Jim Brandon
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Cell Phone: 479-***-**** ************@*******.***
Employment
Instructor/Training Developer Waste Isolation Pilot Plant 2018 August-2022 November
(Site Location)
Developed new training materials, exams, and lab sessions
Developed task cards for On The Job training and evaluation
Instructor on classes covering: heat stress, cold stress, conduct of operations, fall protection, rigging, lock-out/tag-out, electrical safety, print reading, conduct of maintenance, spotter and signal person, human performance improvement, and compressed gas cylinder safety
Cyber security Instructor Comanche Peak 2017 April-July
Developed Cyber Security training
Developed classroom training for site personnel
Trained site personnel on Cyber Security processes and procedures
Developed CBT (Computer Based Training) for site personnel
Implemented training procedures covering Cyber Security Personnel qualifications
FLEX Project Engineer Arkansas Nuclear One 2014-2015
Designed equipment placement labeling of equipment
Placement of Phase 2 Safety Equipment in support building to combat a BDBE
Performed validations on FLEX strategies to ensure the completeness of execution
Developed a process of label identification for ease of strategy by site personnel
Assisted four other nuclear sites in equipment labeling and identification per the NRC standards
Developed several design changes to improve FLEX strategy executions
Senior Operations Instructor Arkansas Nuclear One 2007-2014
Non-Licensed Operator Initial training Coordinator
Maintained Non-Licensed Initial Training program
Scheduled Non-Licensed Initial Training (covering operator fundamentals and plant systems)
Provided classroom and lab training, and lesson plans using the Systematic Approach to Training ( SAT)
Improved exam bank by focusing on operator fund, troubleshooting, and system knowledge
Created a group of individuals into a working team of operators through leadership principles
Senior Non-Licensed Operator Arkansas Nuclear One 1990-2007
Crew Lead Waste Control Operator
Reviewed, briefed and executed surveillance testing on emergency safeguard systems
Developed, reviewed and installed protective tagging for plant personnel
Trained junior operators using the On The Job Training process ( OJT)
Instituted plant improvements through Procedure Improvement Forms and Conditions Report
Site Lead for Local Leak Rate Testing ( LLRT)
Assisted Engineering Dept. in plant modifications, development and installation
Test Engineer (Nuclear Submarine) Newport News Shipyard 1989-1990
Developed reviewed and performed various engine room testing per shipyard testing standards
Improved several testing procedures that saved time and future system contamination
Education
Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) Certificate Arkansas Nuclear One Unit 1
Certificate in Air Conditioning from Thomas Nelson, GPA: 3.7
Nashville State Tech majoring in Mechanical Engineering, GPA 3.5
Arkansas Tech Engineering, GPA: 4.0 classified as junior
Naval Nuclear Power School and Naval Nuclear Prototype S8G
Attended the following safety schools through US Navy obtaining a certificate in each: Electrical Safety Standards, Intro to Safety Management, Hazardous Material Control
Technical Experience
Developed and maintained Flow Lab Simulator to instill operator fundamentals, normal system response and trouble shooting skills