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Mechanical engineering professional with leadership experience in tooling/machine design, automation and motion control, focused within the nuclear industry. Granted/holds an active D.O.E. “L” clearance 2018. The past 15 years has been an acknowledged leader of design teams tasked with conceptual and detailed design of nuclear repair tooling technology development and systems. Projects have further included plutonium processing glove boxes, hot cell modifications, and dry fuel storage systems, robotic repair tooling systems utilized for reactor internals repair. Skilled in complex weldment fabrication design and machined components.Specialties: In-depth understanding of remote work requirements as related to reactor vessel internals, motion control, F.E.A. tools such as Solidworks Simulation and ANSYS Workbench. Advanced skills related to 3D modeling with multiple platforms including Solidworks, Autodesk Inventor, Experienced with document management PLM/revision control systems included Autodesk Inventor Vault, Smart-Team and EPDM works . Noted for out of the box thinking, innovations, and problem solving in multiple personal and lessons learned reviews, contributor to multiple pending/provisional and granted patents.Supporting activities include fabrication support and review with vendors, proof load testing, and assembly start-up/debugging of systems, apparent cause investigations and reports. Skilled in the selection of power transmission components, gear train design, strength of materials, bearings, hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders and auxiliary’s.

Listed skills include Nuclear, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Project Engineering, and 22 others.