ERIC NEIL KAROW
Walhalla,S.C.
Summary
Detail-oriented Water Lance Technician skilled in high-pressure water lance operations within nuclear environments. Maintains strict safety standards while effectively managing time and resources, contributing to successful project outcomes. Dependable team player adept at monitoring cleaning processes and ensuring quality results.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Water Lance Technician on Steam Generators
System One
St. Lucie, FL
04.2026 - Current
- Qualified on all requirements to enter a nuclear reactor and perform desired maintenance.
- Install SSI equipment to communicate with team leader outside of reactor.
- Install water system to run from source to the steam generator inside the reactor.
- Removed handholes from steam generator to access internal components.
- Install computerized, high-pressure water lance inside the steam Generators.
- Monitor the process of pressure washing the tubes inside the steam generator.
- Remove the sludge and waste water from the steam generator, by suction pumps.
- Pittsburg, PA
Water Lance Technician on Steam Generators
System One
Point Beach, WI
03.2026 - Current
- Qualified on all requirements to enter a nuclear reactor and perform desired maintenance.
- Install SSI equipment to communicate with team leader outside of reactor.
- Install water system to run from source to the steam generator inside the reactor.
- Removed handholes from steam generator to access internal components for maintenance.
- Install computerized, high-pressure water lance inside the steam Generators.
- Monitor the process of pressure washing the tubes inside the steam generator.
- Remove the sludge and waste water from the steam generator, by suction pumps.
- Pittsburg, PA
Water Lance Technician on Steam Generators
System One
Turkey Point, FL
01.2026 - Current
- Qualified on all requirements to enter a nuclear reactor and perform desired maintenance.
- Install SSI equipment to communicate with team leader outside of reactor.
- Install water system to run from source to the steam generator inside the reactor.
- Removal of handholes on a steam generator.
- Install computerized, high-pressure water lance inside the steam Generators.
- Monitor the process of pressure washing the tubes inside the steam generator.
- Remove the sludge and waste water from the steam generator, by suction pumps.
- Pittsburg, PA
Water Lance Technician on Steam Generators
System One
Catawba, S.C.
09.2025 - Current
- Qualified on all requirements to enter a nuclear reactor and perform desired maintenance.
- Install SSI equipment to communicate with team leader outside of reactor.
- Install water system to run from source to the steam generator inside the reactor.
- Removal of handholes on a steam generator.
- Install computerized, high-pressure water lance inside the steam Generators.
- Monitor the process of pressure washing the tubes inside the steam generator.
- Remove the sludge and waste water from the steam generator, by suction pumps.
- Pittsburg, PA
Recipicating Pump Removal and Installation
Powerhouse Resources LLC
Columbia Generating Station, WA
04.2025 - Current
- Qualified to enter the Drywell at a nuclear power station.
- Removal of all piping connected to the pump.
- Removal of the bolts on the studs connected to the motor stand.
- Removal of the studs connected to the motor stand.
- Removal of the existing pump.
- Cleaning of the area around the pump.
- Installation of new pump.
- Installation of the studs for motor stand.
- Installation of the motor stand.
- Installation of bolts on motor stand.
- Torquing of the bolts to desired pressure.
- Reconnection and installation of the piping.
- Seneca, S.C.
Water Lance Technician on Steam Generators
System One
Point Beach, WI
03.2025 - Current
- Qualified on all requirements to enter a nuclear reactor and perform desired maintenance.
- Install SSI equipment to communicate with team leader outside of reactor.
- Install water system to run from source to the steam generator inside the reactor.
- Removal of handholes on a steam generator.
- Install computerized, high-pressure water lance inside the steam Generators.
- Monitor the process of pressure washing the tubes inside the steam generator.
- Remove the sludge and waste water from the steam generator, by suction pumps.
- Pittsburg, PA
Water Lance Technician on Steam Generators
System One
Turkey Point, Homestead, FL
02.2025 - Current
- Qualified on all requirements to enter a nuclear reactor and perform desired maintenance.
- Install SSI equipment to communicate with team leader outside of reactor.
- Install water system to run from source to the steam generator inside the reactor.
- Removal of handholes on a steam generator.
- Install computerized, high-pressure water lance inside the steam Generators.
- Monitor the process of pressure washing the tubes inside the steam generator.
- Remove the sludge and waste water from the steam generator, by suction pumps.
