JAMES N LOPES

*** ***** ***** **

Moyock, NC ****8

Cell : 803-***-****

Email: ac010b@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: Project Manager, Oversight Personal, Corrective Action Program Superintendent/Manager, Superintendent, Lead/Mechanical Engineering

Supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS

I have worked in several supervisory capacities including the implementation, and accountability of the planning, processing and procedures implementation in the nuclear power field, construction sites,(nuclear and refinery power plants, pharmaceutical plant, schools etc.) and shipyards for over 25 years. While working in my last position I was asked to sit on the Corrective Action Program Review Board to serve as a member because of my hands on experience in the field. I also have over 35 years working as a pipe fitter/welder in different capacities as well, including oil rigs and pipelines. I began my apprenticeship at General Dynamics Electric Boat Division. Since, I have supervised the installation of high-pressure core spray, installed and replacement of new piping and valve systems used to keep reactor cores cool. I have been responsible for the supervision of refueling equipment, suppression pool, alternate decay heat removal, new fabrication and construction of systems used to keep or remove heat from nuclear core. I also supervised installation of new by-pass systems and condensation transfer and storage. I have experience in reactor circulation pumps and motors rigs, pipelines. My work experience includes the supervision of weld shops and performed in a leadership capacity for a number of nuclear power support groups and large mechanical companies. I have worked in a leadership roles while working in an engineering capacity for Zapata Marine Inc. calibrating drill ship locations for off shore exploration. I have also worked as a Lead First Line Supervisor during the construction of the Westinghouse AP-1000 nuclear reactor. I gained experience working and supervising a Pasteurization team for the Pharmaceutical system testing and set-up while working on Amgen’s construction of their plant in Coventry, Rhode Island

Education

2007-2017 Continuous Education of Nantel Nuclear Power Training Program

1992 Tidewater Community College Civil Engineering Construction Mgmt.

1977 New England Tech. Electrical Engineering

1975 General Dynamics Apprenticeship Program

1972 Delmar School of Communications.

1971-1977 USMC

Experience with auto cad, Microsoft word, Microsoft default mgr. Excel, ACS

Adobe Reader 9

AFFILIATIONS:

Retired from the United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters

Employment:

February 13, 2017-April 5, 2017

Mechanical Superintendent

BHI Energy INC.

Fermi Nuclear Power Plant

Monroe, MI

Performed as superintendent over Drywell coolers and motors during change out.

This included the the pre-fab of new coils and piping, rigging, electrical, and scaffolding erection while also being responsible for the engineering changes to be implemented in work packages insuring that all Corrective Action Issues were addressed before hand to avoid any issues that could jeopardize the continued work needed to be done without any question of all packages being in compliance. Ensured all daily safety briefings for work being done were conducted addressing any issues that needed to be addressed on work being done in the Drywell. Responsible for organizing the composite work crew for the duration of all union work being done as well as non-union work. Also responsible for the tracking and submitting signed time sheets ensuring all information submitted was correct.

September 12,2016-October 21,2016

Mechanical Supervisor

CBI INC.

DC Cook Nuclear Power Plant

Bridgeman, MI

Responsibilities include the oversite the replacement of FAC piping, service water and valves during change out (large bore). Worked to insure that all documentation including completed work packaging and ongoing work package were completed correctly and in order to avoid any issues that arise during and after construction and maintained process assigned. Reported daily to the project supervisor where we were at as far completion. Reporting any issues that may need to be addressed now and in the future that may affect scheduling, procedure, and that no policy or procedure has been used affected by non-compliance issues, incorrect material was and is being used. Also responsible for insuring that there are no violations of procedure that may affect the project

August 2014-Feb,26 2016

Field Engineer

Wachs Services

Vogtle, Waynesboro, Ga.

Oversee changes in work packages pertaining to WDS’s (Work Data Sheets), Weld Maps, and design drawings. Assist in field construction of Nuclear Mechanical Re Modules for units 3 & 4 at Plant Vogtle for the Westinghouse AP 1000 design. Assure that good Human Performance tools are being implemented at all levels. Examine and review constructability of work packages prior to craft beginning or continuing any work being done to ensure work is being done correctly according to specifications. Trouble-shoot matters of non-conformance issues. Placed in charge of monitoring corrective action issues for the welding and pipefitting jobs being done. Assisted in Corrective Action, implemented and identified Human Performance issues while sitting on the Corrective Action Program Review Board. Responsible for tracking the Hydrostatic testing while calculating and plotting amounts of demineralized water needed for Hydrostatic testing of Mechanical Modules by breaking and calculating needed water amounts needed by determining linear footage of Mechanical Modules down by separating piping systems, tanks, and equipment. Responsible for tracking all nonconformance issues and Engineer design changes through updating daily reports with Westinghouse Inc. while also submitting to management plan scheduling and work packages, while updating daily reports and three day look ahead schedule to track module status.

