Matthew W Donahue
Port Orchard,US
Summary
Accomplished Nuclear Mechanical Inspector with extensive experience at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, excelling in quality assurance and project coordination. Proven ability to lead teams, enhance material control processes, and ensure compliance with stringent safety protocols. Adept at database management and committed to continuous improvement in inspection accuracy and efficiency.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Nuclear Mechanical Inspector (Ships) SUPV I
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility
Bremerton, United States
03.2017 - 03.2025
- Code 139 Nuclear Inspection Supervisor duties include but are not limited to: As the Nuclear Inspection Division Technical Receipt Inspection (TRI) Supervisor, I am responsible for supervising up to eight Nuclear TRI Quality Assurance (QA) Inspectors. I am capable of leading, training, and mentoring the inspectors in a positive and professional manner to ensure that material control and inspection of material associated with naval nuclear reactor plants meet Naval Sea System (NAVSEA) requirements.
- I utilize the applicable database applications to track material inspection requirements using Product Data Reporting and Evaluation Program Receipt Inspection Management System (PDREP RIMS), Material Requirements (MRQT), Material Access Technology (MAT), and Information Handling Systems (IHS).
- I use the applicable database applications to track budget and expenditures using the Supervisor’s Desk (SUPDESK) database system, Advanced Industrial Management (AIM) System, AIMxp, and Execution Priorities (WebAIM).
- I effectively create filters and searches within the SUPDESK database to ensure the proper job order numbers are used.
- I utilize the AIM and WebAIM databases to track the projects’ ongoing work to charge effectively and complete inspections according to shipyard priorities.
- I remain in constant communication with the projects’ Zone Managers (ZMs), Project Material Managers (PMMs), and Nuclear Assistant Project Superintendents (NAPS) to ensure we are accomplishing inspections in an efficient manner.
- I am responsible for planning, scheduling assignment, and monitoring inspection tasks for all active projects at PSNS & IMF as well as at Temporary Duty (TDY) locations in Japan, Everett, San Diego, and during various Material Conditions Assessment Inspections (MCAI) located shipboard and around the world.
- I coordinate personnel manning for all projects and ensure overtime inspection coverage is provided as needed.
- I continuously identify process improvement initiatives and take proper action to resolve any deficiencies.
- I identify internal process problem areas via supervisor surveillance program.
- I communicate often with the Code 139 CQA to ensure internal surveillances related to my area of cognizance are completed efficiently and in a timely manner.
- I am responsible for reviewing any deficiencies identified during these surveillances and analyze any trends associated with these deficiencies.
- I am responsible to perform periodic oversight surveillances of nuclear inspectors and production department personnel during in-shop inspections.
- I identify and participate in support of injury reduction goals and Shipyard Employee Safety & Health (ESH) initiatives.
- I schedule meetings with employees on a regular basis to discuss safety and emphasize Operational Risk Management.
- I have personally adopted the Volunteer Protection Plan (VPP) Program and encourage all my employees to participate.
- I have worked closely with the building manager to correct safety issues when identified in our work area.
Nuclear Mechanical Inspector (SHIPS) Work Leader
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility
Bremerton, United States
12.2014 - 03.2017
- I pass on instructions from supervisors, while working alongside with other inspectors and demonstrating proper work methods and leading by example.
- I see to it that needed plans, material and tools are available for inspectors.
- I obtain needed information or decisions from supervisors on problems that come up.
- I maintain a current knowledge and answer questions of other workers on procedures, policies, written instructions, and other directives {e.g. technical orders).
- I see to it that there is enough work to keep everyone in the inspection crew busy.
- I check inspections while in progress and when finished to see whether the supervisor’s instructions on work sequence, procedures, methods, and deadlines have been met.
- I advise other work leaders or inspectors to follow instructions received from supervisors to meet deadlines.
- I assure that safety and housekeeping rules are followed.
- I report to supervisors on status and progress of work, and causes of work delays.
- I act as the team leader or supervisor stand-in on complex jobs.
- I perform mechanical, piping, and structural inspections, pre-arrival and material condition assessment inspections, in-process, product, pre-test, test inspections, certification and acceptance of completed work reviews on nuclear reactor plant, and overhaul work.
- I perform receipt inspection, pre-use inspection and marking verification of Naval Nuclear Material ensuring proper material control and traceability is maintained.
Nuclear Mechanical Inspector (Ships) SUPV I
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility
Bremerton, United States
05.2015 - 08.2015
- I assist with the maintenance, repair, overhaul of Naval Nuclear Ships and Submarines.
