Kyrie Bower
Hayward,CA
Summary
With 15+ years of experience in Engineering, Maintenance and team leadership, Kyrie is an excellent planner, problem-solver and forward-thinker who operates effectively in busy, deadline-oriented settings. Well-versed in building positive relationships with customers and other stakeholders, skilled at overseeing complex, high-value technical projects with excellent planning competencies, Kyrie is seeking position that offers professional challenges that utilize creativity, a keen eye for safe practices, with a focus on quality and efficiency.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Reliability Engineer
Cushman & Wakefield
Mountain View, CA
10.2022 - Current
- Tested, identified and built clear and concise Risk Assessments to ensure future and continued reliability of Google's critical infrastructure.
- Established clear measurable goals and objectives for projects, prioritizing tasks for team members.
- Proposed technical feasibility solutions for new system designs and suggested options for performance improvement of technical components on 54 of 210 Google buildings.
- Streamlined RCA processes to improve system support and enhance communication between support team and client.
- Verified compliance with applicable performance metrics and compatibility expectations using ASHRAE, ANSI, EHS and Google FIS standards.
- Reviewed calculations and analytical data to identify and prevent future failures as well as maintain accuracy of technical reports.
- Conducted evaluations of equipment and machinery to verify optimal performance and efficiency.
- Identified and resolved potential mechanical/ electrical/ logic issues, to maintain continuous operation for critical lab and server spaces.
- Analyzed HVAC designs to identify engineering problems and recommended corrective actions.
- Drafted and reviewed equipment schedules, environmental impact studies and project designs.
- Produced precise technical specifications and data sheets.
Lab Service Engineer III/Project Manager
Lam Research
Fremont, CA
01.2021 - 10.2022
- Scoped, planned, scheduled, and quoted projects ranging from 6 week to year-long commitments involving process chemistry R&D.
- Contacted, coordinated and negotiated with hundreds of tool-users and owners to minimize tool down time and maximize R&D flexibility within the confines of consistently evolving safety protocols from internal EH&S.
- Wrote and reviewed several procedures for BKMs regarding HPM safety and operation that are currently used by all LSE's that are qualified to work in process gas modifications in DEE.
- Created Request forms, schedules, and process maps, as well as standardization across department to streamline request process. This resulted in reduced time from inquiry to completion by average of 10 days per project.
- Lowered initial cost requirements on approximately 30% of all initial project projections without any compromises to safety or timeline to completion.
- Engaged in and drove all steps of City approval process for HPM projects including filing eMOCs, CRFs, City planning packets, SL1/2s, Hazmat and all inspections and acquiring approvals through lab facility groups to complete each project to customer's satisfaction.
Field Service Engineer
Atlas Copco Compressors - Greater Los Angeles and Southern California
Santa Fe Springs, CA
11.2013 - 02.2017
- Serviced dozens of models and brands of compressors, motors, blowers and dryers to ensure expedient repair and minimal downtime.
- Adhered to and advanced safety protocols and policies to reduce workplace hazards.
- Accurately completed and documented all reports, sales and warranties in computer-based tracking system.
- Requisitioned new supplies and equipment.
- Read American and Swedish based schematic diagrams to plan complex system layouts and integration.
- Grew and maintained positive relationships with over 25 multi-million dollar customers.
- Conducted, maintained, tested and repaired electronic components, parts, equipment, and systems.
- Performed load calculation for sizing wire and circuit protection.
Laboratory Technician
Southern Research
Durham, NC
03.2012 - 11.2013
- Provided CADD work for design of all civil, mechanical, and electrical instrumentation and controls.
- Designed, drafted and fabricated gas lines, sheet metal enclosures, panels and brackets to comply with OEM fixtures in pilot plant scale.
- Conducted gas particulate studies and analytical testing on in-coming raw materials prior to use in process which led to the development of safer, more efficient means of refuse to fuel production.
- Played key role in designing a reformer eject valve cycle that resulted in purer gas production and extended life of costly parts.
