Mark Thomas Sr

Experience

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  Tennessee Valley Authority

  Jul 1977 - Nov 1983

  Instrument Test Technican

  Instrumentation. Startup/Power Production

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  Multi Amp Testing Services

  Nov 1983 - Oct 1984

  Lead Instrument Test Techanican Startup Operations

  Responsibilities included identifying loop components and compiling a system test log in order to track progress of System. Performed and directed other technicians in initial instrument and loop calibrations on components which I had addressed priorities in order to meet pre-operational deadlines. Worked with start-up in the performance of the pre-op both in supplying support in instrumentation and also knowledge of the system. Also, responsible for initialing field change request and design change notices on any problems in design or instrument defects. Worked with Foxboro field engineers in redesign of existing controls and field terminations. Show less

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  Butler Nuclear Services

  Oct 1984 - Nov 1985

  Surveillance Procedure Writer, Technical/Safety Reviewer

  Duties consisted of accumulating initial information, drawings, prints, vendor information, etc., and incorporating into initial draft surveillance procedures. Procedures contained all information necessary to safety perform a maintenance/calibration task. Performed technical reviews on procedures for determining technical adequacy. As a qualified safety reviewer, performed reviews in accordance with 10CFR50.59 to ensure procedures met all TECH SPEC requirements and did not impose an unrelieved safety question as analyzed in the Final Safety Analysis Report. Show less

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  Plant Technical Services

  Dec 1985 - Jun 1986

  Surveillance Procedure Writer

  - Developed Surveillance and Maintenance procedures to comply with NUREGÄ1369 and to incorporate latest format revisions. Originated initial drafts, providing individual instrument set point calculations and entire scaling of loop components. Procedures covered Logic System Functional and complete channel calibrations. Upon completion of the procedure, was responsible for directing technicians in the performance of the calibration and/or functional testing, incorporated any procedural changes due to plant modifications. Show less

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  Tennessee Valley Authority

  Jul 1986 - Aug 1990

  As a Level III Examiner and Certified Level III inspector per the requirements of ANSI N45.2.6, developed, maintained and evaluated the Nuclear Quality Control Inspector qualification and certification program. Verified site-specific instructions for adequacy and compliance with program procedures, codes and standards. Performed periodic inspector and programmatic observations at each of the four sites to ensure effectiveness and adequacy of the program. Reviewed each candidate's education, experience and training to ensure they posed the required skills and knowledge necessary for certification. In addition, developed and administered proficiency demonstration exams as required. Certified candidates as Level I, Level II or Technical Level III. Determined if contract inspector supplier's written practice satisfies the minimum requirement of ANSI N45.2.6, 1978. Also performed a documented technical review of each contract inspector supplier’s certifications program to ensure compliance with TVA's commitments.Maintained open communication with site QC supervisors in providing aid for the overall implementation of the NQCI program. Conducted programmatic and technical reviews of site practices and procedural commitments. Possessed Nuclear Quality Control Inspector Certifications within the Electrical, Mechanical and Instrumentation disciplines.Developed and administered the Instrumentation and Control, "Calibration and Maintenance Training Program" for Nuclear Quality Control Inspector (NQCI) certification training. As the only certified Instrumentation and Control Level III within this area of certification, responsibilities included the development of course objectives, lesson plans and on-the-job (OJT) training. Conducted all OJT and formal classroom training for each of TVA's nuclear sites. Show less - Perform management activities and assist the personnel of the electrical, instrumentation and mechanical units with the implementation of a quality control inspection program that ensures the conformance of construction, maintenance and modifications activities to quality assurance requirements. Reviewed inspection results to recognize significant conditions, trends and changes in the effectiveness of the site quality program and for initiating appropriate corrective action.Responsibilities also include the performance of planning and scheduling functions which required daily interfacing with site organizations to determine upcoming work activities in order to provide quality control support. Perform training evaluations to ensure electrical and instrumentation personnel have attained satisfactory knowledge and skills necessary to complete certification requirements. Show less As a member of a task group, responsibilities included revising, upgrading, developing and implementing the Nuclear Quality Control Inspector (NQCI) Training Program. The scope was directed toward TVA's commitments to the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO) guidelines for power plant training accreditation.Devised and coordinated the development of learning objectives for each of the Electrical, Mechanical and I&C tasks selected for this evaluation. Developed an instructional program reflecting these approved objectives and a series of examinations in which performance could be evaluated and certification be granted.As a Certified Instructor, performed formal classroom presentations within all disciplines of certification under the requirements Show less

  • Coorporate Inspector/ Examiner Quality Control I/C Level III. Electrical Level II

    Feb 1989 - Aug 1990

  • Quality Control Unit Supervisor

    Feb 1988 - Feb 1989

  • Electrical I/C Specilist/ Instructor

    Jul 1986 - Feb 1988
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  Illini Technical Services

  Aug 1990 - Jan 1991

  Project Specialist/Procedures

  - Revised Plant Staff procedures ensuring that appropriate commitments, performance details and regulatory requirements are incorporated. Responsibilities included the assurance that the procedure contained the precise procedural steps required to satisfy surveillance requirements as delineated within the Clinton Technical Specifications and other station commitments. Provided a method for documenting test results and for immediate actions/notifications for unacceptable performance results.

