Tony Smith
Senior Operations Nuclear Instructor
Tallahassee,FL
Summary
Resourceful Specialist offering expertise in problem-solving, data analysis and customer service. Adept at quickly learning new technologies and processes for driving success. Proven track record of successfully managing multiple projects and developing innovative solutions.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Senior Startup Specialist
Nawah Energy Corporation
06.2021 - Current
- Coordination: Worked with Shift Operations, Operations Support, and Work Management to successfully complete Hot Functional Testing. This included the initial lineup and filling of necessary systems, identifying critical work scope, and execution of the work schedule.
- Execution: Completed system lineups and necessary system filling, to directly support initial conditions for Unit 3 Fuel Load (Mode 6).
- Review Normal Operating Procedures and General Operating Procedures to identify any issues with executing system operations.
Senior Operations Specialist
Nawah Energy Corporation
Abu Dhabi
01.2016 - 06.2021
- Coordinated initial surveillance testing.
- Reviewed and enhanced operations procedures.
- Developed and monitored surveillance testing schedule.
- Developed and administered system training and examinations for 2 groups of Work Control personnel. Received 2 Exceptional performance Awards exceptional performance and continuously contributing to the goals of Nawah.
- Operations lead for the validation of revision 0 Abnormal Operating Procedures.
- Qualified Nawah classroom instructor.
Operations Mentor
Nawah Energy Corporation
Abu Dhabi
02.2014 - 06.2016
- Provided guidance on stress management and grounding techniques to reduce overwhelm.
- Regularly assessed progress and provided feedback to support continued development.
- Assisted mentees in setting and achieving educational and career goals.
- Monitored student progress to drive successful academic outcomes.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Coordinated business missions to Korea.
Senior Nuclear Operations Instructor
NextEra Energy Resources
Port Saint Lucie
11.2011 - 02.2014
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Lead instructor responsible for developing and implementing training programs, procedures and mitigating strategies (FLEX) for beyond design basis events.
- License continuing training classroom and simulator instructor.
Senior Nuclear Operations Instructor
Dominion Energy
Waterford
01.2010 - 11.2011
- Combustion Engineering SRO Certification.
- INPO Instructor qualification.
- Delivered simulator floor instructor training for license continuing training.
- Developed and delivered Main Feedwater Pump startup training to the Operations department.
- Developed and delivered loss of the grid training to operations shift and Connecticut Valley Electric Exchange (CONVEX) personnel.Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
Nuclear Power Reactor Operator
Dominion Energy
Waterford
01.2003 - 01.2010
- Operated and continuously monitored systems within PWR nuclear power plant.
- Authorized maintenance activities on units or changes in equipment or system operational status.
- Managed accurate and efficient control adjustments to position rod and to regulate flux level, coolant temperature and reactor period.
- Identified reactor equipment problems and applied appropriate resolution strategies to resolve issues.
- Developed and executed the outage schedule for the Millstone Unit 2 16th refueling outage.
- Assisted in the training of non-license operators and license operator trainees on a rotational basis for two years.
Nuclear Plant Equipment Operator
Northeast Utilities
Waterford
01.1992 - 01.2002
- Monitored control panel data to ensure plant operations were within parameters.
- Followed safety protocols and procedures to maintain safe working environment.
- Monitored operations to spot and report on issues for quick resolution.
- Examined and adjusted valves, pumps and other equipment to verify proper functioning.
- Observed equipment in operation, system activities and control readouts on continuous basis.
- Completed daily inspections and tests on plant equipment and documented findings.
- Member of “Fix It Now” maintenance team for two years.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Engineering Technology
Excelsior College
Albany, NY 01.2013 - 05.2020
Skills
Flexible and Adaptable
Active Listening
Excellent Communication
Self-Motivated
Certification
Combustion Engineering Licensed Reactor Operator
Timeline
Senior Startup Specialist
Nawah Energy Corporation
06.2021 - Current
Senior Operations Specialist
Nawah Energy Corporation
01.2016 - 06.2021
Operations Mentor
Nawah Energy Corporation
02.2014 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Engineering Technology
Excelsior College
01.2013 - 05.2020
Senior Nuclear Operations Instructor
NextEra Energy Resources
11.2011 - 02.2014
Senior Nuclear Operations Instructor
Dominion Energy
01.2010 - 11.2011
Nuclear Power Reactor Operator
Dominion Energy
01.2003 - 01.2010
Nuclear Plant Equipment Operator
Northeast Utilities
01.1992 - 01.2002