Clay Mulling
MIDVILLE,GA
Summary
Self-motivated and results-oriented leader with 15 years of maintenance leadership and 17 years of operations experience. Expertise in AP1000 testing, capital project implementation, and site capital asset management. Proven track record in contract negotiation, strategic planning, and performance management. Strong skills in teambuilding and facilities management, driving process improvements and operational efficiency.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Site Projects Sr. Manager
Southern Company
11.2021 - Current
- Directed initial startup of Plant Vogtle U-3 from January 2022 to May 2023.
- Led site projects department to plan and implement capital projects exceeding $200 million.
- Managed capital portfolio with annual budget surpassing $170 million.
- Established contracts and purchase orders with vendors and contractors for fiscal accountability.
- Negotiated with labor providers to ensure safe, error-free execution of projects.
Initial Test Program Project Manager—Plant Vogtle 3&4
Southern Company
04.2020 - 11.2021
- Directed initial test program as Component Manager, ensuring smooth execution of all phases.
- Managed contracts and resources for testing with BHI, Crane Nuclear, Day and Zimmerman, and Control Southern totaling $40 million.
- Oversaw planning and scheduling of maintenance windows to facilitate efficient testing operations.
- Developed project plans and schedules to support testing of large pumps and valve components.
- Collaborated with union halls to secure qualified craft workers for 3&4 project requirements.
- Led look-ahead team for Initial Test Program, focusing on proactive issue resolution.
- Served as liaison between construction leads and ITP, coordinating priorities to achieve milestones.
Maintenance Manager/Contracts
Southern Company
12.2016 - 04.2020
- Oversaw physical plant operations and facilities planning for all onsite buildings.
- Developed preventive maintenance strategies for capital systems, including HVAC and fire protection.
- Initiated bidding processes for contractor support on capital and O&M projects, negotiating terms to meet milestones.
- Coordinated with Westinghouse teams to ensure safe, error-free performance during outages.
- Communicated project progress to senior site leadership and executive teams effectively.
- Planned and scheduled online and outage tasks, integrating Maximo work orders into P6 schedules.
- Ensured compliance with site contracts while managing safe execution of all contractor work.
- Managed facility department operations, hiring and mentoring Nuclear Technicians for optimal performance.
Assistant Maintenance Director Plant Hatch
Southern Company
06.2019 - 12.2019
- Oversaw maintenance teams to ensure adherence to site procedures and standards.
- Collaborated with recovery team on maintenance work management, planning, and scheduling.
- Mentored first-line supervisors through parallel observations and behavior coaching.
- Acted as maintenance director during absence of director.
- Communicated operational gaps to senior site leadership and executive management.
Assistant Maintenance Director-Plant Vogtle 1&2
Southern Company
06.2018 - 12.2018
- Directed daily operations of maintenance department to enhance efficiency.
- Mentored maintenance managers and high-performing supervisors, developing Individual Development Plans.
- Elevated INPO indicators from level two to level one through strategic management.
- Managed outage scope and resources for maintenance activities to minimize downtime.
- Oversaw planning and scheduling of maintenance windows, ensuring optimal resource allocation.
- Collaborated with Alliance partners to reconcile outage scope and negotiate online support.
- Assumed responsibilities of maintenance director during absence, maintaining departmental continuity.
Maintenance Mechanical Manager
Southern Company
04.2012 - 06.2016
- Provided leadership to six maintenance supervisors, sixty-three mechanics, and one administrative assistant.
- Supported dry cask campaigns with mechanical supervision and resource management.
- Managed a budget of 12.2 million for capital and O&M funds.
- Oversaw capital replacement strategy for large pumps on site.
- Chaired training curriculum review committee to enhance maintenance personnel training programs.
- Ensured compliance with union labor contracts and resolved disputes through grievance processes.
- Executed planning and scheduling of work orders for preventive, corrective, and emergent maintenance.
- Integrated enterprise solutions/Maximo work orders into the P6 schedule for safe execution.
Maintenance/ Facilities Supervisor
Southern Company
06.2005 - 04.2012
- Oversaw Facilities group, managing five foremen, 40 technicians, and 25 contractors.
- Ensured maintenance of all site buildings and fleet vehicles through strategic planning.
