Robert Block Email & Phone Number

Brownville, Nebraska, United States

Brownville, Nebraska

Brownville, Nebraska

Completing 24 month Reactor Operator training course to obtain NRC Reactor Operator License.

Brownville, Nebraska

Non-Licensed Nuclear Operator at Cooper Nuclear Station.

Piketon Ohio

Supervise the Operation, maintenance, and testing of:•High Voltage Electrical Distribution Systems 345kV, 13.8kV, and 480v including; Transformers, Switchgear, Breakers, UPS Systems, Generators, and outlying substations. •80 MBTU Natural gas heating Boilers and Site wide distribution systems.•3000 scfm Multi stage Air Compressors, Air Dryers, and associated equipment. •Cooling Towers and all associated support and distribution systems. •Develop and conduct classroom and On-The-Job training for assigned personnel.•Develop, update, and evaluate new procedures and procedure changes for plant system operations, training, and maintenance.•Utilize CMMS system and LOTO program to address material deficiencies and ensure equipment reliability and required maintenance actions are performed.•Lead casualty, alarm, and abnormal condition response teams in accordance with plant procedures.•Conduct safety and health audits to ensure OSHA and site compliance. •Perform environmental surveillances to ensure EPA and NRC regulatory compliance.•Monitor and manipulate water chemistry controls for large heating and cooling systems.•Supervise one of four crews which maintain continuous site wide utility coverage utilizing the 12 hour DuPont shift schedule. •Monitor equipment operating trends to ensure all systems are operating in accordance with design specifications.•Develop electrical switching orders to minimize plant interruption during scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities.

Bremerton Washington

United States Navy: USS Connecticut (SSN-22) and USS Alabama (SSBN-731) Engine Room Supervisor, Machinist Mate Nuclear (E6):•Operation and maintenance of pressure vessels, turbine generators, hydraulic systems, steam turbines, pumps, valves, lube oil systems, distilling units, HVAC systems, and radiation-controlled environments.•Possess a detailed knowledge of all reactor plant, steam plant, auxiliary and electrical generation equipment.•Supervised engine room mechanical operators during critical plant operations.•Performed/supervised corrective and preventive maintenance actions and testing of power plant systems during both refueling and operational conditions.•Coordinated all maintenance on reactor plant and steam plant mechanical equipment for a Navy nuclear submarine incorporating crew and outside organizations.•Responded to all casualty, fire, safety, and hazmat conditions in accordance with established procedures.•Received organization level recognition for leading a team of five nuclear mechanics over a period of 36 hours in the emergent repair of desalination equipment preventing an unscheduled emergency shutdown.Quality Assurance Inspector•As Quality Assurance Inspector, RCI and SCI contributed to the successful completion of over 100 operation dependent jobs.•Supervised static and operational testing of mechanical systems and components ensuring proper operation and personnel safety.•Performed quality assurance inspections on operation dependent reactor components allowing operating schedule to continue uninterrupted.