Colin Roark

Nuclear Machinist Mate

Unites States Navy

03.2020 - 05.2024

Enhanced safety protocols by conducting thorough inspections and maintenance on nuclear systems.
Streamlined reactor operations for increased efficiency through meticulous monitoring and adjustments.
Maintained peak performance of nuclear machinery with consistent preventive maintenance and repairs.
Optimized plant output, implementing improvements in equipment configurations and settings.
Improved system reliability through comprehensive testing and troubleshooting of nuclear components.
Contributed to successful plant shutdowns, orchestrating detailed procedures for equipment isolation and decontamination.
Ensured regulatory compliance by maintaining accurate records of routine checks, tests, and corrective actions taken.
Collaborated effectively with interdisciplinary teams to optimize plant performance and address complex issues.
Maximized operational readiness by promptly responding to emergent work requests and addressing critical concerns.
Reduced downtime during outages, coordinating efficient repair schedules for key components in the reactor coolant system.
Supported continuous improvement efforts, identifying opportunities for process enhancements within the nuclear program.
Facilitated knowledge transfer among team members by providing expert guidance on technical matters related to nuclear propulsion systems.
Minimized equipment wear by performing precise alignments on rotating machinery using laser alignment tools and dial indicators.
Conducted extensive valve maintenance for optimal flow control within steam generation systems, contributing to improved heat transfer rates between primary coolant loops and steam generators.
Boosted performance standards with regular evaluations of pressure boundary integrity in high-pressure piping systems using ultrasonic inspection techniques.
Sustained optimal performance of emergency diesel generators by executing comprehensive preventive maintenance routines, ensuring reliable backup power supply during contingency events.
Read and interpreted technical documentation.
Inspected, repaired and replaced system components.
Performed preventive and corrective maintenance on boilers, engines and generators.
Started, stopped, adjusted, tested and operated pumps, valves, switchgears and system controls to keep operations within tight tolerances.
Recorded operating data and results of surveillance tests in permanent internal and records accessible by auditors and regulatory agencies.
Followed nuclear equipment operational policies and procedures to promote environmental safety.
Conducted thorough inspections and operations outside of control rooms to quickly identify and address concerns.
Conducted surveillance testing to determine nuclear equipment safety.
Followed nuclear equipment operational policies and procedures to drive environmental safety.
Noted malfunctions of equipment, instruments and controls and reported conditions to supervisors to promote immediate resolutions.
Maintained open and effective communication systems by dispatching orders and instructions to personnel through radiotelephone and intercommunication systems.
Monitored nuclear reactor equipment performance to identify operational inefficiencies, hazards or repair needs.
Observed worker activities and assessed use of precautions, equipment and contamination control strategies.
Generated detailed troubleshooting guides and repair procedures and managed ongoing safety and operational improvements by writing and implementing emergency procedures for plant-wide use.
Planned and prioritized service actions with 98% RAR.
Assisted engineers in analyzing performance data to identify trends indicative of potential component failures or inefficiencies in reactor systems.