Mechanical Design Engineer III (Nuclear) Resume Example

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Designed and analyzed mechanical systems and mechanisms.
• Provided technical direction to other engineers, designers, operations, technicians, and other site organizations.
• Wrote and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics and reports for new design development.
• Tested the operation and performance of equipment and systems.
• Served on outage engineering support teams.
• Served on the Emergency Response Organization (ERO) teams.
• Acted as the design authority for the site.

Accomplishments/Projects

• Project lead on evaluating the effects of increased lithium concentration in the Reactor Coolant System. Addressed whether the change in chemistry would have any impact, adverse or otherwise, on plant materials, equipment, or programs.
• Developed a project to (1) upgrade from mechanical seals to dual fluid seals on two Boric Acid Transfer Pumps, and (2) design and install a seal barrier fluid support system. The upgrade increased pump reliability and greatly reduced boric acid leakage.
• During the Indian Point Unit 3 Main Transformer Failure of 2015, was a major contributor in the ERO recovery efforts. Provided onsite technical support to engineering management and the NRC Special Inspection Team. Tasks included the development of fluid flow calculations, area walk downs, performing return to service system tests, and providing technical input for critical decisions.
• Team Lead of the Reactor Vessel Head Inspection Hit Team for refueling outages. Job responsibilities include acting as Indian Point Oversight for Westinghouse and General Electric teams performing inspections. The purpose of the inspection is to identify and resolve any degradation of the Reactor Vessel pressure boundary.