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Visionary, goal-oriented Senior Reactor Operator, Test Engineer, Shift Technical Advisor, Systems Engineer, Shift Work Manager, Project Manager and Procedure Developer with over 35 years of experience in the Nuclear Power Utility arena for several Fortune 500 Utilities (Duke Energy and Southern Nuclear Company). Personable engineering team leader in Nuclear Power Operations exhibiting superior engineering technical skills in Nuclear Power Plant Equipment and Systems Testing, Work Control, and Systems Outage Management. Visionary leader in developing Innovative Outage Management Solutions while retaining Nuclear Power Plant Safety Principles and Guidelines. A true team leader known for mentoring younger Engineering professionals to create Highly Durable teams. Outstanding Nuclear Engineering Manager known for achieving maximum success in Nuclear Power plant Operations and Maintenance and System/Component troubleshooting Professional Project Manager key in commanding large Nuclear Power Special Projects (NFPA 805 & Alloy 600). Strategic knowledgeable interface between Nuclear Operations Upper Management, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) and the Nuclear Power Utility industry. Veteran Test Engineer with widespread experience in preparing/reviewing Nuclear Power Plant field implementation, and closure of crucial Nuclear Power Plant Operations Initial Test Program component and preoperational test procedures and test packages. Essential problem solver with a far-reaching background in Nuclear Power Plant testing and troubleshooting of Mechanical, all plant systems, Electrical, and HVAC systems and components. Proficient Engineering professional with widespread experience using Microsoft Office products (particularly Word, Excel, & PowerPoint) and quick to excel in Power Utility work management and documentation systems.
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Planet ForwardMatthews, Nc, Us
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Project ManagerPlanet Forward Jan 2022 - PresentWestern Springs, Illinois, UsProject Manager for projects for the Catawba Nuclear Station Unit 1 & 2. Recently successfully completed the peening of Reactor vessel heads projects. Currently managing the hard chemical cleaning of the CNS-2 steam generators. Shortly I will be starting the project for maintenance of the thermal sleeves on the reactor vessel heads for both units.
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Test Engineer - Vogtle Unit 3&4 Initial Test ProgramSouthern Nuclear - Bcp Consultant/ Test Engineer Apr 2020 - Nov 2021 Prepared/reviewed field implementation and closure pre-operational test procedures and test packages for AP-1000 Nuclear Power Plant. Fmiliar with Construction Project Management systems for new construction. Verified design for modifications to the Initial Test Plan (ITP) to ensure engineering principles compliance. Upheld Test Narrative Log while directing approved Test procedures/Work Orders with assigned Nuclear Power Plant personnel. Performed Nuclear Operations testing impact review of Work Orders (W/Os) associated with Systems Structures and Components (SSCs) under jurisdictional control of the Initial Test Program (ITP). Drafted, reviewed/resolved comments and executed peer reviews on Temporary Modifications needed for initial test execution. Integrated Power plant operations system startup needs into a combined unit schedule while consulting with the Testing Coordinator (TC) for shift testing activity coordination and testing resource availability. Operated within the clearance and tagging process for power plant systems under jurisdictional control. Documented and addressed test deficiencies in accordance with the requirements of the B-GEN-ITPA-004, Conduct of Test. Supported system and equipment Turnover from Construction and validated Key documents prior to issuance to Plant Operations Ensured the performance of final cleaning and cleanliness verification of ductwork, piping, and components. Reviewed/approved test data, commensurate with Test Engineer certification level. Interfaced with the Quality Control personnel for hold points, notification points and other predefined inspection activities.
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Program/Project Management And Principal EngineerDuke Energy Corporation 2016 - Dec 2018Charlotte, North Carolina, Us5 years as the lead Project Manager and Principal Engineer for the NFPA 805 Projects (overlaps time as Technical Oversight below) and Pressurized Water Stress Cracking Corrosion (PWSCC) (aka Alloy 600). Provided fleet leadership and technical guidance for highly complex multimillion-dollar projects. Responsible for all aspects of program management processes including risk management. -
Nuclear Section Engineer Manager And Project Manager (2007 – 2016)Duke Energy Corporation 2007 - 2016Charlotte, North Carolina, Us9 years as Project Manager for major Nuclear Utility initiatives. Providing management, technical, and project oversight to the transition of Duke Energy’s nuclear sites (one of the two pilot plants in the country) to the new NFPA 805 Fire Protection Program. Created cost estimates, scope development and management as well as project plans for several concurrent multimillion-dollar major projects to establish a new highly complex NRC program within the industry.
