Nicholas Lewis
Nuclear Mechanical Supervisor
Yulee,FL
Summary
Safety-oriented professional with 9 years of experience in operating, maintaining and inspecting nuclear equipment while in dynamic and time sensitive environments. Talented at monitoring and troubleshooting equipment, as well as quickly and accurately repairing valves, pumps and piping after failure. Planned, technically advised, and supervised multiple projects involving a high level of quality assurance and controls on various mechanical systems. Supervised and managed the day to day work of personnel, teams, and work centers ranging from 4 to 38 personnel.
Available for hire in July of 2023
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Mechanic, Nuclear Valve Repair
USN
Kings Bay, GA
01.2020 - Current
- Nuclear valve repair expert in Kings Bay, GA, repairing and overhauling primary nuclear valves for submarines across the fleet.
- Daily work that requires expert knowledge and practical skills in radiation control, monitoring, and safety.
- Passion for first time quality has resulted in expert and timely repairs, with zero rework.
Machinery Division Work Center Supervisor
USS Abraham Lincoln
Norfolk, VA
07.2016 - 01.2020
- Specialized in the operation, upkeep, and maintenance of 2 steam powered electric generators, 2 flash type distilling units, 2 steam powered main engines, 2 high pressure air compressors, 2 low pressure air plants, cooling oil systems, and all support equipment.
- Led a group of 30 mechanics and supervised daily operations.
- Planned, coordinated, and executed all preventative and corrective maintenance in the engine room.
- Ensured a safe, secure, and productive work environment with zero major incidents.
- Logged and maintained nuclear power plant parameters, machinery, and auxiliary systems in a shutdown and operational environment.
- Awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for outstanding maintenance preparation and execution during graded evolutions.
Machinist’s Mate Nuclear, Student
USN
Charleston, SC
06.2014 - 07.2016
- Graduated with honor from Naval Nuclear Power school, a program with above a 50 percent attrition rate, the highest attrition rate of any program in the military.
- Graduated with honor From Nuclear Power Training Unit. In depth operational training on a land-based nuclear power plant.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Engineering
Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, NJ04.2023
Skills
- Leadership, management, and supervision
- Oil, water, steam, and pneumatic systems
- Nuclear power generation and operations
- Radiation control, monitoring, and safety
- Standard operating procedures and system schematics
- Production goals and standards
- Quality assurance and documentation
- Operational safety and incident management
- Experience with Lock Out Tag Out procedures
- Ability to thrive in high stress, fast paced environments
Timeline
Lead Mechanic, Nuclear Valve Repair
USN
01.2020 - Current
Machinery Division Work Center Supervisor
USS Abraham Lincoln
07.2016 - 01.2020
Machinist’s Mate Nuclear, Student
USN
06.2014 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Engineering
Thomas Edison State University
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