Chad Beck
Dover,AR
Summary
- 5 Years construction manager experience at Arkansas Nuclear One.
- 4 Years project lead/ responsible oversight experience at Arkansas Nuclear One.
- 6 Years engineering and field coordination experience at Palo Verde Nuclear Generation Station specializing in security and fire protection digital upgrades.
- 8 Years design experience and 3 years field engineering experience building Natural Gas and Thermal Power Utilities.
- Championed the implementation for the Entergy fleet’s use of resource loaded lifecycle schedules.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, engineering and construction coordination skills.
- Highly regarded and reliable individual with unbiased integrity.
- Seasoned Construction professional with exceptional leadership and project management skills. Competent in team, budget and schedule oversight. Develops scopes, checks field activities and updates clients.
- Strategic Construction Manager with demonstrated success assessing project scope and adhering to deadlines. Safety-conscious and detail-oriented with 12-year industry background. Well-versed in team leadership and task delegation to drive project progress and foster client satisfaction.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Manager
Arkansas Nuclear One
01.2020 - Current
- Construction Manager for security and fire protection digital upgrades, service water piping replacements, fire piping, GERB viscodamper installations, reactor building high and low bay lighting upgrades, control room digital upgrades, digital wireless access point upgrade and reactor head thermal sleeve removal
- Responsible and accountable to Project Manager for oversight and governance of field modification activities
- Responsible and accountable for accurate execution of modification installation activities per approved engineering documentation, schedule, and budget
- Promote safe work practices through oversight of supplemental personnel, ensuring compliance with safety programs and procedures, actively participating in the development of job hazard analysis and identifying/coaching of unsafe practices
- Provide coordination, support and oversight of Entergy and vendor resources selected to support modification installation activities
- Ensure suppliers and supplemental workforce understand the requirement for training and qualification and attain required qualifications prior to performing work and inspections
- Ensure modification staffing is consistent with levels approved by the project manager and as identified in the resource loaded schedule
- Perform observations of project activities to verify conformance to contract and Entergy requirements.
- Supervised team of 50nuclear workers to maintain productivity and quality of work.
Project Lead/Responsible Oversight
Arkansas Nuclear One
02.2017 - 01.2020
- Project lead & responsible oversight for fire piping system replacements, fire impairment backlog reduction projects, CEDM nozzle repairs, maintenance facility renovations and security firing range upgrades
- Perform supplemental oversight of projects utilizing pre-job briefs, job site reviews, job safety hazard analysis, oversight plans, human performance tools, the nuclear excellence model and Entergy procedures
- Responsible for implementing resource loaded schedules utilizing the T-Process
- Provide project plans, risk assessments, project forecasts, estimates and cost analysis
- Champion a Safety Conscious Work Environment
- Perform compliance observations using EN-OM-126 (Management & Oversight of Supplemental Personnel).
- Increased stakeholder engagement by conducting regular status updates and addressing concerns proactively.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
Sr. Designer/Field Coordinator
Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station
02.2012 - 10.2017
- Responsible designer for Palo Verde’s security upgrade and fire protection digital modernization projects
- Advanced use of MicroStation and PDMS (Plant Data Management System) to create detailed design documents
- Provide design and design leadership for new installations, changes to existing plant facilities, vendor projects and complex systems
- Projects required design knowledge using electrical, civil, structural and instrument and control disciplines
- Study and discuss multiple design projects with engineers to determine scope of design and detail specifications of the model to choose parameters accordingly
- Provide engineering recommendations, design guidance, review and technical support for modifications and repairs
- Ensured proper generation, binding, documentation, storage, destruction, and distribution of Safeguards Information
- Provide field engineering support, construction direction, manpower estimates, project schedules, construction packages and status reports
- Construction coordination and oversight of projects with pre-job brief participation, 2-minute drills, hazard recognition, risk, and job hazard analysis documentation support for all support services work activities
- Work order review, sign off, clarification, permit, and interface including materials, products, and services.
Design Consultant
Jensen Hughes
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Provided design consultant support & nuclear program/procedure guidance for digital modifications at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station & Columbia Generating Station.
Design Lead/Field Engineer
Russellville Steel Co.
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Supervised a draftsman & construction team through multiple projects
- Provided field engineering support during construction
- Coordinated extensively with project managers and sales personnel to create detailed prints and construction activities of advanced structures including Southwestern Energy Natural Gas Facilities & Thermal Energy Stations
- Coordinated and managed the team’s resources to successfully deliver projects on or ahead of schedule
- Experience figuring calculations/kips for structural members
- Trained new employees in drafting and drafting programs such as AutoCAD and SDS 2 (Structural Design Systems).
Designer
Russellville Steel Co.
01.2004 - 01.2010
- Drafted structures that ranged in size up to 600-ton advanced structures (e.g., Southwestern Energy Company Natural Gas Facilities, Thermal Energy Stations, Airports, and Colleges)
- Gained knowledge through on-the-job training using SDS 2 and specific power utility procedures.
Draftsman
Russellville Steel Co.
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Detailed material parts and hardware for CNC machine shop activities
- Created detailed designs of 30-40-ton power utility new structures and additions
- Gained knowledge through on-the-job training using AutoCAD, AISC Code of Steel Construction and specific power utility procedures.
- Reduced errors in drawings by conducting thorough reviews of specifications provided by clients or stakeholders.
- Provided timely and accurate updates to project managers, facilitating effective decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
University of Arkansas Community College
Morrilton, ARHigh School Diploma -
Dover High School
Dover, AR05.2003
Skills
- Project Management
- Construction management
- Construction safety
- Project Scheduling
- Team Building and Leadership
- Contractor Oversight
- Decision-Making
- Project Planning
Professional References
- Michael Pohl, Supt. Project Management, 479.970.1976, Arkansas Nuclear One, 1448 SR 333, Russellville, AR, 72802
- James Bierschbach, Project Manager P.E, PMP, 623.377.8131, Jensen Hughes, 1626 North Litchfield Road Suite 170, Goodyear, AZ, 85395
- Justin Dotson, Project Manager, 602.616.9783, Arkansas Nuclear One, 1448 SR 333, Russellville, AR, 72802
- Kristen Brizzee, Supt. Maintenance Services, 623.262.0140, Arkansas Nuclear One, 1448 SR 333, Russellville, AR, 72802
- Jason Kendrick, Project Manager, 479.970.1207, Russellville Steel Co., 280 Steel City Ln., Russellville, AR, 72801
Extracurricular Activities
- Received Entergy Fleet Innovation award for digital network upgrades. 2024
- Safeguards Administrator, Palo Verde. 2015 – 2017
- Completed PMP Velociteach Boot Camp. August 2018
- Completed SDS 2 training course in Lincoln, NE. 2007
- Completed 30-hour Structural Design training conference in Lincoln, NE. 2006
Timeline
Construction Manager
Arkansas Nuclear One
01.2020 - Current
Project Lead/Responsible Oversight
Arkansas Nuclear One
02.2017 - 01.2020
Design Consultant
Jensen Hughes
01.2015 - 01.2017
Sr. Designer/Field Coordinator
Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station
02.2012 - 10.2017
Design Lead/Field Engineer
Russellville Steel Co.
01.2010 - 01.2012
Designer
Russellville Steel Co.
01.2004 - 01.2010
Draftsman
Russellville Steel Co.
01.2003 - 01.2004
Some College (No Degree) -
University of Arkansas Community College
High School Diploma -
Dover High School
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