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Larry Knock

Hernando Beach,FL

Summary

Recognized Leader and Expert in all engineering-oriented practices and technical areas associated with commercial scale energy production. 30+ years ensuring the safe operation of nuclear generation systems and adherence to industrial and environmental safety standards. Committed innovative leader. Demonstrated organizational skills across multi department multi-discipline project initiatives.

Developed critical skills in high-stakes, regulated environment with focus on safety and precision. Demonstrated ability to manage complex systems and ensure compliance with stringent regulations. Seeking to transition into new field, leveraging problem-solving abilities and operational expertise.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SENIOR REACTOR OPERATOR LICENSE HOLDER/SHIFT MANAGER/SHIFT SUPERVISOR

Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG)
06.2014 - Current
  • Proven leader in nuclear and industrial safety, conservative bias actions, and professional conduct
  • Dual 4 Loop Westinghouse Pressurized Water Reactor Senior Reactor Operator Licensee
  • Qualifications as Operations Shift Manager, Control Room Supervisor, Shift Technical Advisor, Work Control Center Supervisor and Field Supervisor
  • Spearheading Work management and work control process implementation for all preventive and corrective maintenance activities
  • Ensuring proper planning and adherence to Regulatory License Requirements to efficiently execute maintenance and restore equipment to full service with zero errors
  • Expert in Safety Regulations including Lock Out, Tag Out processes
  • Leader of Operations Team, ensuring strict adherence to operating standards resulting in top of the industry perform in production capacity factor
  • Operations Department representative for project management for hundreds of millions in capital investment on upgrade and modernization projects resulting in improved utility plant reliability

NUCLEAR TRAINED NAVAL OFFICER

United States Special Operations Command
10.2009 - 06.2014
  • Extensive leadership, training, management, system integration and process improvement skills
  • Led and prepared teams to plan and execute high priority objectives
  • Thorough knowledge of engineering design and integrated operations of power systems
  • Organized, managed and executed a full range of Special Operations Activities on the continent of Africa within a corporate level organization
  • Ensured accountability of tens of millions of dollars in equipment and oversight of 50+ million dollars in contracted fiscal resources
  • Organized and led five planning teams comprised of various sub-specialties (logistics, IT, fiscal, operational, etc) to reach a common, executable operational plan within stringent deadlines

Executive Officer

USS MISSOURI (SSN-780)
07.2008 - 10.2009
  • Led a 115-person submarine crew from initial formation through completion of complex reactor plant testing and systems operational certification
  • Recognized as #1 of 8 new construction Executive Officers by Electric Boat Shipyard, received recognition for top retention amongst 60+ nuclear submarine commands
  • Command training officer, safety officer and legal officer with zero discrepancies
  • Founded and led an integrated organization; including logistics, IT support, personnel and mid-level management
  • Project management, planning, testing, certification with military personnel and civilian contractors during complex new construction period resulting in US Department of Energy and Department of the Navy certifications for operation 6 months ahead of initial project projection

Other Naval Submarine Officer Positions

United States Navy
05.1995 - 07.2008

Strategic Weapons Officer, Chief Engineer Officer, Other positions as assigned.

  • Mentored junior members, helping them develop their skills and advance in their careers.
  • Maintained strict adherence to industry regulations, minimizing risk exposure for the organization.
  • Improved department efficiency by streamlining and implementing policies and processes.

Education

Masters of Engineering Management -

Old Dominion University
01.2008

Navy Nuclear Engineer Officer -

US Department of Energy, Naval Reactors
01.1998

Quality Assurance Inspection Officer -

US Department of the Navy
01.1997

BS - Applied Physics

Jacksonville University
01.1995

Skills

  • Project management
  • Analytical and Problem-solving skills
  • 11 Years Commercial Scale Energy production
  • Coordinating Preventative and Corrective Maintenance Schedules and monitoring plans
  • Fiscal responsibility
  • Procedure adherence
  • Superior Verbal and non-verbal communication skill
  • Risk Recognition, Reduction and Elimination
  • Electrical distribution systems
  • Regulatory compliance

Certification

  • Navy Nuclear Engineer Officer, 1998, US Department of Energy, Naval Reactors
  • Strategic Weapons Officer, 2005, US Department of the Navy
  • Naval Nuclear Power School, 1995, US Department of Energy, Naval Reactors
  • Naval Nuclear Prototype Training, 1996, US Department of Energy, Naval Reactors
  • Engineering Officer of the Watch, 1996, US Department of Energy, Naval Reactors
  • Quality Assurance Inspection Officer, 1997, US Department of the Navy
  • Professional Selling Skills, 2000, Achieve Global Corporation
  • Nuclear Weapons Security and Radiological Controls Officer, 2005, United States Navy

Awards

Meritorious Service and Various Commendation/Achievement Awards

Timeline

SENIOR REACTOR OPERATOR LICENSE HOLDER/SHIFT MANAGER/SHIFT SUPERVISOR

Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG)
06.2014 - Current

NUCLEAR TRAINED NAVAL OFFICER

United States Special Operations Command
10.2009 - 06.2014

Executive Officer

USS MISSOURI (SSN-780)
07.2008 - 10.2009

Other Naval Submarine Officer Positions

United States Navy
05.1995 - 07.2008

Navy Nuclear Engineer Officer -

US Department of Energy, Naval Reactors

Quality Assurance Inspection Officer -

US Department of the Navy

BS - Applied Physics

Jacksonville University

Masters of Engineering Management -

Old Dominion University
Larry Knock