- Pittsburg, PA
Water Lance Technician on Steam Generators
System One
Salem, N.J.
10.2024 - Current
- Qualified on all requirements to enter a nuclear reactor and perform desired maintenance.
- Install SSI equipment to communicate with team leader outside of reactor.
- Install water system to run from source to the steam generator inside the reactor.
- Removal of handholes on a steam generator.
- Install computerized, high-pressure water lance inside the steam Generators.
- Monitor the process of pressure washing the tubes inside the steam generator.
- Remove the sludge and waste water from the steam generator, by suction pumps.
- Pittsburg, PA
DMT Technician, Generator Deposit Minimization Treatment
System One
Catawba, S.C.
11.2025 - 01.2026
- Chemical cleaning process designed for the removal of magnetite deposits in the generators.
- Construction of the berm.
- Installation of pumps, pipes, valves and tanks.
- Manipulation of valves to push and pull water, to and from generators to tanks.
- Collection of waste.
- Removal of waste.
- Deconstruction of materials in berm.
- Removal of materials in berm.
- Deconstruction of berm.
- Pittsburg, PA
DMT Technician, Generator Deposit Minimization Treatment
System One
Surry, VA
10.2025 - 10.2025
- Chemical cleaning process designed for the removal of magnetite deposits in the generators.
- Construction of the berm.
- Installation of pumps, pipes, valves and tanks.
- Manipulation of valves to push and pull water, to and from generators to tanks.
- Collection of waste.
- Removal of waste.
- Deconstruction of materials in berm.
- Removal of materials in berm.
- Deconstruction of berm.
- Pittsburg, PA
Tumble Rod Cleaning/ Refuel Operator
System One
Braidwood, IL
09.2025 - 10.2025
- Extraction of Tumble Rods.
- Insert Tumble into the cleaning spool device.
- Operate the spool to run the length of the rod.
- Retract the Tumble from the rod.
- Inspect the amount of waste on the Tumble.
- Repeat as necessary.
- Process is completed under high radiation environment.
- Pittsburg, PA
Restaurant Manager
The Spot on the Alley
01.2020 - 12.2024
- Ensuring staff complies with company policy.
- Training staff to follow restaurant procedures.
- Maintaining safety and food quality standards.
- Handling customer complaints.
- Control of inventory.
- Ordering of supplies.
- Supervising daily shifts.
- Handling of end-of-day cash outs.
- Hiring and terminations of employees.
- Seneca, S.C.
Turbine Technician
Powerhouse Resources
Oconee Nuclear Plant, Seneca, S.C.
10.2024 - 11.2024
- Qualified to enter the turbine deck and provide maintenance on turbine systems.
- Replace worn or outdated parts for the turbines.
- Provide support for the in-house employees.
- Calibrate and torque the correct specifications on manway covers.
- Lubricate the hydraulics systems on the turbines.
- Provide support for the turbine crews to reactivate the systems at the end of the outage.
- Seneca, S.C.
Realtor
Lake Keowee Real Estate
01.2015 - 12.2020
- Developed a marketing plan for clients designed to attract and address the needs of buyers.
- Identify properties for sale through the multiple listings service.
- Prescreen potential buyers.
- Assist clients as they explore their financial options.
- Present all offers to clients.
- Preside over all negotiations and advise clients on suitable courses of action.
- Seneca, S.C.
Account Executive
Cable Ad Concepts
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Responsible for client serving and client acquisition.
- Serve as a direct link between advertising agency and client.
- Manage day-to-day affairs and ensure customer satisfaction.
- Creation and direction of scripts.
- Creation of contracts between agency and clients.
- Responsible for the collections of pass due accounts.
- Responsible for the insertion of products with necessary software on to local cable system.
- Seneca, SC
Project Manager
Contracting Decors, Inc.
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Meet, and follow up, with potential clients regarding future renovation projects.
- Oversee the construction project from start to finish.
- Perform a key role in project planning, budgeting, and identification of resources needed.
- Ensure that construction activities move according to predetermined schedule.
- Coordinate the efforts of all parties involved in the project, which includes the clients, subcontractors and laborers.
- Monitor the progress of the construction activities on a regular basis and hold daily status meetings with all the sub-contractors and laborers.
- Maintain strict adherence to the budgetary guidelines, quality and safety standards.
- Ensure project documents are complete.
- Oversee 65 rental properties for SWI; providing/scheduling maintenance and adhering to safety requirements for each unit.
