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Ryan Schow

Ryan Schow

Submarine Officer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Lead General Engineer at United States Air Force

  • Education

    • University of Utah

      2013 - 2017
      Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Nuclear Engineering

      Activities and Societies: Alpha Nu Sigma American Nuclear Society

    • Old Dominion University

      2006 - 2008
      Masters Engineering Management

    • University of Utah

      1997 - 2001
      B.S. Mechanical Engineering

  • Experience

    • US Navy

      Jan 2002 - Jul 2008
      Submarine Officer

      2003 – 2006 Division Officer, USS OHIO (SSGN 726) Supervised the operations and training of 3 divisions of up to 15 technicians and mechanics. Oversaw the operations, maintenance, and repair of various systems onboard a nuclear submarine, including reactor instrumentation and control, hydraulic power plant, compressed air, refrigeration, steam turbine, and damage control equipment. Certified by Naval Reactors as a nuclear power plant chief engineer.2006 – 2008 Assistant Professor of Naval Science, University of Utah NROTC UnitDirectly supervise 70 personnel. Responsible for the selection and preparation of Naval Nuclear Power candidates. Instruct all personnel in Navigation and Naval Engineering, which includes steam cycle, gas turbine engines, diesel engines, thermodynamics, hydraulics, nuclear propulsion, electrical theory, and heat transfer. Show less

    • American Electric Power

      Jul 2008 - Jun 2013

      Conducts curricula development activities involving the implementation of all training modules and procedural requirements for the analysis, design, development implementation, evaluation and revision of the operator, technical, maintenance and general nuclear training programs. Supports/mentors instructors in developing training programs in compliance with NRC, INPO and generating station requirements. Conducts instructor evaluations, recommends developmental activities to enhance instructor performance. Develops and conducts initial and continual training for instructor staff and SME. Directs administrative activities required to support development, implementation scheduling and evaluation of training programs. Recommends instructional strategies, media and technology selection for training programs. Participates in NRC, INPO and management audits/assessments for areas relevant to Training Systems approach. Evaluate results and prepares responses to audit findings. Show less

      • Unit Supervisor

        Jul 2010 - Jun 2013

      • Instructional Technologist

        Jul 2008 - Jul 2010

    • University of Utah - Employment

      Jun 2013 - Sept 2017
      Reactor Supervisor

      Supervise and coordinate all operational and maintenance activities at the University of Utah TRIGA Reactor (UUTR) and to ensure these duties are performed safely and in accordance with the reactor operating license and technical specifications, as issued by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Supervises operations staff and reviews and approves all experiments which utilize the reactor and lab facilities.Conducts training programs for new operators and implements the federally mandated reactor operator re-qualification program.Assists with tour groups and classes using the reactor and lab facilities. Show less

    • US Navy Reserve

      May 2017 - now
      Engineering Duty Officer

      Supporting the design, acquisition, construction, repair, maintenance, conversion, overhaul and disposal of ships, submarines, aircraft carriers and the systems on those platforms (weapons, command and control, communications, computers, etc).

    • SHINE Medical Technologies, Inc.

      Sept 2017 - Apr 2019
      Nuclear Systems Manager

    • United States Air Force

      Apr 2019 - now
      Lead General Engineer

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • University of Utah Senior Reactor Operator

      U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
      Nov 2013

    • D.C. Cook Nuclear Power Plant Senior Reactor Operator

      U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
      Aug 2012

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Ryan Schow
      Outstanding Staff Award University of Utah College of Engineering Aug 2015 No one better understands the operations of the University of Utah’s TRIGA nuclear reactor than Ryan Schow. As the reactor supervisor, Ryan is a prime example of the nuclear engineering program’s top-notch staff, always training personnel and maintaining the facility with an eye toward safety and security. Working with UNEP Director Tatjana Jevremovic, Ryan helped develop new and improved ways of maintaining and operating the reactor that mirrors the rigorous operations of industry nuclear… Show more No one better understands the operations of the University of Utah’s TRIGA nuclear reactor than Ryan Schow. As the reactor supervisor, Ryan is a prime example of the nuclear engineering program’s top-notch staff, always training personnel and maintaining the facility with an eye toward safety and security. Working with UNEP Director Tatjana Jevremovic, Ryan helped develop new and improved ways of maintaining and operating the reactor that mirrors the rigorous operations of industry nuclear power plants. Meanwhile, he has demonstrated a continuous commitment to the growth of the program. As the students of the Utah Nuclear Engineering Program wrote: “It would be fitting to honor Ryan for his outstanding work and dedication in improving both UNEP and the College of Engineering and in setting a high standard for us to follow. Show less

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Scoutmaster

      Issued by Boy Scouts of America on Sept 2013
      Boy Scouts of AmericaAssociated with Ryan Schow