William Russell Dudley
Aiken,SC
Summary
Commissioning start-up test engineer/Lead air balance engineer. HVAC systems specialist with 36+ years of nuclear experience – engineering, operations and maintenance. Expert level knowledge of nuclear processes including glovebox enclosures, hoods, ventilation systems of all sizes. In depth knowledge of glove box ventilating, chilled water systems, flow hood certifications including lab ovens, air flow direction, duct traverses, and containment of radioactive hazards, radioactive contamination control, and electrical safety procedures and maintaining constant negative pressure of all process rooms. Subject Matter Expert of the Salt Reduction Systems and facility operations within the Safety Significant Confinement Ventilation System Project. Knowledgeable of DOE rules and regulations, industry codes, and procedure requirements. Design reviews, acceptance testing and witnessing. Demonstrates personal accountability for facility/project completion schedules, costs, deadlines, budgets, and the safe performance of work. Held DOE Q-clearance for 34+ years. US Citizen.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Commissioning Start-Up Test Engineer/Field Work Supervisor
EGS Consultant for DOE WIPP Facility for NWP/SIMCO
09.2022 - Current
- Working at Waste Isolation Pilot Plant, Carlsbad, New Mexico, as a Qualified, level II Commissioning Startup Test Engineer and Field Work Supervisor
- Performing and documenting results of startup tests performed of new installations, hydrostatic tests, integration, fire systems, and verifications of test procedures based on ASME standards including AG-1, ASHRAE, N509, N510, N511, NEC, NEEDA, NFPA, NQA-1, and SMACNA
- Perform detailed design reviews and develop commissioning test documentation for projects
- Experience constructing test rigs, and very handy with the use of tools, and instrumentation
- Leading performance of work including hazard analysis, and safety walk-downs
- Work directly with the planning team to coordinate schedules of all work groups for each project
- Verifying construction test plans have proper details, including acceptance criteria, and sign offs
- Assists in preparations and verifications of operational manuals
- Working knowledge of Conduct of Operations, Conduct of Maintenance, Conduct of Engineering, and DOE Orders and Standards
- Commissioning of HVAC/Support systems for Safety Significant Confinement Ventilation System, HEPA filtered airflow of 540,000 ACFM, New Filter Building and the Salt Reduction Building, at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant
- Design and maintain the ECN database for the Startup Engineering group at WIPP
- Subject Matter Expert of the Salt Reduction System for SSCVS
- Maintained up-to-date documentation of all test plans, procedures, results, and defect tracking databases for future reference or audits.
- Tracked test reports and failures determined by root cause data trends.
- Reviewed, evaluated, and identified requirements for testability.
- Created comprehensive test plans, test scripts, and use cases to support testing objectives.
- Contributed to cross-functional teams, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products.
- Mentored junior team members, sharing best practices in test engineering techniques and tools usage.
- Advocated for adoption of new testing tools and technologies, keeping company at forefront of QA practices.
- Maintained up-to-date documentation on testing procedures and results, ensuring transparency and accountability.
- Perform reviews of action reports for completion of new projects
- Verifying/witnessing FATs, CATs, SATs, ECNs, DSA, Fire Alarm and Suppression systems on surface and in mine atmospheres (2150’ underground), including design reviews using cut sheets, etc
- Writing reports of weekly activities
- MSHA 40-hour mine training, RAD 1, physically fully mobile
- DOE-Q clearance inactive
Air Balance Lead/Level II Startup Test Engineer SME, SRTE (Tritium) Airflow Surveillance Group
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (DOE) – Savannah River Site
01.2015 - 08.2022
- Experience with the use and implementation of Manual 5E
- Qualified as a level II startup test engineer 2016-2022
- Qualified as a level I startup test engineer 2015-2016
- Experience working and interfacing with construction on a daily basis
- Startup/Testing TAB of air and water systems for Tritium and Waste Solidification Building including adjusting flow dynamics, and airflow effects of new openings to ensure proper negative differential pressure to meet design standards
- Working knowledge of Conduct of Operations, Conduct of Maintenance, Conduct of Engineering, Conduct of Startup Engineering, & DOE orders and Standards, including procedural development
- Experience in developing, reviewing, approval and presenting technical work documents
- Team player fosters promotion of safety, openness, trust, and customer satisfaction
- Demonstrated personal accountability for facility/project completion schedules, costs, deadlines, budgets, and the safe performance of work, quality and meeting goals
- Airflow Ventilation (SME) of open glove box maintenance for tank/bed replacements using plastic huts, and use of plastic suits
- Writing, preparing and use of test plans and procedures, including use of Manual 5E
- Working with field engineering standards and revisions, and work at elevated locations, & Gatekeeper for airflow database
- Performed design reviews for new systems, and instrument placements in glove box enclosures
- Daily interfacing with all Construction Management, Operations, Engineering, RPD, IH, and Safety
- Maintained up-to-date documentation of all test plans, procedures, results, and defect tracking databases for future reference or audits.
