Summary of Qualifications
Resourceful, analytical, and detail-driven individual. Capable of leading and completing multiple projects with competing deadlines. Aggressive in identifying, and resolving inefficient operational processes. Strong team member, able to motivate crews to achieve optimal production rates while maintaining high safety methods and practices. Knowledge of NRC guidelines and regulations, for the Nuclear Industry, and FRA guidelines and regulations for the Railroad Industry. General Knowledge of Codes, and Standards, such as NFPA, NEMA, and ASME. Reliable follow-through skills. Clear communicator, both oral and written. Interpersonal skills that interface effectively with coworkers, management, and customers. Excel in unpredictable and hectic environments.
Strengths include:
• Project/Budget Management • Project Scheduling & Management
• Problem Identification & Resolution
• Regulatory Compliance
• Troubleshooting / Diagnosis
• Utilizing Methods of Procedure(MOP)
• Training & Team Leadership
• Personnel Supervision • Quality Control & Assurance
• Technical Documentation
• Sound Decision Making
• Testing Coordination
• Customer Service, Support & Communication
• Performance Test Simulation & Verification
Experience
Bechtel Corporation, Vienna, VA Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project 8/2013 – Present
Lead ATC Field Engineer (Automatic Train Control)
• Successfully coordinated and supported railway train and ATO train testing activities such as control line testing, EMI testing, safe break testing, and wayside equipment testing.
• Facilitated strong communications between cross-functional teams of contractors, customer and company personnel to establish a structured approach for consistency and adherence to quality procedures and requirements.
• Maintained frequent contact with middle management of customer, train testing contractors, and operations personnel on rail system and train testing operations. Provided feedback on the information received from company management including schedules and other project information, including identifying critical issues and project risks.
• Management of startup railroad track construction and rail station activities such as allocation of contractors, personnel coverage, and time requirements and assisted team in meeting expectations.
• Preparation of documentation and criteria for turnover and closeout of design packages.
• Responsible for maintaining a record of client preferred design options, client preferred equipment configurations and scope changes.
Bechtel Power Corporation, Knoxville, TN TVA’s Bellefonte Unit 1 Completion Project 8/2011 – 8/2013
Lead Systems Engineer
• Acted as liaison to corroborate plans between contractors and base technical-management personnel. Facilitated strong communications between cross-functional teams and personnel to establish a structured approach for consistency and adherence to quality procedures and requirements.
• Management of project scope, cost, and time requirements and assisted team in meeting expectations.
• Reviews plans and specification design reviews for conformance to NRC requirements.
• Recommended improvements of systems and programs as needed.
• Responsible for maintaining a record of client preferred design options, client preferred equipment configurations and scope changes.
• Negotiated contracts with potential vendors and suppliers.
SASE Company INC, Rockford, TN 3/2010 – 7/2011
Lead Test Engineer Job Type: Full Time
• Analyzed and rewrote test requirements and set standards to ensure reliability and maintainability.
• Tested voltage, resistance, and phase angle in circuits, using voltmeters, ohmmeters, and phase rotation indicators.
• Acted as liaison to corroborate plans between contractors and base technical-management personnel. Facilitated strong communications between cross-functional teams and personnel.
• Involved with analyzing failures that have caused machine downtime and developed methods / design improvements to improve reliability
• Initiated Engineering Change Requests (ECR) for appropriate machine changes, which included relevant justification.
Bechtel Power Corp, Knoxville, TN TVA’s Watt Bar Unit 2 Completion Project 1/2008 –2/2010
Field Engineer
• Administration of Engineering Service systems, records and registers, to include:
* Ensuring Engineering Folder / File Management
* Maintaining Engineering Services Project Register
* Updating Project Schedules and Time Tables
• Reviewed presentations, technical reports, and field activities for Engineering Management.
• Adapted to changes in work schedule, priorities, and job expectations.
• Performed walk-downs, and prepared any necessary punch lists and system turnover documentation.
• Prepared and reviewed Field Change Request (FCRs) and closure packages.
Cummins Terminals, Knoxville, TN 10/2007 – 1/2008
Terminal Operator Job Type: Contract
• Ensured items are in compliance of site procedures, specifications, design requirements and codes.
• Assisted with the planning and designing of power distribution systems for 208Y/120-Volt and 480Y/277-Volt power in industrial facilities.
• Acted as technical lead for control projects. Worked closely with contractor and maintenance groups.
• Assisted with daily terminal operations such as account management, the troubleshooting and maintenance of terminal automation systems, and directly supervised the volume and storage of petroleum prod...
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