Rebecca Roskowski

Positions Held:

• Nuclear Mechanical Work Controls Lead 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
• Assistant to the Assistant Chief Test Engineer 2022 and 2023

Job Description

• Developed, reviewed and implemented work procedures and safety tagout for Naval Nuclear reactor maintenance.
• Developed, recommended and monitored plant conditions for Naval Nuclear reactors
• Developed, reviewed, and executed procedures to test repairs and ship alterations. Mentored junior engineers in the development of test documentation and procedures.
• Collaborated with various repair activates, maintenance teams, and to identify, reproduce, and resolve maintenance and coordination issues promptly.
• Developed innovative solutions to complex engineering problems, resulting in increased plant safety and performance.
• Conducted thorough root cause analyses of equipment failures, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Initiated corrective actions or ordered plant shutdowns in emergency situations.
• Developed and implemented procedures to verify compliance with tagout and safety standards in accedence with the Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual, the Tag Out Users Manual and other manuals and requirements.
• Conferred with other disciplines and department leaders to collect, define and incorporate feedback.
• Promoted a culture of safety and continuous improvement through proactive communication and adherence to industry best practices.
• Performed risk assessments on various plant systems, identifying areas of concern and recommending measures for improvement.
• Assisted in the development of rigorous training programs and maintenance of qualifications for Shift Test Engineers, enhancing knowledge retention and skill proficiency.
• Designed comprehensive emergency preparedness procedures that were critical to maintaining site safety during unexpected events.
• Participated in drills for emergency preparedness.
• Held multiple positions and qualifications in emergency response organizations within the shipyard.
• Developed high-quality engineering procedures and plans to meet industry requirements.
• Led teams to successfully complete projects on time and within budget.
• Implemented new strategies to reduce costs and improve efficiency of maintenance and testing resulting in tie saving as well as cost savings.
• Developed comprehensive engineering documents for repair and ship alteration projects.
• Analyzed and interpreted data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Developed and maintained relationships with military, contractor, and various internal organizations to facilitate quality and timely delivery of work controls, testing, and completion of maintenance resulting in returning a US Naval vessel back to active service
• Trained and mentored junior engineers and sailors providing guidance and direction.
• Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.
• Scheduled available resources and safety conditions to conduct maintenance and testing
• Engaged internal and external organizations during planning and test phases to answer questions, coordinate required conditions, and ensure readiness for testing.
• Established clear measurable goals and objectives for projects, prioritizing tasks for team members.
• Provided solutions to various technical problems of varying scope and complexity.
• Developed comprehensive test plans and workforce breakdown structures for complete systems.
• Communicated technical information both verbally and in writing in simple terminology.
• Tested, identified and troubleshot problems within various reactor system.
• Developed and maintained test and evaluation strategies for testing to show operational readiness and suitability with planned project decision points.
• Reviewed, evaluated, and identified requirements for testability.
• Created comprehensive test plans, test procedures, and supporting documents to support testing objectives.
• Advocated for a culture of quality throughout the organization by participating in training sessions, workshops, or company-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall product excellence.
• Mentored junior team members, sharing best practices in test engineering techniques and tools usage.
• Maintained up-to-date documentation of all test plans, procedures, results, and defect tracking for future reference or audits.
• Developed effective test strategies based on requirements analysis and risk assessment for optimal resource allocation.
• Contributed to and lead teams of cross-organization members, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products.

• Established work safety for Naval Nuclear reactor maintenance.
• Monitored and maintained plant conditions for Naval Nuclear reactors
• Developed, reviewed, and executed procedures to test repairs and ship alterations.
• Developed high-quality engineering procedures and plans to meet industry requirements.
• Collaborated with multiple teams and organizations to successfully implement major plant modifications and testing
• Was a member of teams that successfully complete projects on time and within budget.
• Analyzed and interpreted data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Developed and maintained relationships with military, contractor, and various internal organizations to facilitate quality and timely delivery of work controls, testing, and completion of maintenance resulting in returning a US Naval vessel back to active service
• Collaborated with other departments and organizations to facilitate successful project completion.
• Provided solutions to various technical and administrative problems of varying scope and complexity.
• Conducted thorough root cause analyses of equipment failures, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Performed risk assessments on various plant systems, identifying areas of concern and recommending measures for improvement.
• Initiated corrective actions or ordered plant shutdowns in emergency situations.
• Managed maintenance of systems and facilities handling fluid from nuclear reactor operations.
• Promoted a culture of safety and continuous improvement through proactive communication and adherence to industry best practices.
• Kept work in compliance with standards outlined by Naval Reactors through research and coordination.
• Communicated technical information both verbally and in writing in simple terminology.
• Tested, identified and troubleshot problems within various reactor system.
• Advocated for a culture of quality throughout the organization by participating in training sessions, workshops, or company-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall product excellence.
• Contributed to cross-functional teams, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products.
• Mentored junior engineers in nuclear engineering principles and best practices, fostering a strong team environment.

• Participated in a rigorous training program for Shift Test Engineers, enhancing knowledge and proficiency, resulting in a Shift Test Engineering Qualification.
• Performed audits and evaluations of completion and compliance of testing, tagouts and other procedures.
• Kept abreast of developments and changes in nuclear field by researching technical journals and independent studies.
• Collaborated and participated in with multi-disciplinary teams to successfully implement major plant modifications and testing.