Multi-disciplined Engineer with 20 years of experience in systems operation and supervision.
Education:
• B.S. Engineering, Mechatronics Concentration, with Mathematics Minor Degree
North Carolina State University / UNC Asheville (May 2015, 3.4 GPA)
• U.S. Naval Nuclear Power Program - mechanical, electrical, chemical, and nuclear engineering, reactor core principles, materials, and nuclear systems operation (1994-96)
Professional:
• Shift Supervisor, Sonoco Plastics (2014 – Present); Manage plant personnel and production floor operations in a food-grade thermoforming facility
• 480-600V Electrical Tester, Eaton Corporation (2013 - 2014); Corrective electrical engineering and live testing of custom built power distribution switchgear
• Technical Group Leader, Arvato Digital Services (2002 - 2011); Thermoplastic injection molding, electromechanical robotic process and service, Digital Video Disc manufacturing
• Reactor Mechanical Technical Division Leading Petty Officer, U.S. Navy (1994 - 2002); Led a team of 7 highly trained mechanics in nuclear grade system repairs; senior nuclear propulsion plant operator, systems expert, reactor plant casualty drill team member
Expertise:
• Mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and pneumatic maintenance and repair
• Electromechanical system design, process adjustment, and optimization
• Pressurized water nuclear power plant operations, U.S. Naval nuclear propulsion
• Integrated systems, mechanical, electrical, computer, and controls engineering
• 480VAC 3 phase power distribution, control and relay logic, PLC automation
• Troubleshooting, technical research, technical instructor
• Microsoft Office, Autodesk Inventor, Solidworks, MiniTab, Verilog, C, MATLAB, SimuLink, Arduino, PBasic
Awards and Achievements:
• Dean’s Lists; North Carolina State University, UNC Asheville, AB Tech Community College
• 2011 North Carolina Space Grant Scholar (NASA), 2012 Arvin Meritor Mechatronics Scholar
• 2 Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals for leadership and superior performance
• Qualified Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist, U.S. Navy
• Received numerous Letters of Commendation for emergent repairs to critical ship’s systems
Interests:
• Autonomous Robotics, electromechanical integrated systems, Naval Weapons Systems
• Mountain biking, camping, fishing, outdoor recreation
Summary of Supervisory Experience:
• USS Enterprise (CVN 65) Number 3 Propulsion Plant Maintenance Material Management Work Center Supervisor; Coordinated preventative and corrective maintenance for a division of approximately 20 personnel, including all scheduling, inspection, and parts acquisition. Achieved and sustained an exceptional state of readiness of various pumps, compressors, valves, and other nuclear propulsion plant equipment.
• USS Enterprise (CVN 65) Chief Reactor Auxiliaries Operator; Supervised a team of 4 highly trained nuclear propulsion plant operators during both operating and shutdown conditions. Reviewed propulsion plant logs to analyze system trends. Achieved safe power plant operation by monitoring all reactor plant evolutions to ensure procedural compliance. Person in charge during all reactor plant casualties unless relieved by more senior personnel at the scene. Attained promotion in rank ahead of my peers due to exceptional operational abilities and systems knowledge. Achieved safe and reliable operating conditions in support of national tasking during th...
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