HERBERT L BEACHER

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HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

Seeking challenging and rewarding position in the field of engineer.

Detailed knowledge of ASME, IEEE, and ANSI codes and standards

In-depth experience in the electrical utility industry.

Extensive experience in engineering and proven technical abilities.

Established good working relationships with customers/clients.

Personal skills: ability to independently organize, prioritize and work on multiple tasks under extreme work pressure; critical decision making and thinking; pays attention to accuracy and details

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SOUTHERN NUCLEAR OPERATING COMPANY, Birmingham, AL 2005 – 2014

Engineer/Project Manager (Corporate)

Achieves operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change.

Meets financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.

Establish clear ownership for project tasks, ensure that team members have the tools needed, and provide timely feedback.

Coordinate and facilitate delivery of project objectives.

Track progress and review project tasks to make certain deadlines are met appropriately.

Interact with supplier(s) to ensure design specifications and parameters are met.

Proactively communicate project status, issues & risks to management.

Develop and maintain documentation (databases, spreadsheets, etc.) to facilitate tracking of request and progress of budgeted projects to ensure that commitments are being met.

Conduct regular status meetings with all stakeholders, keeping the stakeholder’s needs and requirements continuously in view.

Supply Chain Quality Supervisor 2003 – 2005

Developed and implemented department procedures and training plans.

Created and managed a sustainable, beneficial supplier performance program.

Developed and supervised the staff of the supply chain quality section in order to carry out the performance of self-assessments and quality reviews.

Developed and implemented the tools to properly and accurately record, measure, and analyze the department’s financial performance.

Supply Chain Site Procurement Supervisor 2000 – 2003

Supervised employees performing buying and coordinated functions related to low dollar, non-safety related, and emerging plant issues.

Procured equipment, materials, and services, as assigned in a manner prescribed by procedures, practices, and policy, including nuclear quality assurance program.

Sr. Engineer – Safety Audit and Engineering Review 1992 – 2000

Performed quality audits to verify compliance and effectiveness of programs/organizations.

Certified as lead auditor by the American National Standards for ANSI and ASME

Plant Engineer 1982 – 1992

Implemented Operations Assessment Program in compliance with guidelines provided by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).

Supervised and coordinated the work activities for contract employees in support of Operations Assessment Program.

Established computerized reference library of Operations Assessment documents.

Performed technical assessments of spare parts.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science – Electrical Engineering Tuskegee University

MEMBERSHIPS

National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)

Birmingham Tuskegee University Alumni Association (BTUAA)

Tuskegee University National Alumni Association (TUNAA)

West End - Optimist Club

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., (Lifetime Member)

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