Darro Kleeman
Hanahan, SC 29410
*****.*******@*****.***
EDUCATION
• DeForest High School 1993
• Northwest Bible College 1993-1996
• US Naval Nuclear Power Training Unit 1998-1999
• Excelsior College 2010-2011
• University of Wisconsin 2012-present
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
• Radiation Safety Officer 2011
• CPR/AED and First Aid 2011
• EQE/ISO 9001 Internal Auditor 2011
TECHNOLOGY-RELATED EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
• DuPont Nov. 2010-Present
Advanced Fiber Technician
• Assisted in setting up Wet Lab and Release Test Area Lab during plant start-up
• Assisted in writing and maintaining controls and procedures for the Wet Lab and Release Test Area Lab, including ISO 9001 and EQE standards
• Assisted in training other Advanced Fiber Technicians in the labs
• Use MS Office Suite to produce Power Point presentations, reports, and procedures
• Participated on the Internal Auditor Team to ensure the standards of ISO 9001 and ISO 14000 are met, including leading and participating in internal audits
• Promote and train others in safe work practices around lasers and radiation as the Radiation/Laser Safety Officer
• Aerotek/Fueltek Apr. 2010-Nov. 2010
Site Service Technician
• Maintain and operate equipment to ensure continued service
• Work with a team of Site Service Technicians to maintain daily logs and maintenance schedules
• Use MS Office Suite to help produce weekly reports and presentations as needed
• Work with client to ensure proper dosing of chemicals and to ensure site safety and environmental regulations are maintained
• GE Water & Process Technologies Aug. 2007-Oct. 2009 Field Technician
• Performed water analysis and collected samples for preparation, labeling and shipment to designated laboratory for analysis
• Installed and serviced chemical feed and water treatment equipment
• Participated in on-site project management for start-up and commissioning
• Conducted preventative maintenance; calibrated feed pumps and controllers; and maintained feed rate charts and log sheets
• Maintained inventory of spare parts (lube oil, tubing, piping, etc.), and adequate supply of reagents, sample containers, and shipment containers necessary for routine, as well as, special sampling and analysis
• Used MS Office Suite to prepare service reports and procedures for customer sites
• SCE&G – Jasper Power Project Aug. 2005-July 2007
Lab Analyst
• Gained experience with all mechanical and electrical systems as they related to the chemistry of the steam turbine, HRSGs (Heat Recovery Steam Generators), cooling towers, and wastewater treatment
• Coordinated with Operations to maintain chemistry by collecting samples of boilers weekly and analyzed for iron, silica, and copper
• Worked closely with contractors to maintain chemistry in cooling towers and demineralized water
• Maintained lab equipment, including valves, analyzers, pumps, and piping
• Maintained daily logs and procedures for lab and plant personnel
• SCE&G – Jasper Power Project Feb. 2004-Aug. 2007
Combined Cycle Technician
• Gained experience with all mechanical and electrical systems as they related to the operation of a natural gas power plant
• Operated plant equipment, including pumps, analyzers, and chemical injection
• Analyzed and interpreted all technical documents and diagrams
• Performed minor maintenance on valves and pumps throughout the plant
• Coordinated with maintenance through Lock Out/Tag Out of equipment
• OPPD – Fort Calhoun Station Apr. 2001-Feb. 2004
Turbine Building Operator Nuclear
• Gained experience with all mechanical and electrical systems as they related to the operation of a nuclear power plant
• Operated plant equipment, including pumps, analyzers and chemical injection
• Collected and tested samples of boiler water as directed by shift chemist
• Coordinated with maintenance through Lock Out/Tag Out of equipment
• Applied appropriate radiological requirements
• US Navy Apr. 1998-Apr. 2001
Machinist Mate 2nd Class – Nuclear
• Gained experience with all mechanical systems in the engine room
• Gained experience with basic electrical systems
• Analyzed and interpreted all technical documents and diagrams
• Performed valve and pump maintenance in the engine room
• Applied appropriate radiological requirements
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
• Radiation Safety Officer Aug. 2011
• EQE/ISO 9001 Internal Auditor Nov. 2011
CONTINUING EDUCATION ACTIVITIES
• Excelsior College Mar. 2010-Dec. 2011
o Bachelors of Science in Technologies with a specialty in Nuclear
• University of Wisconsin June 2012-present
o Masters of Science in Engineering with an Emphasis in Applications in Engineering Management
AWARDS AND HONORS RECEIVED
• Navy “E” Ribbon
• Navy Expeditionary Medal
• Sea Service Deployment Ribbon
PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
• Assisted in training of plant personnel in Wet Lab at DuPont Kevlar for in-processing testing of process materials.
• Assisted in writing procedures and training material for the Wet Lab at DuPont Kevlar.
SPECIAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS
• 8+ years experience with MS Office Suite
• 5+ years in water chemistry control