Donald Bland, Pmp Email & Phone Number

United States

Cyber security engineer for MMIS field interface for safety and non-safety systems, providing support of construction of nuclear power plant

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Work group supervisor for I&C technician teams for repair and warranty work at Barakah Nuclear Power Plant

IT / E Technician for the WEC W.I.S.E. IVVI inspection system. Maintain the SQL servers, optimize database operation as well as maintain domain access and authorization. Setup and maintain LAN for computers on the refuel floor to the servers and computers setup for review stations. Setup and maintain internet access with local ISP for remote access of network and data for customer.

Add activities, maintain logic sequences and complete activities for the plant outage schedule using Primavera p3 - 6 or Microsoft Project and importing into respective scheduling program. Interface with plant Outage Management for schedule adherence and critical path activities.

As Lead Installer for work crew ensure site specifications are adhered to and construction plans and drawings are followed. Ensuring all team members are aware of their job and the site safety rules to be followed.

A key member of the Telecommunications team for the analyzing and resolving problems involving communications equipment and systems including telephony (PBXs, Key Systems, Centrex, Voice Mail, etc.); wireless (voice radio, radio alarms and telemetry, microwave, etc.); data (routers, hubs, mainframe peripherals, etc.); network (multiplexers, channel banks, modems); and miscellaneous communications and electric power equipment.

Responsible for the methodology and process improvements which necessitated a complete revision to the Work Package flow process, encompassing the process from the point a deficiency is identified and a maintenance work request is initiated through it's planning, reviews, execution and package closure. This also prompted major revisions to the Action Request and Maintenance Work Order and Conduct of Maintenance procedures. Additionally, developed the Preventive Maintenance procedure… Show more Responsible for the methodology and process improvements which necessitated a complete revision to the Work Package flow process, encompassing the process from the point a deficiency is identified and a maintenance work request is initiated through it's planning, reviews, execution and package closure. This also prompted major revisions to the Action Request and Maintenance Work Order and Conduct of Maintenance procedures. Additionally, developed the Preventive Maintenance procedure, Maintenance Planners Desktop Guide, and the Maintenance Performance Principles handbook as it applied to the improved process, while also performing duties as directed by the Maintenance Manager in the Corrective Action and Self Assessment arenas performing root cause and apparent cause analysts. Show less

Responsible for the development, review, and update of the Outage and On-line P3 schedule for the Electrical Maintenance Department, while ensuring adherence and challenges to the Maintenance Rule. Prior to being the NIGHTSHIFT I&C / ELECTRICAL SUPERINTENDENT, accountable for the oversight of the I&C / Electrical supervision in the implementation and execution of the Outage P3 schedule during nightshift. Prior to being the OPERATION RETEST / POST MAINTENANCE TESTING SENIOR SCHEDULER… Show more Responsible for the development, review, and update of the Outage and On-line P3 schedule for the Electrical Maintenance Department, while ensuring adherence and challenges to the Maintenance Rule. Prior to being the NIGHTSHIFT I&C / ELECTRICAL SUPERINTENDENT, accountable for the oversight of the I&C / Electrical supervision in the implementation and execution of the Outage P3 schedule during nightshift. Prior to being the OPERATION RETEST / POST MAINTENANCE TESTING SENIOR SCHEDULER, ensuring the development, review, implementation, execution and update of the Outage Premis and P3 schedule for the Operations, I&C, Electrical, and Mechanical Maintenance Departments. Additional responsibilities include providing Field & Testing Engineer support for SSPS - Bailey Relay Plant Modification and providing management oversight coverage for the Operations Retest Group during nightshift. Prior to being the SENIOR OUTAGE CONTROL CENTER MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR, accountable for the implementation and execution of the Outage Premis schedule for the I&C, Electrical, and Mechanical Maintenance Department. Other responsibilities involve providing clear, focused communication between the Outage Control Center (OCC), respective disciplines, the Plant General Manager, Senior Plant Management, Operations and Maintenance Managers on issues including but not limited to future schedule activities, schedule deviations and impacts, priority changes, status of emergent issues, and plant safety status. Show less

Responsible for the development, review, implementation, execution and update of the Thirteen (13) Week Rolling Schedule and Outage Primavera P3 schedules in accordance with the Maintenance Rule, for the Mechanical Maintenance Department. Other responsibilities involve the supervision of the union mechanical maintenance staff and resolving the issues that arise during work activity implementation by resolving schedule conflicts, and determining the prioritization of work activities to ensure… Show more Responsible for the development, review, implementation, execution and update of the Thirteen (13) Week Rolling Schedule and Outage Primavera P3 schedules in accordance with the Maintenance Rule, for the Mechanical Maintenance Department. Other responsibilities involve the supervision of the union mechanical maintenance staff and resolving the issues that arise during work activity implementation by resolving schedule conflicts, and determining the prioritization of work activities to ensure proper utilization of manpower in resolving emergent work activities. Additional responsibilities are to monitor and coordinate training and vacation requests to ensure conflicts with scheduled work activities are resolved prior to implementation. Show less

Responsible for the development, review, implementation, execution and update of the On*line Quarterly Schedule and Outage P2 schedules for the Mechanical / Electrical Maintenance Department. Other responsibilities involved resolving schedule conflicts and ensuring the full employment of maintenance resources to resolve emergent work activities by determining the prioritization of work activities. Additional responsibilities were to monitor, evaluate and implement improvements to the Work… Show more Responsible for the development, review, implementation, execution and update of the On*line Quarterly Schedule and Outage P2 schedules for the Mechanical / Electrical Maintenance Department. Other responsibilities involved resolving schedule conflicts and ensuring the full employment of maintenance resources to resolve emergent work activities by determining the prioritization of work activities. Additional responsibilities were to monitor, evaluate and implement improvements to the Work Management Process for on*line quarterly schedule work. Show less

Responsible for the development, review, implementation, execution and update of the on*line and outage schedules for the I&C/Electrical Maintenance Department. Additional responsibilities were to provide accurate and up-to-date status on daily, emergent, and long-range work and scheduling activities to the Plant General Manager, Operations and Maintenance Managers. Other responsibilities were resolving schedule conflicts and ensuring appropriate expenditure of manpower to resolve… Show more Responsible for the development, review, implementation, execution and update of the on*line and outage schedules for the I&C/Electrical Maintenance Department. Additional responsibilities were to provide accurate and up-to-date status on daily, emergent, and long-range work and scheduling activities to the Plant General Manager, Operations and Maintenance Managers. Other responsibilities were resolving schedule conflicts and ensuring appropriate expenditure of manpower to resolve emergent work activities, and assisting in the establishment and adherence of the Maintenance Rule and the risk matrix for on-line maintenance activities. Filling in as the Acting I&C/Electrical Unit Manager in his absence. Review annual budget to ensure that proper funding and resources have been allocated in order to properly schedule and perform long range projects. Prior to being promoted from INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL TECHNICIAN providing facility maintenance, testing and procedure writing. Maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting of plant electrical equipment including; Nuclear Power Plant Systems, Balance of Plant Systems, Electrical Distribution Systems, Radwaste Systems and Plant Security Systems. I, Donald E. Bland, certify that all statements contained within this résumé are correct and verifiable. References and additional information furnished upon request. Show less

Bachelor'S Degree, Computer And Information Systems Security/Information Assurance

A.A.S., Industrial Electronics

Diploma

Activities and Societies: Athletic trainer for sport teams at school