Michael Sprygada

 

Contact Information

513-889-7383

mpsprygada@gmail.com

LinkedIn Member

 

Overview

Mr. Sprygada has 20 years of Nuclear Power Facilities and 13 years of DOE experience

 

Experience and Expertise

20 years of Nuclear Power Facilities and 13 years of DOE experience

Qualifications

Education

w        High School Graduate

w        Cleburne Community College, 1996 Computer Sciences

•          Networking

•          Software Systems

•          Databases and Database Systems

w        40-Hour OSHA Health and Safety Training: 29 CFR 1910.120

w        8-Hour OSHA Refresher Training

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Certifications

w        Primavera P6 Certified/P7 Qualified

w        Primavera Cost Manager Qualified

w        U.S. Nuclear Generating Power Facilities & DOE Unescorted Access

w        HAZWOPER Certified

w        DOE Radiation Worker II Qualified

w        U.S. NRC RAD Worker Qualified

w        Project Controls Manager for Two Large DOE Nuclear D&D Projects (24M and 40M)

w        Quality Assurance Manager at over 10 US NRC Facilities in the U.S and Abroad for Fire Protection

. He has spent the past 5 years managing two large DOE EVMS Compliant projects totaling over 60 million dollars.

Over the past 13 years, Mr. Sprygada has worked 4 major DOE Nuclear Demolition and Decommissioning (D&D) Projects. Prior to working 13 years in the Nuclear D & D arena, he worked in the U.S. NRC Nuclear Power Program as a Fire Protection Quality Assurance Manager for 17 years and the last 3 years as a Fire Protection Engineering Specialist.

Experience

Perma-Fix Corp., Oak Ridge National Laboratory, 2010 – 2013

Project Control Manager

Managed the project controls staff who implemented procedures and processes for project controls including managing an earned value management system (EVMS), maintaining an effective schedule control program and implementing a cost control process that included identifying the discrepancies in the estimate and submitting change control documentation. These processes were all done in compliance of DOE Order 413.3B and ANSI/EIA-748B.

Created and maintained resources loaded baseline schedules from infancy throughout operations of the full scope of work. Continually monitored work progress to planned schedule and cost. Monitored ongoing project risk identification and mitigation against those identified in the project plan. Prepared quarterly and monthly project reports for progress, performance and issues and reported them for client review. Reports included Schedule and Cost Variance Analysis for tracking project SPI/CPI indices, Cost Performance Reports 1 – 5 (CPR) for both cost and schedule analysis and full schedule baseline analysis. Tracked and review project milestones for comparison to project baselines. Monthly reporting also consisted of routine tracking of Performance Metrics to the project plan.

Developed and maintained the integrated project baseline schedule utilizing Primavera P6 & P7. Developed, monitored, and analyzed the project schedules. Facilitated schedule development activities, schedule tracking, status capture, schedule analysis and schedule reporting. Coordinated and managed schedule inputs to the level of detail defined in the Project Plan. Coordinated the weekly status of work completed. Collaborated with management to compare status, identify disparities, and provide input to the resolution of potential scheduling and resource conflicts. Collection of cost from the financial team for project cost analysis for work breakdown structure (WBS) and the accrual of monthly costs for EVMS reporting.

Safety and Ecology Corp., NASA Plumbrook Reactor, 2008 – 2010

Project Controls Specialist

On site full time, responsible for the project MIS reporting requirements while performing D&D of the NASA former nuclear test reactor, excavation of site and tributary sediments/soils terminate the site’s existing NRC license and release the site for unrestricted use. Performed cost and scheduling elements of the project, including procurement phase.  Reporting Schedule and Cost Variance Analysis, Cost Performance Reporting 1, 3 & 5 (CPR) for both cost and schedule analysis. Created master schedule and modified to detail each sequence of work.  Coordinated with project management, operations, and subcontractors for cost and scheduling implementation.  Interacted with project managers to generate schedules for immediate implementation and monitor potential schedule impacts. Waste volumetric tracking for large soils transportation effort for both cost and metrics reporting.

System One, Westinghouse Hematite Facility, 2007 – 2008

Project Engineer

Supported operations management in D&D remediation activities. Assisted schedule creation and maintaining of project schedules. Created document control and training databases for control of site training records and special projects. Generated site work control packages for the use in the project remediation efforts.

MCM Management, Fernald Environmental Management

Project, 2005 – 2007

Project Engineer

Field Engineer for the Fernald Closure Project in demolition of the Silos.  Provided management support of contract compliance, client interface and assisted in the overall management of the project. Created and assisted in the implementation of remediation work packages. Working in parallel, managed asbestos abatement and demolition personnel contracts at the Fernald Closure Project.  Managed financial and logistics aspects of equipment fleet rentals.

LVI Services, Westinghouse Hematite Facility, 2003 – 2005

Quality Assurance Manger

Provided QA oversight for remediation project compliance at the Westinghouse Hematite Former Fuel Cycle Facility. Perform audits on a periodic basis to assess compliance. Assisted site personnel on quality related issues. Reviewed and approved procedures for contractual and regulation compliance. Scheduled surveillance’s and audits to assess the project. Created and maintained contractor training database.

MACTEC, Fernald Environmental Management Project, 2000 – 2003

Quality Assurance/Project Engineer/Scheduler

Performed Quality Control functions and site compliance audits for the site procedures used at the Fernald’s Closure Project. Responsible for the initiation and revision of all site documents as they pertain to the customer's contract specifications. Ensured all work performed in verbatim compliance with all site Safe Work Plans. Developed an internal cost tracking database for cost accounting reconciliation to support accurate cost to the project. Direct oversight and management support for project engineering. Responsibilities included assessing work, preparing work packages and addressing job needs and their priorities. Developed project plans and provide on-site interface for engineering related items with client, contractor and senior management.

 

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