Brandon Lechner
Seattle,WA
Summary
Over 6 years of experience in the US Navy with a background in Nuclear, Electrical, and Chemical Engineering, and responsibilities including Data Analysis, Maintenance and Quality Assurance, Project Management, and Reactor Operations. I am passionate about identifying problems and finding innovative solutions to maximize efficiency for all team members and enable smooth operations across multiple fields of work.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
E6 Leading Petty Officer, Shutdown Reactor Operator
US Navy
07.2017 - 07.2019
- Led a team of ten operators in the execution of a successful deployment
- Responsible for managing watch station assignments, mentoring a team of diverse backgrounds through multiple strategic missions, and providing in depth system knowledge across various key nuclear and electrical systems
- Completed certifications for a soldering supervisor to oversee the repair circuit boards and ensure adherence to proper safety guidelines for optimal readiness in critical situations
- Oversaw a maintenance program across various nuclear instrumentation and monitoring systems
- Involving the planning and completion of hundreds of hours of preventative and restorative maintenance
- Developed and implemented training programs to mentor over 50 operators and increase the level of knowledge on multiple nuclear systems to ensure reliability and opportunities to provide reinforcement and higher redundancy through all operations
- Qualified as Shutdown Reactor Operator
- This role involved overseeing all maintenance and operations being conducted in the engine room, requiring an expansive grasp on all interconnecting systems from nuclear, electrical, and chemical interactions to guarantee all can be completed in tandem and to allow for critical path operations to commence.
E5 Reactor Operator
US Navy
07.2015 - 07.2017
- Qualified as a Reactor Operator
- Responsible for monitoring and maintaining the nuclear reactor to ensure safe operations during steady state and transient situations, and complete reactor shutdowns and startups
- Completed soldering training for the repair of various circuit cards and chips to allow for quick restoration of key instrumentation and equipment
- Responsible for tracking and obtaining all parts required for maintenance and operations of nuclear and electrical instrumentation needed for full plant operation during deployments.
E4 Electronics Technician
US Navy
07.2014 - 07.2015
- Completed training and qualifications allowing for work on submarines, including certifying for fire and flood control systems to maximize safe operation in emergency situations
- Graduated from Navy Nuclear Prototype, qualifying as nuclear power plant operator and maintenance worker.
E3 Seaman
US Navy
07.2013 - 07.2014
- Completed training at Navy Boot Camp developing communication skills and establishing a solid work ethic and teamwork
- Graduated from Navy Nuclear Power School learning time management skills, nuclear safety requirements, and obtaining the knowledge and skills for nuclear plant operations.
Education
Arizona State University - Chemical Engineering
12.2023
High School Diploma -
Kokomo High School
Kokomo, IN06.2009
Skills
- Adaptability
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Problem Solving
- Project Planning
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
E6 Leading Petty Officer, Shutdown Reactor Operator
US Navy
07.2017 - 07.2019
E5 Reactor Operator
US Navy
07.2015 - 07.2017
E4 Electronics Technician
US Navy
07.2014 - 07.2015
E3 Seaman
US Navy
07.2013 - 07.2014
Arizona State University - Chemical Engineering
High School Diploma -
Kokomo High School
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