Jessie Padgett
Mooresboro,NC
Summary
SUMMARY
Nuclear Mechanic/Technician with proven experience in mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, and equipment installation within nuclear power plant environments. Demonstrates strong commitment to safety, quality, and strict procedural compliance while performing in outage-driven and high-risk conditions.
ACHIEVEMENTS
- Supported major outage and maintenance projects, consistently meeting safety, quality, and schedule requirements.
- Executed preventive and corrective maintenance on critical systems with a strong safety and quality record.
- Contributed to system upgrades and equipment replacements, improving plant reliability and performance.
- Maintained precise documentation in accordance with nuclear quality assurance and regulatory standards.
- Recognized for professionalism, attention to detail, and strong teamwork.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nuclear Mechanic
Arc Energy Services
Rock Hill, SC
10.2025 - 12.2025
- articipated in the complete replacement of a nuclear polar crane, supporting critical lift operations within a nuclear power station.
- Assisted in disassembly, removal, and installation of major crane components including bridge, trolley, hoist, rails, and structural supports.
- Followed nuclear-grade procedures, drawings, and work packages to ensure strict compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Performed precision alignment, bolting, torqueing, and mechanical fit-up of crane systems to engineering specifications.
- Supported load testing, functional testing, and final inspections prior to returning the crane to operational status.
- Coordinated with engineers, rigging teams, QA/QC, and operations to ensure safe execution of high-risk lifts.
- Maintained detailed documentation of work activities, inspections, and verification steps per nuclear documentation requirements.
- Adhered to all radiation protection, industrial safety, and human performance standards throughout the project.
Nuclear Mechanic/ Technician
The Merrick Group/ Arc Energy Services
Hazleton Pa
2021 - 10.2025
- Conducted inspections and maintenance on heat exchangers, adapting quickly to evolving systems and emerging technologies.
- Took ownership of assigned tasks, proactively improving procedures to enhance safety, quality, and productivity.
- Utilized human performance tools, including eWe, Launchpad, and Microsoft Teams, to manage tasks effectively and streamline communication.
- Accurately documented maintenance activities and inspection results in NAS and Maintenance ShareFiles, ensuring compliance with documentation standards.
- Ensured strict adherence to Duke Energy regulations by following detailed procedures and maintaining industry safety standards.
- Performed mechanical maintenance at Combined Steam Electric Stations and Coal Power Plants, and preventive maintenance at Nuclear Power Stations.
- Diagnosed, tested, and repaired malfunctioning mechanical components to restore optimal system performance.
- Assembled, integrated, and serviced mechanical equipment and systems in alignment with engineering standards and operational procedures.
Education
High School Diploma - Agriculture
Chase High School
Forest City, NC05.2021
Skills
- Mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting
- Preventive and corrective maintenance
- Pumps, valves, heat exchangers, turbines
- Polar crane and heavy equipment maintenance
- Precision alignment and rigging
- Blueprint and P&ID interpretation
- Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Nuclear QA/QC and procedure compliance
- Radiation protection and FME practices
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) ESOMS
- Human Performance Tools (HU)
- Maintenance documentation and CMMS
- Strong safety culture and attention to detail
Certification
MASS & POSS certified
Fall protection
Rad worker
Fme worker/ monitor
ESOMS
Cat pump
Timeline
Nuclear Mechanic
Arc Energy Services
10.2025 - 12.2025
Nuclear Mechanic/ Technician
The Merrick Group/ Arc Energy Services
2021 - 10.2025
High School Diploma - Agriculture
Chase High School