- Collect monthly payments for all rental properties.
- Seneca, SC
Inside Sales
Idea Steel, INC.
01.2011 - 12.2013
- Handled third largest nationwide account, managing communications and supplying support for all components needed for their company.
- Generated and estimated quotes for customers’ upcoming projects, requiring area and mass calculations.
- Reviewed blueprints and/or drawings to determine projected cost.
- Aided on all customer accounts with estimates, problem solving and ordering requests.
- Performed quality control on customer orders; confirming product met customer specifications and tolerance.
- Analyzed material cost from different vendors, reducing company purchasing expense.
- Seneca, SC
Hoist maintenance Technician
Engineered Systems (Cryovac Inc.)
01.2010 - 12.2011
- Maintained/inspected 700+ hoist, of 30 variations, throughout the manufacturing company.
- Performed monthly maintenance on hoist varying from pneumatic, electrical, wire rope, chain falls, and elevators, ranging from quarter ton to ten tons in capacity.
- Position requires paging service with 24-hour support.
- Gained knowledge in operating all hoist variations.
- Rollover.
- Replenished selfsame rolls with riding pallet jack, ranging from 18” to 48”, ensuring production never ceased.
- Analyzed which production machines required material; promoting company profitability.
- Duncan, SC
Owner/Operator
Bo’s Liquor and Wine, LLC
01.2008 - 12.2010
- Analyzed sales determining which products were most profitable for the demographic area.
- Distributors recognized Bo’s Liquor and Wine LLC for marketing and promoting new or over stocked merchandise in high volume sales.
- Replenished product based on sales historical data.
- Managed company budget; ensuring greater profit margins each month.
- Duncan, SC
Sales/Delivery associate
Sherwin Williams Company
01.2005 - 12.2008
- Provided management assistance in sales, replenishment, delivery, and accounts receivable.
- Managed new construction delivery orders; providing contractors with reliable expertise.
- Met with customers at their residence to advise color match.
- Greenville, SC
Education
Business management - Business Management
Southern Wesleyan University
Greenville, SCSkills
- Word
- Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Technical troubleshooting
- Data Analysis
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Equipment Maintenance
Certification
- Licensed Forklift Operator
- Fall Protection; MSDS and OSHA Standards
- NRC Qualified
Awards
Navy Achievement Medal (NAM), Received outstanding service award in recognition of safety with shipmate.
Military Service
United States NAVY, U.S.S. George Washington CVN 73, Airman, ABH (Flight Deck Director), Enduring Freedom in Iraq, Joint Endeavor in Bosnia, Navy Flight Directors are held to a higher standard, requiring fire control education. Youngest Flight Deck Director aboard U.S.S. George Washington CVN 73 (1996)
Timeline
Water Lance Technician on Steam Generators
System One
04.2026 - Current
Water Lance Technician on Steam Generators
System One
03.2026 - Current
Water Lance Technician on Steam Generators
System One
01.2026 - Current
DMT Technician, Generator Deposit Minimization Treatment
System One
11.2025 - 01.2026
DMT Technician, Generator Deposit Minimization Treatment
System One
10.2025 - 10.2025
Water Lance Technician on Steam Generators
System One
09.2025 - Current
Tumble Rod Cleaning/ Refuel Operator
System One
09.2025 - 10.2025
Recipicating Pump Removal and Installation
Powerhouse Resources LLC
04.2025 - Current
Water Lance Technician on Steam Generators
System One
03.2025 - Current
Water Lance Technician on Steam Generators
System One
02.2025 - Current
Water Lance Technician on Steam Generators
System One
10.2024 - Current
Turbine Technician
Powerhouse Resources
10.2024 - 11.2024
Restaurant Manager
The Spot on the Alley
01.2020 - 12.2024
Realtor
Lake Keowee Real Estate
01.2015 - 12.2020
Account Executive
Cable Ad Concepts
01.2014 - 12.2014
Project Manager
Contracting Decors, Inc.
01.2013 - 12.2013
Inside Sales
Idea Steel, INC.
01.2011 - 12.2013
Hoist maintenance Technician
Engineered Systems (Cryovac Inc.)
01.2010 - 12.2011
Owner/Operator
Bo’s Liquor and Wine, LLC
01.2008 - 12.2010
Sales/Delivery associate
Sherwin Williams Company
01.2005 - 12.2008
Business management - Business Management
Southern Wesleyan University