ENGINEERING SKILLS
Analysis & Design
Structural analysis Blast Analysis
Structural concrete and steel design Finite Elements
Missile protection analysis and design Deep and shallow foundation design
Analysis Software
GT STRUDL STAAD RISA 3D MathCAD AutoCAD SBEDS
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BURNS & MCDONNELL, Kansas City, MO 2008-Present
Staff Structural Engineer/Nuclear Training Supervisor - Nuclear Group
ENERGY-NUCLEAR
Westinghouse Electric Co.
• Provided structural expertise and knowledge of GTSTRUDL software to assist Westinghouse Electric Co. in the development of the Small Modular Reactor
• Lead structural engineer for the design and analysis of in-containment structures which include but are not limited to, reactor vessel supports, Core Makeup Tank support, and reactor vessel support
• Collaborated with multiple disciplines at all levels to optimize configuration and the functionality of in-containment structures
• Became familiar with the requirements presented within the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code for NF type supports
Wolf Creek Nuclear Generating Station Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation Burlington, KS
• Chosen as lead structural engineer for the replacement of Class 1E Inverters within the safety related Control Building
• Implemented dynamic expertise in the seismic testing of non-safety related components for the installation on to safety-related Main Control Boards located within the control room
• Utilized the EPRI SQURTS program and Wolf Creek specifications for the seismic qualification of multiple electrical and mechanical components
• Structurally analyzed the current steam turbine generator pedestal for new imposed loads due to the Turbine Rotor Replacement Project
• Arranged multiple design change packages containing a variety of multidisciplinary involvement to support field implementation
Cooper Nuclear Station Nebraska Public Power District Brownville, NE
• Thoroughly prepared in-depth seismic calculation for the existing Class II Railroad Airlock which will be used as a design basis document to revise current plant technical specifications
• Provided engineering services for the design and implementation of the spent fuel cleanup project
• Reviewed the seismic design for special engineering tools used to handle and store radioactive waste within the spent fuel pool
• Delivered structural support for implementation of Diesel Generator Vibration Monitoring System
• Developed standard details for the attachment of non-safety related velomitors and accelerometers to each of the safety-related diesel generators
• Utilized finite element methods and response spectrum analysis to model existing structures subjected to rigorous seismic forces
Fort Calhoun Nuclear Generating Station Omaha Public Power District Fort Calhoun, NE
• Researched and analyzed and Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) flood wall constructed around the station’s main transformers during the design basis flood in the summer of 2011
• Organized and implemented a design change package for the implementation of the recommendations listed within the engineering study performed for the ICF flood wall
• Prepared an enveloping calculation which qualifies all existing and future penetrations for hydrostatic pressures due to flooding
• Seismically investigated the existing intake superstructure for structural integrity under the design basis reconstitution effort which successfully addressed outstanding issues with the NRC
Callaway Nuclear Generating Station Ameren Missouri Fulton, MO
• As a subcontractor to Holtec International, provided owner’s review for design calculations, drawings, and the preparation of design change packages associated with the construction of the Holtec UMAX Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation (ISFSI)
• Provided a preliminary design for an enveloping structure to protect the existing Refueling Water Storage Tank from detrimental effects due to tornados and Safe Shutdown Earthquake
• Assembled design bid specification for the design and construction of a hardened facility for the storage of diverse and flexible mitigation equipment in response to NRC Order EA-12-049
• Designed and analyzed a hardened Flexible Storage Facility for storage of mitigation equipment which is in compliant with NRC Order EA-12-049
• Prepared an engineering study for the addition of a new Supplementary Condensate Supply System to satisfy NRC mandates as a result of the Fukishima Daiichi nuclear disaster
• Assisted with the Alternate Emergency Power Source upgrade which included analyzing the safety related control building exterior wall for ...
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