Adam Busocker, MBA

Experience

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  Areva

  Feb 2011 - Apr 2016

  Applied data analysis, heat transfer, and fluid flow principles to perform finite element analysis (FEA) for pressurized water reactor accident scenarios. Worked in conjunction with other leaders to guide project teams and fulfilled project management obligations. Developed plotting scripts to analyze plant transient types. Partnered with engineers and advisory engineers in engineering and project business units including LOCA, non-LOCA, thermal hydraulics, and fuels. - Prepared post-Fukushima and first-of-a-kind extended station blackout (SBO) analysis for entire B&W fleet. The findings in the analysis provided support for Emergency Operator actions during a SBO. - Conducted reconstruction project of Tennessee Valley Authority’s Bellefonte Unit 1 nuclear power plant.- Analyzed Bellefonte Unit 1 large break base input deck to ensure accuracy of model and adherence toevaluation model approved by NRC. - Developed plotting scripts used to analyze different types of plant transients. Show less

  • Engineer II - Procurement Engineer

    Apr 2013 - Apr 2016

  • Engineer I - Safety Analysis

    Feb 2011 - Apr 2013
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  Quigley Catholic High School

  Sept 2015 - Feb 2018

  Varsity Boys Basketball Head Coach

  Instilled the lessons of life through the context of basketball. Provided guidance in basketball skill development and academic preparation for college education.

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  Framatome

  Apr 2016 - Feb 2018

  Engineer III - Procurement Engineering

  *Formally Cutler-Hammer Nuclear ProgramsExecuted design verification and testing of Eaton Motor control and protection devices (MCCs and components, MCCBs, etc.) for application in nuclear power plants. Reviewed complex customer specifications and issued change orders, as needed to ensure VOC was being met. Monitored, controlled, and reported progress on engineering projects, within estimated project margin and timeline, while adhering to federal and company standards. Developed and reviewed hundreds of engineering design documents and procedures, to further advance organizational standards. Prepared ROI evaluation for purchasing assets, to conduct material identification testing via Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). Developed OMNIC software group training, material sampling methodology, and presented training to peers and upper management. - Engineering team lead in Q4 of 2016, generated revenue of $1.9M, a 33% QoQ increase. - Engineering team co-lead in 2015, generated revenue of $6M for a 50% YoY increase. - Conceived capital spending business case proposal to add value to operations department, resulting in recouping investments of $25K in less than six months. - Increased the operational effectiveness of the CGD group, by serving as a mentor for the interns and co-ops. Provided functional mentorship, career guidance, and personal development. Show less

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  The Scoring Factory

  Apr 2016 - Jun 2019

  Basketball Coach
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  Duke Energy Corporation

  Sept 2017 - Oct 2017

  Outage Services

  Supported various steam generator maintenance tasks for the Duke Energy (McGuire) Fall 2017 OutageExecuted various tasks for the Eddy Current, Manways, Secondary Side Inspections, and ALARA teams.Completed FME, Lockout/Tagout, Human Performance Fundamentals, Steam Generator Primary Platform Technician, Plugging Tooling Engineer, Scepter Plugging Engineer and Platform technician training.

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  Eaton

  Feb 2018 - May 2024

  Eaton’s circuit breaker series ratings test program (UL 489 & NEC), Lead Engineer and Product Management - Discovered new series ratings for single pole electronics, and for 208Y applications, closing gaps in portfolio against competition and market.- Reduced test time and expenses by 50% and deployed standard work to execute testing.- Harmonized residential and commercial series rating listing documents, in support of Sales organization.- Developed and delivered Series Rating training for the sales and engineering organization.- Engaged with Sales (VOC) to develop business cases for project prioritization.- Collaborated with Marketing-COM to improve Series Rating and Classifieds breaker webpages.MCB Field Services, Product Management- Initiated and drove cross-organizational products and solutions innovation teams to address field service opportunities.- Acted as interface between external and internal and electricians, general contractors, building owners, engineering, and management.- Implemented product improvements from field data sets.- Determined technical gaps for cross-functional team members, and organized trainings.Eaton’s Classified circuit breaker program, Product Management - Managed projects through PROLaunch and developed technical and market specifications.- Defined product customer value proposition per segment and channel and ensured clear communication to channels and users via marketing campaigns.- Executed product pricing analysis to maximize market share and operating profit margin for new product releases.- Provided inputs for annual product line business planning and was liaison between engineering and marketing. Show less Executed data driven activities to achieve monthly sales goals for 10+ manufacturing lines. Through strong interpersonal skills, one on one’s, and group discussions, aligned 60+ hourly direct reports, IBEW Union, to employ 5s+ principals and productivity improvements. Provided problem-solving expertise to lead and coach the value chain functions in support of the operations team productivity. Supported monthly forecast development and provided daily report outs of performance. - Value stream leader of Series C/G, PD4 & PD5 Molded Case Circuit Breaker lines, and PD5 & PD6 trip unit lines (Responsible for ~$75M+/year in sales). - Began role on the Navy manufacturing lines and Accessories groups (Responsible for ~$40M+/year in sales). - Led multiple cross-functional LifeSaver projects, based on daily performance detractors, driving a 9% increase in YoY Productivity. Show less After receiving a promotion from previous role, performed duties in dual roles as Quality Engineer and Supervisor, and served as backup Quality Manager. Lead five salaried and two hourly employees and aided them in reaching their goals. Obtained Eaton QMS Internal Auditor certification and utilized 5S and continuous improvement methodologies. functions. Utilized data to determine reoccurring and highest scrap value non-conformances. Went above and beyond to satisfy internal and external customers, by identifying root causes and corrective actions for their organizations. - Innovated a warranty claim process and prioritization tool to reduce backlog by 53% in two months. - Improved cross-functional engagement and enthusiasm for LPAs, leading to 17% plant-wide completion rate increase, and a 100% increase of workstations covered. - Reduced Plant scrap by 10%, DPPM by 7%, and defective material report (DMR) disposition cycle time by 44%. Show less Planed, established, maintained, and regularly provided updates for assigned projects. Piloted a continuous improvement (CI) culture through effective communication, coaching, and leadership without authority. Taught and supported value stream functions, rapid Kaizen execution, and lean manufacturing principles. Directed teams of multiple disciplines to complete projects of varying sizes and collaborated with hourly employees to promote innovative process changes. Created process controls to implement line layouts and support additional product lines. Supported production of Navy, Classic, and Series C/G product lines. - Won 2019 Manufacturing CI award for leading a world class kaizen Rapid Improvement Event (RIE), resulting in a 200% daily output increase (44 units/day – 98 units/day) and 27% scrap reduction. - Recognized blockages and implemented Kaizen projects to reduce goods-in-process and transfer bottlenecks further down the lines, leading to a $210K cost production savings for 2019 Q2. - Delivered leadership to plant managers, to conclude LT Thermal Trip unit line layout event and co-lead bottleneck management event; events impelled productivity increases of 20% for LT Thermal Trip line and 7% for LD line. Show less

  • Product Manager & Lead Engineer - MCB Product Line

    Apr 2022 - May 2024

  • Operations Supervisor

    Sept 2020 - Apr 2022

  • Quality Supervisor

    Sept 2019 - Sept 2020

  • Senior Manufacturing Engineer

    Feb 2018 - Sept 2019
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  Beaver Area Senior High School

  Jun 2018 - Feb 2020

  Varsity Boys Basketball Assistant Coach
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  ABB

  May 2024 - now

  Global Product Manager for Modular Metering