Melissa Boyd
Newport News,VA
Summary
Inspected all nuclear electrical equipment going onboard to Navy nuclear ships. Inspected to procedures and drawings and best shipyard practice.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Nuclear Inspector 3
Huntington Ingalls Industries
08.2010 - Current
- Made and submitted reports detailing finding and any actions taken.
- Kept up-to-date on inspection regulations, codes, ordinances and techniques.
- Completed inspections of current construction, refurbishment and repair projects.
- Documented recurrent issues and worked with contractors to prevent re-occurrence.
- Provided information about methods and materials to correct problems and bring construction in compliance with ordinances and codes.
- Reviewed drawings and assessed construction against plans.
- Determined work met applicable city, state and federal guidelines and discipline-specific codes.
- Re-inspected commercial and residential constructions which previously failed inspections.
- Noted violations and issued documentation such as stop work orders to contractors or owners.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
IC Electrican Specialist
Huntington Ingalls Industries
07.2001 - 08.2010
- Assessed inventory reports and order patterns to identify items.
- Conducted research into inventory discrepancies resulting in findings.
- Managed department inventory by maintaining cycle counts.
- Maintained communication and collaborative relationships with partners and markets.
- Maintained accurate inventory records to drive quality fulfillment services.
- Reported problems and concerns to management.
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
- Recorded and organized test data for report generation and analysis.
- Determined root cause of deviations and non-conforming results and implemented appropriate corrective and preventive actions throughout product development process.
- Adhered to safety and clean area procedures to comply with agency and regulatory mandates.
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration on testing equipment.
- Completed supporting documentation for testing procedures, data capture forms, equipment logbooks and inventory forms.
- Monitored testing procedures and verified performance of tests according to established item specifications and protocol.
- Identified and resolved variances to bring products in line with requirements.
- Performed visual assessment of products to evaluate conformance with quality standards.
- Inspected Nuclear Electrical equipment and compared against standards to meet regulatory requirements.
- Documented and executed detailed test plans and test cases and summarized and logged audit findings for reporting purposes.
- Conducted data review and followed standard practices to find solutions.
- Conducted investigations into questionable test results.
- Provided training to over 10 onboarding team members in 2005.
- Reviewed and validated quality requirements for manufacturing planning, supplier purchase orders and engineering specifications to meet contract compliance regulations.
- Interpreted test results by comparing to established specifications and control limits, making recommendations on appropriateness of data for release.
- Developed and audited practices, programs and reporting system metrics for optimal efficiency.
- Drafted technical documents such as deviation reports, testing protocol and trend analyses.
- Liaised between quality control and other departments and contractors, providing project updates and consultation.
- Created testing protocols to be used across product lines.
- Maintained over 15 various instrumentation devices.
- Performed cell-based potency and impurity assays for in-process, release and stability samples.
Electrician's Mate 3
United Sates Navy
09.1995 - 12.1999
- Operated systems such as Andover Energy Management Systems and computers.
- Maintained and tested fire alarm systems.
- Assisted electrician in basic tasks such as handling tools and completing maintenance work orders.
- Gathered parts, supplies and tools in preparation for each workday or new job.
- Worked under supervision of Journeyman Electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
- Adhered to work site safety protocols and reported potential hazards.
- Promoted commitment to safety standards and OSHA requirements
- Inspected wiring to evaluate issues and identify short circuits.
- Transported equipment and workers between job sites using company vehicles.
- Demonstrated knowledge of safety protocols and industry best practices.
- Boosted job efficiency and customer satisfaction by maintaining organized and clean job sites.
- Thoroughly checked completed work for functionality and safety to maintain satisfied customer base and overall project accuracy.
- Reviewed electrical schematics and plans and followed according to specifications.
Education
BBA - Business Administration And Management
Strayer University
Washington, DC06.2023
Skills
- Prevention Strategies
- Pipeline Maintenance
- Team Meetings
- Federal Guidelines
- Discipline Documentation
- Daily Logs
- Sediment Controls
- Employee Performance
- Improvement Plans
- Process Improvement Initiatives
- Basic Maintenance
- Best Practices and Standards
- Quality Processes
- Construction Documentation
- Power Tools
- Environmental Compliance
- Project Requirements
- Managing Forms
- Work Orders
- New Construction
- Inspection Documentation
- Construction Administration
- Staff Management
- Operational Standards
- Environmental Inspections
- Acceptance Criteria
- Strategy Development
- Project Leadership
- General Housekeeping
- Production Management
- Interpretation of Findings
- Documentation Skills
- Safety Guidelines
- Problem Analysis
- Safe Handling
- Data Integrity
- Quality Checks
- Microsoft Excel
- Inspection Evaluations
- Continuous Improvement
- Corrective Actions
- Standardized Testing
- Status Updates
- Reading of Drawings
- Quality Assurance Testing
- New Project Development
- Inventory Reports
- Computer Tracking
- Testing Devices
- Document Quality
- Database Development
- Process Control
- Business Operations
- Productivity Improvements
- Data Quality
- Environmental Monitoring
- Knowledge of nuclear power plants
- Office 365
Timeline
Nuclear Inspector 3
Huntington Ingalls Industries
08.2010 - Current
IC Electrican Specialist
Huntington Ingalls Industries
07.2001 - 08.2010
Electrician's Mate 3
United Sates Navy
09.1995 - 12.1999
BBA - Business Administration And Management
Strayer University
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