Engineer Mechanical

Carla R Wheeler

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MECHANICAL ENGINEER ~ MANAGEMENT ~ OPERATIONS

Results-oriented professional with government and commercial experience

offering 11+ years of nuclear experience. Successful track record

demonstrating engineering and project management skills in support of

product development from initial concept through production. Flexible &

highly responsive work style - capable of resolving problems or technical

issues independently, or as a liaison working with a wide variety of

internal & external resources to achieve objectives. Strong organizational

& problem solving skills in a multi-disciplined team environment. Excellent

verbal & written communication skills. Ability to multi-task & respond to

high-volumes of time sensitive issues & prioritize complex projects

simultaneously.

Professional Experience

WESTINGHOUSE SAVANNAH RIVER COMPANY, SRR through EDGEWATER

2010 to Present

Contractor- Mechanical Process Engineer

. Project Engineer for the ECC in F Tank Farm, MCU, SCIX, and various other

projects

. Provides Design Inputs and Functional Requirements for projects and

modifications associated with the Enhanced Chemical Cleaning (ECC)

Program

. Provides engineering support services including engineering analysis,

design development and generation of design output documents including

but not limited to: Process Flow, Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams,

System Descriptions, Mechanical Equipment Lists, Mechanical Equipment,

Pipe, and Valve Specifications, Failure Analysis, Accident Analysis,

Finite Element Analysis, ASME Code Design and Evaluation, Pipe Stress

Analysis, Material Handling Design, Fire Protection Design, HVAC Design,

and Vendor Document Reviews

. Responsible for Decommissioning and Removal (D&R) and Installation of

Equipment in Tanks

. Familiar with ASME B31.3 code requirements

. Walks down Systems in the Field

. Performs Calculations, develops PFDs and P&IDs, manages equipment

selection, and writes Specifications

. Works with Plant Design, Electrical, Structural, I&C, Structural

Mechanics discipline leads

. Manages over ten awarded procurements valuing over $20 million with over

50 pieces of equipment.

SHAW-AREVA MOX SERVICES, SAVANNAH RIVER SITE

2008 to 2010

Procurement STR Mechanical Engineer

. Managed over fifteen procurement packages, and eight awarded contracts

valuing over $12 million with over 500 pieces of equipment.

. Mentored new employees in the Procurement Engineering Group and works to

develop procedures and policies to continuously improve processes

. Prepared procurement documents and support the procurement process of

mechanical equipment including chemical specialty equipment for the MOX

facility.

. Prepared and executed the design portion of the procurement of assigned

vendor-designed equipment and internal components or process equipment

with a working knowledge of applicable codes and standards including ASME

B31.3

. Planed, assigned, monitored, and provided support services for

engineering analysis, design development including piping, process flow,

system descriptions, P&IDs, and ASME Code Design and Evaluation

. Managed technical interfaces, providing drawings, specification and other

technical documents

. Conducted technical evaluations and selection of vendor proposals

. Completed vendor document reviews, accepts and rejects submittals based

on design and process information

. Interfaced with vendors throughout design, fabrication, and testing of

process units

WESTINGHOUSE NUCLEAR FUELS, COLUMBIA, SC

2008 to 2008

Transport Operations Engineer

. Planned, organized, and executed domestic and international shipments of

class and materials such as nuclear fuel and uranium hexafluoride

. Worked closely with the Department of Transportation, Nuclear Regulatory

Commission, International Atomic Energy Agency, International Civil

Aviation Organization, and International Maritime Organization to

transport nuclear materials.

. Managed the transport portion of the National Nuclear Security

Administration's Reliable Fuel Supply Program contract between NFS and

Westinghouse for down blending high enriched uranium to low enriched

uranium, used in commercial applications.

. Responsible for procuring, releasing and maintaining various shipping

packages.

WASHINGTON SAFETY MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS (URS WASHINGTON DIVISION), AIKEN, SC

2001 to 2008

Project Engineer

Held several positions within WSMS, please see below;

Emerging Technologies Group Smart Secure Systems

Project Engineer

. Developed, marketed, and sold satellite tracking and monitoring products

for high-value and/or high hazard assets.

. Managed and facilitated business development activities including

strategic planning, proposals, project specifications, technical writing,

content review, coordination and support.

. Conducted research and tested existing products and applications for

system integration using technical specifications.

. Responsible for designing, installing and running demonstrations of the

products and systems.

. Managed project was accepted by Smart Secure Systems at commercial and

Department of Energy sites including Savannah River Site, Wyoming Coal

Bed Methane, Idaho Closure Project and West Valley Demonstration Project.

