Colin Wade
Seadrift,TX
Summary
Highly driven and intelligent leader in the renewable energy space with 15+ years of exposure to the energy sector.
Results-driven management professional with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving goals. Proven track record of effective leadership, operational efficiency, and adaptability in dynamic environments. Strong interpersonal, communication and leadership skills who is capable of working long, irregular hours. Skilled in strategic planning, process optimization, and fostering productive team cultures. Known for reliability and flexibility in meeting changing needs.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Area Manager
Nova Source Power Services
South, TX
07.2023 - Current
- Responsible for the safe and reliable operation of multiple power plants with over 1 Gigawatt of production
- Procedure writing
- LOTO administration and training of new employees to operational standards
- Engage with owners to on going basis to able to meet and exceed customer needs
- Commission, test, inspect, trouble-shoot, repair, and modify power plants
- Provide 24/7 response to site issues and direct a team of technicians in the emergent repairs needed to restore the sites to full operation.
- Communicate cross-functionally across all parts of the organization to achieve resolution to plant issues
Licensed Nuclear Reactor Operator
Oyster Creek, Forked River, NJ
09.2014 - 05.2020
- Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the reactor under all modes of operation
- Maintain all plant systems in accordance with all state and federal regulations and technical specifications
- Perform Emergency Response Organization in accident conditions.
- Teach other employees with on-the-job training, and perform technical performance evaluations on those tasks
- Conduct surveillance testing on plant equipment to ensure compliance with all licensing requirements and technical specifications
- Maintain constant situational awareness of plant parameters and respond to all plant transients in a safe, timely, and effective manner.
- Monitor plant conditions, log and trend all parameters and evaluate all trend changes
- Adjust plant equipment to correct any changes in trends and maintain the plant inside of licensing limits
- Provide safe operating conditions to ensure the health and safety of the public and employees
- Write and apply/remove worker lock out tag outs
- Operate all equipment with the highest level of industrial safety and technical proficiency
- Identify complex problems and review related information to develop a comprehensive troubleshooting action plan
- Implemented a comprehensive multi million dollars site wide multi-faceted emergency response plan in response to the accident at Fukushima Daiichi
Nuclear Reactor Equipment Operator
Oyster Creek, Forked River, NJ
09.2008 - 09.2014
- Responsible for conducting building tours to inspect, monitor, and record all operating parameters of plant equipment.
- Log, analyze, and adjust any equipment that is operating outside of normal parameters
- Open and track all equipment deficiencies into the corrective action program
- Perform surveillance testing of plant equipment and ensure compliance to regulatory requirements.
- Function in multiple Emergency response organization roles
- Fire brigade member and fire brigade leader qualified
- Adhere to all state and federal regulations, policies, and procedures for health, safety, and environmental compliance
- Lock out tag out applier and remover
- Take systems in and out of service both electronically and mechanically.
- Perform routine maintenance on plant equipment and troubleshoot equipment deficiencies
- Ensure proper house keeping and orderliness of all workspaces inside plant
- Perform all work in accordance with all standard operating procedures, plant expectations, industrial safety standards, and ensure all other workers are adhering to the same standards
Maintenance Supervisor
Atlantic Heights, Barnegat, NJ
09.2006 - 09.2008
- Perform troubleshooting and professional servicing on all appliances, repair roofing, siding, and general handyman duties. Experienced in residential electrical wiring, repair, and maintenance.
- Responsible for scheduling repairs, prompt customer service, and maintenance of entire property, consisting of 310 townhouse units.
All Source Intelligence Analyst
United States Army
11.1998 - 11.2003
- Obtained a score of 92 (out of 99) on the ASVAB with a General Technical score of 122.
- Expert in cross-functional intelligence analysis. Integral to providing Army personnel with information regarding potential battle areas and enemy forces.
- Stationed in Seoul, Korea July 1999 – July 2000. Responsible for scheduling and analyzing aerial reconnaissance of North Korea. Provided doctrinal, technical, and tactical intelligence support to upper echelon, head of Military Intelligence brigade.
- Maintained the database during all field operations, and drafted periodic and special intelligence reports, plans, and briefings.
- Participated in a unit which spearheaded the operational test, analysis, and review of advanced technological systems of the first kind in the US Army. Essentially, the digitization of the army’s first reconnaissance surveillance and target acquisition squadron.
- Subject Matter Expert, and proficient with several highly technical intelligence systems.
- Possess an inactive Top-Secret SCI/TK Security Clearance.
- Honored with numerous awards for outstanding field operations, leadership, and service: -Two Army Commendation Medals -Five Army Achievement Medals -Certificate of Achievement at Ft. Lewis -Good Conduct Medal -Global War on Terrorism Medal -Expert Weapons Qualification
Education
Associate of Arts -
Ocean County College
Toms River, NJ01.2007
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United States Army Education
Skills
- Team leadership
- Process optimization expertise
- Relationship management
- Team building
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 20 staff members.
- Collaborated with greater than 10 teams in the development of 12 different projects.
- Achieved greater than 99 percent EA annual average on multiple projects
- Onboarded 7 different projects.
Certification
- Licensed Nuclear Reactor Operator - 2015-2020
Work Availability
monday
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morning
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Timeline
Area Manager
Nova Source Power Services
07.2023 - Current
Licensed Nuclear Reactor Operator
09.2014 - 05.2020
Nuclear Reactor Equipment Operator
09.2008 - 09.2014
Maintenance Supervisor
09.2006 - 09.2008
All Source Intelligence Analyst
United States Army
11.1998 - 11.2003
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United States Army Education
Associate of Arts -
Ocean County College