Project Manager Maintenance
Resume:
Ralph W. “Jake” Jacobson
Richland, WA 99352 *********@***.***
Summary: 45 years of nuclear experience with DOD, NRC, and DOE. Senior Project Manager with previous PMP certification. Advanced skills in issues resolution, development of effective teams with diverse disciplines, managing programs with multiple elements, and field implementation/construction management. Project Management from cradle to grave for major mechanical, electrical, or other projects. Conduct of Operations and/or maintenance mentor. Computer literate.
Professional Experience
Project Manager; Industrial Support Service 1/15-7/16
The Dalles Dam, gantry crane rehabilitation, a $5 million government contract
Develop and manage contracts for various subcontractors
Development of Schedules for ISS and integration with COE and all subcontractors
Development of Work Plans for major field activities
Review and approval of all submittals to the Corps of Engineers including designs, product data, plans, work process, lift plans, prime and subcontractor qualifications
Review and approval of all environmental, safety, and critical processes and plans.
Contractor Quality Control Manager for painting and disassembly
Contractor Site Superintendent responsible for the performance of all companies and personnel associated with the crane rehabilitation project.
Senior Engineering Project Manager, AEP, DC Cook Nuclear Plant 5/12 –11/14
Senior Project Manager over Fukushima Modifications, electrical and mechanical, with subordinate PMs reporting for specialized aspects. ($60M)
Project Manager for the U1 and U2 Digital Control Room Annunciator projects; on-time, under budget ($32M)
Project Manager for the U1 and U2 Digital Plant Process Computer projects; on-time, under budget
($40M)
Senior Project Manager, Exelon, Limerick Generating Station 1/12 –3/12
Outage Shift Project Manager for the Adjustable Speed Drive (variable frequency) upgrade for Reactor Recirculation Pumps.
Senior Project Manager, Florida Power & Light, Turkey Point Nuclear 9/07 –12/11
Project Manager with the major projects department.
Fast track projects to replace a Main Transformer and Transformer Deluge System; completed ahead of schedule and within budget. ($20M)
Emergency Diesel radiators and silencer replacement. Developed new methodology reducing LCO liabilities by 50% without increasing cost. Formal recognition for safety and quality excellence while completing ahead of schedule.
ICW strainers, Aux Transformer, Site Monitoring Wells, and EDG Air Start conception through implementation.
Complete Instrument Air System replacement project from conception through implementation on Unit 4.
Contract Administrator for various A&E firms and subcontractors including development of Statements of Work, Request for Proposal, Evaluation of Proposals, Acceptance, and Implementation. Approved invoices and contract changes
Project Manager, Penpower/Duke-Oconee Nuclear 9/05 – 6/07
Project Manager for refurbishment program for evaluation and oversight of digital/electronic upgrades to reactor controls systems including RPS/ES, Foundation Fieldbus, Digital Control Rod Drive Control System, and Turbine Voltage Regulators
Project Manager for refurbishment of the spent nuclear fuel handling/transport system including demolition and removal of irradiated/contaminated equipment from spent fuel pools and utilization of divers for field work.
Project Manager for the Amertap Condenser Cleaning System modification and upgrades
Senior Program Manager, Base Point, Inc., Hanford Nuclear Site 04– 05
Issues management for major construction projects at Tank Farms, Hanford DOE site
Project Lead for Double Shell Tank Isolation Project, Hanford DOE site
Coordination and facilitation of work planning activities for construction projects with all support groups
Resolution of scope and schedule issues associated with major project planning and execution.
Program/Project oversight and direction for major construction projects in radiological areas.
President, Superior Technical & Management Services (ST&MS, Inc.) 00 – 04
Senior Technical Advisor for issue resolution and project performance for Director, Operations, SNF Project, Hanford Site
Project Coordination for Readiness and Startup activities Spent Nuclear Fuels Project, Hanford Site, WA.
Evaluate and optimize nuclear fuel transportation requirements between Hanford site facilities.
Contract Consultants for technical and management services, DOE, DOD, and NRC.