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Senior Engineer (2003 – 2007)Duke Energy Corporation 2003 - 2007Charlotte, North Carolina, Us Systems Engineer responsible for nuclear systems management and development of new visionary projects that optimized plant operations and reducing radioactive dose rates in the station. Provided the leadership to station teams that successfully implemented these initiatives.̻ Qualified Testing Engineer. Wrote/reviewed testing procedures for outage testing, post modification testing, and new plant evolutions.̻ System Engineer responsible for Chemical and Volume Control System, Component Cooling Water, and Spent Fuel Cooling System. Engineer for special evolutions. Lead Testing Engineer for large and complicated tests.̻ Team lead for the CNS Crud Burst (Dose reduction) Team – Lead to the current Crud Burst Process now used at all three Duke Power Nuclear Plants. Recognized as the site matter expert for unit startup and shutdown.̻ Envisioned and successfully lead the team for Mixed Oxide (MOX) fuel implementation modifications at CNS. The same strategy used for CNS was implanted at McGuire Nuclear Station (MNS)̻ Team lead for development and implementing Nuclear Power plant outage improvements, radiation dose reduction and online projects; Diesel Engineer experience in secondary systems.
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Nuclear Safety Review Board Staff Manager (2002 – 2003)Duke Energy Corporation 2002 - 2007Charlotte, North Carolina, UsTwo years in Fleet Regulatory Oversight as the Nuclear Safety Review Board (NSRB) Staff Manager (Developmental Position) have provided me with experience in regulatory oversight of the Duke Power nuclear power plants. This experience complements the experience I have in nuclear power plant operations and design bases. ̻Envisioned and directed the implementation of a new NSRB process in 2003 – formed separate committees to assess plant operations, 10CFR50.59 Evaluations, assessments, and License Amendment Requests, ̻Successfully lead the 10CFR50.59 Evaluation and Technical Specification Committees. ̻Directed the NSRB Staff review of station issues for NSRB meetings. ̻Successfully led the MNS Fuel Handling Event Investigation Team (EIT) in 2002. ̻Major participant in the MNS Reactivity EIT in 2003. ̻Assistant Team Leader for the MNS High Dose Outage EIT in 2004. ̻Oversaw the development of the INPO Binning Database using Problem Investigation Process (PIP).
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Senior Reactor Operator And Senior Engineer (1985-2002)Duke Energy Corporation 1985 - 2002Charlotte, North Carolina, UsOperations (OPS) Staff Engineer, OPS procedure writer, Unit Lead, Assistant Outage Manager (AOM), Shift Work Manager, and Shift Senior Reactor Operator (SRO). ̻Unit 2 Primary and secondary startup and testing engineer – Nuclear systems acceptance from Construction, Hot Functional testing, Cold Hydro, Integrated Leak Rate Testing, etc. ̻Preventative Maintenance evaluator for essential Nuclear Systems Structures and Components (SSCs). ̻Extensive Startup experience in Plant Ventilation, Diesel Generators, Secondary and Primary systems. ̻Operations Staff Engineer over CNS-2 daily operation and periodic outages in Secondary, Primary, Balance of Plant. ̻Key Subject Matter Expert in Unit 1 Steam Generator Replacement – Primary Systems AOM. ̻Multiple refueling and forced outage leading roles – Primary and Secondary AOM, Unit Outage Lead. ̻Lead Developer of the Reactor Coolant System Vacuum Refill Process (first time ever done in the USA)– Operations and Work Control Lead (Won the Chairman’s Award for this effort). ̻Unit 2 Loss of Offsite Power recovery – Shift SRO involved with recovery and startup of Unit 2 following this event. ̻Unit 2 main stator replacement - Primary Operations interface for this project. ̻Primary Systems Fill and Vent Project procedure developer – Team lead. ̻ Initial member of the Outage Planning Group – crafted Initial Primary Systems Logic, wrote Key procedures (Ex. Unit Shutdown Configuration Control, Operations Outage Configuration Control). CNS Unit 2 Operations Lead
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University Of North Carolina At CharlotteMechanical Engineering
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