James Chris Felch, Pe Email & Phone Number

Greenville, Sc, Us

Greenville, Sc, Us

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

Irving, Texas, Us

Knoxville, Tn, Us

As the NSSS Engineering Manager at Tennessee Valley Authority, I supervised a team of engineers in optimizing and maintaining critical nuclear systems. My role involved overseeing system performance, data analysis, and troubleshooting to ensure the safety and efficiency of operations. I led initiatives to improve Reactor Coolant, Emergency Core Cooling, and other key systems, contributing to the overall success of the department.

Knoxville, Tn, Us

In my role as the Engineering Outage Manager at Tennessee Valley Authority, I oversaw the preparation and execution of outage projects, ensuring all engineering input and oversight were in place. I collaborated with various departments to develop project milestones, scope, and budgets, leading to successful outage management.

Knoxville, Tn, Us

• Implemented the Appendix R Program at the Watts Bar Nuclear station, ensuring compliance with regulations.• Led Self Assessments for NRC Inspections, serving as the technical point of contact for inspectors.• Oversaw design change packages and calculations, ensuring successful implementation of design changes.

Cayce, South Carolina, Us

• Led the establishment of the AP1000 valve program to meet regulatory requirements, collaborating with various programs.• Provided engineering oversight for Main Control Room Design to ensure compliance with regulatory criteria.• Aided in the integrated GSI-191 compliant design of the AP1000, ensuring containment sump blockage requirements were met.• Provided engineering guidance for the design and construction of two new AP1000 units at V.C. Summer.

Houston, Texas, Us

Performed licensing audit of Containment Heat Removal, Air Cleanup, and Combustible Gas Control systems at Diablo Canyon, ensuring compliance with design and licensing bases.• Identified and corrected inconsistencies through the corrective action program, maintaining plant operability and safety.• Collaborated with Pacific Gas & Electric company to verify licensing bases and ensure regulatory compliance.

My primary role while at The Shaw Group was the Circulating Water System Responsible Engineer for the V.C. Summer Units 2 & 3 project.• Developed process flow diagrams and P&IDs• Conducted steady-state and transient fluid flow analysis and calculations for circulating water and raw water systems.• Prepared specification for equipment procurement and subcontracts• Prepared technical bid evaluations for equipment procurement• Oversaw factory acceptance testing of purchased equipment• Provided construction support for equipment installation and erection• Prepared license basis documents in accordance with appropriate codes, standards, procedures and license commitments in the nuclear industry.

Raleigh, North Carolina, Us

In my role as an Engineering Intern/Co-op at North Carolina State University, I assisted the Plant Engineer in daily operations and maintenance of central utility plants. • Developed standard operating procedures for equipment maintenance.• Supervised annual shutdown & maintenance activities.• Contributed to the design and implementation of steam distribution tunnel upgrades.

Chantilly, Virginia, Us

Designed duct/pipe layouts for HVAC systems in industrial, manufacturing, and research facilities at Parsons in Charlotte, North Carolina. • Utilized AutoCAD software to create accurate and detailed drawings.• Supported Engineering projects for medical research facilities, data centers, and paint facilities.• Collaborated with supervising PE's to ensure design accuracy and efficiency.

Bsme, Mechanical Engineering

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