- Recruited, hired, and trained new nuclear technicians to enhance workforce capabilities.
- Supervised maintenance projects exceeding one million dollars in budget.
- Negotiated and managed maintenance contracts to optimize resource allocation.
- Managed company capital assets through effective investment recovery strategies.
- Implemented preventive maintenance strategies for facility equipment to reduce downtime.
- Monitored performance of Facilities Foremen and Nuclear Technicians through performance management processes.
Maintenance /Facilities Foreman
Southern Company
06.2005 - 01.2010
- Developed and mentored new employees to enhance workplace culture and safety.
- Instilled use of HU tools and safe work practices among Nuclear Technicians.
- Coached and documented performance of Nuclear Technicians through management process.
- Oversaw maintenance and facilities projects to ensure operational efficiency.
- Negotiated and managed oversight of onsite janitorial contractor supervising 12 employees.
- Provided vendor oversight for plant projects during normal operations and refueling outages.
- Documented and reconciled plant deficiencies through Condition report and Action item process.
- Served as site subject matter expert for excavations, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
System operator
Southern Company
08.1989 - 06.2005
- Executed preventive maintenance and surveillance on plant equipment to enhance reliability.
- Operated and monitored plant systems according to procedural guidelines for optimal performance.
- Conducted lockout/tagout procedures to ensure nuclear safety and isolate equipment.
- Managed site water processing system to comply with state and local permit specifications.
- Oversaw operation of sewage treatment plant, ensuring compliance with all regulatory permits.
- Performed operator rounds to maintain equipment within operational parameters.
- Collaborated as fuel handling team member, operating refueling bridge during outages.
- Coordinated with Westinghouse to transfer fuel in spent fuel pool efficiently.
Decon Technician/Decon Foreman
Southern Company
09.1992 - 01.1997
- Oversaw SNC personnel and contractors during outages to ensure safety and compliance.
- Participated in drills as a field monitoring team member to enhance emergency preparedness.
- Operated forklifts and pallet mules efficiently for material handling tasks.
- Maintained qualifications in lifting, rigging, and field monitoring.
- Served as a shared employee at Plant Hatch, supporting operational needs.
Utilityman/Helper
Southern Company
11.1987 - 08.1989
- Initiated employment on November 23, 1987 through entry-level position.
Education
Associate of Science -
Georgia Military College
Augusta, GA06.2002
University of Georgia
GA01-1986
Marion Military Institute
Marion Alabama01-1983
Certification
- OSHA Excavation, Trenching and Soil Mechanics-Georgia Tech-2005
- Georgia State Landfill Operator Certification-University of Georgia-2006
- Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Certified Inspector-University of Georgia-2006
- New Supervisor School-Southern Company-2006
- Next Level Leadership Course-Southern Company-2012
- Maintenance Superintendent Leadership Class-Institute of Nuclear Power Operations—2014
- Facility management Course2016
- Maintenance Manager Leadership Course-Institute of Nuclear Power Operations-2017
- Maintenance PM Strategies Industry working group Course-Institute of Nuclear Power Operations-2018
References
References available upon request.
Affiliations
- Administrative Board/ Waynesboro First United Methodist Church
- United Way Committee Member
- Wildlife Habitat Council
Timeline
Site Projects Sr. Manager
Southern Company
11.2021 - Current
Initial Test Program Project Manager—Plant Vogtle 3&4
Southern Company
04.2020 - 11.2021
Assistant Maintenance Director Plant Hatch
Southern Company
06.2019 - 12.2019
Assistant Maintenance Director-Plant Vogtle 1&2
Southern Company
06.2018 - 12.2018
Maintenance Manager/Contracts
Southern Company
12.2016 - 04.2020
Maintenance Mechanical Manager
Southern Company
04.2012 - 06.2016
Maintenance/ Facilities Supervisor
Southern Company
06.2005 - 04.2012
Maintenance /Facilities Foreman
Southern Company
06.2005 - 01.2010
Decon Technician/Decon Foreman
Southern Company
09.1992 - 01.1997
System operator
Southern Company
08.1989 - 06.2005
Utilityman/Helper
Southern Company
11.1987 - 08.1989
Associate of Science -
Georgia Military College
University of Georgia
Marion Military Institute
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