Manager Quality Assurance

Kenneth E. Peveler, P.E.

***** ****** **** . ********, ** 54228

920-***-**** . ***.*******@*****.***

BACKGROUND SUMMARY

Accomplished Manager with experience working in a heavily regulated energy

production environment. Demonstrated ability to lead and contribute on

cross-functional project teams for process improvement using Lean Six Sigma

methods and strong problem solving skills. Possess strong analytical,

problem resolution, collaboration, and effective communication skills when

interacting with diverse audiences including regulatory inspectors,

internal inspectors, management, and employees.

PROVEN SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Quality/Continuous Improvement

. Facility lead and team leader of Six Sigma improvements with recognition

of "Project of the Year" in 2009 for the generation division for reducing

plant outage critical path time by over 16 hours saving over $500K. An

additional project in 2009 saved over $300K.

. Demonstrated continuous improvement skills in managing over 20 regulatory

based programs to improve performance.

. Proven problem solving skills addressing operational issues as well as

process and program improvements through root cause analysis, apparent

cause analysis, and performance reporting.

Training/Coaching

. Implemented engineering training program to qualify employees in their

positions under nuclear accreditation guidelines.

. Served as coordinator for integrating training programs at 4 locations.

Partnered with resident training representative and corporate to ensure

training guidelines met compliance and performance needs.

. Served on training review board for engineering training comprised of

management and training representatives. Reviewed training schedules,

requests for training, and needs analysis for changes to training

programs.

. Partnered with training department to develop instructional materials.

Management/Leadership

. Served on sub-committee within Facility Safety Review Committee and

performed independent review of improved technical specifications for

plant operation.

. Served on station management review committees (training, corrective

actions, and safety review) providing management direction and oversight.

. Prepared annual and 5-year budget plans for engineering programs and

quality areas and provided periodic variance reporting.

. Team Lead for Engineering in review of new corrective actions and

representing Engineering during site team reviews each day.

. Supervised 3 engineering supervisors with 20 indirect reports. Handled

performance management, hiring, and discipline issues.

. Oversaw implementation of Emergency Planning Program including

relationship with local and state emergency agencies.

. Managed station security program consisting of union and non-union

employees in a 24/7 operation.

Regulatory Compliance

. Led problem solving for quality classification of diesel generator start-

up air system avoiding regulatory shutdown.

. Interfaced with government inspectors when conducting inspections and in

response to questions and issues including corrective actions needed to

resolve situation.

. Reviewed and presented quarterly performance reports to management on

engineering programs associated with inspection of components and

implementation of programs including air operated valves and fire

protection.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Dominion Energy - Kewaunee, Kewaunee, WI 2005-2010

One of the nation's largest producers and transporters of power and energy.

Engineering Manager, Six Sigma Black Belt (2008-2010)

. Served as site Six Sigma Black Belt in support of continuous

improvement.

Engineering Manager, Programs (2005-2008)

. Implemented regulatory requirements associated with programs including

preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, equipment reliability,

non-destructive examination, welding, fire protection, equipment

qualification, component testing, and steam generators.

Nuclear Management Company - Hudson, WI 2001-2005

Management Company integrating the operations of small and single unit

nuclear power facilities in the Midwest in support of improving the

viability of these units.

Engineering Manager, Programs (2003-2005)

. Same duties as above prior to purchase of facility by Dominion

Nuclear Oversight Manager (2001-2003)

. Served as Quality Assurance Manager for operations over the 3 unit

Kewaunee and Point Beach nuclear facilities. Conducted on-going audits

of facility operations with quarterly reporting of performance results

to station management.

Alliant Energy, Duane Arnold Energy Center (DAEC) - Cedar Rapids, IA

1980-2001

Public utility holding company that supplies energy and natural gas to

customers in IA, WI, and MN.

Manager, Regulatory Performance (1996-2001)

. Implemented activities associated with nuclear licensing, industry

operating experience, and corrective action program.

. Served as Employee Concerns Program Manager (whistleblower protection

program) providing a confidential alternative problem resolution

process for non-compliance and safety issues.

Quality Assurance Manager (1990-1996)

. Led department in transitioning from compliance based program of

assessment to performance based through direct observation resulting

in more meaningful opportunities for improvement.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering; Missouri Science & Technology

- Rolla

Completed 18 credits toward MBA - St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa

Institute of Nuclear Power Operations - Senior Nuclear Plant Managers

Conservative Decision Making; Design for Six Sigma

CERTIFICATIONS

Registered Professional Engineer, Wisconsin 35760-006

Six Sigma Black Belt - 2009

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