John McHale
Quakertown,PA
Summary
Principal Fuels Engineer with deep expertise in BWR core design, nuclear fuel design, and cycle management. Brings reactor physics knowledge, vendor evaluation experience, and technical leadership to complex fuel and core support work.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Fuels Engineer
Constellation Energy
Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
07.2021 - Current
- Perform nuclear fuel bundle and core design work for multiple reactors.
- Led technical review of fuel vendor bid.
- Guided Nuclear Fuel Consulting Engineering Team, fostering collaboration and technical excellence.
- Conducted training sessions for team members, improving skillset and knowledge transfer.
- Assumed responsibilities as Acting Sr. Manager during leadership absence.
Sr. Staff Fuels Engineer
Constellation Energy
Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
02.2011 - 06.2021
- Executed nuclear fuel bundle and core design activities for two unit station, facilitating transition between fuel vendors.
- Developed initial core designs for two unit station, supporting the Extended Power Uprate Project.
- Led BWR Core Design efforts during major reorganization of Core Design and Cycle Management.
- Participated as Lead BWR Core Designer during a fuel vendor bid.
Business Analyst
Constellation Energy
Pottstown, Pennsylvania
11.2006 - 01.2011
- Managed budget for engineering department at Limerick Generating Station, ensuring alignment with departmental goals.
- Collaborated with management to secure funding for engineering department initiatives.
- Coordinated with vendors to uphold contracts and process invoice payments.
- Also filled the roles of Department Training Coordinator, Corrective Action Program Coordinator, and Station Oversight Committee member/lead.
Senior Auditor
PPL Corporation
Allentown, Pennsylvania
06.2001 - 11.2006
- Planned and led audits for engineering, nuclear fuels, maintenance, and emergency plan, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Performed assessments to improve performance.
- Collaborated with Nuclear Fuels department to identify and resolve operational issues, enhancing overall program effectiveness.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA05-2005
Master of Engineering - Environmental Engineering
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA12-2000
Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Engineering
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05-1991
Skills
- BWR fuel/core design
- Reactor physics
- Fuel cycle management
- Vendor evaluation
- Engineering leadership
- Technical audit planning
- Corrective action program
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Principal Fuels Engineer
Constellation Energy
07.2021 - Current
Sr. Staff Fuels Engineer
Constellation Energy
02.2011 - 06.2021
Business Analyst
Constellation Energy
11.2006 - 01.2011
Senior Auditor
PPL Corporation
06.2001 - 11.2006
MBA - Business Administration
Lehigh University
Master of Engineering - Environmental Engineering
Pennsylvania State University
Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Engineering
Pennsylvania State University