River Power Mechanical Engineer

HIGH PERFORMANCE MECHANICAL ENGINEER

LEAN MANUFACTURING CHANGE MANAGEMENT PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS

Accomplished professional with more than 10 years of experience completing multiple projects with competing deadlines; identifying and analyzing inefficient operations processes; recognizing and researching viable solutions; and presenting findings to department heads. Results-oriented engineering professional with strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills who excels in fast-paced, deadline driven environments.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Operational Safety

Data Analysis & Research

Program & Project Management

Analytical Methodologies

Quality Control

Operational Evaluations

Training & Presentations

Lean Manufacturing

Performance Improvements

Project Engineering

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Engineering Physics (BSE) The University of Michigan (2008)

Terry Turbine Users Group (2010 & 2011)

Valves & Actuators 101 Symposium – Presented by Valve Manufacturers Association (2010)

Velan Valve and Pump Symposium (2009)

BWR TECHNOLOGY (2010)

PWR TECHNOLOGY (2005)

APPARENT CAUSE EVALUATION QUALIFIED (2011, 2012, & 2013)

SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT QUALIFIED TO TEACH BWR SYSTEMS AND RCIC

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Operating Environment: Windows ADSRX ZADALL Hercules Spice

Languages: C++ Visual Basic FORTRAN

Software Applications: SAP Passport Microsoft Office SolidWords AutoCAD LT RELAP Flowbase Python KYPipe LabVIEW PCRS IAS

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Marathon Inc., Canton, MI 2015-2016

NUCLEAR ENGINEER ANO RECOVERY

Update Corrective Actions program and apply basis for change to management

Revise Fleet procedures for improved safety and efficiency

Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG), Salem Station – Hancocks Bridge, NJ 2014 – 2015

NUCLEAR SHIFT SUPERVISOR

Initial Licensed Operator Trainee- Senior Reactor Operator License

Performed data reconciliation using the use of the corrective action program

Performed Causal Evaluations for Operations Department

Operations Accreditation Team Member

Resolved Operations and Engineering divisions backlog corrective action logs

Entergy, River Bend Station – St. Francisville, LA 2010 – 2013

MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST

Provide scheduling and compliance oversight for mechanical maintenance department

Develop quality requirements for new refrigeration software and ensured it is following codes to promote safe working conditions

Execute Corrective Action development, responses, and evaluations to include piping, pump performance, motor and air operated valve corrective actions, and heat exchanger analysis

Perform predictive and preventative maintenance on non-safety mechanical systems to enhance equipment lifespan and increase plant safety

Produce quarterly Trend Reports for all Maintenance departments comprising Instrumentation and Control (I&C), Electrical, Maintenance Support, and Mechanical Maintenance action plans for improvement

Mechanical Maintenance Training Coordinator, Site Rework Coordinator, Nuclear Safety Council Committee Board Member

SYSTEMS ENGINEER II

Created and facilitated Boiling Water Reactor Technology class as Reactor Core Isolation Cooling Subject Matter Expert (SME) under an INPO ACAD 80-004 accredited program

Developed quarterly Health Reports, mitigation strategies outlining the pros and cons of possible solutions, and Apparent Cause Evaluations (ACE) on troubled components, inclusive of quality control

Presented system data to Plant Health Committee on monthly basis

Project Manager and Quality Manager over modifications of Reactor Recirculation, Reactor Core Isolation Cooling and Airlock systems

Successfully completed the Terry Turbine and steam driven turbine plant modifications

Provided obsolete parts evaluation to replace equipment through equivalencies and modification processes

Fast-track promotion from Engineer I to Systems Engineer II to take over safety significant systems, overseeing maintenance repairs, and vendor testing

AREVA Nuclear Power – Lynchburg, VA 2009 – 2010

DESIGN ENGINEER I

Accomplished Lead and Contributing Author roles in multiple Design Change Packages developed for Brunswick, Callaway, Salem, and Crystal River power plants

Wrote new license amendment renewal (LAR) for Crystal River and St. Lucie to obtain Nuclear Regulatory Commission approval to extend 40-year license, ensuring team collaboration and accuracy of information, resulting in a $100K bonus awarded to the company

Championed research and major project initiatives such as Bellefonte Nuclear Power Plant Restart Project

Oversaw quality control of various components located at plants across the United States

Mentored college and high school interns on academic and professional matters

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