- Developed drawings for newly acquired facilities, updating and maintaining existing facility documentation.
Chief Reactor Watch
United States Navy, USS George Washington
Yokosuka, Japan
11.2006 - 11.2012
- As Primary Emergency Maintenance and Restoration Coordinator during the Fukushima-Daiichi nuclear disaster response, was responsible for coordination, system cleanliness, reassembly, retest and quality assurance for over 100 reactor plant and steam plant components.
- Directed senior Mechanical watch team on fastest recorded plant recovery in history of USN as Chief Reactor Operator. Responsible for 6 watch stations to ensure safe operation of reactor and steam plant equipment.
- As Chief Reactor Operator, responsibilities included maintaining reactor safety and ship's propulsion, distilling pure water from ocean water, monitoring and adjusting system chemistries, and maintaining radioactive systems and controls as well as constant electrical power from ship generators to ship's auxiliaries and plant equipment.
Primary Maintenance Coordinator
- As Primary Maintenance Officer, trained, oversaw, inspected and planned all preventative and corrective maintenance with radiological controls for over 20 total MMNs.
- Maintained Level 1 material handling controls for over 300 maintenance items.
- Collaborated with several departments daily to ensure system interaction and awareness across all propulsion and power distribution departments.
- Acted as intermediary between Both reactor plants for big-picture maintenance planning.
- Processed and interpreted and translated data into organized excel programs for ease of coordination.
- Planned and presented complex LOTO reports
Performed over 600 planned and corrective maintenance Items on steam plant and potentially contaminated primary plant equipment. - Strictly followed and verified all OSHA, QAI/QAS, and Naval Reactor guidance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - New Media & Fine Arts
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA06.2020
Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Studio Arts
Riverside City College
Riverside, CA2018
Nuclear Engineering
Naval Nuclear Power School/ Prototype Command
Charleston, SC2008
Skills
- Safety Oriented
- Training and Development
- Excellent Plan Comprehension
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- HAZMAT/RadCon/QAI/MatCon
- Process Refinement
- Scope Development
- Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
- LeanSixSigma Yellow Belt IP
- Mechanical and Systems knowledge
- Proficient in MS Office
Accomplishments
- Completed five carrier maintenance periods, customer-focused R&D pilot plant formation, three years as FSE and two years in Semiconductor R&D during which resulted in the following outstanding accomplishments:
- Quality Assurance- Streamlined QA process to increase efficiency and resource availability thereby decreasing mistakes made and reworks required.
- Network Support- Acted as first point of contact for all major primary maintenance issues between all divisions of military nuclear operators, Naval Reactors, and civilian shipyard engineers, aiding the multifaceted operation of each maintenance availability blend flawlessly together.
- Attentive Training- Actively mentored, trained and supervised 47 new nuclear plant operators to senior operators, six FSEs and seven LSEs from hire to capable professional thereby improving baseline Integrated operational knowledge, safety, QA, equipment specific technology and general professional skills.
- Safety Management- As regional safety manager, held monthly conference calls as well as in person meetings, improving safety protocols, procedures and equipment for the entire U.S. region resulting in fewer reported accidents two years in a row.
Work Availability
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Quote
When we can begin to take our failures nonseriously, it means we are ceasing to be afraid of them. It is of immense importance to learn to laugh at ourselves.
Katherine Mansfield
Timeline
Reliability Engineer
Cushman & Wakefield
10.2022 - Current
Lab Service Engineer III/Project Manager
Lam Research
01.2021 - 10.2022
Field Service Engineer
Atlas Copco Compressors - Greater Los Angeles and Southern California
11.2013 - 02.2017
Laboratory Technician
Southern Research
03.2012 - 11.2013
Chief Reactor Watch
United States Navy, USS George Washington
11.2006 - 11.2012
Primary Maintenance Coordinator
Bachelor of Arts - New Media & Fine Arts
University of California, Irvine
Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Studio Arts
Riverside City College
Nuclear Engineering
Naval Nuclear Power School/ Prototype Command
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