Patrick Garcia
Austin,LA
Summary
Results-driven, process-oriented worker with over 8 years of hands-on experience in operating, maintaining, and repairing electrical equipment and systems. Proven expertise in executing complex tasks within dynamic, high-stakes environments, consistently optimizing operational efficiency while upholding the highest safety standards. Extensive knowledge in nuclear power generation, nuclear fuel enrichment, electrical power systems, power distribution, and control room operations. Demonstrated ability to lead peer teams, streamline processes, and ensure seamless integration of advanced systems to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Control Room Operator
Samsung Austin Semiconductor
08.2023 - Current
- Facilitating the seamless integration of 3,000 electrical equipment records from various documents into a centralized database, ensuring efficient data extraction, validation, and standardization for streamlined access, improved accuracy, and easy future updates.
- Conducted a comprehensive audit and correction of 500 electrical equipment items within the fabrication facility, ensuring accurate location tracking and proper naming conventions, thereby improving inventory accuracy and operational efficiency
- Led the commissioning of 500 electrical equipment units as the Lead Control Room Operator, overseeing the testing and calibration processes to ensure optimal performance and compliance with safety and operational standards
- Collaborated with a diverse team of engineers, contractors, and technicians for over a year to deliver exceptional customer satisfaction, while maintaining a flawless safety record with zero incidents, ensuring the highest standards of quality and performance
Navy Nuclear Electrian
US Navy
08.2017 - 08.2023
- Shutdown Reactor Operator: Maintained, monitored, and operated the reactor and steam in shutdown conditions and operations thru 30 heat ups, cooldowns, and cold wet lay ups. Only person in charge of the reactor and steam plant for 2 years at multiple times throughout shift.
- Electrical Operator: Maintained and monitored the electric plant in over 10 missions ensuring continuous and consistent power across the ship. Performed various 3 way communications with different personnel in different parts of the ships to make sure that information was delivered swiftly and correctly. Coordinated with supervisors to perform 1000 operations such as sampling the primary coolant, discharging primary coolant, shift the electric plant, and perform maintenance.
- Work Center Supervisor: Led a division of 5 personnel through the maintenance, inventory, and overhaul of over a 1000 maintenance items of reactor and steam plant equipment including a battery overhaul, reactor coolant pump inspections, and major switchboard inspections, maintaining ship board safety, readiness, and deployability. Proficient with material, maintenance, and management systems in regard to scheduling and leading maintenance along with coordinating with outside entities.
- Propulsion Plant Drill Team Member: Aided in the qualification and training of 50 Reactor department personnel in various reactor and steam plant anomaly operations such as fire, steam line rupture, spill of primary coolant, turbine failure, and reactor rod anomalies through 3 inspection periods.
- Damage Control Training Member: Qualified in all shipboard damage control aspects such as fire hoses, CO2 extinguishers, AFFF extinguishers, PKP extinguishers, submersible pumps, air monitoring, overhauling an area affected by a fire, pressurized tank air breathing equipment, temporary air breathing equipment, wearing and removing fire fighter suits. Trained over 30 sailor's in damage control equipment and anomaly responses such as fires, flooding, and hydraulic ruptures. Fought and corrected 5 major ship board anomalies to maintain operation readiness and deployability.
- Shipyard: Worked with various internal and external entities to perform an overhaul of the ship within a month period. Led and supervised testing, replacing, and overhauling 100 different electrical equipment and systems. Performed major testing on the reactor and stream plant with 0 anomalies and 0 safety incidents.
Education
Nuclear Principles And Opeartions
Naval Nuclear Power Training Unit
Goose Creek, SC09-2019
Skills
- Data Trending and Analysis
- Microsoft Excel/Word/Powerpoint Proficiency
- Proficient in Reading Electrical Diagrams and Schematics
- Experienced in Maintaining/Repairing/Installing, and Removal of Electrical Systems and Equipments
- Troubleshooting and Repairing Electrical Equipment
- Communication – Clear and concise communication with team members, engineers, and contractors
- Diagnosing and resolving issues related to machinery, electrical systems, and control panels
- Remaining calm and focused under pressure, especially in emergency situations
- Experience in commissioning and calibrating control systems and electrical equipment
- Understanding and ensuring adherence to industry-specific regulations (eg, OSHA, NFPA)
Timeline
Lead Control Room Operator
Samsung Austin Semiconductor
08.2023 - Current
Navy Nuclear Electrian
US Navy
08.2017 - 08.2023
Nuclear Principles And Opeartions
Naval Nuclear Power Training Unit
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