Matthew Pettit
Pulaski,TN
Summary
Seasoned professional with extensive experience in power plant operations and training with Tennessee Valley Authority. Excelled in roles requiring meticulous attention to detail and superior communication skills, leading cross-functional teams and enhancing training programs. Proven track record in project management, showcasing a commitment to excellence in customer service.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nuclear Assistant Unit Operator
Tennessee Valley Authority
Athens, AL
03.2012 - Current
- Operate power plant systems using strict operating instructions to produce safe, clean, reliable power for the TVA power grid.
- Precisely monitor and record plant system data for daily inspections, operating instructions, and testing procedures.
- Perform lockout-tagout for preventive and corrective maintenance of plant systems and components.
- Implement plant housekeeping standards to ensure work can be performed safely and efficiently for all plant personnel.
- Lead cross-functional teams in the field for troubleshooting, in-service testing, and post-maintenance testing of plant systems and components.
- Document out-of-spec parameters, equipment deficiencies, and substandard work practices via Maximo for trending and service order development.
- Serve as a check operator during refueling outages to reinforce management expectations, and to promote safe work practices, radiological safety, and procedural adherence.
- Respond to fire emergencies using plant-installed and portable firefighting equipment.
Operations Instructor
Tennessee Valley Authority
Athens, AL
10.2021 - 06.2024
- Provided accredited training on power plant fundamentals, primary systems, secondary systems, turbine generator systems, and electrical systems.
- Enforced company policies, nuclear fleet standards, and management expectations during classroom instruction, lab exercises, and on-the-job/in-plant training.
- Conducted training analysis for performance analysis teams, following department shortfalls and adverse trends.
- Performed a post-training evaluation for the Non-Licensed Operator Training Program to measure the training program's effectiveness.
- Adhered to the Systematic Approach to Training (SAT) process to analyze, develop, design, implement, and evaluate training for the Non-Licensed Operator Training Program.
- Created, maintained, and distributed training program transmittal documents.
Project Manager
US Army Garrison
Redstone Arsenal, AL
12.2008 - 03.2012
- Collected project requirements from customers for scope of work and drawing development.
- Developed scopes of work and project drawings for contractor bid packages.
- Conducted inspections during construction to ensure conformance with scope requirements.
- Collected punch list items post-construction for contractor rework.
- Provided estimates on electrical, civil, and mechanical work packages for contract negotiations.
- Issued requests for funding and contractor payout.
Education
A.A.S - Pre-Engineering
Calhoun Community College
Decatur, AL01-2014
Nuclear Student Generating Plant Operating Program -
Tennessee Valley Authority
Athens, AL09-2013
Skills
- Power Plant Operation
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Print/Drawing Reading
- Maximo
- Attention to Detail
- Customer Service
- Classroom Instruction
- Communication Skills
- System Testing
Certification
Institute of Nuclear Power Operations National Academy for Nuclear Training Instructor Certification | 2021
Timeline
Operations Instructor
Tennessee Valley Authority
10.2021 - 06.2024
Nuclear Assistant Unit Operator
Tennessee Valley Authority
03.2012 - Current
Project Manager
US Army Garrison
12.2008 - 03.2012
A.A.S - Pre-Engineering
Calhoun Community College
Nuclear Student Generating Plant Operating Program -
Tennessee Valley Authority
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