Holtec User's Group (HUG) Resident Inspector

• Apr 2018 - Present

Holtec User's Group (HUG) Resident Inspector

• Apr 2018 - Present

Holtec User's Group (HUG) Resident Inspector with International Quality Consultants, Inc. at Holtec Technology Campus 2500 Broadway Camden NJ 08104. Holtec User's Group (HUG) Resident Inspector with International Quality Consultants, Inc. at Holtec Technology Campus 2500 Broadway Camden NJ 08104.

Nuclear Oversight Specialist

• Sep 2017 - Nov 2017

Worked Salem 1R25 providing oversight for Steam Generator Chemical Cleaning activities. Worked Salem 1R25 providing oversight for Steam Generator Chemical Cleaning activities.

QV Inspector – Nuclear Oversight Department (NOS)

• Jul 2006 - May 2017

Conduct Quality Verification (i.e Quality Control) Inspections of the work performed by the workforce to ensure it is in accordance with the Nuclear Quality Assurance Program for Salem & Hope Creek. Conduct performance based observations and performance of the work at Salem/Hope Creek by the workforce to ensure compliance with programs /rules /procedures, etc. Initiate and recommend modifications and changes to workforce performance/procedures/processes, etc. based on results of observations. Provide support for and perform special projects as required. Conduct inspections/verifications during emergent plant issues and/or industry concerns in accordance with the requirements outlined in Salem/Hope Creek’s Technical Specifications and QA Department commitments. Conduct inspections/verifications/observations during both outages and on-line.Certified Level III Inspector for NRC/DOT Radioactive Waste Packaging, Transportation & Disposal.Certified Level II Inspector in Mechanical, Electrical, Welding, and Civil disciplines. Show less

Systems Engineer – Salem Plant Engineering

• Sep 2005 - Jul 2006

All engineering aspects with regard to Salem Station. Creating minor design changes, evaluating temporary modifications, oversight and station coordination of corporate written major design packages, troubleshooting and root cause analysis of various problems identified at the station, assisting in operability determinations, and system/component performance monitoring. Perform periodic walkdowns of assigned systems & reviewed plant indicators to assess system performance, identify areas needing improvement and initiate corrective actions. Review internal and external operating experience for system performance enhancements. Systems assigned were Lighting systems including Emergency Lighting to satisfy 10CFR50 Appendix “R”, Vital Heat Tracing, and RMS (Radiation Monitoring System). Show less

ISI Inspector - Inservice Inspection (ISI) Group

• May 1997 - Sep 2005

Directly responsible for planning, coordinating and executing examination and testing activities required by ASME Section XI, 10CFR50 Appendix "J", Plant Technical Specifications, and Regulatory Requirements at Salem and Hope Creek Generating Stations. These include perform Local Leakage Rate Testing, Hydrostatic Testing, Visual Examinations, and Ventilation Testing of plant systems and components. Team with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering Departments in the formulation and performance of special inspections and examinations for monitoring and analyzing plant systems and component performance characteristics. Develop and maintain departmental administrative and implementing procedures. Interface with NRC, ANII, INPO, and QA staff during audits and surveillance's. Functioned as ISI Department Corrective Action Coordinator (CAPCO). Show less

Lead Engineer - Quality Assurance Department

• Sep 1994 - May 1997

Plan and perform in depth field and program performance based assessments (surveillances and audits) of plant issues and industry concerns required by 10CFR50 Appendix "B", as well as Technical Specifications and QA Department Policy Commitments. Concisely and accurately documented and issued requests for Corrective Action to line management to improve station performance, as warranted, and evaluated the effectiveness of committed corrective actions. Perform assessments to support the On-Site Independent Review UFSAR requirements. Research, plan, perform and report operation assessments of regulated nuclear safety activities, internal and external operating experience & communicate findings to management. Performed technical evaluations to assure that Nuclear Engineering & Plant Betterment (NE&PB) activities and products (such as equipment and material specifications, special process procedures, directives, etc.) were in compliance with the establishedquality assurance program requirements. Show less

Component Engineer – Salem Plant Engineering

• Jun 1993 - Sep 1994

Served as primary Component Engineer for Motor Operated Valve (MOV) issues including NRC Generic Letter 89-10 program, and provided field support for MOV testing and evaluation of static and dynamic VOTES test data. Reviewed, coordinated & assisted in the generation and closeout of design change packages. Assisted other system engineers regarding MOV issues. Performed periodic walkdowns of assigned systems & reviewed plant indicators to assess system performance, identify areas needing improvement and initiate corrective actions. Reviewed internal and external operating experience for system performance enhancements. Show less

ISI Inspector - Salem Inservice Inspection (ISI) Group

• Mar 1989 - Jun 1993

Responsibilities included performing Local Leakage Rate Testing (LLRT) and Integrated Leakage Rate Testing (ILRT) to comply with 10CFR50 Appendix J, performing visual (VT 1 thru 4) examinations to comply with the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section XI, Hydrostatic testing, Steam Generator Outage Activities (Eddy Current, Tube Plugging... etc), all associated Work Order Planning, and required procedure revision authoring. I was certified as a Level II ISI Supervisor for Local Leak Rate Testing, Level I ISI Supervisor for Hydrostatic testing, and a Level II Visual Examiner. Many of the duties I performed as an ISI Supervisor required the direct Supervision of IBEW and Contractor Craft personnel. Show less

Nuclear Equipment Operator – Salem Operations Department

• Jul 1981 - Mar 1989

Perform all in-plant operational field duties required on locally controlled electrical and mechanical plant equipment and control panels, without direct supervision and in accordance with procedures during normal or emergency conditions. As a Nuclear Equipment Operator I became extremely familiar with the plant systems, components, and inter-relationships.Operated plant systems. Performed Safety Tagging operations, routine plant rounds to assess and record vital plant parameters (Ops logs), surveillance testing of safety related components to insure compliance with Plant Technical Specifications (4.0.5p & 4.0.5v), electrical switching operations, and other miscellaneous routine tasks designed to insure the continued operation of the plants and components. Mentored & provided on the-job training (OJT) to newly hired Operations personnel to familiarize them with the Salem Nuclear Generating Station, it's equipment and their duties. During emergency situations I functioned as Emergency Communicator. Show less

Crane Operator

• Mar 1980 - Jul 1981

Set-up and operation of a 65 ton Isringhausen Specialties crane for assisting railroad companies in the cleanup and removal of major railway accidents. Set-up and operation of a 65 ton Isringhausen Specialties crane for assisting railroad companies in the cleanup and removal of major railway accidents.

Shipping Clerk/Records Clerk

• Dec 1978 - Mar 1980

Set-up, shipping, and receiving of voting machines. County voter records data upkeep. Set-up, shipping, and receiving of voting machines. County voter records data upkeep.

Carpenter/Mechanic

• Jul 1977 - Dec 1978

Custom modification of industrial & commercial vehicles for field application, fabrication of portable electrical generation trailers, and all phases of carpentry, plumbing and electrical work. Custom modification of industrial & commercial vehicles for field application, fabrication of portable electrical generation trailers, and all phases of carpentry, plumbing and electrical work.