“I applied for the cranes thinking I would like it, but I’ve ended up loving it. I’ve enjoyed the work and the people out here. The people make the job what it is. My work matters because at the end of the day, lives are going to depend on these ships. We’ve got to put in quality work. It takes a lot of thought and planning to put these ships together. You can’t be complacent.”

Dezmond Harrell
Crane Rigger and Operator
Two Years at NNS

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