Power Plant Technician Mechanical Operator, Pipefitter

Christopher M. Wayne

**** ***** * *** **, South Glens Falls, NY 12803

757-***-****

Radiological Controls Technician, Pipefitter, & Nuclear Mechanical Operator

Career Profile

Radiological Controls Technician Aug 2012- Present

~ Currently working as a Radiological Controls Technician at Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, VA

~ Finished the extensive 22 week long Radiological Controls Technician Qualification School (RCTQS)

~ On Article 108 written examinations received a cumulative grade of 3.70 out of 4.0 grade scale

~ On my Article 108 job coverage practicals received a cumulative grade of 3.71 out of a 4.0 grade scale

~ Completed comprehensive hands-on training in order to maintain radiological work evolutions, as well as abnormal situations

~ Provided job coverage for nuclear work in various types of containments, and with varying contamination and radiation levels

~Performed routine contamination and radiation surveys, ship out surveys, RAM searches and facilities surveys

Pipefitter Feb 201 1– Aug 2012

~ Worked as a Temporary Services Pipefitter at Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth

~ Constructed and maintain the Temporary Firemain System on CVN 75 Harry S. Truman

~ Installed the greater majority of the 2.5 inch “Aeroquip” saltwater hoses, while coordinating with the Ship’s Force DCA and Fire Marshall as well as the NNSY Fire Marshall

~ Assembled Chill Water System throughout CVN 75 using 2.5 inch “Aeroquip” freshwater hoses, which provides interface support to shipyard systems

~ Consisted of managing parts of the project with Shop 57 and civilian company Johnson Controls to insulate the hoses and erect the chill units

~ Performed checks on valve lineup for isolation process with Code 246

~ Supported the assembly of the Dry Air system via running 1.5 inch Low Pressure Air hoses and speaking with manufacturers of the components in the system

~ Organized and staged hoses for the CHT System, and on a daily basis perform surveillance checks on the operational ability of the system

~ Aided in the construction of the JP5 System throughout CVN 75

~ Working in concurrence with civilian contractors and shipyard shops to build and maintain containments as per government regulations

~ Consistently repair and position new 1.5 inch Low Pressure Air hoses throughout the ship for tool air use

~ While working in Building 298 at NNSY, I also built the manifolds for the Low Pressure Air systems

~ During the docking process of the CVN 75, worked together with Shop 99 Electricians in the assembling of the Shore Power connections to the Turtlebacks on the Dry Dock pier

~ Readily assemble, fabricate, and disassemble piping for fluid systems throughout Naval Nuclear Powered vessels

~ Operate and assemble various classifications of valves and manifolds for numerous fluid, fresh or salt water and low pressure air, systems

~ Received classes through Nuclear Machinist Mate A School dealing with hands on applications of the following valves and pumps: ball, butterfly, gate, globe, pneumatically operated, hydraulically operated, check, and solenoid operated valves; centrifugal, positive displacement, rotary screw and reciprocating pumps

~ Classes also placed an importance on cleanliness and preservation of diesel machinery, steam and diesel generators, reduction gears, and various shafting

~ Demonstrated working knowledge of principles and operating ability for various piping, tubing, air compressors, precision instruments, hoses, and refrigeration

~ Throughout my Naval career worked on operation, maintenance and preservation on naval boilers

Nuclear Mechanical Operator, MM (NUC) 2008 - Feb 2011

~Operated, maintained, and repaired ship propulsion machinery, auxiliary equipment, and outside machinery

~ All of which were at an intermediate level and consist more vividly of marine boilers, pumps, forced draft blowers, gas and steam turbines, internal combustion turbines, and heat exchangers

~ Transferred, regularly ran purification tests, and inventory of lubricating oils, fuels, and water

~ During Naval Nuclear Power Training Command, NNPTC, completed rigorous courses on a comprehensive understanding of pressurized-water nuclear power plants

~ Including these courses, reactor core nuclear principles, heat transfer fluid systems, plant chemistry and materials, mechanical and electrical systems, and radiological controls

~ Training had a strong base in higher mathematics, physics, and industrial safety

~ Qualified Nuclear Mechanical Operator on S7G Modifications and Additions to Reactor Facilities, MARF, located in Ballston Spa, New York in 23 weeks

