Sara Zehnpfennig

Nuclear Reactor Operator at UT-Battelle
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States, US

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Experience

    • Research Services
    • 500 - 600 Employee
    • Nuclear Reactor Operator
      • Sep 2020 - Present

      Reactor Operator Reactor Operator

    • Portugal
    • Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Control Room Engineer
      • Oct 2019 - Sep 2020

      Ensured automated operation of plastics warehouse by monitoring automated guided vehicles and several software during everyday operation. Supervised two technicians with seamless coordination to maintain efficient operation to keep the factory production high and ensure on-time deliveries. Coordinated with several vendors to troubleshoot and minimize system downtimes and return the system to an operational state. Coordinated with customers to meet expected operational capacities. Developed initial training for new Control Room Engineers and AGV Technicians. Expanded on operator aids and conducted on OJT for several new employees.

    • ETN2
      • Oct 2013 - Oct 2019

    • United States
    • Armed Forces
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Leading Petty Officer
      • 2017 - 2019

      Managed twenty-one personnel in training, maintenance, and qualifications. Coordinated maintenance between two plants and ship operations to effectively complete complex maintenance evolutions on a deadline in high stress conditions. Implemented a schedule that motivated junior personnel, leading to seventeen qualifications completed in the first two weeks. Filled in for other positions, such as Work Center Supervisor (maintenance scheduling) when appropriate without assistance. Communicated effectively between upper chain of command and junior personnel to reach a preferred resolution to multiple conflicts. Assisted Training Petty Officer in reviewing and maintaining personnel qualifications and analysis of critical tasks and elements requiring training.

    • Reactor Technician
      • 2017 - 2019

      Chosen to qualify and stand Reactor Technician, the go to technical expert of reactor instrumentation and control equipment. Performed complex maintenance evolutions and to quickly diagnose and repair complicated reactor protection systems on plant equipment using various maintenance tools and a strong mechanical aptitude. Reviewed all maintenance documentation to ensure it was filled out correctly. Reviewed materials for technical accuracy and conducted training in classroom and the plant. Administered on the job training to meet qualification standards. Observed and evaluated training and submitted reports of training value, effectiveness and accuracy. Developed lesson plans to support divisional training. Reviewed upcoming procedures and assisted in developing training to help ensure the required knowledge present for the successful completion of the maintenance item. Overall responsible for the surveillance of both plants instrumentation and control equipment functioning correctly and within specification.

Education

  • Navy Nuclear Power Training Command
    Nuclear/Nuclear Power Technology/Technician
    2013 - 2014
  • Oakland University
    2011 - 2013
  • Thomas Edison State University
    Nuclear Energy Engineering Technologies
    2021 -

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