User:NuclearDesignEngineer

This user works in the Nuclear Design Engineer industry. This user is interested in Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Dynamics. This user is interested in Mathematics, Euclidian Geometry, and Differential Equations This user is interested in Design Changes, Change Control, and Engineering Changes This user is interested in Management of Configuration, Changes, and Enterprise Assets

User Summary / About User

Hello, I'm NuclearDesignEngineer, a career nuclear engineer and security engineer specializing in Nuclear Engineering, Design Engineering, and Physical Security assessments and design projects for both operating and decommissioned nuclear power plants. My current role has me actively engaged with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and the nation’s Nuclear Security staff for Engineering and Explosives assessments for their facilities. My past work involved leading engineering modifications and adhering to stringent standards and regulations for both nuclear and non-nuclear engineering Engineering Change (EC) packages. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Science in Engineering.

I have provided support and assessment services to more than 3 dozen facilities within the United States. In my past role as a Senior Nuclear Design Engineer, I supported a nuclear fleet, contributing to engineering changes and design modifications through the Standard Design Process (IP-ENG-001). My past experience expertise extended to developing site-specific and fleet engineering standards for smooth functionality and integration of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation into existing or new applications at operating nuclear power plants. I am proficient in configuration, document changes, equipment, and cable management databases and applications, including Maximo, Asset Suite, PDMS (software), CMISDP, and eB Reference Library (similar in nature to Electronic Reference Library).

Education

I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, which provided me with a solid foundation in mechanics, thermodynamics, materials science, and structural analysis. Following my undergraduate studies, I obtained a Master's Degree in Engineering, with a focus on control systems and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). This advanced degree deepened my expertise in the design, analysis, and implementation of control systems, especially in automation and process control using PLCs.

My graduate studies included rigorous courses in advanced fluid mechanics and fluid dynamics as well as control systems and process monitoring. These courses enriched my understanding of the behavior of fluids under various forces and conditions and equipped me with knowledge on managing and optimizing complex systems in real-time.

Beyond my formal education, I also engaged in academia as a Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA). In this role, I ran a laboratory and taught several undergraduate courses. Managing the laboratory provided me with valuable hands-on experience, while teaching allowed me to refine my skills in effectively communicating complex engineering concepts and practices. This experience was instrumental in enhancing my leadership, communication, and educational abilities.

Current Position

Currently, I am in the Nuclear Security Sector and work closely with the NRC and the United States' Nuclear Security staff at both operating and decommissioned Nuclear Power Plants. I provide Physical Security and Engineering assessments aimed at ensuring sites meet the stringent regulations imposed on them by the NRC.

Past Experience

Previously, I held the position of Senior Nuclear Design Projects Engineer, where I lead engineering modifications for nuclear power plants in accordance with the Standard Design Process (SDP, IP-ENG-001). My responsibilities were across various engineering disciplines, notably in Mechanical, Electrical, I&C Engineering, and Facilities engineering and involve supporting a multitude of nuclear sites.

Such a role entails collaboration across different departments, stakeholders, and sites, focusing on the delivery and review of nuclear engineering design products and modifications. My expertise lies in areas including mechanical, electrical, I&C systems & components, Facilities engineering, and a Subject Matter Expert on Standard Design Process (SDP) Engineering Changes and Physical Security and Cybersecurity enhancements / hardening for nuclear power plants (i .e., nuclear security). This also involves the development of engineering standards and procedures to support both nuclear and non-nuclear power generating facilities.

As a Lead Engineer, I was also involved in the development of engineering modifications for the installation of security delay features and other security and cybersecurity enhancements, in compliance with regulations such as 10 CFR 73.55 and 10 CFR 73.54, to safeguard Critical Digital Assets (CDAs), Security Equipment, personnel, and the plant itself.

Part of my role included reviewing and accepting vendor documents and services, and managing administrative engineering changes for updating field/as-built configurations of plants, which requires a meticulous attention to detail in areas such as measurements, latest revision of documentation, conflict resolution, and the as-found field configuration(s).

Significant achievements in my career include: (1) contributing to the transition to Maximo from Asset Suite, P2E, and PCRS, (2) addressing conflicts in Configuration Management, Enterprise Asset Management, and Design Engineering Process Applications (such as CMISDP), (3) enhancement of existing HVAC for administrative facilities on nuclear sites, (4) disposition and approval of security enhancements for physical security and cybersecurity assets for nuclear power plants (i.e., nuclear security). These contributions are carried out through the Standard Design Process (SDP) and adherence to stringent Fleet and NRC regulations, approved Nuclear Fleet Standards, Procedures, and Processes.

With a strong reputation for detail orientation and problem-solving skills, I have proven myself an invaluable asset in the realm of configuration management and applications, adept in tools like Maximo, CMISDP, Asset Suite, P2E, PCRS, and PDMS. My extensive experience and deep knowledge in the field underscore my commitment and proficiency as a Senior Nuclear Design Projects Engineer.

Contributions

I am committed to contributing to the Wikipedia community by sharing my knowledge and experience in the field of nuclear engineering. I aim to improve articles related to nuclear power, engineering, regulations, and topics I am personally familiar with via education background and first-hand experience in my career in nuclear design engineering, physical security, and security engineering ensuring accurate and reliable information is available to the public.

Interests

Within and apart from my professional work, I am interested in:

• Nuclear technology advancements, Nuclear Power Plants, Sustainable energy solutions
• Engineering ethics, Nuclear security, Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR)
• Nuclear Dry Fuel Storage (DFS) Casks, Spent Nuclear Fuel, Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installations (ISFSI)
• Physical Security & Enhancements
  • Physical Barriers and Vehicle Barrier Systems (VBS)
    • Chain-Link Fence, Razor Wire, Barbed Wire, Crowd Control Barriers, Safety Barriers
    • Jersey Barriers, Concrete Step Barrier, Constant-Slope Barrier, F-Shape Barrier
    • Cable Barriers, Traffic Barriers, Guard Rails
• Explosives, Fragmentation, Ballistics, Standoff
  • Blast Fundamentals, Blast Parameters, Underwater Blast, Ballistic Barriers
  • Determinations of Damage Level to Structures
  • C4, TNT, Blast Injuries, Lung and Ear Damage Threshold
• Cybersecurity, Python (software)
• Mathematics, Differential Equations, Euclidian geometry
• Single-Degree of Freedom (SDOF), Vibrations, Fluid Mechanics, Fluid Dynamics, Thermal Engineering
• Design change, Change control, Change management (engineering)
• Enterprise asset management, Engineering change order
• Knowledge sharing

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