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Marseilles, Illinois, United States

Lead responsible engineer for multiple systems at a nuclear electric power generating plant. Responsible for analyzing system performance to provide strategic recommendations to ensure safe and reliable system operation while minimizing operational cost. Responsible for developing issue reports related to system performance, operation of analysis systems, and providing technical expertise for the safe operation and maintenance of safety related systems. Lead troubleshooting teams to investigate the root causes of component failures in order to return systems to full operation in a safe and expeditious manner.

Champaign, Illinois, United States

Lead multiple engineering teams in the completion of engineering projects that were ahead of schedule and under budget including: designing a heat exchanger, designing and prototyping a consumer product, building and testing a multi-speed transmission, and material testing for impact resistant helmets. Projects included the utilization of CAD, Excel, Python, MATLAB, and Simulink. Developed a curriculum to lead instruction for all naval nuclear field applicants at the University of Illinois (50 students).

Groton, Connecticut, United States

Served as the lead Responsible Engineer for the turnover of all mechanical systems. Interfaced with clients in the performance of system and plant walk-downs. Lead my work center in the performance over 120 once in a lifetime nuclear tests as part of the testing sequence to commission two new nuclear plants for the U.S. Navy. Prepared and reviewed engineering drawings. Qualified as a Quality Assurance Inspector. Coordinated system transfers between companies in accordance with QA programs. Documented project reports for company wide distribution. Responsible for the operation and maintenance of all turbines, pumps, fluid systems, electric plant equipment, and system commissioning. Qualified as an electrical operator on a DC electric plant. Responsible for the operations and maintenance of all turbine generators, power conversion modules, energy storage systems, and power monitoring systems. Conducted QA testing, flushing, hydro-static testing, and relief valve testing. Lead the training and qualifications for a department of over 50 operators.

Operated an S5W pressurized water reactor with an AC electric plant for six months. Qualified as a mechanical operator on the platform and performed numerous operations including multiple reactor and engine room startups and shutdowns, steam generator blow-downs, and charge/discharge operations to the primary plant. Responsible for the operation and maintenance of all pumps, turbines, lube oil, reduction gears, and hydraulic systems. Graduated from Naval Nuclear Power School.