Brendan Morris
Goose Creek,SC
Summary
Accomplished Master Training Specialist at NNPTC with expertise in troubleshooting and e-learning development. Successfully enhanced nuclear electronics technician training programs, ensuring fleet readiness. Proven leader in developing curriculum and facilitating instructor seminars. Recognized for exceptional communication and problem-solving skills, contributing to seamless operations and maintenance in high-stakes environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Master Training Specialist
NNPTC
Goose Creek, SC
11.2021 - Current
- Provided theoretical and hands-on training to nuclear electronics technician students in the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of basic nuclear instrumentation and control equipment, ensuring fleet readiness for platform specific on the job training.
- Developed, implemented, and evaluated new and existing classroom and lab curriculum to ensure continued alignment with fleet educational needs.
- Provided continuous training seminars to new and experienced instructors to ensure compliance with standardized instructional technique and curriculum.
- Managed organization and office lab training aid assets by interfacing between in-house managers, offsite training product engineers, and third-party vendors to ensure timely delivery of new assets and update and/or repair of existing assets to ensure continuity of production student training.
Nuclear Operations and Maintenance Supervisor
USS Vermont
Groton, CT
07.2020 - 11.2021
- Supervised day-to-day and infrequent nuclear power plant operations and maintenance during both critical and shutdown conditions, ensuring strict compliance with approved procedure and effective coordination between electrical and mechanical operators
- Trained and certified junior technicians on safe operations, quality maintenance practices, and logical troubleshooting technique to ensure continuity of knowledge and skill through two commanding officer and division manager turnovers.
- Developed, implemented, and evaluated long-term maintenance plans to include required training, materials, and work controls to ensure safe and conflict-free execution of complex maintenance tasks.
- Performed regular and spot cross-department audit and surveillance of maintenance, tag-outs, and quality assurance records to maintain standards and accountability across four departments.
Nuclear Electronics Technician
United States Navy
Groton, CT
03.2018 - 07.2020
- Coordinated with ship's force, shipyard test engineers, and production personnel to conduct quality acceptance testing and turnover of new build equipment during final production phase of a Virginia Class nuclear submarine, ensuring seamless turnover of five integrated electromechanical systems.
- Operated and logged performance of nuclear reactor instrumentation and control equipment during both critical and shutdown conditions, allowing maximum operational readiness.
- Maintained, troubleshot, and repaired electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic equipment using quality maintenance practices, electrical and mechanical schematics, and technical manuals to ensure rapid identification and resolution of equipment failure.
Education
Nuclear Energy Engineering Technology
Thomas Edision State University
Trenton06-2026
Skills
- Soldering and wiring
- Troubleshooting
- Digital electronics
- Electromechanical assembly
- Training evaluation
- Virtual training
- E-learning development
- Facilitation techniques
Accomplishments
- Supervised a team of 14 nuclear electronics technicians.
- Ensured zero percent operational downtime by troubleshooting completing three critical repairs with accuracy and efficiency.
- Collaborated with seven training aid coordinators to update records for successful completion of two annual audits.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Master Training Specialist
NNPTC
11.2021 - Current
Nuclear Operations and Maintenance Supervisor
USS Vermont
07.2020 - 11.2021
Nuclear Electronics Technician
United States Navy
03.2018 - 07.2020
Nuclear Energy Engineering Technology
Thomas Edision State University