Charles Wesley Rowland III
Sweetwater,TN
Summary
Senior I&C Technician having 18 years of combined experience (6 years in a supervisory position) performing and directing craftsmen in nuclear maintenance, industrial and commercial construction. I am seeking more opportunities and responsibilities to further my career within TVA in a more versatile position. Demonstrating strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. I am eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills bringing a positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth. I have a full understanding of both the construction and maintenance fields with most of my experience being in between TVA and DOE facilities. From the level of installation and working hand in hand with engineers, project managers and supervisors, to managing craft in modifications to plant equipment based on technical understanding and engineering principles. I have the ability to effectively plan and coordinate the work of myself and others while always being very self-motivated, willing and able to learn and effectively perform any task at hand.
Overview
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Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Nuclear Instrumentation and Controls Tech
Tennessee Valley Authority
Spring City, TN
03.2021 - Current
- Performed Foreman duties during multiple nuclear refueling outages over IM401 aligning with Operations SI crew for successful testing and system troubleshooting.
- Engaged in detailed training with existing First Line Supervisors on scheduling, decision making and lining out work scope of Senior Instrument Mechanics.
- Ensured system efficiency by directing craftsmen through installing, maintaining, and calibrating electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic instrumentation and control equipment.
- Inspects the various jobs as work progresses to ensure that the work is being correctly, safely, and efficiently performed.
- Enhanced overall system reliability by identifying potential issues through regular analysis of instrument data.
- Streamlined communication between departments to facilitate efficient scheduling of calibration activities.
- Provided technical guidance to junior technicians, fostering a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement.
- Participated in cross-functional teams to address plant-wide operational issues, providing expertise on instrumentation and controls solutions.
- Ensures maintenance and troubleshooting activities are in accordance with NRC technical specifications and QA requirements.
- Responsible for submitting reports, records, and data sheets required by technical specifications and QA procedures.
- Responsible for keeping time records of the employees under my supervision.
- Used information in technical diagrams, schematics, and manuals to understand operations and make successful repairs.
- Submits purchase request for materials and supplies to be requisitioned.
- Responsible for the correct functioning of controls and instruments relating to reactor protection, balance of plant, feedwater, turbo generators, and various other systems and equipment.
Journeyman Inside Wireman
DAY AND ZIMMERMAN (WATTS BAR NUCLEAR)
04.2020 - 11.2020
- Electrical Installations while following work packages
- Filling out all associated paperwork
- Conduit/various wire way installations
- Temporary power installations throughout the plant
- Fabricating and installing gauges and other instruments in various places throughout the plant
- Installing and terminating control cabinets for the Main Feed Pump Turbine control upgrade during the 2020 U1R16 spring outage.
Electrical General Foreman/Journeyman Inside Wireman
CONSOLIDATED NUCLEAR SECURITY (Y-12 NSC Oak Ridge, TN)
08.2017 - 04.2020
- Leading, directing and coaching electricians through field activities while following all site and project safety programs, the Construction Labor Agreement (CLA) and in a union environment
- Managed inventory of electrical materials, reducing waste through efficient procurement processes.
- Contributed to cost savings initiatives by analyzing material usage patterns and recommending alternative solutions when appropriate.
- Responsible for keeping craft time records, scheduling training and ensuring the quality and performance of those under my supervision are up to the highest level of craftsmanship
- Perform installations of C&C machines, servo motors and control cabinets along with working with the vendors to troubleshoot and ensure the systems are in good working order.
- Performed installation of fiber optic cable and associated equipment.
- Fiber Optic cable splicing certification (2018)
- Perform work in areas such as radiological, asbestos, lithium and fissile environments
- Assist in making sure all team members have the appropriate clearance level and /or escort package to work in approved Y-12/DOE/NNSA security areas
- Coordinate daily work activities with other craft supervisors, project managers, facility managers, radiological technicians and industrial hygiene personnel
- Completing electrical installations, planning, organizing and overseeing construction projects including multiple crafts such as Ironworkers, Carpenters, Pipefitters, Laborers, Teamsters and Electricians
ELECTRICAL FOREMAN
SERVICE ONE INC. (Y12 NSC OAK RIDGE, TN)
09.2014 - 07.2017
- Electrical installations, planning, organizing and overseeing construction projects including multiple crafts such as Carpenters, Laborers and Electricians
- Coordinating with Radiation Protection and Industrial Hygiene to verify levels of PPE needed prior to work start
- Working with Radiation Protection and Waste Management on properly disposing Rad Waste
- Leading, directing and coaching electricians in tasks such as lighting installations including 120-208v systems in nuclear production and office facilities
- Coordinating with other craft supervisors and facility managers for daily work activities.
Apprentice Inside Wireman
IBEW Local 270
Oak Ridge, TN
07.2010 - 05.2015
- Working for various contractors assisting Journeyman Inside Wireman in completing electrical installations and maintenance.
- Supported installation of electrical systems under supervision, gaining hands-on experience with tools and materials.
- Worked under guidance of experienced professionals to learn trade best practices and techniques.
- Installing Air Handling Unit control components and all associated instruments such as thermostats, air pressure sensors ect…
Education
Certificate of Achievement - Instrumentation And Controls
Tennessee Valley Authority / NJATC
Spring City, TN09-2023
Five-year Electrical Apprenticeship Program - Electrical Science / Construction Management
IBEW Local 270 / NJATC
Oak Ridge, TN05-2015
High School Diploma -
SWEETWATER HIGH SCHOOL
Sweetwater, TN01-2008
Skills
- Low Voltage / Control Instrumentation
- Quality Control Installations
- Proficient using TVA's HU Tools
- Communication Written / Verbal
- 12v-480v Electrical Systems Maintenance
- Proficient with the National Electrical Code
- Proficient with TVA's Maximo System
- Proficient with TVA's Procedure Use and Adherence
- Proficient with TVA's ESOM's and Clearance Procedure
- Work Order Ready Ready and Closeout
- Coordinating Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Organizational skills
Affiliations
- Senior Instrumentation and Controls Technician at IBEW Local 1323
Certification
Completed Bechtel's "HPC" High Performance Crews Leadership Training Consolidated Nuclear Security- Oak Ridge, TN -06/2018
Timeline
Senior Nuclear Instrumentation and Controls Tech
Tennessee Valley Authority
03.2021 - Current
Journeyman Inside Wireman
DAY AND ZIMMERMAN (WATTS BAR NUCLEAR)
04.2020 - 11.2020
Electrical General Foreman/Journeyman Inside Wireman
CONSOLIDATED NUCLEAR SECURITY (Y-12 NSC Oak Ridge, TN)
08.2017 - 04.2020
ELECTRICAL FOREMAN
SERVICE ONE INC. (Y12 NSC OAK RIDGE, TN)
09.2014 - 07.2017
Apprentice Inside Wireman
IBEW Local 270
07.2010 - 05.2015
Certificate of Achievement - Instrumentation And Controls
Tennessee Valley Authority / NJATC
Five-year Electrical Apprenticeship Program - Electrical Science / Construction Management
IBEW Local 270 / NJATC
High School Diploma -
SWEETWATER HIGH SCHOOL