EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT: Brian Giltner, PhD, SE, PE

Q. How long have you worked at Marine Solutions? 
"A little over a year."
 
Q. What is your role, and what does your job entail? 
"As a senior engineer, I have years of experience working on design and construction projects. That is demonstrated by the grey and white hair. As a senior engineer, I create training programs for junior engineers to broaden their understanding of design engineering, guiding them through standards and codes. In addition, I create the procedures, guidelines, and design engineering work methods. This aids in our company-wide consistency. Working with other engineers on the special projects that Marine Solutions is able to support is one of the most enjoyable aspects of my profession. Since joining the organization, I have worked on projects from New York City to the gulf coast of Texas and all the way west to Utah." 
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Q. What do you like most about your job AND why? 
"Being able to teach, mentor and share all the knowledge I have gained over the years. " 
 
Q. What three words best describe you? 
"Focused, Loyal, Driven"
 
Q. What do you like to do in your spare time?
"My three favorite hobbies are martial arts, woodworking, and cooking. I have been building furniture since I was a child.  My dad was my first woodworking teacher.  I had to learn how to build with hand tools before I was allowed to use power tools."
 
Q. If given the chance, who would you like to trade places with for a day AND why? 
"Dan Inosanto – one of the greatest martial artists of all time.  He was Bruce Lee’s best friend and was one of Bruce’s teachers.  Little known fact: Dan taught Bruce how to use nunchucks for the movie Enter the Dragon."
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Q. If you were to write a book about yourself, what would you name it? 
"Never Stop Learning" 
 
Q. What advice do you have for prospective Marine Solutions candidates? 
​"Marine Solutions is company that sees you as a person, respects you for your talents, and supports  you as you grow.​"