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B.S., Mechanical Engineering
University of Tennessee
Graduate Course Work:
Military:
Senior Consultant (1998 - Present)
C. S. Engineering Oak Ridge, TN
Provide technical support to the Y-12 Nuclear Criticality Safety Department. Work involves interfacing with the Operation Organization to establish system parameters, function, and boundaries, then utilizing a qualitative and/or quantitative approach to establish the limits and controls necessary to operate the system safely. Work has included a wide variety of systems and processes including, weapon disassembly, glove box, machining, and storage operations. Work requires the generation of detailed reports documenting the study and the use of specialized computer codes.
Senior nuclear safety engineer (1997-1998)
H&R Technical Associates Oak Ridge, TN
Provide technical support to the Y-12 Nuclear Criticality Safety Department for the restart of the Enriched Uranium Operation.
engineer (1989-1997)
Combustion Engineering/ABB GSI Aiken, SC
PAI Corporation Oak Ridge, TN
Battelle Memorial Institute Oak Ridge, TN
Provide technical support to the Y-12 Nuclear Criticality Safety Department for the restart of the Enriched Uranium Operation. Served as an Criticality Safety Engineer under contract with the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant. Performed Safety Analysis studies for the Y-12 Plant Enriched Uranium Operation and the Savannah River Site. Work involved the development of detailed Fault Tree Analyses.
United states navy (1980-1989)
Reactor Operator Electronics Technician (Submarine Qualified)
Functioned as a Reactor Controls System expert during submarine overhaul. Diagnosed isolated and repaired electronic equipment malfunctions to the component level. Aligned and calibrated electronic systems.
Served as a staff instructor at the S1C prototype in Windsor CT. Assignment involved teaching both Navy and civilian engineers by lecturing in the classroom and by "hands on" instruction in the field. Selected to serve as a member of the Staff Training Group where responsibilities included training, testing, and designing/running drills to ensure qualification and proficiency of the staff instructors.