Nathaniel Cochran
Lake Luzerne,NY
Summary
Effective Reactor Operator and Reactor Maintenance Technician with eight years of experience editing and operating by standard maintenance and operating procedures to enhance efficiency. Directs team members through well-developed communication skills. Knowledgeable about equipment management, maintenance and repair as well as asset allocation and personnel management.
Seasoned instructor with hundreds of hours of training prepared and conducted successfully. Improved department operating proficiency and readiness through dedicated one on one training with new personnel.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Maintenance Coordinator - Reactor Controls
United States Navy, NPTU Ballston Spa
10.2023 - Current
- Oversaw scheduling tasks efficiently, ensuring optimal staff coverage during peak times without sacrificing quality of service delivery or exceeding budget constraints.
- Collaborated with department heads to develop strategic plans aligning with overall project objectives, fostering unified approach toward shared goals.
- Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to.
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Developed and maintained databases between Oracle Primavera project tracking software and Shipyard maintenance databases.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
Reactor Operator
United States Naval Submarine Service
10.2016 - Current
- Minimized downtime during refueling outages by coordinating activities and providing clear communication among team members.
- Enhanced operational efficiency with thorough monitoring of reactor parameters and timely adjustments.
- Authorized maintenance activities on units or changes in equipment or system operational status.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory requirements through rigorous adherence to safety protocols and procedures.
- Provided valuable input during procedure updates, ensuring accurate technical content for safe operation standards.
- Enhanced team performance through active participation in meetings and open discussions regarding operational concerns or challenges faced within workplace environment.
- Played pivotal role during start-up/shutdown sequences, successfully executing necessary steps with precision accuracy.
- Played integral role in emergency preparedness drills, demonstrating excellent decision-making skills under pressure situations.
- Ensured safe handling of radioactive materials, following strict guidelines and protocols at all times.
- Identified reactor equipment problems and applied appropriate resolution strategies to resolve issues.
- Assisted in root cause analysis investigations, identifying areas for improvement and preventing future incidents.
- Improved reactor safety by conducting regular inspections and maintenance of equipment.
- Contributed to culture of continuous improvement, participating in training programs for professional development.
- Demonstrated strong troubleshooting skills while resolving complex reactor issues quickly and efficiently.
- Mitigated potential hazards by strictly adhering to radiation protection principles throughout various job responsibilities.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrated high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing them for resolution.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis, and reporting.
- Created and maintained large scale databases.
Nuclear Instructor
United States Navy, NPTU Ballston Spa
01.2019 - Current
- Designed, developed, and delivered over 200 hours of technical and safety training to nuclear power systems operators.
- Improved existing training framework for streamlined trainee-to-operator pipeline. Resulting in ten qualifying reactor operators.
- Communicated with Subject Matter Experts on weak training areas to better address changing environments.
- Gathered and presented training feedback to upper management for trend analysis.
- Developed Subject Matter Experts in technical fields using innovative learning functions.
Education
Liscense - Reactor Operation
Nuclear Prototype Training Unit
Ballston Spa, NY07.2018
Certification - Nuclear Power Operations
Naval Nuclear Power Training
Charleston, SC01.2018
Skills
- Emergency procedure implementation
- Instrumentation calibration
- Reactor Safety Protocols
- Reactor Startup Procedures
- Staff Management
- Reactor Licensing
- Equipment Inspection
- Control room operations
- Shutdown Processes
- Reactor Physics
- Procedure Adherence
- Systems Monitoring
- Safety policies and procedures
- Root Cause Analysis
- Nuclear Reactor Management
- System Troubleshooting
- Electrical distribution systems
- Nuclear reactor control
- Thermal hydraulics
- Emergency Management
- Reactor Core Analysis
- Fuel Handling
- Radiation Safety Protocols
- Operational Recordkeeping
- Microsoft Office
- Written Communication
- Project planning
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Analytical Thinking
- Oracle P6 Primavera Software Proficiency
- Critical Thinking
- Self-Directed
- Problem Resolution
- Flexible and Adaptable
Certification
Reactor Operator-2018
Reactor Maintenance Technician-2018
Submarine Warfare Specialist-2020
QA craftsman-2019
CPR-2019
Timeline
Project Maintenance Coordinator - Reactor Controls
United States Navy, NPTU Ballston Spa
10.2023 - Current
Nuclear Instructor
United States Navy, NPTU Ballston Spa
01.2019 - Current
Reactor Operator
United States Naval Submarine Service
10.2016 - Current
Liscense - Reactor Operation
Nuclear Prototype Training Unit
Certification - Nuclear Power Operations
Naval Nuclear Power Training
Reactor Operator-2018
Reactor Maintenance Technician-2018
Submarine Warfare Specialist-2020
QA craftsman-2019
CPR-2019
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