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Joe Messina

Entergy Services
DESTREHAN,LA

Summary

Results-driven Chemistry Specialist with a proven track record in hazardous waste management and water chemistry control. Known for effective communication and relationship-building skills, successfully presenting corrective action plans and optimizing treatment systems.

Work History

Chemistry Specialist

Entergy Services | 2014 - 2021

Oversaw boiler cycle chemistry control.

Identify, troubleshoot and develop action plan for water chemistry control problems

Develop and maintain boiler water chemistry guidelines and procedures

Present Key Performance indicators to management with corrective action plan and status for adverse results and trends

Evaluate water treatment systems for improvements and optimization

Develop long term strategic planning in the area of water chemistry and water treatment systems

Direct Operations in proper water chemistry control

Develop and conduct training related to water chemistry to plant personnel

Manage water chemistry budget

Chemistry/Environmental/Safety Specialist

Entergy Services | 1999 - 2014

Oversee cycle water chemistry control

Identify and troubleshoot water chemistry control problems

Develop and maintain boiler water chemistry guidelines and procedures

Direct Operations in the area of cycle water chemistry control

Oversee plant environmental activities in the areas of water, waste, air, and oil.

Submit regulatory required NPDES and air emissions reports

Manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste storage and shipment

Manage capital and O&M projects

Manage budgets environmental, water chemistry and safety

Conduct safety audits and inspections to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Conduct safety audits and inspections to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Monitored workplace safety practices, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and procedures.

Assisted in incident investigations, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions.

Secondary Chemistry Laboratory Supervisor

Entergy Operations, Waterford 3 Nuclear Plant | 1996 - 1999

Maintained water chemistry control of non-nuclear secondary power cycle and auxiliary cooling water systems.

Supervised six chemistry technicians

Organized work and training schedules

Monitored and managed laboratory Quality Assurance/Quality Control Program

Maintained and evaluated chemistry data trends

Developed chemistry related plant procedures

Chemistry Engineer

Entergy Operations, Waterford 3 Nuclear Station | 1990 - 1996

System Engineer for makeup water demineralizer, water pre-treatment, chemical feed, and secondary sampling systems

Monitored system performance, troubleshot problem areas and coordinated maintenance on assigned systems

Project lead for various projects

Nuclear Operations Support & Assessment Engineer

Entergy Operations, Waterford 3 Nuclear Station | 1988 - 1990

Performed surveillances and assessments of Chemistry Department activities

Provided technical support to Chemistry Department

Quality Assurnacer Engineer

Entergy Operations, Waterford 3 Nuclear Station | 1984 - 1988

Performed audits and surveillances of Chemistry, Radwaste, Health Physics, Training, Emergency Planning and Document Control

Evaluated compliance with site procedures and federal regulations

Reviewed and validated corrective responses to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Start-up Engineer

Entergy Operations, Waterford 3 Nuclear Station | 1982 - 1984

Conducted pre-operational testing of make-up demineralizer, water pre-treatment, and chemical feed systems.

Troubleshoot system performance and coordinate maintenance of make-up demineralizer, water pre-treatment and chemical feed systems

Education

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering

Louisiana State University | Baton Rouge, LA | 05-1982

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology

Southeastern Louisiana University | Hammond, LA | 12-1977

Skills

Written communication
Hazardous waste control
Report writing
Verbal and written communication skills
Relationship building
Active listening

Timeline

Chemistry Specialist

Entergy Services
2014 - 2021Read More

Chemistry/Environmental/Safety Specialist

Entergy Services
1999 - 2014Read More

Secondary Chemistry Laboratory Supervisor

Entergy Operations, Waterford 3 Nuclear Plant
1996 - 1999Read More

Chemistry Engineer

Entergy Operations, Waterford 3 Nuclear Station
1990 - 1996Read More

Nuclear Operations Support & Assessment Engineer

Entergy Operations, Waterford 3 Nuclear Station
1988 - 1990Read More

Quality Assurnacer Engineer

Entergy Operations, Waterford 3 Nuclear Station
1984 - 1988Read More

Start-up Engineer

Entergy Operations, Waterford 3 Nuclear Station
1982 - 1984Read More

Louisiana State University

Bachelor of Science from Chemical Engineering
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Southeastern Louisiana University

Bachelor of Science from Microbiology
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Joe Messina