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My opinion: "I went to Idaho and researched Nuclear fuel, then moved to California to burn Nuclear fuel, traveled to New Mexico to bury the things that help create the nuclear fuel. Now working to enjoy the fruits of that labor."

Washington, Dc, Us

Understand and be aware of major work in progress and in planning. Know which personnel arecontrolling the work, what procedures are to be used, and whether training and qualificationrequirements have been established and are being met. Have the ability to verify that workactivities are being performed safely and efficiently based on periodic observations andspot-check reviews of frequency commensurate with the hazard and difficulty of the work.Ž Qualified Facility Representative at WIPP Facility.Ž Being readily available to the operating contractor personnel to facilitate the notification,if required, and reporting of occurrences and any safety or operational concerns.Ž Have the capability to "Stop Work" when conditions exist that pose an imminent dangerto the health and safety of workers or the public or conditions exist that, if allowed tocontinue, could adversely affect the safe operation of, or could cause serious damage toand/or could result in the release, from the facility to the environment, radiological orchemical effluents that exceed regulatory limits of the equipment or the facility.Ž Have the ability to spend a significant amount of their time in their assigned facilitiesobserving operations and assessing operating conditions. This includes routine day-to-daymonitoring of work performance through site/facility tours/walkthroughs, workobservation, document reviews, meeting attendance and participation, and ongoinginteraction with contractor workers, support staff, and management.Ž 40 hour Experienced Miner qualified per MSHAregulationsŽ Performed Oversight of Organizational programs to include operational awarenessactivities, onsite reviews, assessments, self-assessments, performance evaluations, andother activities that involve evaluation of contractor organizations and Federalorganizations that manage or operate DOE sites, facilities, or operationsŽ Qualified Radiation Worker II qualifications

Washington, D.C., Us

Attending Networking Events Researching Industry LeadersTracking Industry TrendsParticipating in Industry Discussions

Rosemead, Ca, Us

-Responsible for Temporary Modification Design for developing Temporary Modifications when they are identified as being required to maintain Systems, Structures or Components in-service.-Provide Troubleshooting (Initial) for the initial Engineering support/development of troubleshooting plan to address Emergent Operational Issues.-Lead Engineer for Predictive Maintenance Program-Thermography & Motor Monitoring.- Created specification’s for new thermography equipment that supports the thermography program.- Qualified as backup for the Oil Analysis Program engineer.- Responsible for tracking and tending Equipment in the Thermography Program in need of repair.- Responsible for training and qualifying Level I thermographers to collect data.- Qualified in performing Self-Assessments.- Lead Assessor for the Thermography and Motor Monitoring self-assessments. - Certificate of completion of “2012 Cybersecurity Awareness Training, June 21, 2012.- Certificate on completion of “Principles of Contract Management, Aug. 3, 2011.- Certificate on completion of “Principles of Contract Management, June 22, 2012.- Completed training to support the Emergency Response Organization (ERO) as a event mitigator.- Achieved the status of “go-to person” on 480 V electrical systems, I & C circuits, engineering software, Thermography.- Qualified member of the Curriculum Review Committee (CRC).- Other Specific Functions performed include, selected minor modifications to support emergent issues and other modifications to resolve problems that are/ cause operational issues, maintenance burdens or chemistry concerns. Also function as the first point-of-contact for resolution of on-line maintenance requests for engineering assistance. Function as the first point-of-contact for resolution of work orders on engineering hold. This includes interpreting applicable documents (equipment and installation specifications, maintenance requirements, etc.)

