My current position with Bechtel Power is Engineer III, Nuclear Instruments and Controls Design, supporting the Watts Bar Nuclear Power Plant Construction Completion Project.
In addition to a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, my background includes nuclear design in Instrumentation and Controls for power generation. I also have over 18 years of electrical and electronics design and troubleshooting experience, also fiber optic communications engineering experience for power distribution. I would like to explore opportunities with a vibrant company where I would be able to utilize my education and experience as a valuable asset for the organization.
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Sincerely,
Erik C. Lehto
Engineer III, Bechtel Power
Personal email elehto[at]ieee.org
Work email eclehto[at]tva.gov
Work (865) 632-8236
Home (865) 690-3173
Erik Courtney Lehto
6316 Cadbury Drive
Knoxville, TN 37921
Phone: (865) 690-3173
email: elehto[at]ieee.org
Education:
The University of Tennessee
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Knoxville, TN
December 2006
Professional Skills:
Engineering experience:
• Procure Nuclear qualified Instruments and Controls, and assorted permanent plant equipment (ASME, Safety Related, and Quality Related)
• Design and implement Control Systems as Nuclear Instruments and Controls Design Engineer for Radiation Monitoring, Fuel Handling, Containment Cooling Spray, Waste Disposal, and Spent Fuel Pool systems for the Watts Bar Nuclear Power Plant, Unit 2 Completion Project.
• Coordinate and implement Work Plans for PLC, Control Systems and Telecommunications upgrades in Power Distribution Systems
Engineering design projects:
• Hardware Design: Develop hardware solutions using technologies such as Microcontroller, EEPROM, FPGA, DAC, ADC, PowerPC.
• Programming languages and simulation packages: Design software solutions in VHDL, Assembly, C++, Matlab, LabView, MicroCap, PSpice, ModelSim
Additional experience:
• Technical expertise: Extensive 18-year background in electronics and computers
• Management: Proven ability to consistently exceed goals for team performance
• Organizational skills: Founded Successful Corporation to provide Computer Sales and On-Site Networking Business Solutions
• Team Building: Decisive team leader with experience in Hiring Customer Service and Technical Support representatives, Developing Talents, and Creating Effective Training Programs
Career time line:
Design Engineer (Nuclear Power / I&C)
Tennessee Valley Authority (Nuclear Power Group) / Bechtel Power
Knoxville, TN, January 2008 - Present
• Procure Nuclear qualified Instruments and Controls, and assorted permanent plant equipment (ASME, Safety Related, and Quality Related)
• Develop design change packages for construction implementation to deploy nuclear instrumentation and control systems
• Develop documentation and presentations for Nuclear Regulatory Commission to fulfill licensing commitments
• Specify and procure nuclear power plant equipment for the Watts Bar Nuclear Power Plant, Unit 2, Completion Project
• Provide cost estimates, and discuss proposals with interested parties such as vendors, contractors, and nuclear facility review boards.
Area Engineer (Control Systems / Telecommunications)
Tennessee Valley Authority / SBC Instrument and Controls, Inc.
Various TVA locations, February 2007 - August 2007 (project)
• Develop Cut-Over Work Plans for Fiber-Optic, Power Distribution, Control Systems Upgrades, for Substation Communications and Control
• Oversee implementation of Cut-Over Work Plans to ensure proper operation of all SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition), Alarm, Communications, Metering RTU / PLC
• Verify against Engineering Drawings, reviewed Work Plans for fellow engineers
• Interface with Electrician and Technician Craft crews to execute Cut-Over Work Plans
• Procure Tools and Equipment and Interface with Supply Chain Units to complete Greenfield Substation Construction Projects
Repair Technician
U.S. Cellular
Knoxville, TN, 2004 - 2005 (returned to college, full-time, fall 2004 - spring 2006)
• Perform Level-II and Level-III Repairs on Cellular Handsets
• Field, Research, and Correct Technical issues for Wireless Customers
• Participate in several Continuing Education Workshops and Conferences
Technician
Nortel / TekSystems
Knoxville, TN, Spring 2004, (temporary / project)
• Perform Drive-Testing / re-homing of GSM cellular towers for Nortel / Cingular Wireless
• Test GPRS internet connectivity for each Base Station Controller
• Promoted from Driver to Technician after first day of project implementation
Supervisor
BellSouth / ClientLogic, Inc., (promoted 8/03)
Oak Ridge, TN, 2000 - 2004
• Manage Team of 15 frontline Call-Center Technicians
• Monitor and Coach Frontline agents for Quality Assurance Development
• Actively Manage Service Levels for the Call Center
• Monitor and Record hourly Employee Attendance Trends
• Administer and Correct Payroll using Kronos Timekeeper
• Provide Agent Coaching and Tutoring
Product Specialist (promoted 6/01)
BellSouth / ClientLogic, Inc. (cont.)
• Field Customer Escalations and Follow-Up to resolve Customer Relations issues and Reduce Workload on the Presidential Escalations Team
• Develop and Direct Training Classes for new Products and Procedures
Technical Support Specialist II
BellSouth / ClientLogic, Inc. (cont.)
• Solve Hardware and Software Troubleshooting and Technical Support issues involving Wide Area Networking and Internet Service Provider Customer Care
• Received unsolicited praise from customers to supervisors for outstanding customer service
President / Chief Executive Officer
Allied Regional Computer Systems, Inc.
Knoxville, TN, 1995 - 2000
• Direct 3 Subcontracting Firms to respond to Service Requests
• Supervise and/or control all aspects of corporate operations
• Implement Computer Network Architecture and Network Technical Support for Client Companies
• Build and sell Microcomputer Systems, Components, and Computer Networks for Businesses and Individuals
• Solve Software and Hardware issues, Provide Technical Support and Consulting for 300+ clients
Military Service:
• Petty Officer - 3rd Class, United States Navy USS Towers DDG 9, Yokosuka, Japan, 1986 - 1993 (began college, full-time, summer 1990 - summer 1995)
• Operate, repair, and perform maintenance on weapons guidance and gunfire control computers and radar systems aboard the guided missile destroyer USS Towers DDG-9
• Perform all gunfire control functions during naval gunfire support exercises
Additional Technical Training:
Client Logic, Oak Ridge, 2000
• Vocational training for Wide Area Networks / Internet Service Provider support, help desk technical support
Weapons Fire Control (guidance), Great Lakes Naval Station, IL, 1987
• Vocational training for weapons guidance system radar and computers
• Fire Control Technician Status
Basic Electricity and Electronics, Great Lakes Naval Station, Great Lakes, IL, 1986
• Vocational training for electrical and electronic design, troubleshooting and repair
Activities:
Active member of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
• Organize and arrange IEEE - General Body Meeting
• Coordinate Engineer's Day activities for prospective engineering students
• Recognized for "Best Undergraduate Tour" of Engineering labs for Engineer's Day 2006
• Active member of West Towne Christian Church
o Teach middle-school children's church
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