Engineer with 14 years of varied engineering experience in the nuclear fuel industry. Actually performing structural analysis on vitrification process equipment for nuclear waste disposal. Responsible for the development of numerous PWR commercial nuclear fuel assembly and reactor components including spacer grid assemblies, guide thimble assemblies, end fitting assemblies, and core components. Conceptualized designs, led testing programs, supported manufacturing processes, and performed mechanical and material evaluations under quality assurance programs that comply with 10CFR50 Appendix B. Familiar with ASME Boiler Vessel Code, Section II and Section III, Subsections NB, NC, and NG as well as the applicable Appendices which describe the rules for construction of nuclear facility components.Specialties: • Creative problem solving• Design decision making• Multi-task coordination• Mechanical testing • Finite element analysis using ANSYS• Design technical documentation including specifications, drawings, calc paks, & TDRs• Fit-up and stress analyses• Reactor dynamic (seismic) analyses• SolidWorks 2007-2009
Listed skills include Creative Problem Solving, Design Decision Making, Multi Task Coordination, Mechanical Testing, and 9 others.