Experience

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  University of north dakota

  Aug 2001 - Nov 2004

  Graduate teaching assistant / research assistant

  -Designed, procured, and constructed photocatalytic fluidized bed apparatus-Provided assistance to undergraduate students in laboratory courses-Supervised undergraduate assistants who worked on graduate research project-Worked on a project to define new catalysts for NOx emissions.

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  Naval nuclear laboratory (fmp)

  Dec 2004 - Jul 2007

  -Primary test sponsor for refractory metal irradiation program implemented in order to define possible structural materials for space reactor application ($1,000k project)-Responsible for initiating and overseeing the retrieval and examination of fuel from previous space reactor program (work deferred) -Collaborated with Naval Reactor Primary Contractor Team, Oak Ridge and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory personnel on a regular basis to complete irradiation testing programs for Project Prometheus Show less

  • Mechanical Engineer II

    Feb 2006 - Jul 2007

  • Materials Engineer I

    Dec 2004 - Feb 2006
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  Lexmark international, inc

  Jul 2007 - Jan 2010

  Materials development engineer - color ep transfer technology

  -Worked to drive cost out of various components related to the transfer module in color laser printers-Investigated and recommended various material changes to improve printer life and durability -Developed solutions to problems during the development phase of the printer life cycle to minimize production impacts -Patent disclosure written and submitted September 2008 for two year project on the development of coating to aid in print quality

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  Duke energy corporation

  Feb 2010 - now

  -Maintaining oversight and command and control of all Control Room activities, and ensuring all activities are executed per established standards-Providing final approval for station work activities by ensuring they have been evaluated for risk and scheduled to meet License & Design Basis requirements-Improving productivity and efficiency of work crews by ensuring activities are ready to begin as scheduled-Coordinating work activities between multiple station groups to minimize lost time and increase overall crew efficiency-Directly supervising Auxiliary and Reactor Operators in the preparation and execution of work activities-Providing technical support to the Shift Manager in the areas of thermal hydraulics, reactor engineering, and plant analysis to allow safe operation of the station nuclear reactors-Ensuring Core Safety through monitoring of station activities and plant parameters during abnormal events-Maintaining independent oversight of control room crew during plant evolutions-Responsible for ensuring proper Risk Assessments are performed and contingency plans developed for emergent activities-McGuire Nuclear Station Supervisor of the Year 2022 Show less -Monitoring of plant conditions to maintain proper plant parameters and control reactivity in accordance with policies and procedures to ensure the health and safety of the public-Conduct OJT/TPE with Auxiliary and Reactor Operators-Performing work assignments as dictated by work management group or outage group in a timely, efficient and safe manner-Work as part of the Control Room team coordinating personnel in Operations, Maintenance and Engineering to facilitate execution of the Station work schedule and periodic testing program Show less

  • Control Room Supervisor / Shift Technical Advisor

    Mar 2020 - now

  • Nuclear Control Operator

    May 2015 - Mar 2020

  • Nuclear Operations Specialist

    Feb 2010 - May 2015