Bio
EXPERIENCE
8/21 – Present Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Nuclear Facility Safety Engineer, Nuclear and Radiological Protection Division (NRPD), Oak Ridge, TN
- Perform Laboratory Facility Authorization Basis Board (LFABB) reviews for HFIR and NNFD facilities. This includes Implementation Verification Reviews (IVRs), SAR, DSA, and TSR periodic and emergent update reviews for LFABB.
- Nuclear Facility Safety Engineer in Training for Nonreactor Nuclear Facility Division (NNFD) building 3047 a category 3 hot cell facility.
- Provides Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) with Accelerator Safety support (Unreviewed Safety Issue (USI) Evaluations, Final Safety Analysis Document (FSAD) and Accelerator Safety Envelope (ASE) revision, Acceleration Configuration Control Committee (ACCC) reviews, Radiation Safety Committee (RSC) support, etc.).
9/05 – 7/21 Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Electrical System Engineer/Shift Technical Advisor, Research Reactors Division (RRD), Oak Ridge, TN
- Qualified Electrical System Engineer at HFIR.
- Qualified Shift Technical Advisor (STA), Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) Qualified, for High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR) Operations since December 2008.
- Division Electrical Safety Officer (DESO) for RRD. This role is the division contact for electrical safety concern at RRD. RRD staff is approximately 200 employees.
- Primary System Engineer responsible for upgrades and configuration control of the Normal Power 480V, 2.4kV and 13.8kV electrical distribution systems and all emergency power systems at HFIR.Extensive experience with HFIR modification process, work control, and applicable site-specific procedures based on DOE Category 1 Nuclear regulations. Provides aid to new employees and subcontractors with the navigation and compliance IAW these site-specific procedures.
- Extensive experience leading troubleshooting efforts for system and component failures. Develops workable corrective actions to ensure continued reactor operation.
- Electrical Design, Project Leading, and Maintenance Support for component and system repairs/retrofits of reactor electrical and I&C components.
- Utilizing the National Electric Code (NEC), IEEE 1584, and NFPA 70E to ensure projects meet applicable standards and ensure safe operation and control of potentially deadly hazards.
- Primary Electrical Systems contact for the HFIR Emergency Response Team to mitigate reactor transients and emergencies.
7/04– 5/06 University of Tennessee, Graduate Teaching Assistant (Part Time), Knoxville, TN
- Instructor for the Engineering Program at UTK
- Teaching three to four classes a semester with an average class size of 30 students
- Leading help sessions, grading exams, homework, and quizzes
PROJECTS
- Cold Source Electrical Modifications, provided electrical distribution analysis and project lead for several cold source electrical system installations
- Motor Control Center (MCC) D replacement at HFIR. This MCC provides power and control to reactor primary flow control valves and various emergency backup systems
- Project Leader for 480V Switchgear upgrades at HFIR
- Project Leader for HFIR Annunciator System Upgrade
- Project Leader for replacement of primary coolant pump motors PU-1D/-1H.
- Task Leader for Guide Hall Instrument Air system electrical upgrade.
- Extensive work with Neutron Scattering Group on electrical distribution and control upgrades for HFIR Neutron Beam Lines Bio-SANS, CG-4B, DNP Upgrade at IMAGINE, HB-2C (WAND2), Sample Lab, and HB-1.
- Aided projects for other divisions including, but not limited to, NAA Lab Upgrades, MIF Upgrades, Global Security Group, MINOS (LANL personnel), REDC, IH&S, and others.
SKILLS
- Cradle to grave support of large electrical and control system projects. Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Receiving and translating Operations/User needs into achievable goals
- Design electrical and controls projects from scratch IAW applicable codes and standards
- Procuring parts and providing technical support for commercial grade (SR2) dedication, installation, and decommissioning
- Extensive experience in the design, project and task leading the field installation of electrical and I&C systems and components in Hazard Category 1 and 2 DOE nuclear facilities.
- Extensive experience in design, installation, and troubleshooting gas monitoring and control systems in potentially hazardous environments (Class I, Division 2, Group B Hazardous Environments).
- Extensive experience with HFIR modification process, work control, and applicable standards.
- Extensive knowledge of SKM Power Tools software (equivalent to ETAP) and performing power system studies.
- Experienced with PSPICE, Mechanical Desktop, and AutoCAD
- Experienced in working in accordance with DOE nuclear standards and regulations
CALCULATIONS
- HFIR Cold Source/Building 7977 Electrical Distribution Load Calculation
- Arc Flash Hazards of Various Wire Gauges Based on Fusing Current of Conductor
HONORS AND ACTIVITIES
- Going hiking and backcountry camping
- Licensed Engineering Intern (EI) in the state of Tennessee (passed EIT or FE exam License # 24138)
- National Deans List senior year at the University of Tennessee
EDUCATION
M.S. in Electrical Engineering
Concentration in Power Systems and Power Electronics
from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Graduated August 2006
B.S. in Electrical Engineering
Minor in Engineering Communications and Performance
from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Graduated May 2004