- Optimized regression testing efforts through continuous improvement of test cases and methodologies.
- Tracked test reports and failures determined by root cause data trends.
- DOE Q clearance, Rad 2, respirator fitted, Man Lift qualified 66’ & 135’, NFPA 70
E&I Maintenance Mechanic, HVAC, Crane Crew, Start-up Testing, Tritium Ops
Westinghouse/Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (DOE) – Savannah River Site
01.2002 - 01.2015
- Working knowledge of Conduct of Operations, Conduct of Maintenance, Conduct of Engineering, and DOE orders and Standards, including procedural development
- Performed start-up testing of newly installed process equipment (I&C & HVAC systems) for Tritium Extraction Facility
- Advanced experience with work control, electrical safety procedures, troubleshooting, and HEC
- Worked with Tritium engineering and processes, systems, and equipment
- Crane crew activities on surface and at elevated locations, in clean & rad areas, including Man Lift operations
- DOE Q clearance, Rad 2, respirator fitted, Man Lift qualified 66’ & 135’, NFPA 70
E&I HVAC Maintenance Mechanic
DuPont/Westinghouse (DOE) – Savannah River Site
01.1988 - 01.2002
- E&I/HVAC maintenance, mechanical acceptance start-up testing for (I & C.) in building 233-H, HANM facility, including valves, transmitters, oxygen monitors, and glove box operations with oil bath bubblers for prevention of over-pressurization
- Working knowledge of Conduct of Operations, and DOE Orders and Standards, including procedural development
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Vibration analyst for Tritium Operations
- Various HVAC Maintenance activities
- On loan position in F-canyon and FB-Line Maintenance (6 months, estimated)
- QA training under the direction of Gilbert Commonwealth, inc
- Attended training for Neodymium laser, Sturbridge, Mass
- DOE Q clearance, Rad 2, respirator fitted, Man-lift and fork-lift qualified
Education
Batchelor’s of Science - Business administration, Management
Western Governors University
10-2026
Electrical Engineering Technology -
Aiken Technical College
Aiken, SC01.1986
Skills
- Test Planning
- Test Automation
- Integration Testing
- Mentoring
- Scheduling
- Acceptance Testing
- Fire Systems Testing
- Test Plan Development
- Electrical Background
- Schematics understanding
- Design reviews
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Test Execution
- Functional Testing
Awards
- 430+ accepted Ideas, for lean/cost savings improvements, and several spot awards for going beyond normal duties.
- Work on KANBAN systems.
Timeline
Commissioning Start-Up Test Engineer/Field Work Supervisor
EGS Consultant for DOE WIPP Facility for NWP/SIMCO
09.2022 - Current
Air Balance Lead/Level II Startup Test Engineer SME, SRTE (Tritium) Airflow Surveillance Group
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (DOE) – Savannah River Site
01.2015 - 08.2022
E&I Maintenance Mechanic, HVAC, Crane Crew, Start-up Testing, Tritium Ops
Westinghouse/Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (DOE) – Savannah River Site
01.2002 - 01.2015
E&I HVAC Maintenance Mechanic
DuPont/Westinghouse (DOE) – Savannah River Site
01.1988 - 01.2002
Electrical Engineering Technology -
Aiken Technical College
Batchelor’s of Science - Business administration, Management
Western Governors University
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