An engineering/management position involving nuclear engineering and/or the electric power industry requiring: a broad range of technical and management skills; investigative and problem-solving abilities; and dedication to performance.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
January 2009 to December 2009
Consultant - Project Engineer/Coordinator, American Electric Power, Sun Technical Services
Provided project coordination for the DC Cook turbine recovery. Provided assurance that equipment and system damage assessments were completed, appropriate repair/replacement actions planned and implemented, and assessment and recovery actions documented prior to return to service. Coordinated related efforts between OE and modification vendors and plant engineering and maintenance staffs.
Provided consulting services and engineering support for the Bruce Fuelling Machine Preventive Maintenance Enhancement Project. Assessed preventive maintenance practices and identified improvements in procedures, preventive maintenance strategy, implementation, and spare parts practices to improve system reliability and reduce lost generation due to fuelling equipment unavailability.
May 2006 to May 2008
Project Manager, GE-Hitachi Nuclear Energy, Granite Services Inc.
Provided project management and engineering support for reactor modification projects for international customers. Interfaced and maintained liaison with prime contractors and customers. Monitored project status, schedule, and finances to ensure delivery and compliance with contract requirements. Coordinated engineering, procurement, and project support team resources in the development of project proposals and the completion of project delivery considering risks and regulatory requirements.
November 2002 to October 2004
Engineering Specialist, Operations Support, Technical Training, Tennessee Valley Authority
Supported development of training progression plans and qualifications for engineering and electric system operating personnel. Identified required knowledge skills and abilities, and training content, and developed task qualification to provide for personnel development and ensure functional compliance with regulatory requirements.
March 2000 to October 2002
Engineering Specialist, River System Operations & Environment, River Operations, Conventional Hydro Production, Tennessee Valley Authority
Provided project management for Standard Operating Procedures project. Performed review and assessment of plant equipment, systems, and design documentation. Identified equipment, operating, design, and documentation deficiencies. Prepared and issued plant/system design descriptions and standardized operating procedures to support plant operation and training.
October 1997 to February 2000
Manager, Synterprise Group, Engineering and Design Innovations, Tennessee Valley Authority
Led the development and implementation of the Fossil Power Group Y2K Contingency Plan. Performed reviews of Y2K readiness and plant and system operating risk assessments. Developed contingency plans including equipment upgrade and backup, operating strategies, staffing, and emergency procedure development to address credible risks. Participated in readiness drills and Y2K staffing leading to successful Y2K transition without incident or interruption of service.
Provided contract engineering and plant support services to internal and external clients, e.g. engineering and operations support, quality assurance, and licensing. Performed audits, programmatic assessments, and provided engineering and support services to ensure continued plant operation and safety, and identify areas for improvement in both lead and team roles. Provided program management and support for the Year 2000 Program.
February 1991 to September 1997
Operating Experience Program Manager, Nuclear Assurance & Licensing, Licensing & Industry Affairs, Watts Bar Nuclear Plant, Tennessee Valley Authority
Program management responsibility for the implementation of the site Operating Experience, Incident Investigation, Corrective Action, and Performance Assessment & Improvement Programs. Managed the program staff in the evaluation of industry experience and regulatory issues to apply the benefits of lessons learned to improve performance and ensure regulatory compliance. Performed technical reviews and development of response strategies considering significance to plant safety, applicability, and event root cause to ensure compliance with regulatory and technical requirements. Interfaced and maintained liaison with site licensing, engineering and operations organizations, as well as external industry oversight groups including the NRC, INPO, industry vendors, and other nuclear utilities to ensure that regulatory requirements were satisfied and technical and commercial risks considered and minimized.
Provided Corrective Action Program oversight. Performed trending and analysis of plant performance, identifying programmatic, equipment, and human performance problems and required corrective action. Performed Operational Readiness reviews for initial plant startup, plant restart following regulatory imposed shutdowns, and plant restart following plant trips as both lead and team participant,. as well as Programmatic Assessments, and Effectiveness Reviews of activities related to nuclear power plant design, maintenance, and operation based on NRC and INPO criteria to ensure compliance with regulatory and industry requirements/standards. Performed review and closure of regulatory, QA, and corrective action open items.
Performed Independent Safety Engineering assessments and evaluations of organizational and equipment performance, and plant methods and practices, providing recommendations for improvement and/or corrective action. Led and served on plant incident investigation teams and trip response teams.
March 1990 to January 1991
Nuclear Engineer, Reactor Engineering, Sequoyah Nuclear Plant, Tennessee Valley Authority
Provided engineering support for plant operation and the planning and performance of refueling outage-related activities including: surveillance and test performance; procedures; resolution of conditions adverse to quality; refueling operations; core performance monitoring; equipment maintenance, testing, and engineering; special nuclear material control; startup physics testing; nuclear instrumentation calibration; and other reactor engineering functions. Acted as test director for fuel and control rod inspection programs, refueling operations, and nuclear testing. Led and served on plant incident investigation teams and trip response teams.
January 1978 to February 1990
Nuclear Engineer, Nuclear Fuel, Tennessee Valley Authority
Provided project management and engineering support for fuel, core component, and related plant projects. Responsible for the development of reference design, compatibility, and acceptance criteria and the evaluation of applicable design improvements. Reviewed plant procedures and operations for conformance to operating restrictions.
Prepared requests for proposals for nuclear fuel supply and services proposals. Performed technical and economic evaluation of nuclear fuel and core component supply and services proposals, design improvements, and nuclear plant operating strategies considering technical and commercial risk and regulatory requirements. Evaluations provided the basis for project approval or negotiation of contract award. Performed technical evaluation of vendor supply capabilities and assisted in the performance of vendor QA surveillance.
As technical and commercial project and contract manager, provided the primary interface and maintained liaison with corporate, site, and contractor personnel concerning issues related to nuclear fuel and core component supply, processing and fabrication, and on-site inspection, repair, and refueling services. Provided on-site engineering support for and coordination of contracted services which required: definition and communication of work scope and schedule; establishment of acceptance criteria; resolution of equipment and resource problems; and knowledge of related plant systems and equipment. Acted as test director for fuel inspection/reconstitution and control rod inspection programs. Provided refueling equipment/services support.
Performed maintenance, modification, and replacement parts reviews.
Responsible for out-of-core fuel and core component project management. Developed multi-cycle fuel utilization plans which provided the basis for the determination of: fuel designs; plant operating strategy and fuel management schemes; plant resource requirements; and budget forecasting.
Developed nuclear fuel cycle cost models to project the availability and cost of nuclear fuel cycle resources on the basis of supply/demand and production technology. Results provided the basis for strategic planning and fuel management decisions on fuel supply and utilization, and also provided projections of long range electric system demands. Responsible for the technical and commercial contract management functions relating to uranium enrichment services. Developed creative supply strategies and completed contract restructuring to maximize supply flexibility while ensuring availability.
Developed requirements projections for nuclear fuel materials and fuel cycle services. Performed verification of nuclear fuel cost codes. Prepared fuel cost projections for and evaluated nuclear fuel supply proposals for proposed and existing units.
EDUCATION
M.S. Industrial Management 1977 Georgia Institute of Technology
B.S. Nuclear Engineering 1976 Georgia Institute of Technology
Additional training in BWR and PWR systems, engineering support, project management, and personal computer applications.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
EIT
PC skills – Microsoft Office applications.
Derive personal satisfaction from pursuing an innovative concept from inception to successful completion and take pride in observing the results of a job well done.
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