Colin Tanacs
Merritt Island,FL
Summary
Results-driven Nuclear Machinist's Mate Supervisor with proven expertise in scheduling, procedure compliance, and radiation safety. Achieved reduced equipment downtime and optimized operational readiness through strategic maintenance planning.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Engineer (Unlicensed)
American Cruise Lines
Various
03.2026 - Current
- Led engineering operations for vessel maintenance, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
- Developed and implemented preventive maintenance programs to optimize equipment performance and reliability.
- Supervised engineering team, fostering skill development and enhancing collaboration across departments.
- Reduced equipment downtime through proactive preventive maintenance and timely repairs, ensuring smooth operations.
- Attended weekly department head meetings to share information and voice concerns.
- Worked closely with vendors and internal sourcing to establish relationships, fostering new opportunities, solutions and cost savings.
- Reviewed engineering designs for accuracy, feasibility, functionality before implementation to ensure success upon execution.
- Administered safety plans to train 9 employees on meeting and exceeding OSHA safety standards.
- Reduced company expenditures and loss by 53% by implementing proactive maintenance procedures.
Nuclear Power Reactor Operator Model Trainer/Reviewer
Handshake AI
Remote
01.2026 - 04.2026
- Review, evaluate, and refine AI-generated outputs related to nuclear power plant reactor operations for technical accuracy, procedural correctness, and safety compliance.
- Ensure model responses align with established nuclear industry standards, including regulatory guidance and operational best practices.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to improve model fidelity in complex nuclear systems and thermodynamic processes.
- Assess model performance on scenario-based simulations such as SCRAM events, coolant loss, and control rod malfunctions.
- Cross-check model outputs against technical manuals, operator training materials, and standardized operating procedures (SOPs).
- Support continuous improvement of AI systems used for simulation, training, or decision-support in nuclear operations.
- Developed and refined AI models to enhance learning algorithms for diverse applications.
Nuclear Machinist's Mate Supervisor
US Navy
Various
08.2019 - 10.2025
- Supervised nuclear propulsion system operations, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and operational standards.
- Trained and mentored junior machinists mates in equipment maintenance and troubleshooting practices.
- Conducted performance assessments, identifying areas for improvement in team efficiency and effectiveness.
- Developed and implemented maintenance schedules for critical machinery to optimize operational readiness.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to resolve technical issues impacting mission objectives.
- Reduced equipment downtime by conducting preventive maintenance and system evaluations, ensuring optimal functionality.
- Ensured timely completion of projects by closely monitoring progress and adjusting resources accordingly throughout each phase of execution.
- Contributed to the development of departmental policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
- Provided technical expertise during troubleshooting efforts, diagnosing complex issues quickly to minimize disruptions to operations.
- Managed personnel schedules, allocating resources effectively to minimize gaps in coverage and maintain smooth operations.
- Managed the largest onboard work center of 15 personnel with over 2000 individual maintenance items three months after reporting.
General Construction Worker
Irving Surdam
Melbourne Beach, FL
04.2017 - 02.2019
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment.
- Conducted site clean-up and material handling as required.
- Assisted in framing, drywall installation, and finishing work.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of various construction projects, ensuring successful completion and client satisfaction.
- Demonstrated proficiency in various construction tools and equipment, contributing to high-quality workmanship on every project.
Education
Qualified Nuclear Machinist Mate - Nuclear Plant Operations
Naval Nuclear Power Training Command
Goose Creek, SC04-2021
High School Diploma -
Merritt Island High School
Merritt Island, FL05-2016
Skills
- Scheduling and planning
- Hydraulic systems
- Pneumatic systems
- Mechanical aptitude
- Procedure compliance
- Reactor plant maintenance
- Machine tool operation
- Pump and valve repair
- Radiation safety
- Skilled maintenance and repair
- Quality Assurance Planner and Below
Accomplishments
Personally planned, supervised, and conducted critical plant maintenance on clean water production equipment to ensure maintained warfighting capability.
Served as the engineering departmental 3M Assistant as a direct liaison for all secondary plant maintenance on board an Ohio class submarine.
Supervised a division of 15 in day to day operations, maintenance, and planning for the largest work center on board an Ohio class submarine for over two and a half years.
Certification
3MA, QA Planner, QA Inspector, Reactor Plant Cleanliness Inspector, Steam Plant Cleanliness Inspector, QA Craftsman, 3M Maintainer, QA Repair Parts Receipt Inspector
Timeline
Chief Engineer (Unlicensed)
American Cruise Lines
03.2026 - Current
Nuclear Power Reactor Operator Model Trainer/Reviewer
Handshake AI
01.2026 - 04.2026
Nuclear Machinist's Mate Supervisor
US Navy
08.2019 - 10.2025
General Construction Worker
Irving Surdam
04.2017 - 02.2019
Qualified Nuclear Machinist Mate - Nuclear Plant Operations
Naval Nuclear Power Training Command
High School Diploma -
Merritt Island High School