Matthew Kinter Email & Phone Number

United States

System engineer for the Stockpile and Experimentation Operations (SEO) directorate at the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) supporting the U1a CAT ll nuclear facility (N.F.). I am a qualified cognizant system engineer (CSE) for the fire protection systems. Responsibilities include maintaining configuration management and supporting facility operations and maintenance. I maintain cognizance of my assigned system, NN1authorization basis and U1a N.F. safety basis documents.

Alvarado, Texas, United States

Explosive design engineer responsible for research and development of shape charges used in perforating systems. Duties include the design, prototyping, testing and production release of explosive charges, components and the systems that house them. I worked hands-on projects from cradle to grave, conducting all aspects of the design process. Experience working with customers to troubleshoot field, and system issues. I organized and conducted qualification, and investigative tests. I introduced a new explosive sensitivity testing capability to Halliburton’s Jet Research Center. I worked through Halliburton’s risk assessment process for introducing new processes and equipment on site. I developed a procedure to implement this testing into the facility’s explosive quality control program. Assumed addition liaison responsibility between customer, design and support groups to facilitate personnel restructuring during business downturn. I managed staff and material logistics to ensure effective testing operations.Patent:Matthew Kinter, Stuart Wood, Darren Philip. 2021. Shaped Charge Orientation. U.S. Patent 11,655,692Filed December 14, 2021, and issued May 23, 2023

Supported explosive tests for the Applied Research and Technology Division at EMRTC. I designed and fabricated test apparatuses in a field setting. Worked with customers as a field engineer to support testing and data acquisition. Developed cost and schedule estimates to support logistics planning and execution.

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

I serve as a design engineer supporting the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS). My responsibilities include, having a working understanding of the fire suppression systems site wide. I use company databases such as Optix and ProjectWise to obtain current system drawings and documents. I use drawings and other information to help with system walk downs, system maintenance and configuration management for these systems. I am current with all required company training.

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

I served as a systems engineer for the Nuclear Operations Directorate (NOD), supporting the Device Assembly Facility (DAF) located at the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS). My responsibilities included, having a working understanding of the fire suppression system, glove box systems and the high-efficiency particulate arrestance (HEPA) filter system. I used company databases such as Optix to obtain current system drawings, spare parts inventory and configuration history. I used these drawings and other information to help with system walk downs, system maintenance and configuration management for these systems. I also assisted with parts procurement and the commercial grade dedication associated with it.