Joseph E. McDowell Jr.

1325 Flag Harbor BLVD

Saint Leonard, MD 20685

josephmcdowelljr@yahoo.com

410-495-8008 (H)    443-684-9389 (C)

 

OBJECTIVE              To acquire a position as a Scheduler.

             

SUMMARY              Highly skilled, diversely trained, and quick learning Scheduler.  Well organized and able to multitask.  Works well both individually and as a member of a team.  Has maintained a security clearance since 1992 while in the U.S. Navy, at Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant, and with the DOD.

 

EXPERIENCE              DOD Scheduler – US Navy Patuxent River Naval Air Station, MD                                        10/2009-Present

Almost 4 years of scheduling Government work for H-1 Helicopter Program for the U.S. Marine Corp (PMA-276).  Worked with Product Team Leads and Contracts personnel to develop schedules that support upgrades, test, and support equipment for the H-1 fleet of Attack and Support Helicopters.  Coordinated planning and training utilizing MS Project 2007 and 2010.  Analysis of Contractor schedules using Primavera P-6

                           

Outage System Scheduler - Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant                                                       05/2008-10/2009

Over one year of scheduling experience with Primavera P3.  Responsible for electrical and cooling water systems scheduling for both Refueling and Forced Outages.  Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint , and some Access.  Experienced with Oracle based programs and Maximo Asset Management Software.  Member of High Impact Team for Saltwater system scheduling success.  Assigned as Lead Scheduler to assist with organizing and executing transition from Primavera P3 to P6.  Performed data mapping and code structure development within P6.  Helped develop the Safe Shutdown Schedule for 2009 Refueling Outage and performed changes during implementation with no incidents.  Experience scheduling in Primavera P6.

 

Electrical Technician Nuclear - CCNPP                                                   07/2000-11/2004, 10/2006-05/2008

Institute of Nuclear Power (INPO) certified Electrical Technician.  Performed maintenance, inspections, and troubleshooting on power plant equipment.  Broad knowledge of electrical systems, components, and protective relays.  Able to interpret and follow administrative and technical procedures.

 

Electrical Job Planner - CCNPP                                                                                                   11/2004-10/2006 

Planned Online and Outage maintenance orders for Electrical Maintenance during two year rotational position.  Provided support planning for other work disciplines.  Worked with Engineering, Procurement, Operations planning, Maintenance shops, and Scheduling to provide a quality product.  Familiar with maintenance activities and durations. 

 

                            Plant Operator - CCNPP                                                                                                                  10/1998-07/2000

                            Responsible for performing daily watch standing duties including monitoring plant equipment for proper

operation, documenting degraded equipment, integrated testing, and the securing and safety tagging of equipment.

 

Electrical Technician Nuclear - U.S. Navy                                                                                     11/1992-11/1998

Completed two years of Nuclear Power School.  Served four years onboard the USS George Washington (CVN 73) nuclear powered aircraft carrier.  Qualified Load Dispatcher, Shutdown Reactor Operator, Electric Plant Operator, Roving Electrical watches, Throttle controls, and Turbine Generator watch.  Performed maintenance on electrical systems and components.    Obtained Second Class Petty Officer rank of E-5.

 

EDUCATION              Defense Acquisition University                                                                                              2009-2013

Business, Cost Estimating, and Financial Management Level 3

College of Southern Maryland                                                                                                      2003-2009

                            Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant                                                                                                        1998-2009

INPO Certified Electrician, Program Logic Controllers, Machinery Vibration Analysis,

Refueling Machine Maintenance, and Thermal Imaging. 

U.S. Navy Nuclear Power School and Prototype                                                                      1992-1994

                            USS George Washington                                                                                                             1994-1998

                                          Machinery Vibration Analysis Training

Graduate of Wellsville High School (Wellsville, Oh)                                                                1988-1992                                          Member of the National Honor Society