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  B&W Nuclear Services

  Apr 1991 - Apr 1994

  Nuclear Engineer

  - Developed the Environmental Qualification (EQ) Training Program. Developed a Data Base tracking system to effectively manage training progress and deficiencies. Training Coordinator for several Managers and their subordinates within Project Completion Engineering. Performed the Bellefonte Plant Completion Estimate for all of EQ training to be conducted thru plant start-up. Provided Quality Control Level III I&C services to TVA in recertifying existing level II inspectors. Provided design information necessary for equipment qualification evaluation. This information was vital in the analysis process to document existing qualification or information necessary to develop new or re-qualification. Developed a database within R-Base that will be the approved tracking system for Seismic Equipment Qualification. Show less

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  Tennessee Valley Authority

  Apr 1994 - Jun 1997

  Instrumentation Technician

  Maintained Power Station and Scrubber Instrumentation and Control Equipment. Performed Testing, troubleshooting, calibration, and repair of all unit instrumentation and process control equipment.

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  Thomas and Sons Electrical

  Jun 1997 - Dec 2009

  Chief Executive Officer

  License-State Certified Master Electrican Providing quality electrical services in the residential and multi family building market. Established one of the most creditable reputations for its outstanding support for its customersCertified thru the State of Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors as a Master Electrician in Accordance with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 760) as proposed by the National Electrical Code.Performance based installation, design, alteration, modification and testing of electrical systems and components while ensuring that installations adherer to the provisions of the NEC. Review of construction plans drawings, specifications and computations for electrical systems and ascertain by such examination whether the information is in accordance with the requirements of the technical codes and all other pertinent laws or ordnances. Show less

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  Tennessee Valley Authority

  Mar 2009 - now

  Unit 2 ConstructionBarlett/Sun Technical As a Senior Instrument Mechanic Foreman responsibilities included working the daily schedule and redirecting manpower, as dictated by management, to cover any emergent work that arose.Reviewed work instructions Prerequisites, Precautions and Limitations and for Technical Adequacy to ensure a predesignated result. Performed Pre Job Briefings to identify individual responsibilities and to address any plant conditions that would affect plant operability and safety.As a Technician performed Instrument and Loop Calibrations of all Plant Equipment.Certified as a Primary Authorized Employee to implement TVA’s Clearance and Tag-out program. This entailed the review of Plant Systems and Drawings, Interface with Operations and Physical walkdowns to ensure work to be performed wouldn’t impose any restrictions to plant equipment or personal safety Show less Initial Preparation, of the Unit 2 Instrument Plant Scaling and Setpoint Document packages. Performed instrument walkdowns to obtain critical installation data necessary in the development of the instrument data sheets. Providing support for on-site Project Engineering, and Construction Design in support throughout all phases of the project from preliminary engineering through project startup and turnover. Ensured design complies with applicable codes, standards and performance expectations; monitor field installation, recommend field design changes where appropriate; ensure testing validates design characteristics; and reviewed record documents for fidelity with installed configuration. Procedure Writer. Prepare procedure using Word Carosel 2002 (XP), TVA procedure template and applicable writers guide in NPG’s manual. Ensure incorporation of applicable source document, commitments or requirements into applicable action steps to ensure they are implementedNPG Independent Qualified Reviewer. Ensure procedure is technically accurate and well written. Show less

  • Sr Instrument Mechanic Foreman

    Apr 1998 - now

  • Senior Instrument Technician

    Nov 2016 - Dec 2016

  • Senior Instrument Mechanic Foreman

    May 2015 - Jul 2016

  • Supervisor Scaling and Setpoint/Procedure Writer

    Nov 2009 - May 2015

  • Instrument Technician

    Oct 2009 - Nov 2009

  • Instrument Technician

    Jul 2009 - Oct 2009

  • Instrument Technician

    Apr 2009 - Jun 2009

  • Instrument Technician

    Mar 2009 - Apr 2009
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  BHI Energy

  Sept 2016 - Oct 2016

  Sr Instrument Specialist

  BHI Energy/Farley Nuclear PlantPerformed Special aid in the Feedwater Level Controls Systems. Scoped at removing the majority of the Existing Fisher Heater Level Control Controllers and replacing with new. Performed pre-tuning and Functional of Rate, Reset and PB to ensure proper operability. Rebuilding and Replacement of Fisher Displacement Type Level Switches of Heaters and MSR Drain Tanks “Primary System” work entailed the Hot and Cold Leg Temperature Stratification RTD’s.

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  JOHNSON SERVICE GROUP PLC

  Apr 2019 - now

  I/C Engineering Scaling

  AP 1000 Units 3 and 4