Operations/Engineering Manager

Sheldon G. Hurst, III

*** ****** **** * *******, KY 42001

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Operations / Engineering Management Professional

Comprehensive experience in Operational and Engineering Management, and project/service delivery for very large prestige organizations, in the public and private sectors seeking increased efficiency, service levels and performance. Demonstrated achievement in managing resources, strategic relationships, solving complex problems, and various support functions in achieving operational objectives with excellence and distinction.

CORE COMPETENCIES

DOE Level “L” Security Clearance t Operations Management t Resource Leveraging

Operational and Performance Improvements t Technical Safety Requirements and Documented Safety Analysis t Quality Assurance t EPA t DOE t OSHA t Naval Reactors t DOT

Training and Staff Development t Transfer of Knowledge Protocols t Risk Mitigation Strategies

Six Sigma Tools t ABB Control Systems t Nuclear Facility Safety Requirements t Inspections

Qualified Test Conductor t Fiscal and Resource Stewardship t Productivity Enhancements

EXPERIENCES AND ACHIEVEMENTS

BABCOCK AND WILCOX CONVERSION SERVICES 2009 – 2016

Operations Manager

tSuccessfully manage daily operations in support of the DUF6 Conversion Project comprised of 88 hourly and 15 salary personnel resources

tExceeded all expectation by not only meeting all production goals but also achieved milestones never before envisioned

tUtilized sound judgement and maturity by handling various emergency situations that were not previously considered possible plus qualifying and becoming a member of both the Paducah and Portsmouth Emergency Response Organizations

tInitiated operational improvements in efficiency and productivity including establishing the Conduct of Operations program, improving the Lockout Tagout program, and maintaining Technical Safety Requirements and subsequent controls

tEnsured all operations parameters, waste production, and maintenance activities were maintained in compliance with permits and other restrictions as defined within the EPA Region 4 area as well as other state and local regulations

tConsidered an expert in interpreting and maintaining compliance with all OSHA, DOE, DOT, and EPA regulations

tAble to effectively and efficiently complete Condition Reports, perform Root Cause Analysis, and write Occurrence Reporting and Processing System (ORPS) reports

tIntegrated resource schedules with coordinating with department leads including Environmental Safety & Health, Quality Assurance, Engineering, Procedures, and Training

tExhibit excellent staffing training and development skills in complex classroom lessons and ability to speak effectively with other groups, departments, and leaders

Engineering Manager

tManaged and maintained staff of engineers with expertise control facility & system modifications

tDeveloped and implemented transfer of knowledge protocols from engineering to operations

tCollaborated with engineering-design teams and ES&H staff to ensure structures, systems and components met radiation and environmental regulations

tEnacted risk management analysis to create risk-reduced designs, processes, and procedures

tProvided oversight in the review and approval of process facility designs ensuring technical requirements and the process design meets conversion goals of configuration controls

tIdentified applicable systems to be assigned to qualified engineering resources and defining minimum training requirements for all System Engineering personnel

tEnsured work on configured items were reviewed by qualified Senior Engineers

tUtilized multiple Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing tools in resolving multiple complex issues

Lead Facilities Manager

tDeveloped, wrote, and validated over 50 procedures utilizing advanced ABB control systems

tRepresented the project and DOE with local students, teachers, and leaders at the Science Alliance by speaking and making presentations

tTrained over 50 people on systems, procedures, and safety requirements for a Nuclear Facility

tCompleted 3 oversight inspections to support start of a chemical plant for the Dept. of Energy

tCoordinated daily with Engineering, Quality Assurance, Training, Waste Management, and Maintenance to ensure the efficient operation of the facility

tServed as a Qualified Test Conductor and Shift Test Engineer to support Hot Functional Testing

tPromoted to Lead Facility Manager and Senior Supervisor Watch

tServed as the only onsite registered Operation’s Technical Specification Requirements advisor

tBrought three Nuclear Chemical Lines to fully operational status

tCoordinated with Nuclear Safety, Procedures, Engineering, and Maintenance on implementing a major update to the TSR

GEORGIA PRINTCO 2000 – 2009

Chief Executive Officer

tProven innovation and initiative by creating and patenting an installation system for vinyl prints on large scale applications, then developing the full manufacturing processes for it and a 24/7 large format printing

tDeveloped manufacturing and preventative maintenance for industrial printing and cutting presses while supervising 42 employees

tEstablished a fully functional sales program through use of training customer service representatives, speaking at vendor functions, and perform keynote speeches in front of thousands at conventions.

tFully designed and installed all power to include 3-phase, transformers, conduit, emergency generators, air compressors, air conditioning, motor controllers, pumps, lighting, etc.

tDesigned/installed/maintained a complete voice and data system

tTroubleshoot and repaired all equipment often down to the component level on circuit boards

tGave multiple seminars and training lessons to sign franchise and billboard franchise organizations across the country on an annual basis

tDesigned and implemented a full company training program

tProven success by receiving multiple vendor awards from all major sign and printing franchises year after year plus grew company to over $5 million in annual sales. All programs set in place are still being utilized today

tAn overall expert in Microsoft Office Suite programs by building an entire database in Access, performing all forecasting, budgeting and sales proposals in Excel, communications with Outlook, developing sales proposals in Word and Publisher, along with all training and presentations done with PowerPoint and/or Visio, to also include project management using Microsoft Project

tSetup and entire remote access system using CYTRIX software and Microsoft Server 2003 and 2008

U.S. Navy (Nuclear) 1986- 1999

Electrical/Electronics Supervisor

tWhile serving in the U.S. Navy in the Nuclear Submarine community had fulfilled many roles to include Electrical Technician, Supervisor, Maintenance Manager, to Master Training Specialist. All these responsibilities are outlined in the remaining bullets.

tSupervised, operated, maintained, calibrated, and repaired all electrical and electronic equipment from generation, through distribution, to the component level. Including single phase and three phase systems that range from micro-volts to kilovolts and operate at frequencies from DC to 400 Hz.

tInspected every job to ensure that all quality, safety, and technical specifications were met.

tInstructed nearly 500 new personnel in all areas of electrical, electronic, and nuclear equipment.

tInstructed, trained, and evaluated over 2000 naval instructors on how to instruct, supervise, and design curriculum.

tSupervised the Instructor Training Department to include staff selection, training, evaluations, motivation, and recognition.

tIncreased efficiency and productivity on various processes while acting as the quality advisor, facilitator, and team leader to several teams utilizing total quality principals, statistical process control, and the scientific approach of continual improvement.

tDeveloped curriculum and trained the entire organization of more than 400 personnel on those principles.

tManaged 25 work centers and nearly 400 personnel in all areas of planning, scheduling, and conducting maintenance.

tWorked closely with contracted organizations and adhered to all contractual provisions.

tStreamlined processes by implementing an automated scheduling system, training the entire company on its use, and rewriting company policies. Recognized nationally for these actions.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Electronics Engineering Technology, Cleveland Institute of Electronics

Certification, Apple Repair Technician

Certification, Apple iPhone/iPad Application Programming

Associate of Applied Sciences, Electronics Engineering, Cleveland Institute of Electronics

Certification, NARTE Certified Class III Technician

Licensed, Industrial Electrician, OR

Certification, 2-Year Certificate in Marine Electricity, Trident Training Faciity, Bangor, WA

Certification, Quality Technician, American Society of Quality

National Apprenticeship Program, 4-Year Electrician Journeyman

Master Training Specialist

Naval Nuclear Power Electrician

Number Technical-Specific Schools for Professional Development

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