Preston Garett Stokes
**********@*****.***
(C) 913-***-****
Clearance
Active Department of Energy “Q” Clearance
Education
Naval Nuclear Power School, 2010
Six months of graduate level studies including mathematics, electrical engineering, heat transfer, chemistry, radiological fundamentals, reactor dynamics and reactor plant operations
B.S. in Marine Engineering Systems, 2009
Minor: Nuclear Engineering
The United States Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY
Battalion Commander – Responsible for leading and training half of the Midshipmen – 500+
Experience
Bechtel Marine Propulsion Corporation, May 2010 - Present
Shift Supervisor – In Qualification March 2016 - Present
This six month qualification is a series of oral technical interviews, written examinations, watch standing and oral examinations that will certify me as the senior supervisor on site for the Nuclear Prototype
Responsible for backshift operations and site casualty response in the event of a reactor accident with advanced level of knowledge in radiological controls, chemistry, reactor protection, power plant mechanical and electrical system and design
Nuclear Plant Engineer – Training March 2013 - December 2013, July 2015 - February 2016
Responsible for the overall coordination and successful completion of student training in an efficient fashion around plant shutdown availabilities
Maintenance Organization Center Supervisor January 2014 – January 2015
Responsible for preparation and validation of all reactor safety and support system maintenance for plant availabilities and that maintenance boundaries are safe and adequate
Staff Instructor Qualified November 2011
Qualified to instruct Navy and civilian personnel in theoretical and operational aspects of nuclear plant operations
Certify adequate knowledge level has been attained for initial and advanced operational qualifications for members of the United States Nuclear Naval Fleet
Engineering Officer of the Watch Qualified September 2011
Qualified nuclear plant operator at a Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP) prototype reactor similar to those used in the United States Naval Fleet
Responsible for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of a prototype reactor used for training plant operators in the United States Nuclear Navy
Provide oversight and direction for all aspects of operation of the prototype including mechanical, electrical, reactor, chemical and radiological control operations
Investigate problems and develop recovery actions associated with equipment, procedure or personnel deficiencies
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Nuclear Plant Engineer, Reactor Fill Control Room Watch, Engineering Duty Officer, Interactive Display Equipment Operator, Test Engineer, Craftsman, Drill Coordinator and Seminar Leader
Maersk Line Limited, USNS Effective, November 2009 – April 2010
Third Assistant Engineer
Responsible for performing preventative and corrective maintenance that ensured continued ship operations at sea
Operations and maintenance of all shipboard systems ranging from diesel generator mechanical and electrical systems, freshwater generation systems, plumbing and welding
Honors
Nominated for SPOT Award (2014)
For exemplary performance of reactor safety system troubleshooting
High Contributor (2013)
For exceptional performance as Nuclear Plant Engineer for Training due to successful and early qualification of several student classes