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James Colvin

Madison,AL

Summary

Systems Engineer with extensive experience at Browns Ferry, specializing in critical problem solving and technical evaluations. Skilled in developing troubleshooting plans and supporting maintenance activities, utilizing AutoCAD expertise to improve system reliability and performance. Committed to advancing engineering excellence and fostering innovation.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

EFIN BOP Systems Engineer (NUC)

Browns Ferry
Athens, AL
10.2024 - Current
  • Generated troubleshooting plans and TMODs for emergent plant issues.
  • Provided engineering field support to electricians and mechanics.
  • Reviewed and prepared Engineering Change Packages for accuracy.
  • Reviewed and prepared Drawing Revisions associated with Engineering Change Packages.
  • Qualifications are available upon request.

BOP Systems Engineer (NPG)

Browns Ferry
Athens, AL
10.2021 - 10.2024
  • Primary engineer for the following systems: Normal Ventilation, Reactor Building Closed Cooling Water, Refuel Bridge Tools, Drywell Temperature, and Drywell Leakage.
  • Participated in 4 scheduled refueling outages
  • Writing technical evaluations to ensure preventative maintenance is done correctly and at a correct frequency
  • Support maintenance activities and sign off as a technical reviewer
  • Supported the Subsequent License Renewal for Browns Ferry by Contributing to the development of AMP basis documents, Documenting boundaries for the scope of the license, and identifying material environment combinations that would need AMP programs to manage the aging effects

Systems Engineering Intern

Browns Ferry
Athens, AL
05.2020 - 04.2020
  • Worked as an intern alongside system engineers within the NSSS systems group at TVA Browns Ferry. Most of the work was centered around the CRD and Recirculation systems.

Aviation Mechanic

United States Marine Corps
, United States
02.2014 - 02.2019
  • Worked as an aviation mechanic on the CH-53E Helicopter while serving in the United States Marine Corps.
  • Earned 2 Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals.

Education

Bachelors of Arts and Science - Mechanical Engineer Degree

University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
05.2021

Skills

  • Critical problem solving
  • Adaptability
  • Attention to detail
  • Technical evaluation
  • AutoCAD expertise
  • System troubleshooting

Timeline

EFIN BOP Systems Engineer (NUC)

Browns Ferry
10.2024 - Current

BOP Systems Engineer (NPG)

Browns Ferry
10.2021 - 10.2024

Systems Engineering Intern

Browns Ferry
05.2020 - 04.2020

Aviation Mechanic

United States Marine Corps
02.2014 - 02.2019

Bachelors of Arts and Science - Mechanical Engineer Degree

University of Alabama