Lead Mentor for Management Mentoring, Safety Mentoring, Conduct of Operations, Maintenance Program Development, ISMS, Industrial Safety Review and Restart Evaluator – DOD Chemical Demilitarization, Tooele, UT
SNF Fuel Transfer System Readiness and Startup, Procedure Development Integration, Conduct of Operations mentoring – Hanford DOE
S/RID and requirements assessments for cost optimization at Spent Nuclear Fuels Project at the Hanford DOE Site
Organizational Troubleshooter and Team Builder.
Field supervision/oversight of all ST&MS contractual activities.
Operational Readiness Review Team member for restart of DOD Chemical Demilitarization facility restart.
Contract Operations Training Management for Spent Nuclear Fuels Project startup at the Hanford DOE Site.
Director, Eastern Operations, Special Projects, & Training; E2 Services 99 – 00
Establish E2 Services presence and pre-qualifications for Oak Ridge National Laboratory opportunities.
Market E2 Services mechanical maintenance and technical services for commercial utility and petro-chemical outage support on the East Coast and Gulf Coast.
Provide direct management involvement and technical supervision for nuclear and conventional electrical utility outages, including Superintendent for all valve work during a nuclear plant refueling outage.
Development of pilot Valve Maintenance and Conduct of Operations training programs.
Establish and operate the Eastern Office of E2 Services in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
Provide Technical Support and Staff Augmentation in Richland, Washington and Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
Project Administrator/Program Manager for Operations; Lockheed Martin Hanford, WA 95 – 99
Provided programmatic management for a $300 million waste transfer system project.
Coordinated and integrated design, function, and construction for $0.5 billion of concurrent projects to provide standardized equipment, operations, training, and maintenance. Ensured programmatic needs of the customer were fulfilled.
Managed the integrated scheduling and field supervision for all Tank Farm projects.
Provided programmatic guidance for the evolution of project Systems Engineering and Integrated Safety Management processes.
Project Coordinator, Westinghouse Hanford, WA 94 –95
Established multi-discipline teams to address major upgrades and modifications in Tank Farms.
Facilitated and coordinated team efforts to provide Enhanced Work Planning, field performance and safety monitoring, testing, and acceptance of facility upgrades, Integrated Safety Management discipline.
Provided managerial perspective and positive interface with performing organizations, subcontractors, and oversight groups.
Manager, Tank Farm Operations; Westinghouse Hanford, WA 93 – 94
Managed the training, scheduling, and personnel issues for a 200 person, mixed discipline, multi-organizational group to upgrade knowledge and awareness during a Tank Farm stand down.
Managed the support staff for the Standards/Requirements Identification Documents (S/RID) assessment and verification of Tank Farm procedures, and performed as lead for the Occupational Health and Safety areas.
Manager, East Tank Farm Operations; Westinghouse Hanford, WA 91 – 93
Directed the activities of eight immediate staff and five subordinate managers with additional staff in excess of 250 supervisors, crafts, and nuclear process operators.
Established and managed an Environmental Waste Operations group responsible for compliant regulatory hazardous and radioactive mixed waste classification and disposal.
Managed the Ferro-cyanide waste tank retrieval efforts and ORR preparations
Managed a major upgrade, initial restart testing, and ORR preparations of the 242-A Evaporator, the only real operational processing facility in tank farms.
Initiated an evaluation program for identified deficiencies to produce dramatic improvement in the prioritization and coordination of work.
Implemented Conduct of Operations for East Tank Farms.
Manager, Production Control; Westinghouse Hanford, WA 90 – 91
Managed the planning, scheduling, and work control functions for East Tank Farms.
Improved work planning by establishing requirements for all work package planners to physically walk down the system and scope prior to the preparation of fieldwork documents and incorporation of safety requirements.
Controlled and supervised the interface and resource allocations between Operations, subcontractors, and in-house maintenance groups.
Implemented the Job Control System for tracking and scheduling work activities.
Responsible for the scheduling of all maintenance activities in East Tank Farms.
