3D Monicore
Clay French
Bettendorf,IA
Summary
Accomplished Reactor Engineer at Constellation Energy, adept in POWERPLEX and 3D MONICORE core monitoring, and skilled in data analysis and document preparation. Excelled in advancing NDA operations at Los Alamos National Laboratory, demonstrating exceptional collaboration and technical proficiency. Experienced in enhancing safety and efficiency in nuclear environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Reactor Engineer
Constellation Energy
09.2022 - Current
- Obtained Qualified Nuclear Engineer qualification.
- Managed and monitored reactivity changes for two commercial reactors.
- Performed calibration and maintenance for nuclear instrumentation inside and outside a reactor core.
- Prepared guidance documentation for reactor operators while paying close attention to NRC licensing requirements, cycle design, and core design.
- Utilized Powerplex and 3D Monicore core monitoring software to manage reactivity.
- Worked closely with multidisciplinary groups for proper management of reactor.
R&D Engineer
Los Alamos National Laboratory
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Conducted and maintained NDA operations inside of the Plutonium Facility housed at Los Alamos National Lab.
- Supported group efforts in advancing NDA operations utilizing data analysis and policy changes.
- Possessed active DOE Q Clearance.
- Worked within applicable standards, policies, and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment inside nuclear facility.
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Florida
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Completed administrative and research duties per professor request.
- Conducted research and literature analysis on fuel cladding chemical interactions.
- Recorded data and maintained source documentation following good documentation practices.
Education
Master of Science - Nuclear Engineering
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL05-2021
Bachelor of Science - Physics
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL05-2019
Skills
- Data Analysis
- Document Preparation
- NDA Instrument Operation
- Proposal presentation
- Physics Modeling
- Ceramic Specimen Preparation
- Literature Reviews
Software
Powerplex
EDMS
Python
MCNP
Timeline
Reactor Engineer
Constellation Energy
09.2022 - Current
R&D Engineer
Los Alamos National Laboratory
07.2021 - 08.2022
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Florida
08.2019 - 05.2021
Master of Science - Nuclear Engineering
University of Florida
Bachelor of Science - Physics
University of Central Florida
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