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Waynesboro, Ga

Schedule, track, status, and coordinate with engineering and construction the installation of all AP1000 Nuclear Power Plant I&C instruments, PLC, skid mounted packages (e.g., chemical analysis, water treatment, air compressors, auxiliary boiler, etc.), and Distributed Control System (DCS) cabinets and network infrastructure. Interface between vendor and on-site craft labor to receive drawings, procedures, and components for Field Change Notices (FCN) to ensure FCN implementation on site prior… Show more Schedule, track, status, and coordinate with engineering and construction the installation of all AP1000 Nuclear Power Plant I&C instruments, PLC, skid mounted packages (e.g., chemical analysis, water treatment, air compressors, auxiliary boiler, etc.), and Distributed Control System (DCS) cabinets and network infrastructure. Interface between vendor and on-site craft labor to receive drawings, procedures, and components for Field Change Notices (FCN) to ensure FCN implementation on site prior to construction installation milestones. Analyze, develop, and document test acceptance criteria for fiber optic cable installation and termination and network operability acceptance. Show less

Las Vegas, Nv & Pinehurst, Nc

Design and develop custom control and security systems in accordance with IEEE, NEC, NFPA, CFR, and DOE regulations.

New Hill, Nc

Led a team of multi-discipline engineers, interfacing with multiple plant stakeholders, to design, develop, test, install, and commission a steam turbine modern control system (TCS) (1,000 MW) and to upgrade a Honeywell Experion PKS from v3.10 to v4.0 to provide a platform for migrating stand-alone controllers to an integrated DCS and to provide all plant HMI.

Curtis Island, Gladstone, Qld Australia

Responsible for all aspects (e.g., turnover inspection, continuity, scheduling, testing, documenting, validation, etc.) of process instrumentation loop checks, validation of DeltaV DCS, Safety Instrumented System (SIS), and Fire and Gas (FGS). From field element, transmitters, wiring, fiber optics, database and operator displays for the Gladstone Liquid Natural Gas (GLNG) EPC project for SANTOS. This includes turnover acceptance from construction, CSU testing and validation, initial… Show more Responsible for all aspects (e.g., turnover inspection, continuity, scheduling, testing, documenting, validation, etc.) of process instrumentation loop checks, validation of DeltaV DCS, Safety Instrumented System (SIS), and Fire and Gas (FGS). From field element, transmitters, wiring, fiber optics, database and operator displays for the Gladstone Liquid Natural Gas (GLNG) EPC project for SANTOS. This includes turnover acceptance from construction, CSU testing and validation, initial operation, and turnover to owner. Upon completion, the GLNG capacity will be ~7 million tons LNG per year. Show less

Fort Mill, Sc

Support engineering for Duke Energy digital control system upgrades.

New Hill, Nc

Led a team of multi-discipline engineers, interfacing with multiple plant stakeholders, to design, develop, test, install, and commission a steam turbine modern control system (TCS) (1,000 MW) and to upgrade a Honeywell Experion PKS from v3.10 to v4.0 to provide a platform for migrating stand-alone controllers to an integrated DCS and to provide all plant HMI. Project objectives included replacing obsolete technology, conducting FMEA to eliminate Single Point Vulnerabilities (SPV), and to… Show more Led a team of multi-discipline engineers, interfacing with multiple plant stakeholders, to design, develop, test, install, and commission a steam turbine modern control system (TCS) (1,000 MW) and to upgrade a Honeywell Experion PKS from v3.10 to v4.0 to provide a platform for migrating stand-alone controllers to an integrated DCS and to provide all plant HMI. Project objectives included replacing obsolete technology, conducting FMEA to eliminate Single Point Vulnerabilities (SPV), and to eliminate cyber vulnerabilities while coordinating with operating schedules, planned and unplanned outages, while complying with applicable industry regulations. T Show less

Foxboro, Ma

Contracted through Talascend to Invensys Operations Management in the China Nuclear IV&V group supporting Fuqing, Fangjiashan, and Hainan new construction nuclear power plants; assigned Lead IV&V for Software Requirements Specification comprising 6.6KV AC Emergency Power Distribution and Emergency Diesel Generators, Main Control Room, and Remote Shutdown System. Completed IV&V tasks performed in accordance with IEEE-1012 and related standards; specification review, conformance, and… Show more Contracted through Talascend to Invensys Operations Management in the China Nuclear IV&V group supporting Fuqing, Fangjiashan, and Hainan new construction nuclear power plants; assigned Lead IV&V for Software Requirements Specification comprising 6.6KV AC Emergency Power Distribution and Emergency Diesel Generators, Main Control Room, and Remote Shutdown System. Completed IV&V tasks performed in accordance with IEEE-1012 and related standards; specification review, conformance, and completeness. Foxboro I/A source code review against specification requirements. Extensive use of DOORS requirements traceability tool. Show less

Wilmington, North Carolina Area

Contracted through Per Se to GE-Hitachi in the I&C Services group in support of the Lungmen (Taiwan Power 2 Unit ABWR) start-up engineering; activities include Safety System Logic and Control (SSLC), NUMAC, Reactor Protection and Control design, troubleshooting, configuration management, upgrade, and software development and Verification and Validation (V&V)

Warrenville, Il

Provide engineering expertise and project management support to the Nuclear Real Time Computing Department of Exelon's fleet of commercial nuclear power plants. Projects include Plant Process Computer (PPC) replacements, upgrades, and enhancements. Test program, test case, and test procedure development and analysis.

Lead engineer Manufacturing Management Information System (MMIS) for the Mixed Oxide Fuel (MOX) Fuel Fabrication Facility at Savannah River Site.

Provide technical, contractual, and project management support to various clients in the development, testing, and commissioning of real-time control systems. Among other services provided, primary focus is on requirements analysis, design, development, testing, and commissioning of custom software control systems.

Recruiting, team building, SW process development & implementation. Requirements analysis, design, V&V, testing, and commissioning of mission critical 24/7 real-time control systems.

Developed, tested, and commissioned the Emergency Response Data System (ERDS) at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS). This system served as a data repository retrieving real time data from Units 1, 2, and 3 process computers and upon operator initiation, transmitted critical parameters to NRC headquarters.Provided Supervisory Control And Data ACquisition (SCADA) technical support, software upgrades, and maintenance to Pacific Gas and Electric (PGE) electrical… Show more Developed, tested, and commissioned the Emergency Response Data System (ERDS) at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS). This system served as a data repository retrieving real time data from Units 1, 2, and 3 process computers and upon operator initiation, transmitted critical parameters to NRC headquarters.Provided Supervisory Control And Data ACquisition (SCADA) technical support, software upgrades, and maintenance to Pacific Gas and Electric (PGE) electrical distribution, transmission and hydro-generation stations.Design, develop, test, commission, and startup Modular Protection And Control (MPAC) sub-stations in support of PG&E's distribution automation program. Show less

Design, development, testing and commissioning of Emergency Response Information Systems (ERIS) in accordance with Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) Reg. Guide 1.97.Design and development of remotely controlled ultrasonics weld inspection robots. These were used in support of ALARA goals in nuclear power plants.

Officer of the Deck (OOD), Chief of the Boat (COB), Engineering Officer of the Watch (EOOW), Engineering Duty Officer (EDO), Electronics Material Officer (EMO), Sonar Officer, 1st Lt.Navy Diver.Supervise, operate, and maintain naval nuclear propulsion systems.

ElectricianSupervise, Operate, and maintain naval nuclear propulsion systems.Served in USS Abraham Lincoln SSBN 602 and Submarine NR-1Two Navy Achievement MedalsHonorable Discharge