Regulatory Services Group Department of Energy Facilities

Project Engineer

. Conducted detailed hazard analysis of Department of Energy facilities,

performing studies to determine the impact of and consequences of

facility change, upgrades, and retrofits relating to the overall facility

safety.

. Completed six hazard analyses for Savannah River Site which included

completing mechanical equipment lists, evaluating P&IDs, failure and

accident analyses, fire protection, and HVAC

. Developed Technical Safety Requirement and Safety Analysis Report (SAR)

for the Savannah River Site and other government facilities and DOE

sites.

. Assisted in the development of emergency planning hazard assessments for

chemical and nuclear facilities

GLAXOSMITHKLINE, AIKEN, SC

2000 to 2001

Project Engineer

. Developed and executed installation/operational (I/OQs), performance

qualifications (PQs), standard operating procedures (SOPs) and preventive

maintenance (PMs) following FDA and WRC guidelines.

. Assisted the facility engineer by completing small capital investment

projects including a proposal for compressed air upgrades and

instantaneous hot water generator installation.

. Coordinated the Quality Assurance Department microbiology and particulate

testing for compressed air, completing the projects on schedule and under

budget.

. Responsible for and managed the programs to validate the Facility Service

Department's systems.

Education

University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, 2001

Training

Radiation Worker II

Consolidated Hazards Analysis Process Training

Office of Domestic Preparedness DHS State Assessment Training

Vulnerability Assessment Methodology Training

LORE Proposal Development and Management Training

FEMA Training Online Self-Study Courses

Computer Skills

MS Office Suite, 2D Microstation CADD, and Filemaker Pro, MathCAD, Smart

Plant Foundation

Core Competencies

TEAMWORK:

. Effectively manages technical interfaces between engineering

disciplines (chemical, mechanical, plant design, electrical,

instrumentation and control), upper level management, procurement,

vendors, and subcontractors.

. Demonstrates effective interpersonal and team oriented skills.

. Repeatedly solicits input from team members and key personnel to

improve processes and expedite projects.

. Continuously looks for improvements and more efficient ways and tools

to accomplish tasks.

LEADERSHIP:

. Displays high morals, ethical and professional standards, adheres to

Corporate and Business policies.

. Demonstrates through understanding of the roles that DOE, NNSA, and

the NRC play at SRS.

. Demonstrates self-motivating, self-initiating, leadership attributes

and assumes full responsibility for assignments.

. Keeps commitments as promised and ensures that words and actions

demonstrate the highest standard of professional conduct.

. Projects an air of professionalism, authority and poise with all

business relationships

. Demonstrates team leadership and project management skills with an

ability to create long-lasting professional relationships.

COMMUNICATIONS:

. Displays effective communication, speaking, negotiating, and

influencing skills.

. Demonstrates excellent technical writing skills and the ability to

develop engineering analyses, specifications, and technical documents.

. Communicates clearly and concisely and represents information

accurately and completely with internal personnel and customers.

. Consistently promotes open, honest and engaged dialog and displays

professionalism.

. Demonstrates outstanding written communications skills, listens

carefully, asks perceptive questions, and quickly comprehends new or

complex matters.

. Implements highly effective and often innovative communication

methods.

EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT:

. Continuously strives to learn and acquire more knowledge of

professional and technical subjects, and is not afraid to ask

questions.

. Works with her colleagues and team members to reach common goals,

brainstorm, solve problems, and resolve outstanding issues.

. Effectively applies professional/technical knowledge and lessons

learned from previous experience.

. Shares thoughts and ideas, information, and resources with colleagues

and team members to support the learning and development of others.

. Requests feedback from her colleagues on her work, suggestions, and

ideas.

BUSINESS RESULTS:

. Demonstrates effective planning, time management, and prioritizing

skills to achieve desired results with minimal supervision.

. Works with mechanical, electrical, plant design, I&C, project

controls, and others to understand project requirements

. Informs her manager of any impacts to her projects or schedules and

adjusts with management oversight

. Takes the initiative to set up meetings with engineering management to

address concerns with systems, equipment, and procurements.

. Experienced in managing Earned Value Management, and contract change

requests.

SELF MANAGEMENT:

. Understands how to create and nurture positive working relationships

with coworkers, clients, management and/or customers.

. Promotes harmony, communication, understanding, knowledge and policy

appropriately.

. Earns the unfailing respect and trust of her colleagues and clients

because of her uncompromising fairness and decency.

. Successfully upholds the values and integrity of the organization.

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