July,2014-Febuary 26,2016

Project Manager

Wachs Services

SMS (CBI, Lake Charles)

Project Manager over the manufacturing of Structural and Mechanical Nuclear modules for Westinghouse AP 1000 design being assembled for Vogtle 3&4 and VC Summer’s unit 2. I acted as Liaison between Wachs Services and CB&I personnel and trades ensuring that all Wachs’ tradesmen meet the high standards required to adhere to the standards necessary to complete the job. Monitored CAP issues identifying and implementing CA issues needing to be addressed. Worked to maintain time and hours for Wachs’ personnel reporting daily/weekly to Wachs’ payroll to be verified.

March 17, 2014-April 27,2014

Sun Tech /BHI/ Dominion Power

Millstone Nuclear Power CT.

Act as Oversight for scheduled spring outage including service water intake diesel upgrade project. Duties include the scheduling of job production, employee scheduling as needed, liaison between customer, contractors, lead supervisors and craft personal. Assurance of adherence to safety regulations, industry standards while assuring that all work is performed and completed in a timely safe manner. Prepare daily turnover reports for upper management and counterparts. Worked in conjunction with engineering staffing to possible need of plan changes and equipment needed.

9/09/2013/-1/17/2014

Field Engineer/Plant Services

CBI

Nuclear mfg. Fabrication Division

Lake Charles, La.

Project management on the construction of Vogtle and VC Summer Modules. Verifingthat all units meet company and customer standards before shipment. Ensure materials that are needed have been ordered and delivered in a timely in order to not a delay the continued construction of the modules needed to be shipped to Vogtle and VC Summer plants. Track down and investigate why certain parts and modules have not been shipped and encourage the swift production and delivery of the needed modules. Work side by side with production engineers, floor supervisors and production personal to lesson any delays to the production of the modules while ensuring they meet the supreme quality standards expected by CBI and Westinghouse. Address and implement corrections of any quality issues that may affect the quality of modules being produced.

January 2013-April 2013

Mechanical Oversite

Planet Forward

Perry Nuclear Power

Perry, OH

Corrective Action Program (CAP) oversite for all mechanical systems for the refueling outage. Responsible for the implementation of all recommended Corrective Action Reports (CARS) including all trending and investigation steps taken involving non- compliance matters ensuring compliance with NRC rules and regulations.

8/4/2012-10/3/2012

Nooter Corporation

Piping Superintendent

St, Louis, MO.

Supervision of craft work groups for plant maintenance while responsible for the tracking of manpower needed to complete scheduled task while striving to stay within company and industry safety guidelines insuring that the job was completed on time without incident.

3/12/2012-4/27/2012

BWB

Power Equipment Maintenance.

Sharon Harris NPP

Cary, NC

Supervise craft work groups for plant maintenance. I was responsible of tracking the man hours and scheduling to meet guidelines of Progress Energy. I was responsible for work that included 1LRT and LLRT (leak testing).

11/5/2011-3/1/2012

Pt. St. Lucie Nuclear Power FPL ( EPU )

Shaw Group

Pt. St. Lucie, FL.

Supervise and direct the multiple trades, contractors and sub-contractors involved in the eminence of equipment and piping systems in relation to nuclear power plants. Work in conjunction with engineering in regards to the construction, and reconstruction involving various trades. Prepare and submit written reports required for turnover while also communication with counterparts, management and engineers in regards to scheduling, materials and supplies needed, safety infractions, and other information that is needed in the construction and maintenance of related trades in the nuclear supply industry while ensuring the accuracy of reports and scheduling.

6/13/2011-9/27/2011

Mechanical Superintendent

Turkey Point Nuclear Power FPL ( EPU)

Bechtel Power Corp.

Florida City, FL.

Oversight of several contractors in different disciplines while ensuring they comply with policy and procedures. Responsibilities include EPU, Condenser change out, Amertap system change out, Heater Drain Rerates, Feed Water control valves (CV’s) Responsible for oversight and work management of contractors of each modification including 6 direct reports. Additional responsibilities include scheduling, procurement, layout, and planning and co- ordination of meetings between customer, (FPL), staff and craft.

4/4/2011-5/4/2011 Mechanical Supervisor

Pilgrim Nuclear Power Plant

Shaw Group

Plymouth, MA.

Supervision of crafts for Salt Service Water Project. Oversee the replacement of 24” spool pipe with reducer and 12” MOV on TBCCW, replacement of 12” valve and 18” valve on TBCCW. I worked co-ordinate and arranged scheduling with other tasks and activities being performed by other crafts in AUX. Bldg. Perform daily safety observations. Preparation of turnover reports.

2/14/2011-3/25/2011 Mechanical Supervisor

Indian Point Energy Center

Shaw Group

Buchanan, NY

Supervision of crafts for Vortex Sump Suppressor Modification. Ensuring goal of zero accidents with emphasis on safety and human performance. Provide oversight and coaching in the field. Ensure all access to protected sump is in accordance with EN-Op-119. Oversee fabrication of material.

12/29/10-2/8/11 Mechanical Supervisor

River Bend Nuclear Power Station

Shaw Group

Baton Rouge, La.

Supervision of crafts associated with the performance of replacement of Snubbers for reactor coolant pump.

