JAMES SPELOCK
Rock Hill,SC
Summary
Results oriented individual with proven ability to manage and lead teams effectively. Successfully implemented process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency and team productivity. Demonstrated strong problem-solving and communication skills to drive team success. Looking for a long term position to where I can grown and apply my expansive knowledge and leadership abilities.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations, Maintenance, Major Projects, Supervisor
Duke Energy
06.2006 - 12.2018
- Prior to accepting an early retirement package in 2018, my responsibilities were , but not limited to:
- Detailed knowledge and understanding of nuclear plant mechanical and electrical systems, technical specifications, government regulations, operating processes, and procedures
- Supervised plant operations, implemented emergency operation procedures, and coordinated work between maintenance and operations personnel.
- Generate creative solutions to work situations and maintain high personal standards of performance, responsibility, and professionalism.
- Knowledge of state and federal regulations, guidelines, controls and procedures to protect the public and plant workers.
- Implement and maintain effective planning and operating practices to maximum efficient operation.
- Supervise plant operations, implement emergency operation procedures, and event reporting.
- Ability to troubleshoot, inspect and rework a variety of valves, pumps and related equipment.
- Coordinate work between maintenance and operations personnel and work groups to complete job assignments on schedule.
- Provide direct oversight of Power Plant operations including directing operators in field operations, procedure use and tagging evolutions.
- Authorize maintenance and testing activities to ensure equipment status is maintained.
- Implement Emergency Operating procedures and direct the required procedural steps to stabilize the plant following emergency or abnormal conditions.
- Oversee special projects determined by the Operations Director/Operations Managers.
- Evaluate and respond to issues, findings, open items and requests originating internally and externally from the organization.
- Responsible for creating, revising, and reviewing Emergency Operating Procedures and Abnormal Operating Procedures to support safe, efficient, cost effective operation of the Nuclear Generating Station Units.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Facilitated seamless communication between departments, ensuring that all teams were aligned with company goals.
- Preparation for exercising control over the conduct of maintenance operations on all plant equipment during the shift.
- Ensuring shift operations are conducted in accordance with requirements of the license, technical specifications, and station procedures.
- Providing operational oversight for nuclear reactor, turbine generator equipment, related systems and computer controls. conditions, maintenance evaluations, and testing of equipment, monitoring and evaluating operators in the development and continuing training programs.
- Worked closely with various organizations in to resolve issues and concerns in a timely manner.
- Monitored team results to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Developed plans to ensure objectives are achieved and improvement opportunities are addressed.
- Provided oversight and guidance to ensure adherence to company policies and procedures. Established and communicated expectations to the team.
- Maintained a productive and motivated workforce to ensure a cohesive team while actively sharing information with all essential personnel.
- Monitor running equipment and systems, collect data on various plant parameters, and perform valve lineups.
- Performs technical reviews of procedures and other documents.
- Utilizes conservative decision making and human performance tools.
- Utilizes the station's corrective action programs to address issues and opportunities for improvement.
- Identifies problems, defects, and failures that degrade plant equipment integrity and reliability.
- Assists Engineering with test specifications and performance.
- Performs technical reviews of procedures and other documents.
- Recommends changes in plant procedures, personnel, operation, and equipment status to maximize plant and personnel efficiency.
- Participates in pre- and post-job evolutions.
- Actively participates in training and personnel development opportunities.
- Performs routine servicing of equipment including lubrication, wiping of residual oil and ensures fluid leakage is properly contained and managed.
- Directly responsible for the supervision, assignment, and coordination of Outage / On-Line Planning, Services operations and maintenance activities to support safe, reliable, and efficient work
- Participate in various aspects of work control coordination, scheduling, and engineering meetings involving online and refuel outage activities, to ensure that assigned work is properly assigned, planned and ready to work.
- Effectively communicate and address plant and personnel issues to the appropriate levels station management
- Foster open communications and collaboration between all organizations internal and external including site management, INPO, and regulatory agencies
- Administer coaching, mentoring, and performance management for assigned employees
- Led successful project completions under tight deadlines, coordinating effectively across multiple teams.
Reactor Services Maintenance and Refueling Supervisor
Westinghouse Electric Co.
01.2000 - 06.2006
- Provide reactor services field activities including, but not limited to, reactor disassembly/reassembly, nuclear fuel movement, and lifting/rigging, at remote operating nuclear power plants.
- Supervised field crews, managed technicians' performance, and participated in work control coordination and scheduling.
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Set up, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot reactor services field service equipment at customer sites, using NDE technology, robotic systems and computer networks.
- Supervise field crews on performance of assigned work, with a high degree of quality, and within the parameters of qualified procedures and guidelines.
- Review operational procedures, maintenance procedures, and drawings in detail.
- Develop, promote and exercise team‐building skills with peers, supervisors, contractors, customers and other departments.
- Expert knowledge of commonly used equipment, practices, procedures, and concepts in PWR refueling and reactor dis/reassembly activities.
- Nuclear reactor plant maintenance training and leadership experience.
- Ability to comprehend instructions, policies, procedures, and guidelines required to perform assigned tasks.
- Effectively communicate with peers, management, suppliers, and customers.
- Responsible for routine and complex installation, repair, preventative maintenance, and testing of equipment at customer sites.
- Knowledge of procedures, drawings, and experience to perform activities on nuclear tooling, equipment and components.
- Manage technicians performance of activities in a safe, efficient, and error free manner.
- Effectively supervise craft personnel to assure all assigned maintenance activities are performed safely and effectively, by qualified workers, and in accordance with procedures, NRC regulations and the site schedule.
- Participate in various aspects of work control coordination, scheduling, and engineering meetings involving refuel outage activities, to ensure that assigned work is properly assigned, planned and ready to work.
- Report status of field work progress, changes, problems, and/or mistakes to management on a daily or as need basis.
- Participates in pre- and post-job evolutions. Actively participates in training and personnel development opportunities.
- Practice a “Safety First” attitude as an integral part of all activities. Demonstrate good housekeeping practices in work areas. Gain and maintain “Unescorted Access” status at nuclear power plant sites.
Education
Associate Degree - Applied Science / Aviation Sciences / Air Traffic Control
Community College of Beaver County
Monaca, PANot specified - Criminology & Sociology
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PAHigh School Diploma - Not specified
Apollo-Ridge High School
Spring Church, PASkills
- Operations Manager
- Maintenance Manager
- Control Room Operator
- Nuclear Maintenance Qualified
- Reactor Service Qualified
- Nuclear Fuel Handler Qualified
- Safety Tag Coordinator
- Work Planner/ Scheduler
- Training and mentoring
- Goal-Oriented
- Staff Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Outage Coordinator
- Procedure Writer
- Chemistry Operator Qualified
- Fire Brigade Captain
- Hazmat Leader - Emergency Response Team
- Respirator Qualified
- Trainer and Evaluator
- Safety Officer
- Nuclear Valve Qualified
- Nuclear Breaker Qualified
- Nuclear I&C Qualified
- Nuclear Test Group Qualified
- Confined Space Qualified
- Chemical and Gas Qualified
- Work Week Manager
- QC Test Qualified
Timeline
Operations, Maintenance, Major Projects, Supervisor
Duke Energy
06.2006 - 12.2018
Reactor Services Maintenance and Refueling Supervisor
Westinghouse Electric Co.
01.2000 - 06.2006
Associate Degree - Applied Science / Aviation Sciences / Air Traffic Control
Community College of Beaver County
Not specified - Criminology & Sociology
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
High School Diploma - Not specified
Apollo-Ridge High School