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Power Plant Project Manager

Location:
Thousand Oaks, CA
Posted:
November 14, 2012

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Resume:

Resume for: William J. Davis

** ****** ******** *** **** 1

P.O. Box 2066

George Town, Grand Cayman KY1-1105

USA Cell: 805-***-****

Cayman Cell: 345-***-****

E-mail: *****@******************.***

Skype: william.joseph.davis

Work Experience:

Sep 2011-Present

Argentum Ltd. Refinery Startup / Internet Service Provider

• Safely supervised and conducted chemical and pyrometallurgical processes implemented during refining

Supervised refinery construction and assisted in engineering of

all electrical loads based on equipment manufacturer’s specifications

• Assisted in training employees in refining processes including pyrometallurgical melting processes

Assisted in start-up phases of refinery processes including the

development of policies and procedures, production logs, checklists,

manuals and safety policies

Designed and developed three-dimensional computer aided designs

of refinery and tourist presentation area for review of board of

directors and consultants

Intimately involved in the design, selection, procurement, and

operation of precious metal refining equipment while coordinating with

consulting firm for all equipment specifications, manufacturing and

shipment

• Designed and developed of high security monitoring and configuration

• Maintained all process, safety and financial records

• Supervised the installation of an antenna network providing internet service to downtown Nassau

• Selected antenna locations and negotiated leases with property owners

Apr 2010 – Sep 2011

Assisted in Small Business Startup

Identified store locations and wrote lease contracts for Cashwiz

Limited, a rapidly growing Pawn Shop chain, located in several island

countries in the Caribbean.

• Involved in all aspects of new store startup

• Set up “Point of sale” computer systems

• Functioned as IT administrator for company email server setup

• Investigated legal requirements for operating a business in a foreign country

• Evaluated and priced property for purchase by Cashwiz Limited

• Wrote operating and HR procedures.

• Interviewed and screened prospective employees for hire

• Drafted complex purchase and lending agreements.

• Was project manager the Cashwiz ecommerce website

• Designed buildings and facilities on a 3D computer program

• Trained employees in Self-Defense

• Traveled as an Executive bodyguard

• Created business flowcharts

• Created complex Excel spreadsheets used for analysis and trending of multiple business processes and assets.

Jun 2006 – 2008

Stock and Option trading

• Traded stocks and options

• Used predominately a covered call strategy to exceed index performance by 10% - 20% annually

• Hundreds of trades were made.

Jun 2004 – 2010

Semi-Retired Non-Profit work

• Performed non paid work for various non-profit organizations after leaving PG&E

• Taught Weaponless Defensive Tactics to multiple State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies

• Continued the Women’s Jiu-Jitsu Academy

• Taught surfing to disabled veterans with Ampsurf.org

• Cameraman for New Life Church service by selecting and operating three remote video cameras using TriCaster

Jul 2004 – Jun 2006

Real Estate Investor

Identified, purchased, and set up management of 17 multi-family

properties, responsible for 29 properties / 53 units.

Aug 2002 – Jul 2004

Cause Analyst at PG&E’s Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant (engineering position)

Performed interviews and investigation regarding plant equipment

malfunctions, as well as managerial and personnel problems and

personnel injuries

• Charted timelines of events using Microsoft Visio

Submitted written reports of problem causes and recommendations

to upper management for future problem avoidance

Chaired a committee of senior management tasked with prioritizing resolution of all reported plant issues

• Received training in cause analysis, and interviewing and interrogation

Mar 2001 – Aug 2002

Quality Auditor at PG&E’s Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant (engineering position)

• Performed assessments and participated in Audits of work processes and training at DCPP

• Assisted in audits at other Nuclear Power Plants in the USA

• Completed Quality Assurance Auditor Training Qualifications

Jan 2001 – June 2001

Clearance Coordinator at PG&E’s Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant

Planned, coordinated, and prepared the documentation for the safe

removal of plant equipment and components from service for maintenance,

and similarly, restoration following work activities

1988 - 2000

Reactor Operator at PG&E’s Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant

Operated the Units 1 & 2 Reactor Plants in many

configurations from the Control Room - including Power, Outage, and

Emergency

• Performed Reactor Startups, Shutdowns, and Refueling

• Held position that can require making decisions that save or cost the company millions of dollars

• Maintained an active Reactor Operator License issued by Nuclear Regulatory Commission