9/27/10 -10/14/10 Mechanical Supervisor

Braidwood Nuclear Power Plant

Shaw Group

Braidwood IL.

Supervision of pipe fitters and welders assigned to turbine building housing extraction steam systems, low pressure.

8/23/10-9/23/10 Mechanical Supervisor

James Fitzpatrick Nuclear Power Station

Shaw Group, Oswego, NY

I supervised the rigging for pipefitters and boilermakers assuring parties involved would not be interfering with other trades causing a delay in work being done. Oversee condenser project for bellows and expansion joint. Supervise support for water boxes while adhering to plant scheduling and safety regulations and requirements in preparation for and during nuclear plant shutdown. Prepare shift turnover status reports. Ascertain needed work orders ensure work quality standards are met.

4/3/10-5/11/10 Pipefitter

Day and Zimmerman

Florida Power and Light

Port St. Lucie, FL.

I worked on the replacement of reactor cooling pumps. Assisted with the demolition of all connecting piping for both steam and oil, including fitted replacements of expansion joints for 3A and 3B condenser.

12/9/09-2/01/10 Pipe Welder

Frank Lill and Son

Kleen Energy Project

Middletown, CT.

Pipe welder for chrome piping of industrial natural gas furnace. Involved both gas and steam 24” pipe. Performed valve installation for both large and small bore piping. Job also consisted of weld preparation and pipefitting.

10/05/09-10/30/09 pipe welder

Plant Services NPS

Millstone Nuclear Power Station

Waterford, CT.

Performed needed work to steam blow-off by-pass system on unit 2

Also assisted with replacement of 24” service water piping and valve

Maintenance

09/02/09-09/26/09 Pipe fitter /welder

Plant Maintenance Dept.

R.E Gina Nuclear Power Plant Day and Zimmerman

Rochester, NY

Performed necessary work on condensers by-pass and supply systems and routine maintenance on valve replacements.

02/02/09-04/10/09 Mechanical Supervisor for Refueling and Maintenance Outage

(Balance of Plant supervisor)

Day and Zimmerman

Perry Nuclear Power Plant.

Perry, Ohio

Oversee General Foremen, Craft Foremen while maintaining plant scheduling, and performance. Update daily shift reports to insure clear communication

between the crafts, engineering, and operation control. Submit changes to work orders to appropriate departments. Ensuring quality standards are met.

10/08/08-11/1/08 Welder/pipe fitter Stone and Webster- Shaw Group

Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Station

Vernon, Vt.

Performed welding from replacement of water intake piping and valve systems.

5/10/08-5/28/08 Lead person/ pipe fitter Outage work.

R.S. Harritan Inc.

Ref; Charles Gilbert project manager 804-***-****

Dominion Power

Chesapeake Energy Center

Chesapeake, VA

Lead person and pipe fitter for coal fire reactor maintenance. Assisted with daily set-up and scheduling of work. Fitted and prepared pipe via blueprints provided. Tac and hang pipe in preparation for welding.

3/19/08-4/1/08 Pipe fitter/welder Days and Zimmerman NPS

Nine-Mile Point Nuclear Power Plant

Oswego, New York

Performed work on Condensate lines for Turbine Generators System Deionization System. Work consisted of demolition, fabricating and welding of pipe sizes ranging from 4" to 30" lines during refueling outage

2/8/08 3/11/08 Pipe fitter/welder Days and Zimmerman NPS

Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant

Calvert County MD.

Performed repair work on 42" Condenser Pipe other work consisted of pulling, flushing, and repairing bundles on heat exchanger on 42” system. Also experienced in the replacement of 3” and 6” valves in Radioactive Containment Area.

09/09/07-11/19/07 General Foreman Day and Zimmerman NPS

Surry Nuclear Power Station

Surry, Va.

Supervisor over all crafts on site for D and Z

Pipefitters/Pipe welders/Boilermakers/Ironworkers /Carpenters Painters and Labors

For Nuclear Refueling Outage

Responsibilities: Co-ordinate all crafts in the keeping of schedules and work orders. Responsible for maintaining daily communication between Surry Plant Engineering staff and Day and Zimmerman, while responsible for daily job briefs and plant reports keeping all D and Z personnel informed of job progress and changes. Brief all foremen of all crafts on daily activities and changes in work orders. Prepare for and conduct change over meetings between shifts. Write daily progress reports to include the logged worked man-hours per work order while keeping track of daily time records

03/05/04 General Foreman Peerless Piping and Engineering Johnson and Wales College

Providence, Rhode Island

Responsibilities: Replacement of Chill water Systems.

Complete change out of Supply and Return Pumps Valves. I supervised the changing systems from PVC to pipe. Communicated between customer, Peerless Piping, and engineering. Held responsible for all progress reports, work orders, and the keeping of daily time records of all personnel.

Prior to 2004 I was employed as a union pipefitter/welder of new construction, maintenance, modification, and repair for various types industries dating back to 1972.

References:

References furnished upon request. Please note that employment between dates listed can be provided upon request. Employment for these dates may have been for non-supervisory position or non-nuclear/energy power plant employers.

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