Encouraging leader and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent aptitude to change, build, and foster a winning culture. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
OPERATIONS SHIFT MANAGER
PSEG - Salem Generating Station
04.2020 - Current
Direct and manage station wide cross-discipline activities in the operation of Salem Generating Station's dual 1220 MWe nuclear power plants to ensure minimal risk, maximize power plant and worker efficiency, drive daily schedule adherence, and provide safe sustainable electricity to more than 2.2 Million Customers
Senior on-shift license holder with final station-wide authority of all power plant activities for all departments at the power station including electrical, mechanical, and I&C maintenance, chemistry, work management, security and engineering.
Coach and mentor department managers, superintendents, supervisors and technicians in power plant operations and maintenance to ensure continuous improvement goals are achieved and stakeholder commitments are assured.
As the Operations Outage lead representative, (2020-2023) led the station through 3 breaker-to-breaker operating cycles for the first time in its nearly 50 year history.
Responsible for selection of outage scope, risk management, the lock-out tag-out program, key performance indicators and daily outage execution.
Ensure positive relationships with union leaders by ensuring contractual agreements are maintained and evaluated for adjustments based on company needs.
CONTROL ROOM MANAGER
PSEG - Salem Generating Station
01.2014 - 04.2020
Direct and provide oversight to control board and field operators during power plant transient and steady state operations, including abnormal or emergency plant conditions
Review operator rounds, condition reports, and plant computer data to identify conditions requiring operators response
Identify facility needs and coordinate maintenance, modification and operability testing of systems critical to 24/7 plant operation
Screen all condition reports for impact to NRC license requirements and implement actions required for any condition of non-compliance
Champion the stations human performance initiatives to improve craft and supervisor performance, striving for operational excellence.
Led cross-functional teams in complex troubleshooting conditions, ensuring timely restoration of plant equipment.
Reviewed and Authorized temporary and permanent engineering design change packages and coordinated project implementation.
Performed daily risk assessments of power plant activities, ensuring mitigating strategies in place were appropriate for plant conditions.
POWER PLANT OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE MANAGER
United States Navy
03.2005 - 09.2019
Evaluated personnel performance and provided coaching and mentoring in the operation and maintenance of critical power plant and facility systems
Reviewed production requirements and made decisions concerning work order schedules, staffing, and personnel assignments to maximize production
Senior supervisor responsible for the safe and reliable operation of the power plant under all operating and shutdown conditions. (RO/SRO/EWS)
Approve work schedules and plant activities based on priority, equipment availability, and personnel proficiency
Coordinate with manufacturers and vendor field representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts
Submarine nuclear propulsion plant reactor operator responsible for all operating and shutdown conditions of the nuclear power plant
Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
Skilled Instrumentation and Control Technician with refined troubleshooting skills and superior problem solving skills, reducing down time and maximizing operational flexibility.
Implemented predictive maintenance programs to minimize equipment failures and extend the lifespan of critical I&C components.
Optimized plant operations by conducting maintenance checks on control systems and instrumentation equipment.
Education
Senior Reactor Operator License
PSEG Nuclear
Lower Alloway Creek, NJ
01.2017
Bachelors of Science - Nuclear Engineering Technology -
EXCELSIOR COLLEGE
Albany, NY
05.2014
Electronics Technician And Reactor Operator School
Naval Nuclear Power Pipeline
Charleston, SC
12.2006
Skills
Dynamic Leadership
Process Improvements
Cost Reduction
Operations Management
Performance Improvement
Problem Solving
Coaching and Mentoring
Hiring and Training
Facilities Management
Talent Acquisition
Department Oversight
Legal and Regulatory Compliance
Certification
Six Sigma Green Belt (Villanova), 2014
Senior Reactor Operator License (PSEG), 2017
Institute of Nuclear Power Oversight (INPO) - INPO First Line Leader, 2017
Institute of Nuclear Power Oversight (INPO) - INPO Shift Manager Training, 2020
Critical Skills
Dynamic Leadership
Problem Solving
Coaching and Mentoring
Strategic Thinker
Labor Relations
Timeline
OPERATIONS SHIFT MANAGER
PSEG - Salem Generating Station
04.2020 - Current
CONTROL ROOM MANAGER
PSEG - Salem Generating Station
01.2014 - 04.2020
POWER PLANT OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE MANAGER
United States Navy
03.2005 - 09.2019
Senior Reactor Operator License
PSEG Nuclear
Bachelors of Science - Nuclear Engineering Technology -
EXCELSIOR COLLEGE
Electronics Technician And Reactor Operator School