I have worked in the corporate environment for over 25 years (Program/Project Management, Information Technology Enterprise Management, Marketing & Sales, Transportation, Education, and Nuclear). I have a split BS Degree with post undergraduate work in both Project Management and Instructional Technology. My most resent responsibility was CA Education’s Project Manager for Mainframe Curriculum Development for CA’s $1.5 Billion Mainframe Product Line. This position included responsibility of 40 (+) projects annually.
Currently, I am the acting President of TurnKey Transport Inc, responsible for corporate business solutions and operations. Lastly, I hold Junior College and Secondary Education Certification and have been involved in coaching baseball at the high school and collegiate levels.
Upon review of my resume, and should my skill set and qualifications meet your requirements, please feel free to contact me.
James L. Gowdy - jimgowdy[at]orbitelcom.com
20320 N. Madison Dr., Maricopa, AZ 85238
(602) 750-4395
OBJECTIVE:
Career oriented Project Manager with Training Instructor Nuclear (INPO) background seeks position as Project Manager/Supervisor.
SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE:
Offering More Than 25 Years Combined Experience In Safety Engineering, Construction, Startup, Maintenance, and Inspection in Nuclear/Fossil Fuel Power Generation, Gas Transmission & Distribution, Hospital, Airport, and Corporate Training (INPO).
Knowledgeable
Project Management (PMI-PMP Certification)
Nuclear/Fossil Fuel Power Generation Plant/Systems Construction & Maintenance
Non-Ferrous Metals (Nickels, Inconels, Chrome, Nickel Copper, Copper Nickel, Stainless Steels, Molybdenum)
Hospital, Airport Construction
Gas Transmission & Distribution
Piping Design and Fabrication (Critical Class I, II, & III Systems)
Instrumentation and Tubing
Level IIe PT-MT
ANSI B-31.1, ASME Sec. IX & XI, AWS D1.1, API 1104
Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO) Professional Instructor Development
Systematic Approach to Performance Based Training (SAT)
Instructional Systems Design per INPO Specifications
Supervised
Power Generation Plant Maintenance, Long Island Lighting Company, Shoreham Nuclear Power Station
Pipe Fabrication & Weld Package Control, Weld Repair
Supervisory/Engineering NDE and Welding Inspection Technology
Gas Transmission and Distribution Construction
Islip MacArthur Airport Expansion, Islip, NY
Stony Brook VA Hospital, Stony Brook, NY
Welder Performance Qualification Testing, Long Island Lighting Company, Shoreham Nuclear Power Station
Corporate Welding Procedure Specification (AWS D1.1, ASME Sec IX, API 1104)
Gas Transmission & Distribution Fabrication and Welding Inspection, KEYSPAN Energy
Weld Training and Certification of Maintenance Mechanics, Instructors, and Inspectors
Curriculum Planning & Courseware Development per INPO Specifications
Systematic Approach To Performance Based Training (SAT)
EXPERIENCE:
2000 – 2009 Computer Associates, Scottsdale, AZ / Islandia, NY
Project Manager (PMP) – Global Education
Supervised 3rd Party Development Teams, Project Planning, Project Scheduling, Project Development Plan, Contract Work Authorizations & Change Requests, Resource Acquisition, Project Tracking, Project Budget & Cost Reporting, Risk Analysis & Mitigation, Project Closure.
1988 – 2000 KEYSPAN Energy (Formally Long Island Lighting Company) – JW Dye Training Center (INPO Accredited), Long Island, NY (Four Areas Of Responsibility)
Senior Training Instructor/Supervisor - Materials Technology Section – (Nuclear/Fossil Power Generation)
Maintenance Welding Supervisor/Inspector Plant Engineering and Maintenance
Section Material/Equipment Contracts & Requisitions
Development & Implementation of Welding and Welding Inspection Training Courses per INPO Specifications
Administration and Supervision of Corporate Welder Qualification Program
Responsible for Corporate Welder Performance Qualification Status Report
Training Instructor - Professional Skills Section
Development & Implementation of Computer Training - AutoCAD R13/R14, Microsoft Office, Exchange, Lotus, WordPerfect, Harvard Graphics, Versatile (Data Storage) Mobil Data Transfer (MDT).
Engineering Supervisor – Gas Department, Gas Transmission Fabrication/Construction
Supervised Field Crew – Natural Gas Transmission Pipe Fabrication/Installation and Weld Inspection.
Overhead Electric Lines Crew Foreman
Foreign Overhead Electric Lines Maintenance Crews (Secondary Responsibility - Emergency Preparedness).
1976 - 1987 Westinghouse-Hanford, F.F.T.F., Richland, WA (D.O.E. Top Secret Clearance)
J. A. JONES, 100 & 300 Areas, Hanford Project, Richland, WA
BECHTEL POWER, Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station, Palo Verde, AZ
J. A. JONES, W.P.P.S.S., Unit 1 Hanford Project, Richland, WA
BECHTEL POWER, W.P.P.S.S., Unit 2 Hanford Project, Richland, WA
EBASCO, South Texas Nuclear Project, Bay City, TX
University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
Masters Professional Certificate – Project Management (2008)
Empire State College (SUNY), Long Island, NY
BS - Science, Mathematics, and Technology (1998)
(Split Degree with Instructional Technology)
N.Y. Institute of Technology, Westbury, NY / J.W. Dye Training Center, Hauppauge, NY
Training and Learning Technology (1988-1989)
INPO Professional Instructor Development
Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA
Safety Engineering (1977-1978)
Columbia Basin College, Pasco, WA
Welding Technology (1974-1975)
MEMBERSHIPS
Project Management Institute
American Society of Training and Development
CERTIFICATIONS / HONORS / AWARDS:
Project Management Institute “PMP†Certification
State of Arizona Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance Card
Arizona Department of Education – Provisional Career and Technical Education Industrial Technology Certification (Issued 08/09/2004)
2 U.S. Patents
Meritorious Service Award – Order of DeMolay
Blue Honor Key – Order of DeMolay
REFERENCES/TRANSCRIPTS:
Available Upon Request
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