuilding operations for Huntington Ingalls Industries / Newport News Shipbuilding. Proven expertise in submarine and aircraft carrier repair, overhaul, and new construction projects in both field and shop environments. Recognized for producing consistent X-ray quality welds while maintaining the highest standards of craftsmanship, safety, and production efficiency.

Advanced knowledge of NAVSEA standards, SUBSAFE welding requirements, blueprint interpretation, and precision fabrication. Experienced in high-pressure, tight-tolerance welding applications involving critical naval systems and complex structural assemblies. Strong leadership background with makeup foreman experience, mentoring junior welders, coordinating workflow, and maintaining quality assurance standards in demanding shipyard environments.

Pipe Welder / Combo Welder - Huntington Ingalls Industries – Newport News Shipbuilding - Newport News, VA

(2018-11 - 2026-05)

• Performed high-quality GTAW/TIG welding, including advanced Pulse TIG applications, on critical shipboard systems and components.
• Produced consistent X-ray quality welds meeting RT and Class 1 NDT standards with extensive experience in UT, PT, and MT inspection environments.
• Executed precision welding in all positions including 1G–6G and 6GR.
• Specialized in mirror welding, restricted-access welding, and confined-space fabrication.
• Expertly welded thin-wall, heavy-wall, socket weld, and all-diameter pipe systems.
• Performed nuclear, non-nuclear, and SUBSAFE (Pressure Hull) welding procedures in accordance with NAVSEA specifications and shipyard quality standards.
• Worked from complex blueprints, isometric drawings, weld symbols, and technical specifications to ensure precision fit-up and fabrication.
• Maintained strict adherence to quality control procedures, safety regulations, and production deadlines in fast-paced shipyard operations.
• Extensive hands-on experience with SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, and GMAW-P (Pulse Arc) welding processes.
• Produced high-strength structural welds for critical naval applications requiring RT-quality acceptance standards.
• Experienced with ceramic backing systems, backing tape applications, and multi-pass weld procedures.
• Performed AIR ARC/CARBON ARC gouging and oxy-acetylene/oxy-propane cutting operations.
• Assisted with fabrication, modification, repair, and installation of structural components and pipe systems aboard submarines and aircraft carriers.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain weld integrity and dimensional accuracy under demanding production schedules.
• Served in Makeup Foreman and leadership roles, assisting with crew coordination, workflow management, and production oversight.
• Mentored junior welders and promoted safe work practices while maintaining quality workmanship standards.
• Strong understanding of NAVSEA requirements, OSHA safety regulations, lockout/tagout procedures, and hot work protocols.
• Experienced working collaboratively with shipfitters, pipefitters, QA inspectors, engineers, and production teams to complete complex naval projects.
• Recognized for dependability, attention to detail, and ability to consistently deliver high-quality work in mission-critical environments.