Rosemead, Ca, Us

Rosemead, Ca, Us

-Engineer to be responsible for Cathodic Protection, Station Emergency Lighting and normal lighting.-Overseen the Cathodic protection contractor “Farwest Corrosion Control Co. contract.-Ensure Cathodic protection performed as designed for the protection of the Condenser, underground piping, above and below ground tanks and concrete structures.- Became the engineering liaison for the replacement of the turbine Gantry Crane electrical components.-Completed software turnover and testing of Turbine Gantry Crane Electromagnetic Interference for plant operation. -Supported Installation of new software for use in tracking motor parameters for various 480 Volt and 4KV motor components.-Performed Cost-benefit Analysis for purchasing Motor Monitoring equipment. -Supported refurbishment of existing motor monitoring equipment. -Setup Tracking of the Emergency Lighting System. -Lead engineer for the installation, functional testing and reporting of the Partial Discharge using the IRIS software. Setup and collected data for the partial discharge trending for the Reactor Coolant Pumps and Circulating Water Pumps in both Unit 2 and Unit 3.-Backup engineer for the 480 V loadcenter, 4KV and 6.9 KV switchgear. -Responsible on-shift engineer for electrical issues during plant refueling outages.-Lead engineer on setting up the PMB (Preventative Maintenance Basis) document for the 480V MCC’s. -Investigated and discovered the problems with the Motor Control Centers motor starters for problems with the thermal overloads.-Qualified to perform Operability Assessments (OA’s) for the 480 V MCC’s and various instrumentation within the plant. -Lead engineer on resolution of all 480V MCC component problems that were immediate and long range repairs.-Qualified as a Engineering Task Mentor.-Qualified to hold and operate (M&TE) Material & Test Equipment that is calibrated to industry standards.

Rosemead, Ca, Us

-Cognizant Engineer in charge of maintaining operation of Meteorological system, electrical supply, instrumentation, and data distribution.-Performed surveillance of Meteorological system and troubleshoot problems in the system.-Prepared reports and gave presentations on the status of the Meteorological System to Senior Management.-Performed calculations of system accuracy for the Meteorological System.-Support the replacement of obsolete equipment of the Meteorological System.-Performed Justifications on the need to replace the Obsolete equipment.-Gave recommendations on the type of new equipment to install.-Coordinated the installation of new equipment with various groups such as Design Organization, Maintenance, and Operations.-Performed setup and specifications for purchase of contractor services, specifically Dames & Moore, and ECAD Services.-Worked with the design and Technical organizations to make specifications for the new software for the Meteorological System data storage and retrieval.-Worked with outside contractor (HMM Inc.) to specify, setup and operate new software for Meteorological system.-Performed review of new design for Meteorological system.-Interface with INPO/WANO and San Onofre to share Industry information.-Coordinate Work Authorization activities through Work Authorization Safety and Accountability System (WASA) with personnel from various organizations involved with outage work activities. - Perform a Work Authorization Modification (WAM) and track completion of the notification. Contact various Maintenance work groups when operations assistance is required from Maintenance.

Rosemead, Ca, Us

-Coordination of the changes and additions to the Engineering Component Data for Nuclear Plant Reliability Data System (NPRDS).-Administered the Vendor Manual Review Program for all organizations.-Trained in License Event Reports (LER).-Trained in Quality Assurance/Quality Control program.-Engineer in charge of maintaining the operation Electronic Characterization and Diagnostic (ECAD) System (Electrical Cable aging & deterioration monitoring) any Software changes, upgrades and modificatons.-Trained in Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) and Transmission Line Theory-Knowledge of Digital Oscilloscope, Impedance Analyzer, Digital multimeters, Megohmmeter.-Significant Nuclear Achievement Program award for exemplary teamwork supporting the Unit refueling Jan 25, 1994.-Performed work as a Refueling Engineer for the Unit 1 refueling.-Significant Nuclear Achievement Program award for exemplary teamwork supporting the Unit restart Feb 07, 1997.-Detailed knowledge of Facility Change Notices (FCN), by originating several and following them through to completion.-Detailed knowledge of Temporary Facility Modification (TFM), by originating one and following it through to completion.-Trained in Nonconformance Reports (NCR).-Trained in Plant Modifications Procedures.-Trained in Health Physics as a radiation worker.-Performed setup and specifications for purchase of contractor services-Qualified to perform Testing and Retest after corrective actions on equipment.-Qualified to perform Prompt Operability Assessments (POD) -Coordinated Work Authorization activities through Work Authorization Safety and Accountability System (WASA) with personnel from various organizations involved with outage work activities. -Qualified as a Work Authorization holder and Master Work Authorization Master holder.-Responsible for resolving for electrical issues as the on-shift engineer during plant refueling outages.

Rosemead, Ca, Us

Performed as Emergency Communicator compiling technical data/information to offsite pubic agencies, regulatory commission (NRC) during drill emergencies or actual emergency.-Schedule bargaining unit personnel, and knowledge of the bargaining unit rules and regulation.-Purchase material for continued plant operation.-Schedule plant surveillances to be performed with normal manpower levels.-Update plant procedures in accordance with administrative guidelines.-Perform duties to make, research, document and schedule plant surveillances in accordance with company guidelines and adhering to NRC Technical Specifications.-Perform accuracy check of bargaining unit and supervisory operations department personnel timesheets.-Reschedule surveillances that fail.-Collect history on all surveillance failures.-Schedule bargaining unit and supervisory-Resolve problems with procurement of material.-Review Emergency Communications procedures for accuracy and user friendliness.-Have the ability to respond to an Nuclear Emergency within a required period of time.-Perform routine tests of plant communications system, for abnormal operation and obtain support for its repair.-Maintain Technical Support Center (TSC) for readiness in event of an emergency.-Schedule bargaining unit and supervisory personnel for required training and annual retraining.

