BLAKE N. PAPET
2046 47th Street, Idaho Falls,ID
Summary
Experienced and disciplined professional with a comprehensive background in quality assurance, engineering operations, and leadership in high-stakes environments. Proven record in implementing quality assurance protocols, managing compliance, and driving continuous improvement. Seeking leverage expertise in quality assurance, program management, and process optimization.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
NUCLEAR QUALITY ASSURANCE ENGINEER
CURTISS-WRIGHT
05.2024 - Current
- Managed technical, project, and NQA-1 compliance requirements for the development of safety-related equipment for commercial nuclear power plants.
- Achieved NQA-1 lead auditor qualification in under a year and served as the primary quality assurance lead for a $10,000,000 Reactor Protection System replacement project, overseeing rigorous quality standards.
REGIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGER
CAMBIUM NETWORKS
12.2023 - 04.2024
- Tasked with the growth and development of Army accounts and channel management working with direct and indirect channel models, business development, and pipeline forecasting/management.
Staff Training Officer
UNITED STATES NAVY
Charleston, USA
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Oversaw comprehensive training programs for over three hundred nuclear trained officers and enlisted staff, ensuring rigorous adherence to Navy Nuclear Propulsion Program standards and safe reactor plant operations.
LIEUTENANT
UNITED STATES NAVY
Charleston, USA
05.2017 - 11.2023
- Executed operational plans for mission readiness by leading diverse teams.
- Trained personnel on safety protocols and operational procedures to enhance compliance.
- Conducted inspections to ensure equipment functionality and adherence to safety standards.
Shift Engineer
UNITED STATES NAVY
Charleston, USA
09.2021 - 04.2023
- Spearheaded nuclear power plant operations, crew training, and student qualifications to lead a 150-person crew of staff and students through a once in a lifetime conversion of an operational submarine to a moored training ship to supply the Navy with enlisted sailors and officers to operate the fleet’s Nuclear Reactors.
Assistant Engineer
UNITED STATES NAVY
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Led over 50 engineering training drills to train the crew of the #1 ranked submarine out of a squadron and winner of the 2020 USSTRATCOM Omaha Trophy for the best of 14 ballistic missile submarines in the Navy.
- Ranked #1 of 13 Division Officers, he was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, an award typically designated for more senior officers in Department Head roles.
Quality Assurance Officer (QAO)
UNITED STATES NAVY
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Coordinated all maintenance and testing on life-critical engineering systems between seven ship divisions and the professional shipyard engineers, resulting in 100% ship readiness and zero rework.
Safety Officer
UNITED STATES NAVY
02.2018 - 06.2021
- Awarded the Navy League Admiral Vern Safety Award for his direction of the SUBSAFE Quality Assurance program, operational and reactor safety across three strategic deterrence patrols, and the safe execution of the first aerial replenishment of a ballistic missile submarine at sea.
Damage Control Assistant (DCA)
UNITED STATES NAVY
09.2019 - 10.2020
- Coordinated over 500-man hours of maintenance in the one of the largest work centers on the submarine to enable the HENRY M JACKSON to get underway on time for the first time in more than 5 years.
Main Propulsion Assistant (MPA)
UNITED STATES NAVY
02.2018 - 08.2020
- Led a team of nuclear technicians to earn an above average Engineering Department evaluation from the Navy Nuclear oversight committee, consisting of 1500+ hours of critical reactor operations and 30 complex training evolutions.
Education
Bachelor of Science with Merit - Political Science
UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY
Annapolis, MD05.2017
Skills
- Program development and improvement
- Training development
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Risk management
- Operations management
- Quality assurance and control
- Auditing
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Nuclear power plant operations
- NQA-1 lead auditor
- NQA-1 compliance
Accomplishments
Previously held a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance.
Timeline
NUCLEAR QUALITY ASSURANCE ENGINEER
CURTISS-WRIGHT
05.2024 - Current
REGIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGER
CAMBIUM NETWORKS
12.2023 - 04.2024
Staff Training Officer
UNITED STATES NAVY
05.2023 - 11.2023
Shift Engineer
UNITED STATES NAVY
09.2021 - 04.2023
Assistant Engineer
UNITED STATES NAVY
09.2020 - 08.2021
Quality Assurance Officer (QAO)
UNITED STATES NAVY
07.2020 - 08.2021
Damage Control Assistant (DCA)
UNITED STATES NAVY
09.2019 - 10.2020
Safety Officer
UNITED STATES NAVY
02.2018 - 06.2021
Main Propulsion Assistant (MPA)
UNITED STATES NAVY
02.2018 - 08.2020
LIEUTENANT
UNITED STATES NAVY
05.2017 - 11.2023
Bachelor of Science with Merit - Political Science
UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY
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