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David McDougall

Lexington,SC

Summary

  • Over 20 years of military training and experience in the operation and maintenance of nuclear power plants. This involves supervision, training, and the control of plant equipment.
  • Certified Home and Commercial Inspector.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Technical Writer

NAES
Lexington, SC
07.2021 - Current
  • Oversaw all facets of training and operational manual development for Power Plant operation and electrical distribution.
  • Developed detailed operations procedures such as ARPs, roundsheets, and SOPs to improve efficiency.
  • Conducted engineering reviews and operability verifications to validate procedure effectiveness.

Inspections and Property Maintenance

Self-Employed
Lexington, SC
08.2017 - Current
  • Inspections: Conduct residential and commercial inspections for clients, so they can use my independent observations to determine if purchasing is the right choice for them.
  • Property Maintenance: Perform major and minor repairs to residential and commercial properties to satisfy my client’s needs. This includes, but is not limited to, the following: drywall, painting, tile work, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and the removal and installation of floor coverings.

Reactor Operator Candidate

SCANA
Jenkinsville, SC
04.2010 - 07.2017
  • Licensing Class: Completed 14 months of extensive training, and passed numerous rigorous examinations to be cold licensed as a Reactor Operator on the AP-1000 reactors at VC Summer Units 2/3.

Senior Chief Petty Officer

United States Navy
Goose Creek, SC
02.1989 - 03.2010
  • Conducted and led all aspects of complex repairs and retests of nuclear and associated support systems on various sea and land-based platforms. This includes corrective and preventive maintenance.
  • Developed and maintained divisional and departmental training programs. Mentored junior personnel in their professional development.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Machinist's Mate

Naval Nuclear Power

Skills

  • Technical writing
  • Procedure development
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Project management
  • Customer communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Quality assurance
  • Critical thinking

Certification

  • Earned a SROC for the AP-10000 from VC Summer Units 2/3 in July 2017.

Timeline

Technical Writer

NAES
07.2021 - Current

Inspections and Property Maintenance

Self-Employed
08.2017 - Current

Reactor Operator Candidate

SCANA
04.2010 - 07.2017

Senior Chief Petty Officer

United States Navy
02.1989 - 03.2010

Some College (No Degree) - Machinist's Mate

Naval Nuclear Power