David Dye
Stratham ,NH
Summary
Nuclear professional with robust background in reactor operations and safety management. Known for delivering precise operational oversight and fostering teamwork to achieve consistent results in high-stakes environments. Reliable and adaptable, with strong grasp of technical procedures and critical thinking skills essential for maintaining reactor safety and efficiency.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Work Week Implementor
Nextera Energy, Inc
12.2024 - Current
- As Work Week Implementor, Optimized plant performance through effective coordination with Maintenance, Engineering, Chemistry, Radiation Protection and Operations teams.
- As leader of Reactor engineering group, removed communication barriers between the RE group, maintenance and Operations.
- Facilitated multiple department coordinating of Ultrasonic Fuel cleaning demobilization.
Senior Reactor Operator
Nextera Energy, Inc
03.2021 - Current
- Championed a culture of continuous improvement and safety-conscious behavior, fostering a proactive approach to problem-solving in the workplace through observations and coaching.
- Planned and lead multiple work groups through highly technical projects such as new fuel receipt, refueling outage tagging and nuclear fuel moves.
- As Unit Supervisor, ensured timely response to abnormal events by expertly guiding shift team members towards safe and effective solutions.
ILT SRO Candidate
Byron Generating Station
07.2019 - 02.2021
- Learned all systems and High Voltage Switching of dual unit Westinghouse Pressurized Water Reactor
- Acting Operations Scheduler
Decommissioning Shift Manager
Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station
12.2018 - 06.2019
- Responsible for making determination for Prompt Investigation and Reportability concerns
- Acting Plant Manager on back shifts and weekends
- Lead Plan of the Day and End of Day Meetings
- Shift Emergency Director for Emergency Plan issues
Decommissioning Operations Supervisor
Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Supervised final defueling operations of the Oyster Creek Reactor safe, error free and 2.5 days ahead of schedule as the Fuel Handling Director
- Managed daily operations for optimal performance, ensuring smooth workflows and timely completion of tasks.
Senior Reactor Operator
Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station
01.2014 - 09.2018
- Managed the performance of the Main Control Room Operators to maintain an environment that fosters a high-performance culture and a learning organization
- Provide accurate and timely feedback regarding performance utilizing coaching, EOS, and ePeopleTalent
- Managed the operation of the power plant during normal and emergency conditions, as performed by shift personnel, in compliance with NRC, NERC, PJM, Normal and Abnormal and Emergency operating procedures, criteria and agreements
- Cognizant and responsible for all operating decisions made while on shift
- Administered on the spot coaching to ensure gaps are being promptly addressed
- Provided mentoring to and development of personnel to improve performance
- Performed operability determinations to assess the potential plant and system impact from degraded systems and components and author troubleshooting action plans to correct them
Acting Operations Support Manager
Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station
03.2018 - 06.2018
- Acted as single point of contact for implementation of the Operations related NERC Standards
- Supported the 2018 Reliability First NERC Compliance Audit with Zero Findings
- Reviewed and approved Department Performance Indicators
- Oversaw multiple programs for Operations including FLEX (Fukushima modifications), B.5.b, and Operator License Maintenance
- Investigated and wrote 2 Apparent Cause Evaluations (ACE) investigations and improved 2 Corrective Action Program Evaluations (CAPES) following plant events
- Supervised three Operations procedure writers and lowered procedure revision backlog by 33% in first week, and another 50% in the following two months
- Responsible for department overtime and uniform care budgets
- Supervised two clerks in developing improvements in Operations Dept scheduling while lowering Overtime Budget and adhering to Collective Bargaining Agreement and Work Hour Rules established by Code of Federal Regulations
Operations Work Execution Coordinator
Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station
01.2014 - 02.2018
- Evaluate, review and approve planned and emergent scheduled system outages, including switching, blocking and interacting with field personnel
- Reviewed and authorized switchyard upgrades, interacting with JCP&L, Electrical Dept, Engineering, Operations and Site Leadership Team to ensure plant risk was mitigated to acceptable level and impacts were fully understood by all involved parties
