Bio
As a Systems Engineer for the Research Reactors Division in the Neutron Sciences Directorate at ORNL, Mr. Peyatt is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR). This 85MW reactor is the highest flux reactor-based source of neutrons for research in the United States, and it provides one of the highest steady-state neutron fluxes of any research reactor in the world, enabling world-class capabilities for neutron scattering, isotope production, materials irradiation, neutron activation analysis, and nuclear physics.
Mr. Peyatt came to ORNL in February of 2021 to join the High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR) Systems Engineering group as a Mechanical Engineer. Currently, Mr. Peyatt is assigned to support the HFIR pool systems as well as several other water and air auxiliary support systems.
Prior to accepting his position with ORNL, Mr. Peyatt worked for Bechtel Corporation for over nine years at numerous commercial power reactor sites, supporting both plant upgrades and construction completion as a mechanical engineer.
Mr. Peyatt holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Mercer University in Macon, Georgia. He is also currently licensed as a Professional Engineer in the state of South Carolina.