Kent Kunkle
Summary
Dedicated Operations Supervisor with a commitment to high standards of operations, performance, and integrity. Focused on the company mission and continuous improvement to ensure success. Dedicated and reliable with proactive and thoughtful nature.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Supervisor
Naval Nuclear Laboratory
12.2016 - Current
- Directly responsible for the safe and continuous operations of a large industrial fire brigade at a government nuclear facility.
- 24/7 operations include a drinking water system regulated by the Department of Health, wastewater processing system regulated by the Department of Environmental Conservation, and fire suppression and detection system IT&M per NFPA standards.
- Set and evaluate performance goals for first-line supervisors and individual contributors
- Develop a high performing team through continuous improvement
- Recruit, hire and develop talented personnel
Control Room Operator and Refueler
Dominion Energy
10.2013 - 12.2016
- Non-Licensed Control Room Operator and Refueler for Westinghouse PWR nuclear power plant
- Responded immediately to emergency situations and implemented proper procedures to minimize impacts.
- Observed equipment in operation, system activities and control readouts on continuous basis.
- Performed routine preventative maintenance on power plant equipment.
- Diagnosed and resolved operational issues affecting power plant equipment function or performance.
- Maintained power plant compliance with industry safety and environmental standards.
- Completed daily inspections and tests on plant equipment and documented findings.
- Operated boilers, turbines and other power plant equipment.
- Examined and adjusted valves, pumps and other equipment to verify proper functioning.
- Performed emergency operations to shut down faulty equipment, maintain electric service and safeguard station machinery.
- Monitored control panel data to ensure plant operations were within parameters.
Nuclear Machinist Mate
U.S. Navy Active Duty
08.2005 - 10.2013
- Inspected, repaired and replaced system components.
- Performed preventive and corrective maintenance on two different submarine nuclear power plants.
- Read and interpreted technical documentation.
- Created technical work documents for nuclear and non-nuclear work.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business, Management And Economics
SUNY Empire State College
Saratoga Springs, NY08.2024
Associate of Science - Power Plant Technology
Bismarck State College
Bismarck, ND09.2013
Skills
- Training
- Operations Management
- Labor Relations
- Hiring
- Emergency Services
- Confined Space Rescue
- Performance Goals and Evaluation
- Continuous Improvement
- Skilled Labor
- 24/7 Operations
- Engineering
- Technical Writing and Drawings
Timeline
Operations Supervisor
Naval Nuclear Laboratory
12.2016 - Current
Control Room Operator and Refueler
Dominion Energy
10.2013 - 12.2016
Nuclear Machinist Mate
U.S. Navy Active Duty
08.2005 - 10.2013
Bachelor of Science - Business, Management And Economics
SUNY Empire State College
Associate of Science - Power Plant Technology
Bismarck State College
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