Spencer Carpenter
Goose Creek ,SC
Summary
Dynamic nuclear operations professional with extensive experience in the United States Navy, excelling in safe reactor plant operations and maintenance. Proven track record in effective training and development of nuclear operators. Large scale project planning and coordination experience. Committed to the highest safety and quality assurance standards, driving success through a superior level of knowledge and technical expertise.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nuclear Power Training Unit-Staff Instructor
United States Navy, Unit
Goose Creek, SC
04.2024 - Current
- Provided quality instruction of safe reactor plant operation.
- Mentored prospective nuclear operators, encouraging purpose and value to their careers and the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program.
- Training leading to the qualification of 394 naval nuclear operators.
- Evaluated radiological hazard abatement for worst case fission product release to atmosphere, ensuring continued allowed training of nuclear operators.
Nuclear Electronics Technician
United States Navy, USN
Goose Creek , SC
09.2017 - Current
- Qualified reactor operator onboard US Nuclear Aircraft Carriers (USS Theodore Roosevelt), ensuring the safe operation of 2 nuclear propulsion plants.
- Supervised maintenance and troubleshooting of reactor control and safety systems in quality controlled nuclear environments.
- Oversaw execution of rigorous testing procedures to ensure system reliability crucial to certifying critical reactor safety systems.
- Prepared written reports on aspects of reactor operations for administrative review.
- Responded quickly and appropriately to emergent situations involving reactor plant casualties.
- Reviewed design changes proposed by engineers for potential impacts on future plant operations.
- Evaluated performance data from reactor plants to determine the accuracy and efficacy of reactor instrumentation and control equipment.
- Currated design basis casualty scenarios to evaluate the quality of training provided to operators within reactor controls division.
- Project planner during the largest maintenance availability in US Navy History (FY23 DPIA). With a team of 12 people, coordinated work between shipyard, outside contractor, and ships force personnel to complete 5,137 jobs ensuring the on time delivery of CVN71 USS Theodore Roosevelt to full operational status.
Assistant Manager
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc
Bloomington, IN
10.2015 - 07.2017
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of company products and services.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Maintained accurate records of sales transactions using point-of-sale systems.
- Assisted in the development of operational strategies to ensure efficient and productive operations.
Sales Associate
Coach
Edinburgh, IN
06.2014 - 10.2015
- Conducted inventories on a regular basis to track stock levels.
- Assisted in visual merchandising, creating appealing displays that capture customer interest.
- Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Commissioned the Kentucky Bluegrass Coach outlet store.
Education
Naval Nuclear Power Training Program
Goose Creek11-2018
High School Diploma -
Brown County High School
Nashville, IN04-2014
Skills
- Reactor Plant operation
- Radiological safety
- System troubleshooting
- Training development
- Project planning
- Data analysis
- Equipment maintenance
- Compliance standards
- Team leadership
- Emergent response
- Performance evaluation
- Communication skills
- Mentorship abilities
- Operational efficiency
- Multitasking capacity
- Performance metrics
- Organizational skills
- Safety compliance
- Risk management
- Team building
- Documentation
- Written communication
- Leadership qualities
Accomplishments
- National Defense Service Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
- Armed Forces Service Medal
- Good Conduct Medal Active
- Sea Service Deployment Ribbon
- Humanitarian Service Medal
- Navy "E" Ribbon
- Naval Achievement Medal
Certification
- Surface warfare
- Prototype staff instructor
- Repair parts petty officer
- Craftsman
- Repair parts supply officer
- 3M maintenance person
- Advanced damage control
- Division damage control petty officer
- Advanced damage control communications
- Fire fighting team leader
- Firefighting scene leader
- Advanced first aid
- Sounding
- Security
- Basic chemical biological and radiological defense
- Advanced chemical biological and radiological defense coordinator
- Log recorder phone talker
- Throttleman
- Instrument Watch
- Reactor Technician
- Reactor Operator
- Shutdown Reactor Operator
- Reactor controls drill team coordinator
- Engineering defficiency log administrator
- Tagout administrator
- Personnel Decontamination Station drill coordinator
Timeline
Nuclear Power Training Unit-Staff Instructor
United States Navy, Unit
04.2024 - Current
Nuclear Electronics Technician
United States Navy, USN
09.2017 - Current
Assistant Manager
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc
10.2015 - 07.2017
Sales Associate
Coach
06.2014 - 10.2015
Naval Nuclear Power Training Program
High School Diploma -
Brown County High School
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