• Maintained Plant Logs and problem identification documentation

• Responsible for taking prompt action to mitigate complex system response

• Participated in Drills involving County, State and Federal Agencies

• Familiar with Control room activities including transient response

Enrolled in Continual Training every 5th week, involving

Classroom and Simulator Testing, and annual License requalification

• Maintained Category 1 Fire Brigade Qualifications prior to Fire Department takeover

• Designed Excel Spreadsheets in use for Operations Department Schedules and Equipment Tests

Volunteered and served for several 6 month management rotations

as an Operations Department Procedure Writer (10CFR 50.59 qualified)

• Drafted a major Emergency Operating Procedure revision

• Developed Revision 1 of new Abnormal Procedures

• Fluent in Microsoft Word and Excel

Work environment demands formal and precise communications, and

is closely monitored by management, internal, and external auditors and

agencies.

• Given responsibility for error free operation of multi-billion$ asset.

Apr 1998 – Jan 1999

Reactor Operator on rotation as Quality Technical Specialist at PG&E

• Evaluated and Assessed Operations, Engineering, and Emergency planning activities

• Conducted interdisciplinary Interviews about work processes to enhance interdepartmental efficiency

• Organized and interpreted data for root cause investigation

• Composed written reports including Assessments and Audits

• Compiled findings of outside auditors into Assessment reports

Reviewed Nuclear industry news and reports, and distributed them

to appropriate personnel (Operating Experience Assessment)

• Designed timesaving Microsoft Word macros for Operating Experience Assessment data manipulation

1982 - 1988

Nuclear Operator at PG&E’s Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant

Responsible for the Operation, Monitoring, and Testing of systems

including - Turbines, Pumps, Diesels, Hydraulics, Gasses, High Pressure

Steam, Water Chemistry, Resin Regeneration, Radioactive liquid and

gaseous waste, Evaporators, Reverse Osmosis, Condensers, Oil, Saltwater…

• Qualified Radiation Worker

• Qualified Fire Brigade member

• Qualified as Hazardous materials response technician

• Experience working in confined spaces, and foreign materials exclusion areas

Performed Fuel Handling operations involving underwater remote

control operation of cranes, trolleys, and specialized tools

Participated in the Operation and Testing of systems during

transition from New Construction to Power Operation

• Helped draw and verify first revision of reactor plant piping diagrams

• Determined Safety boundaries and issued Tagging Documents during site construction

1978- 1982

Navy Electronics Technician / Reactor Operator on USS Omaha SSN 692 Submarine

• Operated and monitored diverse engine room equipment.

• Qualified as Reactor Operator, Reactor Technician, and Auxiliary Electrical Operator

• Performed electronic maintenance, testing and repair of reactor and steam plant instrumentation

• Attended submarine Damage Control school

• Attended the Navy Leadership, Management, Education and Training course

• Held “Secret” security clearance

• Completed Submarine qualifications

Other Skills and Info

• Manages Real Estate Rentals

• Organizes and coordinates Travel for large groups

• Travels to developed and undeveloped countries

Developed Websites for various organizations, and for a

Professional fighter, and taught HTML to office staff

Volunteer cameraman, controlling and switching between 3 remote

control cameras for recording church services

Taught Ground fighting skills to local Law Enforcement

Instructors for Sheriff, California Highway Patrol, and local Police

Departments

• Helped develop and teach Self Defense courses at local Colleges

• Instructor for Women’s Jiu-Jitsu Academy of Pismo Beach 2001-2008.

• Former sparring partner for UFC (Mixed Martial Arts) fighters

• Certified SCUBA diver

• Adaptive surfing instructor, certified by www.ampsurf.org

• Gets along with people well, working for a positive work environment

• Works with Youth and foreign exchange students

• Personal info available at: http://www.williamjosephdavis.com/

Education:

• Maintained continuous training / NRC License qualifications – 1982 - 2000

• Reactor Operator License class - 1988

• Naval Nuclear Power School - 1978

• Navy Electronics Technician School - 1977

• Pickerington High School – 1975

References:

I

would be delighted to put you in contact as applicable with any of the

following, for or with whom I have ever worked throughout my career:

• Company owners, CEOs, Managers and Supervisors

• Non-Profit organization CEOs or Clergy

• Nuclear Training Instructors

• Professional Fighters



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