Senior Nuclear Plant Engineer; Westinghouse Electric, INEEL, ID 89 –90
Non-Engineering degreed plant engineer
Supervised seven maintenance supervisors and work package planners.
Functioned as the Plant Maintenance manger during his absence.
Coordinated and supervised work efforts between three maintenance organizations, subcontractors and the Operations department at a nuclear reactor facility.
Implemented Integrated Safety Management protocol for major activities.
Prepared contracts, cost estimates, and work documents for outside contractors for major activities, such as asbestos abatement projects.
Prepared plant maintenance outage schedules and reviewed/approved site schedules for maintenance periods.
Provided Conduct of Maintenance Training, and Industrial Safety field supervision.
Outage Superintendent/Shift Director; Westinghouse Electric, INEEL, ID 88 – 89
Verified work scope, assigned resources, tracked procurement, and validated work documents for reactor and ancillary equipment maintenance outages to ensure readiness.
Developed, statused, and maintained detailed, two-hour increment schedules for all nuclear and support equipment maintenance during reactor plant outages.
Chaired twice-daily status meetings for all work groups, exercising the authority to enforce accountability or adjust work to ensure schedule compliance.
Coordinated and directed the in-plant work efforts of multiple organization, around-the-clock, maintenance activities during reactor outages to ensure procedural and safety compliance.
Responsible for contractor safety performance and Conduct of Operations/Maintenance familiarization, and overall outage performance.
U. S. Navy E-9, Nuclear Power Program (Submarine & Prototype) 65 – 88
Plant Master Chief/Senior Enlisted Advisor/Senior Instructor/Engineers Assistant
Maintenance LPO/”Bull Nuke”/Acting COB/Division-Department Chief.
Supervised up to 450 military and civilian personnel of various disciplines, including 35 CPOs (managers) and 11 engineers in the operation, maintenance, and training associated with naval nuclear propulsion and electric plants.
Successfully planned and scheduled prototypes outages, overseas extended refit periods, and shipyard overhaul activities integrating different work groups while meeting established milestones and commitments.
Extensive podium and practical training experience in several nuclear disciplines, train-the-trainers, curriculum development, operations and maintenance.
Extensive mechanical maintenance experience, especially valves, pumps, turbines, hoisting/rigging, and workplace safety.
Principles of Operations (Conduct of Operations), Watchstanding Principles.
Education
B. S., Corporate Training, Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID (on hold 95% complete)
A. S., General Studies, City University, Bellevue, WA
Graduate of U. S. Navy Senior Enlisted Academy
U. S. Navy Nuclear Power Program
Project Management Professional Certification Program, Washington State University, Richland, WA
U. S. Navy Nuclear Instructor School
Numerous technical and management courses
Certifications
Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) #265043
Certified U. S. Navy Master Training Specialist
Certified U. S. Navy Nuclear Welder
DOE 39N Instructor with OJT/OJE Qualifications
USACE Construction Quality Certificate
Qualifications
Engineering Officer of the Watch/Engineering Duty Officer (military equivalent of commercial SRO)
Engineering Watch Supervisor
DOD/Westinghouse QA Mechanical and Electrical – Obtained GS QA rating
Qualified in Submarines (SS)
Steam Plant Maintenance Technician
Site Safety Representative (Industrial, OSHA, General)
U. S. Navy Classroom, OJT, OJE, JPM, Conduct of Operations, and Instructor Trainer (Three tours)
Radiation Worker (U. S. Navy, DOD, DOE, Commercial Nuclear)
Commercial nuclear valve technician and supervisor
DOE/DOD Hazardous Waste Site Worker, 40-hour
USACE Site Superintendent
USACE Quality Control Manager
Clearances
DOD Secret Clearance - 1988,
DOE “L” Clearance - 1991,
NRC Commercial Nuclear Unescorted Access, all areas of plant – 2014,
DOD Chemical Demilitarization Unescorted Access – 2003,
USACE Hydroelectric Unescorted Access, all areas of hydro-electric plants - 2016
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