Michael Mark Waters Jr.
Senior system operator trainer
Greenfield Center,NY
Summary
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm. Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in Operational leadership and hands-on experience gained through academic projects. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior system operator trainer, Simulation engineer, classroom instructor, digital instructor, Vision learning center administrator
NYISO
Greenbush, NY
01.2022 - Current
- Responsible for tracking qualifications of over 600 individual personnel including personnel not in the company to maintain a one hundred percent completion of required continuing training hours.
- Incremental at providing final quality review of training to ensure that all training meets the rigorous requirements of the NERC continuing education curriculum.
- Developed and taught multiple lessons yearly to maintain operators at the highest level of readiness to combat complex and intricate electric transmissions faults.
- Utilized in depth simulator for all of New York States electrical grid to provide comprehensive training for over 400 students from creation to execution.
Petty Officer First Class (MMN1), Nuclear Operations Supervisor, Instructor, Maintenance Supervisor, MWR Site Coordinator
Naval Nuclear Power Training Unit
Ballston Spa, NY
12.2015 - 12.2021
- Responsible for operating all nuclear power plant equipment including reactor systems, steam systems, electric distribution and diesel generator equipment.
- Conduct inspections, functional tests and repair regarding nuclear machinery and equipment ensuring plant performance is optimized.
- Spearheaded efforts to implement modifications to decommission equipment thereby increasing efficiency by 15% with an overall reduction in labor hours and cost.
- Led a high-performing team in achieving mission objectives through exceptional leadership and guidance.
Petty Officer First Class (MMN1), Nuclear Operations Supervisor, Primary Maintenance Planner, Engineering Department Administration Supervisor
USS Georgia
Kings Bay, GA
03.2011 - 12.2015
- Successfully planned and carried out two major maintenance periods allowing an Ohio- Class submarine to complete both availability’s ahead of time at a higher operational readiness.
- Provide direct supervision of reactor plant processes and steam plant operations.
- Streamlined an emergency weld repair on a $6 Million critical component to allow the submarine to complete mission requirements.
- Streamlined proficiency plan to maintain 40+ nuclear operators to return to critical plant operations following maintenance availability.
Petty Officer Third Class (MMN3) Student
Naval Nuclear Power Training Command
Charleston, SC
07.2009 - 03.2011
- Trained in the following disciplines: Steam systems, mechanical principles, HVAC, nuclear systems, cooling water systems, electrical principles, chemistry, and Radiological Controls.
- Enhanced team performance by providing effective training and mentorship to newer sailors.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, contributing unique insights from prior experiences that helped improve overall results.
Education
Master of Science - Operational Leadership
Excelsior University
New York, NY 02.2024 - 02.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Engineering Technologies
Excelsior University
New York, NY 11.2022 - 01.2024
Skills
System monitoring
undefinedTimeline
Master of Science - Operational Leadership
Excelsior University
02.2024 - 02.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Engineering Technologies
Excelsior University
11.2022 - 01.2024
Senior system operator trainer, Simulation engineer, classroom instructor, digital instructor, Vision learning center administrator
NYISO
01.2022 - Current
Petty Officer First Class (MMN1), Nuclear Operations Supervisor, Instructor, Maintenance Supervisor, MWR Site Coordinator
Naval Nuclear Power Training Unit
12.2015 - 12.2021
Petty Officer First Class (MMN1), Nuclear Operations Supervisor, Primary Maintenance Planner, Engineering Department Administration Supervisor
USS Georgia
03.2011 - 12.2015
Petty Officer Third Class (MMN3) Student
Naval Nuclear Power Training Command
07.2009 - 03.2011
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