Gary M. Tackling

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Irmo, SC 29063

Performance Improvement Quality Management

Project Management Field Engineering

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Industrial & Mechanical engineering professional with accomplished leadership skills with extensive background in the nuclear power industry, with the following competencies: Green Belt Six Sigma ● Lean Six Sigma ● Piping Field Engineering ● Performance Improvement ● Quality Management ● Procedure Management ● Corrective Action Program ● Nuclear Safety & Environment ● Workflow Streamlining ● Technical Staff Supervision ● Human Performance ●Self- Assessment & Benchmarking ● Regulatory Compliance ● Nuclear Construction Management ● Facilities Management ● Program Management ● Project Management ● Quality Assurance PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Performance Improvement Subject Matter Expert, Westinghouse, Jenkinsville, SC (6/2015- 7/2017) Conducted Root Cause Analysis & Apparent Cause Analysis for a wide range of construction activities in accordance with approved procedures and regulatory standards (NQA-1, 10 CFR 50 Appendix. B). Identified discrepancies and documented nonconformances for management attention. Used Configuration Management tools and industry best practices to monitor and control processes and programs essential to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and code related design and operational standards. Developed and implemented programs that enhance a cross-functional iterative design approach. Interacted with other disciplines to ensure all internal and external customer needs are met or exceeded. Troubleshoots essential processes and procedures to understand use issues or how they can be improved, and applies the correct problem-solving methods and analysis tools to correct the discovered issues. Mentored and trained others in technical area of expertise at V.C. Summer Units 2 and 3 AP1000 construction project. Trained over 150 site personnel in Corrective Action Program, Causal Analysis, Best Practices and procedure adherence.

Manager Corrective Action Program, Tennessee Valley Authority, Hollywood, AL (9/2011-6/2015) Managed Performance Improvement Programs: Corrective Action Program, Human Performance Program, Procedure Program Management, Self-Assessment & Benchmarking Program, Construction/Operating Experience Program at Bellefonte Nuclear Plant.

Performed Root Cause Analysis & Apparent Cause Analysis for a wide range of construction and maintenance activities in accordance with approved procedures and regulatory standards (NQA-1, 10 CFR 50 Appendix. B).: Trained and qualified over 150 site personnel in Corrective Action Program and Causal Analysis. (MAXIMO Super User & Level I OJT Instructor) Assisted Systems Engineering and Construction Management during configuration walk downs and Constructability reviews. Used Configuration Management tools and industry best practices to monitor and control processes and programs essential to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and code related design and operational standards. Developed and implemented programs that enhance a cross- functional iterative design approach. Interacted with other disciplines to ensure all internal and external customer needs are met or exceeded. Troubleshoots essential processes and procedures to understand use issues or how they can be improved, and applies the correct problem-solving methods and analysis tools to correct the discovered issues.

Mentored and trained others in technical area of expertise. Performed as a member of the TVA Standardized Procedure Writers Board, developed and revised procedures. Performed Self-Assessments, Prompt Incident Investigations and developed Human Performance, Trend Analysis, Corrective Action Status, and CAP Metrics Reports. Supported Browns Ferry, Sequoyah and Watts Bar Operating site teams root cause analysis, self-assessments, PI & R Inspections, INPO Mid Cycle Review and NRC 95001, 95002, 95003 recovery teams.

Corrective Action Program Manager, Tennessee Valley Authority, Chattanooga, TN (5/2007 – 8/2011) Conducted Root Cause Analysis & Apparent Cause Analysis for a wide range of operating plant activities in accordance with approved procedures and regulatory standards (FERC, NERC & SERC). Used Configuration Management tools and industry best practices to monitor and control processes and programs essential to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and code related design and operational standards. Developed and implemented programs that enhance a cross-functional iterative design approach.

Mentored and trained others in technical area of expertise. Trained and qualified over 100 site personnel in Corrective Action Program, Configuration Control and Causal Analysis. (MAXIMO Super User & Level I OJT Instructor. Performed as Liaison to Corporate Senior Management Engineering, Operations, Outage Management, Maintenance, Safety, Environmental, and Security. Gary M Tackling Resume

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Performed Self-Assessments, Prompt Incident Investigations and developed Human Performance and Corrective Action Program Trend Analysis and Metrics Reports. Configuration Control Administrator/Y2K Program Manager, TVA, Chattanooga, TN (3/1998 - 4/2007)

