Ryan Bolton, P.E.
*** * ********** **., *********, TN 37801
Cell: 865-***-****
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QUALIFICATIONS
Accomplished Chemical Engineer with a MBA. Significant experience over a
wide range of projects performing project management, design engineering,
and field support performed primarily under NQA-1 quality standards and
ASME Section III, Class III Boiler and Pressure Vessel code for nuclear
facilities. Clientele include Department of Energy (DOE) facilities at Oak
Ridge National Laboratory, Y-12 National Security Complex, and the US Mixed
Oxide Fuel Fabrication Facility - Savannah River site. Other clientele
include Tennessee Valley Authority, Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint
Reserve Base, and the Blount County School System. Registered Professional
Engineer, Tennessee No. 113403.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MS Technology, Inc.
2008 - Present
Chemical Engineer, Oak Ridge, TN (11/2008 - Present)
Providing Engineering Services for B&W on the Uranium Processing Facility
(UPF) project at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, TN
. Preparation of Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) for nuclear
process systems in compliance with process design criteria, process
description documents, parent Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), etc.
. Preparation of Design Analysis Calculations (DACs) to support component
sizing (tanks, phase separators, relief valves, etc.) using mass and
energy balances as input basis
. Development of system interlock lists to integrate process system
controls into the required sequence of operation
. Implementation of component numbering consistent with the parent PFD, as
well as, line numbering of system piping
. Interaction with other engineering disciplines and operations personnel
(existing Y-12 facility) as required to support design evolution
Bechtel Power
2008
Mechanical Design Engineer, Knoxville, TN (3/2008 - 11/2008)
Provided Engineering Services for the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) on
the Watts Bar Unit 2 nuclear reactor completion project in Spring City, TN
. Redefined the Auxiliary Building Secondary Containment Envelope (ABSCE)
for construction completion of Watts Bar Unit 2 reactor
. Prepared Unit1/Unit 2 interface calculations and P&IDs for assigned
systems
. Prepared Design Change Notification (DCN) packages to support
modifications to existing plant equipment and piping
Shaw Environmental & Infrastructure
2006 - 2008
Process Engineer, Knoxville, TN (2006 - 2008)
Provided Engineering Services for the US Mixed Oxide (Nuclear) Fuel
Fabrication Facility (MOX) project Savannah River site in Aiken, SC
. Prepared calculations, design specifications, P&IDs, system description
documents, technical guidelines, engineering design changes, and other
deliverables
. Prepared design specifications to support piping and equipment
procurement
. Prepared DCN packages to support field installation, construction
initiated changes, etc.
Provided Engineering Services for the Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint
Reserve Base in Fort Worth, TX
. Performed technical/field support during installation of a fire
suppression system renovation project
. Developed work plans and status reports
. Planned and scheduled construction subcontractor activities
Provided Engineering Services for the Kiefer Landfill Project in
Sacramento, CA
. Provided conceptual design for a service water supply system
. Provided supporting cost estimates
. Interfaced with vendors and client as needed for project completion
< Appointed member of Shaw Applied Science & Engineering Safety Council
by management
GEM Technologies, Inc. 2004 -
2006
Process Design Engineer, Engineering Group, Knoxville, TN (2004 - 2006)
Provided Engineering Services for the Oak Ridge National Laboratory's
(ORNL) High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR) Cold Source Project in Oak Ridge,
TN
. Assigned lead responsibility for the Equipment Temperature Conditioning
System tasks
. Supervised fieldwork and in-shop fabrication of components and pipe
supports
. Responsible for procurement of materials (technical specifications,
quantity, need dates, etc.)
. Updated P&IDs, fabrication and installation drawings
. Prepared Design Change Notification (DCN) packages
. Participated in HFIR plan of the day (POD) meetings to establish work
priority schedules
. Interfaced with HFIR engineering, construction, procurement, and
operations personnel (facility walk downs, meetings, etc.)
Provided project management for the Blount County School's Maintenance
Improvement Program in Maryville, TN
. Project Lead for the implementation of the Computerized Maintenance
Management System (CMMS) including development of a detailed equipment
database (i.e., type, model, rating, service intervals, etc.)
. Walked down facility piping and equipment to support configuration
control, to identify problem areas, etc.
. Performed life cycle cost studies for HVAC systems (chillers, air
handling units, recirculation units, boilers, etc.)
. Interfaced with Public Building Authority (PBA) administrative personnel,
maintenance personnel, and others as required to support design changes
to public schools and facilities
. Developed procedures, training recommendations, operating instructions,
maintenance manuals, and certification programs
Provided construction management for the General Services Administration
(GSA) in Knoxville, TN
. Participated in facility walk downs
. Prepared construction estimates to support remodeling of federal
buildings
. Evaluated subcontractor bids and provided recommendations for award
. Supervised and scheduled construction subcontractors
. Interfaced with GSA personnel
Bowater Newsprint
2000 - 2001
Automation Process Control Engineer, Automation Process Control Department,
Calhoun, TN
. Interacted with operators to trouble shoot operator control issues on a
daily basis
. Developed computer based interfaces in an Intellution software program
for operator control throughout the plant
. Developed a computer based interface to allow operators to monitor and
manage power usage between Bowater and TVA
. Developed a historical database to trend all data points throughout the
plant
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE CHATTANOOGA, Chattanooga, TN
Master of Science in Engineering Management, Currently Enrolled (Completed
30 of 33 credit hours - Estimated Graduation Date May 2011)
TENNESSEE TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY, Cookeville, TN
Master of Business Administration, MBA, 2003
TENNESSEE TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY, Cookeville, TN
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, 2002