Colin F. Quarmby

Senior Materials and Corrosion Engineer, RPCT, Inc.

Mr. Quarmby has over six years of experience with RPCT, Inc. providing engineering support to the US military and industry on various corrosion and materials engineering tasks. He currently specializes in the development of Military and Navy specific corrosion prevention and control policies, requirements, concepts and program design. In addition, he has experience in project management and is the technical lead for several RPCT programs involving Navy maintenance, technical support to NAVSEA, and the US Army. Mr. Quarmby has expertise in corrosion control, materials engineering and selection, preservation processes, and technology advancements in the field. Mr. Quarmby is the lead engineer for support to the Army’s Corrosion Prevention and Control Program. He performs fleet demonstrations, prepares technical instructions, and develops financial program plans for NAVSEA 05M and Army Program Objectives Memorandum (POM) for FY-08. He routinely prepares briefings for headquarters, provides engineering management support, and works on NAVSEA specification development and updates.

Summary of Qualifications

Mr. Quarmby has specific experience in:

• Materials Science and Engineering
• Electrochemical Testing
• Material Testing
• Material Selection
• Failure Analysis
• Risk Modeling, Assessment, and Analysis
• Systems Analysis and Optimization
• Corrosion Prevention and Control
• Cathodic Protection
• Preservation Maintenance
• Organic and Inorganic Coatings
• Coatings Application and Removal Technology
• Process Engineering and Improvement
• Plural Component Technology
• Proposal and Technical Writing

Work History

Materials and Corrosion Engineer, RPCT, Inc. 2001-Present

• Currently serving as Project Lead for the development of a high-temperature non-skid decking system for use on Navy ships. Responsible for overall project management, personnel tasking, and resource allocation while also serving as lead technical engineer for product development and testing. Successfully produced a viable high-temperature non-skid system that exceeds all currently approved coatings.
• Supporting Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) efforts to develop and implement their Corrosion Prevention and Control (CPAC) Program. Responsible for crafting a comprehensive program plan complete with detailed project descriptions, budget justifications, return-on-investment calculations, and specific plans for project implementation. Assisting in the acquisition of POM 08 funding for the implementation of the CPAC Program across all levels of Army operations.
• Worked closely with VSE Corporation on various projects involving down selection of materials, testing, and acceptance criteria. Worked on projects ranging from the evaluation of adhesive sealants and testing of ballistic coatings, to auditing of CARC painting operations and procedures. Prepared several comprehensive test plans based on ASTM and government test standards and authored the final test reports.
• Worked with NSWCCD to develop the Marine Corps Corrosion Prevention and Control (CPAC) Program plan. Drafted a comprehensive program proposal complete with a detailed description of each project, program justification, and detailed plan for implementation.
• Knowledgeable in the implementation and acceptance of new products for government and military use. Responsible for setting up and carrying out field product demonstrations and drafting military specifications and Commercial Item Descriptions.
• Worked with shipyards to evaluate and improve preservation processes. Analyzed paint mixing, distribution, and application practices at Newport News and assisted in the design of improved processes. Aided in the justification of the new processes by calculating cost savings based on labor, time, and materials. Identified potential cost avoidances of over $40 million. Worked in coordination with contractors to design improved Hazmat Storage facilities.
• Served as a technical consultant to the National Surface Treatment Center, developing content for the NST Center website and assisting in the completion of various Navy projects. Worked directly with NAVSEA to develop solutions for high priority technical initiatives related to US Navy coatings and preservation practices. Developed both Submarine and Surface Ship Silhouette Summary Sheets to identify the current Navy approved coating systems and preservation requirements related to specific ship areas. Demonstrated an acute understanding of the Navy preservation practices, coating specifications and related technical documents. Led an investigation into coating failures on DDG 51 class destroyers for the Navy and has taken part in several NAVSEA-led shipyard assessments auditing paint application and corrosion prevention procedures. Shared responsibility for drafting an assessment guide that directs team members through the assessment process. Generated several final assessment reports for NAVSEA.

Education and Training

• B.S. Engineering Science (Concentration: Materials Science and Engineering)
  The University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va.
• Thesis and Independent Study: Nanometer-Scale Electrochemical Machining Using the Focused Ion Beam

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