- I utilize various database applications to track material undergoing Technical Receipt Inspection by using various databases (e.g. Product Data Reporting and Evaluation Program (PDREP), Receipt Inspection Management System (RIMS), Material Requirements Technology (MRQT), Material Access Technology (MAT)).
- I am responsible for assigning tasks for Code 139 inspectors to accomplish required inspections in a timely and efficient manner to support scheduled events/availabilities.
- I perform comprehensive reviews of Vendor Contractual Test Report Certifications to ensure that the test reports meet contractual requirements of purchase orders.
- I perform oversight during inspections performed and during On The Job Training (OJT).
- I perform Supervisor Reviews of completed Technical Receipt Inspection (TRI) Material Inspection Record (MIR) packages in the PDREP RIMS Database.
- This a time-limited appointment or temporary promotion
Nuclear Mechanical Inspector (SHIPS)
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility
Bremerton, United States
03.2010 - 12.2014
- I am able to perform the most difficult and complex Nuclear Mechanical Inspector (Receipt Inspection) tasks including: As a Nuclear Inspector I am responsible for providing verification and certification of work performed on critical and complex nuclear systems.
- Providing objective, independent and accurate inspections on in-process and completed work.
- Ensure work and documentation is complete and correct in accordance with NAVSEA, local administrative and technical requirements.
- Perform comprehensive inspection of nuclear material for compliance with requirements and specifications.
- Identify and document issues on Deficiency Reports and submit to cognizant technical code to correct material, process and workmanship issues.
- Audit documents for compliance with administrative and data recording requirements.
- Provide oversight to productions codes to ensure compliance to requirements during critical cleanliness evolutions.
- Perform surveillances of active worksites for compliance to all Technical Work Documents and manuals.
Shipfitter Mechanic
PSNS & IMF
Bremerton, United States
06.2001 - 03.2010
- On the occasions I have stood-in as supervisor, I have directly supervised groups of Shipfitters involved in nuclear work evolutions (shielding installation/removal, spill remediation, tank work).
- In the performance of my assigned supervisory and lead mechanic duties, I review work packages, assign work, prepare reports on the progress, monitor work, inspect completed work and certify the work package.
- I have experience with prioritizing work based upon available resources and have acquired the ability to evaluate requirements of technical, safety, hazardous materials, waste and other regulatory issues during the planning phase of the work to be accomplished.
- I determine when work should be monitored and inspected in order to avoid problems.
- During the performance of my supervisory duties, I clearly and effectively communicate technical information and conveyed work instructions orally and in writing.
Education
Associate's Degree - Technical Arts
Olympic College
Bremerton, WA, United States06.2005
Skills
- Quality assurance
- Material control
- Nuclear inspection
- Database management
- Material traceability
- Project coordination
- Safety protocols
- Compliance audits
- Mechanical systems analysis
- Material testing
- Surface finish evaluation
- Engineering principles
- Mechanical inspection
- Visual inspection
- Precision measurement
- Assembly inspection
- Inspection and testing reports
- Rejected materials disposal
- Quality control
- Time management
- Professional demeanor
- Decision-making
- Equipment operation
- Develop recommendations
- Software applications
- Inventory management
- Record keeping
- Industrial safety
- Reporting and analysis
- Troubleshooting
- Regulatory compliance
- Mechanical aptitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Performance monitoring
- Blueprint reading
- Testing data documentation
- Reporting and documentation
- Analytical skills
- Detail orientation
- Dimensional sampling
- Production analysis
- Product inspection
- Physical stamina
- Operations monitoring
References
- Lloyd Young, Nuclear Mechanical Inspector (Ships) Supervisor, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility, 360-516-3225
- Harry Hanson, Engineering Technician (Materials), Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility, 360-265-2224
- Jeffery Infante, Nuclear Assistant Project Superintendent, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility, 360-204-2786
- Seth Ennis, Lockheed Martin, 360-228-1466
Timeline
Nuclear Mechanical Inspector (Ships) SUPV I
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility
03.2017 - 03.2025
Nuclear Mechanical Inspector (Ships) SUPV I
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility
05.2015 - 08.2015
Nuclear Mechanical Inspector (SHIPS) Work Leader
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility
12.2014 - 03.2017
Nuclear Mechanical Inspector (SHIPS)
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility
03.2010 - 12.2014
Shipfitter Mechanic
PSNS & IMF
06.2001 - 03.2010
Associate's Degree - Technical Arts
Olympic College