Performed configuration walkdowns of plant equipment, redlined drawings to update As-Built drawings, hung unique identifier equipment tags and updated MAXIMO equipment database. Used Configuration Management tools and industry best practices to monitor and control processes and programs essential to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and code related design and operational standards. Developed and implemented programs that enhance a cross-functional iterative design approach. Supported Procurement, Engineering and Preventive Maintenance by researching vendor manual recommendations and developing Preventive Maintenance activities (MAXIMO Super User & OJT Instructor). Supported Engineering during NERC & FERC audits. Researched, tested, and ensured Y2K compliance for TVAs plant hardware and software. Performed as a TVA Y2K Subject Matter Expert Speaker at EPRI conferences (Y2K Emergency Response Team Leader) Provided Y2K Response and equipment training to first responder technicians prior to Y2K rollover. Mechanical Field Engineer, Stone & Webster, Soddy Daisy, TN (1/1997-2/1998) Performed walkdowns, revised drawings and provided field engineering support for piping systems to design change requirements during outages. Reviewed and closed work plans and design change notices. Operations Manager, Atlanta Committee Olympic Games, Ocoee River, TN (4/1996-10/1996) Directed operations for 300 staff and athletes during the Ocoee Whitewater Canoeing & Kayaking Olympic events. Managed purchasing, inventory control, storage, logistics, transportation from Lee College to the Ocoee River venue, food services, security, and communications, Quality Assurance Engineer, Ebasco Construction, Spring City, TN (9/1991-3/1996) Reviewed Significant Conditions Adverse to Quality Reports and wrote corrective actions to resolve documentation issues. Supported Document Control in retrieving and indexing nuclear plant records. Liaison between Quality Assurance. Licensing and NRC during turnover of plant systems to TVA. Reviewed, verified, provided field work completion statements and closed design change notices. Cost Engineer, General Dynamics, Electric Boat, Groton, CT. (10/1989-8/1991) Developed and implemented a detailed computerized cost estimating system for the construction of nuclear submarines based on actuals, leading to US Naval contract awards for the Seawolf & Centurion Class submarine contracts.

Manager/Operations Director, Island Construction NV, Cape Bay, St Marten, N.A (9/1983-9/1989) Managed schedule and budget requirements to meet project turnover deadlines. Hired, monitored and coordinated Contractors and Subcontractors to meet key milestone events. Performed Facilities & Project Management duties for multiple sites in St Marten/St Martin and Anguilla. Responsible for supervising over 50 people. Determined labor requirements and dispatched workers to multiple construction sites. Sr. Level III Piping Field Engineer, Fluor Daniels Construction, Fulton, MO (91981-8/1983) Performed walkdowns, generated punch lists, ordered materials, revised drawings and provided field engineering support for piping system. Supported Flushing, Hydrotesting, Startup and System Turnover. Performed work to resolve conditions adverse to quality reports, nonconformance reports and design change notices. Constructed piping systems to ASME III and ANSI standard requirements. Gary M. Tackling Resume

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Nuclear Ship Superintendent/Operations Supervisor, Electric Boat, Groton, CT (2/1974-8/1991) Directed fabrication, installation, testing, NDT and inspections of all construction activities in the Reactor and Engine Room compartments prior to system turnover and delivery to the US Navy. Graduated Apprentice Journeyman Pipefitter. Trained as an Operations Supervisor in the Structural, Piping and Installation trades. Performed as a Welding, Pipefitter, Pipe Supports, HVAC, Electrical, Machinist and Quality Control Supervisor over a crew of 12-20 craftsmen prior to being promoted to Nuclear Ship Superintendent to Navy Military Specification and standards. EDUCATION

University of New Haven – West Haven, CT Post Graduate Studies MBA University of New Haven – West Haven, CT B.S., Operations Management Thames Valley State Technical College - Norwich, CT A.S., Industrial Management Villanova University – Villanova, PA Certificate, Green Belt Six Sigma Villanova University – Villanova, PA Certificate, Lean Six Sigma SPECIAL TRAINING

Electric Boat, General Dynamics, - Groton, CT Career Development II Supervisor Electric Boat, General Dynamics, - Groton, CT Reactor Operator 6SG & 8SG Electric Boat, General Dynamics, - Groton, CT Journeyman Apprentice Pipefitter Electric Boat, General Dynamics, - Groton, CT NDT’ VT, MT, PT, EC, UT Tennessee Valley Authority, - Chattanooga, TN TVA Supervisor Academy Tennessee Valley Authority, - Chattanooga, TN Project Management PMLG, 4.1 Tennessee Valley Authority, - Chattanooga, TN OJT Instructor, Maximo Super User Tennessee Valley Authority, - Chattanooga, TN Root & Apparent Cause Analysis WECTEC, Westinghouse, Jenkinsville, SC Root & Apparent Cause Analysis WECTEC, Westinghouse, Jenkinsville, SC AP1000 Sys, Independent Reviewer Gary M. Tackling Resume

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