Heather L. Tran

Vice President and Corrosion Engineer, RPCT, Inc.

Ms. Tran has over six years of experience in technical administration and engineering in Navy and industry consulting for RPCT, Inc. She specializes in the development of Navy project concepts and design, project management, and technical direction for several RPCT programs. Ms. Tran also has experience in Navy corrosion control, preservation processes and technology advancements in the field. She has assisted in the development of contract proposals for commercial clients in the procurement of government, Navy, and industrial contracts. Currently, Ms. Tran is the lead engineer for support to NAVSEA for technical policy management. She has experience in field demonstrations, fleet inspections, preparation of technical documents, and consultation.

Summary of Qualifications

Ms. Tran has experience concentrating in:

• Environmental Engineering related to Navy Policy
• US Navy QPL and Specification Processes
• Cathodic Protection
• Coating Technologies
• Coatings Application and Removal Technology

Work History

Corrosion Engineer, RPCT, Inc. 2001-Present

• Ms. Tran managed programs for NAVSEA to develop a national website to advance Navy preservation technology in corrosion engineering. Ms. Tran provided a key role in research and development for this project. She used her experience in environmental regulatory issues to address OPNAV policies set by OP-45 to support NAVSEA technical authority decision-making. She developed and assisted NAVSEA in problem resolution for high priority technical initiatives related to US Navy coatings and preservation practices and policies. She has developed both Submarine and Surface Ship Technology Summary Sheets to identify current Navy approved coating systems and preservation requirements related to specific ship areas. She has an acute understanding of the Navy and MSC preservation practices, coating specifications and related technical documents. Ms. Tran developed a Navy Coatings Plural Component Applicator Training program for NAVSEA along with specifications, guidelines, and tools to lead the training program to its full potential.
• Ms. Tran managed NAVSEA’s coating qualification and QPL approval support processes. She worked directly with NAVSEA 05M on several related projects, including the development of a Coatings Approval Process Roadmap. This roadmap was designed specifically for NAVSEA to assist Commands and manufacturers of coatings in understanding test and qualification procedures required for QPL approval and Navy Use. Both Antifouling and non-skid coating test procedures were also developed.
• Ms. Tran worked as the lead engineer and project manager for a Naval Ship Research Program SP-3 Panel project through the development of a Navy High Solids Coating Reference Guide. She worked to procure data and content from Navy coating suppliers, equipment manufacturers and public and private shipyards. Ms. Tran provided analysis and development of key lesson learned and best practices for industry and Navy use.

Education and Training

• B.S. System Science (Concentration: Environmental & Geology) George Mason University, Arlington, Va
• NAVSEA Qualified Basic Coatings Inspector (2003)

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