Engineer / Technician
Resume:
Jeff Marusich
Richland, WA ****2
******@*****.***
Talented engineer with over a decade of experience in performing a wide variety of engineering functions, including those of Materials Science Engineer, Nuclear Safety Engineer, Process Engineer, and others. Professional, capable, and self-motivated individual who consistently performs in challenging environments. Able to work independently or as part of a team.
Core Competencies
Ability to learn new concepts and skills quickly, as well as teach others
Proven skill in creative problem solving and analytical thinking
Adept at communicating and coordinating with various customers and personnel
Experience
Bechtel National, Inc. Richland, WA
Materials Science Engineer 2014 - 2017
Developed maintenance requirements for piping at the Waste Treatment Plant (Vitrification Plant) in southeastern Washington State
Performed corrosion evaluations for various plant components
Reviewed vendor material submittals for compliance and acceptability
Analyzed particle size distribution of nuclear waste and developed sludge simulants for erosion rate prediction in process piping
Evaluated materials compatibility for plant components based on process fluids and environmental conditions
Conducted field walk-downs and inspections
Performed calculations, authored technical documents, and performed other engineering functions
Examined drawings, procedures, and other documents to ensure accuracy, compliance, and configuration control
Xron Associates, Inc. Richland, WA
Process / Specialty Engineer 2012 - 2013
Performed hazards identification, categorization, evaluation and analysis for remediation activities at the Hanford Nuclear Site in southeastern Washington State
Prepared technical reports and documents by coordinating with other disciplines
Developed and maintained safety guidelines and Safety Basis documents including DSAs, TSRs, and Hazard Analysis
Qualified as an Unreviewed Safety Question (USQ) Evaluator and Nuclear Safety Engineer in multiple facilities
Developed, collaborated on, and authored training modules for incoming Engineers
Fluor Government Group Richland, WA
Process / Specialty Engineer 2006 - 2012
Reviewed work orders and procedures for compliance with regulatory, facility, and other safety requirements
Qualified as a Plateau Remediation Company Nuclear Safety Engineer (2-year training and qualification program)
Conducted hazards identification, categorization, evaluation and analysis for remediation activities at the Hanford Site
Qualified as a USQ Evaluator in multiple facilities and as a Criticality Safety Representative for the 209-E facility
Performed nuclear safety reviews to ensure proposed operations were consistent with the facility Safety Basis
Authored, updated, reviewed, and interpreted Safety Basis documents (DSAs, TSRs, Hazards Analysis, etc.)
Conducted facility walk-downs and inspections to ensure configuration management
Various Employers Pullman, WA and Richland, WA
Non-engineering positions 2003 - 2006
Held various non-career related positions while seeking employment in chosen field of engineering
Positions included Head Cook and Manager, Watch Repair Technician II, Retail Salesman, Apprentice Bench Jeweler
Maintained inventory data files and performed product sales
Provided customer service
Trained and supervised personnel
Washington State University School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering Pullman, WA
Graduate Research Assistant 2001 - 2003
Research topics included the development of ceramic-ceramic composites produced with fused deposition modeling, ceramic and metal infiltration of porous ceramic parts, production of ceramic and polymeric filament for fused deposition modeling, and solid oxide fuel cell interconnect material research
Served as head of the Ceramic Processing and Rapid Prototyping Laboratory
Published multiple papers in respected materials science journals
Washington State University Department of Social and Economic Sciences Research Center Pullman, WA
Supervisor / Interview Specialist 1999 - 2001
Held the positions of Telephone Interviewer, Monitor, Interview Specialist, and Supervisor
Conducted university sponsored telephone surveys for a variety of clients
Supervised up to 50 people
Pacific Northwest National Labs Richland, WA
Graduate Research Assistant 1997 - 1998
Conducted research on sputtering, electro-spark deposition, chemical and electrochemical vapor deposition, electroplating and other thin film processes and film characterization
Prepared specimens and conducted metallography on various substrates with applied thin films
Education
Master of Science in Materials Science Engineering – Washington State University – Pullman, WA – Graduated: 2003
Bachelor of Science in Materials Science Engineering – Washington State University – Pullman, WA – Graduated: 2001
Publications
A. Bandyopadhyay, Kakoli Das, Jeff Marusich and Seyi Onagoruwa, Application of Fused Deposition in Controlled Microstructure Metal-Ceramic Composites, Rapid Prototyping Journal, 12 [3], pp. 121-28 (2006). (Outstanding paper of the year award from the Rapid Prototyping Journal).
R. Atisivan, J. Marusich, S. Onagoruwa and A. Bandyopadhyay, “Novel Ceramic-Ceramic Composites via Fused Deposition,” in Advances in Ceramic Matrix Composites VII, Ceramic Transactions 128, Edited by J. P. Singh, N. P. Bansal, American Ceramic Society, pp. 3-13, 2001.
Skills
Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook) and familiarity with a large assortment of other software, including but not limited to: Adobe Acrobat, Quickslice, Mathematica, Adobe Photoshop CS, LabVIEW and others
Experience with a large variety of laboratory and shop equipment and processes, including but not limited to: hardness testing (Vickers, Rockwell, Brinell), impact testing, tensile testing, rapid prototyping, microscopy (scanning, transmission, and optical), lost wax, sand, and investment casting, extrusion, composite processing, heat treating, ceramic sintering, muffle furnaces, table and band saws, drill presses, lathes, etc.
Certifications / Association Memberships
Recipient of Engineer in Training (EIT) License from the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES)
Member of the American Society of Testing and Materials International (ASTM)
Member of the American Society for Quality (ASQ)
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