Navigating New Frontiers in Wind: Millwrights Offshore with Andy Benedetto

On the Build Your Success podcast, host Brian Brogen interviews Andy Benedetto, business representative for Millwrights Local 1121, which covers Millwrights across the six New England states and is part of the North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters.Andy explains millwrights as industrial mechanics whoinstall, maintain, move, rig, and precisely align rotating equipment in power generation and general industry, including conveyors at airports and distribution centers. He details mobilizing for the Vineyard Wind offshore project with GE Vernova, including unique offshore challenges like helicopter travel, shipboard living, extreme heights, mixed crews, limited connectivity, and extensive added training (GWO, advanced rescue, HUET). To ensure success, the Local surveyed and vetted members forreadiness and professionalism, achieving 100% retention over about 2.5–3 years, while managing delays through standby pay. Andy shares lessons on planning, collaboration, and how union training can reduce cost and time, and provides contact channels on LinkedIn, Facebook, and at their website listed below.Guest LinkedIn: Andy Benedetto |LinkedInGuest Website: Local 1121Millwrights – Precisely Aligning New EnglandCarpenters Building aBetter Future - NASRCCHost Email:[email protected] Host LinkedIn: Brian Brogen, PMP 🧱| LinkedInHost Website: BuildConsulting Services - Mulberry, FL - Brian BrogenAbout the host: Do you want true engagement at your event?Expect Brian Brogen to deliver a keynote that sparks dialogue, inspires growth, and leaves your audience thinking long after the event ends.Drawing on his extensive experience as a general contractorand project manager in the construction, power, and mining industries, Brian brings the real-world credibility and relatable rapport your audience craves.