Rosemead, Ca, Us

Performed duties to operate, inspect, and perform routine test of equipment. Returned and removed equipment to service. Brought to attention of management, any abnormal equipment operation.-Operated two 20-cylinder Delaval Diesel Engines that powered two separate electrical trains of generators of 4KV, with each having a maximum of 6 megawatt load.-Operated safety-related equipment.-Maintained water levels in tanks and reservoirs.-Operated Electrical Generator Hydrogen System for Main generator rotor and stator cooling.-Operated Turbine-Generator of 450MW capacity.-Operated Condensate and Feedwater Systems.-Operated Circulating Water System.-Performed transfer of bulk gaseous and liquid supplies such as liquid nitrogen, hydrogen and demineralized water.-Operated electrical switchgear from 220KV, 18KV, 4KV, 480V, 480VDC, and lower voltage breakers.-Experience in checking for electrical grounds, and abnormal indications on electrical panels.-Operated Heating and Ventilating Systems for Reactor Containment Control Room and Administrative Buildings.-Performed routine surveillances on plant systems/equipment.-Interfaced with maintenance, electricians, instrument technicians, boiler and condenser mechanics, and contractor construction personnel.-Collected data on equipment/plant performance.-Received and directed unloading of bulk chemicals from vendors.-Knowledge of pumps: centrifugal and positive displacement in various sizes/capacities.-Received formal training in radiation safety.-Qualified to work in radiation zones and contaminated areas.-Qualified to work in hazardous atmosphere, and confined spaces.-Qualified to use Gas Monitoring detection instruments.-Qualified to perform as a Nuclear Emergency Response Team member.-Knowledge of bargaining unit rules and regulations.-Performed routine Fire System test for operability.

Located at the TRA (Test Reactor Area) , operated at the Engineering Test Reactor (ETR) (dismantled), next door to the Advance Test Reactor (active)Performed Sodium Breeder Reactor research. Performed actual sodium breeder reactor failure experiments. With and without Operator interaction. The only reactor ever to raise reactor power by computer. Also I am one of the few remaining Operators that refueled a nuclear power reactor manually, i.e., by hand.-Detailed knowledge of Integrated Plant Systems.-Possessed Secret Clearance (Dept of Energy)-Training in Health Physics.-Assisted in calibration of Nuclear Instrumentation.-Operated three 20,000rpm Helium Circulators.-Conducted test on single systems to provide operability data.-Performed reactor refueling, storage of new and spent fuel.-Operated 4KV and 480V power systems.-Operated 480V Motor-Generator sets for emergency backup power form 480V batteries.-Collected data on experiment performance, transients, and preliminary data, from control instruments, computer printouts and calculated data for project engineers.-Performed surveillance of plant systems using procedures.-Documented all surveillances which were unsatisfactory and brought to management attention.-Maintained highly sensitive gallium/Arsenide detectors.-Knowledge of cryogenics.-Performed procedural changes to conform with proper operation of instruments.-Performed surveillances on Protective Plant System instrumentation.-Operation of Halon and other fire extinguishing apparatus.-Training in radiation detection, contamination, and cleanup.-Interfaced with scientist, computer engineers, engineers, machinist, electricians, instrument technicians, to resolve system/component problems.

Performed missile Cartography (before GPS) mapping.-Completed training and received certificate in Cartography.-Compiled charts for missiles and aircraft for target position, offset aiming, radar fix points, precise elevation and point positional data.-Checked accuracy of chart with use of stereoscopic photography produced by satellite or reconnaissance aircraft.-Used Stereoscopic Instruments.-Applied chart to electronic means by digitizing.-Used large Mainframe IBM Computer, using Card Reader to obtain information on geographical areas.-Possessed Top Secret Clearance.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Technology Management

Associate Of Arts (Aa), Certificate In Supervision

Worked On Masters Degree, Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Electronic Engineering Technology