~ Displayed the knowledge to place theories of mechanical, electrical, and reactor subsystems to operate a nuclear power plant as a Mechanical Operator for 1360 hours of watch and classes

~ Inspected a plethora of shipboard components including water holding tanks and pumps to ensure proper operation, also performed troubleshooting for pumps through isolating various portions of the effected system

~ Tested water on an hourly basis for chemical composition throughout the Main Machinery Room as well as the Reactor Auxiliary Room

~ Safely operated the plant with high regards held on industrial safety guidelines and understanding the effect of radiation effect on an operator’s health

~ Received the Commanding Officer’s Personal Excellence Award upon graduation of NNPTC “Power” School for my leadership abilities and willingness to go above and beyond the programs standards

- Received a score of 3.71 for my Individual Trait Average while the Summary Group Average for the class of 346 other students was a 3.20; furthermore, I was recommended for the “Seaman to Admiral” Officer Commissioning Program after my graduation

~ Nuclear Engineering Qualification (NEQ) on CVN 74 John C. Stennis, stationed in Puget Sound Naval Shipyard

~ Finished all written test for the NEQ on the John C. Stennis, with a cumulative score of a 3.29

~In all of the following sections I got marks over a 3.4 on the NEQ test: Machinery Division, Reactor Mechanical, Reactor Laboratories, and Reactor Electrical

Formal Education

~ Received 87 credits from the College of William and Mary, in Williamsburg, VA towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics

~ Courses that focused on Math and Science were Calculus, Math Powered Flight, Psychology as a Physical Science, Statistics, and Derivatives

~ Attained additional college credits for my practical training of an operating nuclear reactor through the Naval Nuclear Power Pipeline ranging from Associate Degree to an Upper Division Baccalaureate Degree; consisting of the following: Blueprint Reading, Basic Marine Engineering, Power Systems Engineering (Steam Turbines), Steam Turbine Theory, Power Systems Maintenance, Basic Machinery, Mechanical Systems, AC/DC Circuits, Atomic & Nuclear Physics, General Physics, Chemistry and Principles of Materials, Nuclear Reactor Engineering, Hydraulic Systems, Applied Computer Technology, Mechanical Blueprint Reading, Health Physics, Applied Thermodynamics, and Heat Transfer Fluid Flow

Personal Information

~ While at the College of William and Mary played NCAA Division 1 Soccer; serving as an influential component of the team, I was placed in many leadership positions among my peers

~Completed OSHA training for Industrial Health and Safety and Qualified Mixed Waste Generator

~ At RTC Great Lakes, Illinois I was appointed the Recruit Chief Petty Officer in Charge. This placed me as the leader of 78 of my peers for the entirety of our time under instruction

~ Originally from VA Beach, VA, but I am currently residing on the East Coast. I am however willing to move to any portion of the CONUS. I am a self-motivated individual that will be dedicated to put in the extra hours whenever it is needed to help with the qualification process or ongoing projects. I am an extremely quick learner that does not shy away from attaining answers.

References

~ Tracey Wiand; Supervisory Radiological Controls Technician and Lead Instructor at RCTQS Norfolk Naval Shipyard; 757-***-****

~ Leon Mitchell; Supervisory Radiological Controls Technician and Lead Instructor at RCTQS Norfolk Naval Shipyard; 757-***-**** or 757-***-****

~ Phil Bannon; General Foreman Shop 99 Norfolk Naval Shipyard; 757-***-****

~ Charles Elswick; Norfolk Naval Shipyard Shop 99 757-***-****

~ MMN1, USN, Olson: Qualified MARF Prototype Staff Instructor; 607-***-****

~ MMN1, USN, Pitts: Formerly Qualified Watch Supervisor at MARF Prototype; 808-***-****

~EMN1, USN, Clausen: Section Leading Petty Officer Naval Nuclear Power School; 843-***-****

~ US Army, Graves: Cryptologic Linguist specializing in Mandarin Chinese; 831-***-****

~ ETN2, USN, N. Montgomery: Qualified Reactor Operator CVN 74; 513-***-****

~ ETN2, USN, M. Williams: Qualifying Reactor Operator CVN 74; 360-***-****

~ MMN3, USN, J. Ashley: Qualifying Mechanical Operator CVN 74; 512-***-****

Additional Information, including D214, SMART Transcripts, verification of military training, college transcripts, and Naval evaluations, can be sent out at your request

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