- Coordinated communication and activities between the Control Room and other departments on site
- Provided a central contact for all departments on site with regard to plant conditions and emergencies
- Actively participated in the work control process through schedule reviews to ensure adequate protected equipment schemes, efficiency, accurate times, and technical specification compliance
- Reviewed and authorized work activities and assessed the potential impact on plant operation
- Lead multi-departmental team to determine best timing and disposal of Radwaste temporary filter skid, based on maintaining lowest radiation, person-hours, and upcoming decommissioning
Nuclear Reactor Operator
Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Ensure plant operation complies with Technical Specifications and all other licensing agreements through controlling, monitoring, and trending plant parameters
- Managed and coordinated surveillance testing, normal and abnormal operating procedures, from the Main Control Room with in-field operators, as well as evaluated data acquired against acceptance criteria
- Coordinated switching orders with TSO and RDO Control Rooms
Nuclear Equipment Operator
Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station
09.2007 - 12.2009
- Performed routine rounds and housekeeping of plant equipment, including both the documentation of required data points and visual inspections of equipment
- Performed in service tests of equipment to verify performance criteria
Nuclear Engineering Laboratory Technician
U.S. Navy USS Harry S. Truman
09.2001 - 09.2007
- Qualified all Reactor Mechanical watch stations and serving as Chief Reactor Watch, and Propulsion Plant Drill Team member
- As Work Group Supervisor, planned weekly and monthly work schedules and all reviewed survey maps for plant.
- Performed qualitative and quantitative analyses of reactor coolant water, steam generator water, feed and condensate water, and all grades of make-up water
- Experience included the use of various methods of corrective chemistry as well as collection of data and trend analysis to preclude out-of-specification conditions
- Performed surveys for all radiation types
Education
No Degree - Chemistry And Radiological Controls
Naval Engineering Laboratory Technician School
Ballston Spa, NY09-2003
No Degree - Nuclear Operations
Naval Nuclear Prototype
Ballston Spa, NY06-2003
No Degree - Nuclear Power School
Naval Nuclear Training Command
Goose Creek, SC12-2002
High school graduate -
Miami High School
Miami, OK06-2001
Skills
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Verbal and written communication
- Complex Problem-solving
Qualificationscertifications
- Shift Manager
- BWR Licensed Senior Reactor Operator
- Front Line Supervisor
- EP qualifications of Station and Shift Emergency Director, Mechanical Maintenance Group Lead, ENS and Shift Communicator
- Tagout (Clearance) Writer, Approver, Authorizer, Holder, and Applier
- NJ Blue Seal Boiler Operator License
- First Aid, AED, CPR qualified
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Senior Reactor Operator Certification (SRO) - U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
- Reactor Operator License (RO) - U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
Timeline
Work Week Implementor
Nextera Energy, Inc
12.2024 - Current
Senior Reactor Operator
Nextera Energy, Inc
03.2021 - Current
ILT SRO Candidate
Byron Generating Station
07.2019 - 02.2021
Decommissioning Shift Manager
Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station
12.2018 - 06.2019
Decommissioning Operations Supervisor
Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station
09.2018 - 12.2018
Acting Operations Support Manager
Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station
03.2018 - 06.2018
Senior Reactor Operator
Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station
01.2014 - 09.2018
Operations Work Execution Coordinator
Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station
01.2014 - 02.2018
Nuclear Reactor Operator
Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station
01.2010 - 01.2014
Nuclear Equipment Operator
Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station
09.2007 - 12.2009
Nuclear Engineering Laboratory Technician
U.S. Navy USS Harry S. Truman
09.2001 - 09.2007
- First Aid Certification
- Senior Reactor Operator Certification (SRO) - U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
- Reactor Operator License (RO) - U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
No Degree - Chemistry And Radiological Controls
Naval Engineering Laboratory Technician School
No Degree - Nuclear Operations
Naval Nuclear Prototype
No Degree - Nuclear Power School
Naval Nuclear Training Command
High school graduate -
Miami High School
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