Mark S Jalbert

24 Beacon Hill Drive

Waterford CT, 06385

(860) 447–3455 / Cell (860) 235–6379                                                                                                            msjalbert@att.net

                                                                                                                                                                                                  

Summary

 

Extensive experience in the electric utility industry working with leading utilities such as Dominion, Northeast Utilities, Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), Texas Utilities and Long Island Lighting. Responsibilities encompassed managing and implementing multiple projects for new power plant construction, reactivation of existing power plants and operating power plant support. Positions held, Construction Supervisor & Senior Engineer with Stone & Webster Engineering – (1976 to 1997). Senior Scheduler (Primavera) with Northeast Utilities Service Company – (1997 to 2000). Nuclear Technical Specialist III with Dominion Nuclear Connecticut – (2001 to 2010). Organized, Innovative and always looking for process improvement. Able to adapt to new and changing assignments. Experienced communicating with a diverse workforce from craft to management. Skilled in all aspects of computer software and hardware, especially proficient in Excel, considered a resource for resolving computer and file management questions and problems.

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

NORTHEAST UTILITIES through SPEAR GROUP                                                                      Jun 2011 – Sept 2012

 

Contract assignment as a Planner / Scheduler, to assist in the transition from iScheduler to Primavera P6.  Assigned to the Cheshire Area Work Center. Providing complete scheduling support to Management, Engineering and Line Crews. Analyzing and trending various data in support of the P6 transition. Experienced using Primavera, iScheduler and STORMS.

 

NORTHEAST UTILITIES through ZEMPLEO INC.                                                                      Jun 2010 – Dec 2010

 

Contract assignment as a Project Planner / Scheduler, to oversee the accounts receivable project for the 13 Northeast Utilities Electric Districts. Analyzed three years of historical work orders to determine work load trends. Monitored and recommended district staffing based on predicted work load. Reviewed delinquent electric billing accounts and prioritized them to obtain the optimum financial benefit. Worked with District Supervisors and Managers to standardize work practices.  Experienced using Fieldnet and C2

 

DOMINION                                                                                                                                                          2000 to 2010

 

Millstone Nuclear Power Station – Dominion                                                                                     Nuclear Technical Specialist III

 

Work with System Engineers, Design Engineers and Project Managers to develop Value Models, an analytical tool that compares and provides detailed cost and benefit information on proposed projects. This assists upper management in making sound business decisions, resulting in the company allocating funds to the projects that will give the greatest return. Member of the challenge board review committee which reviews all Value Models for accuracy, consistency and completeness.

 

Work closely with the Engineering Director, Managers and Supervisors to develop and design various Excel based Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure the performance of engineering programs, plant equipment, and department financial goals and compare them to management’s expectations and to the power industries top performers. Allowing the organization to define and evaluate how successful it is and focus on areas that need improvement. In addition, automate existing site KPIs to significantly streamline the update process time.

 

Vendor Technical Manual Coordinator, working with Engineering, Document Control and an offsite vendor to assure all site Vendor Technical Manuals are maintained at current revisions.

 

Two year plus assignment working with the Environmental Manager, Design Engineering and Stone & Webster Engineering developing a feasibility study on methods and plant modifications to achieve a substantial flow reduction in the sites circulating water system during the winter flounder season, to meet requirements set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).  Developed an Excel program to model and timeline the numerous options to demonstrate clearly and concisely the risks, benefits and financial impacts of the various options. This assisted management in choosing the option that would balance project cost and maximize flow reduction. Received two spot recognition awards for this achievement

 

Provide scheduling support using Primavera, to the Outage Scheduling and Project Scheduling groups during routine refuel outages.

                           

Audits / Inspections Participation

             

• NRC PI&R Inspection – 2006, 2008 & 2010                     • 3R13 Refuel INPO Review – 2010

• NRC Mods. And 10CFR50.59 Inspection – 2007              • NRC Component Design Bases Insp. 2006 & 2009

• NRC Permanent Plant Modification Audit 2005              • NRC Triennial Fire Inspection – 2004, 2007 & 2008             

 

NORTHEAST UTILITIES SERVICE COMPANY                                                                                    1997 to 2000

 

Millstone Nuclear Power Station – Northeast Utilities Service Company                                                        Senior Scheduler

 

Developed and updated the Engineering Schedule using Primavera, Excel and Access. Developed and maintained Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to monitor and improve engineering schedule adherence.  Interfaced with vendors, to schedule preventive maintenance (PMs) on plant equipment, achieving a goal of zero missed PMs. 

 

STONE & WEBSTER ENGINEERING CORP.                                                                                         1976 to 1997

 

Millstone Nuclear Power Station – Northeast Utilities Service Company                                                        Senior Engineer

 

April 1997 to October 1997 – Performed a configuration control walkdown of all the Solenoid Valves on Millstone Unit II, identified inconsistencies between design control documents and field installations. Created a master database and proposed resolutions. This documented and provided enhanced configuration control of plant equipment.

 

Sabbatical to pursue investment interests

 

Jun. 1994 to May 1995 / Aug. 1995 to Mar. 1997 – Performed investment research and managed my investment portfolio.

 

Browns Ferry Nuclear Power Station – Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)                                                   Senior Engineer

 

June 1995 to July 1995 – Performed a quality assurance vertical slice audit.  Audited work plans for design modifications to assure they appropriately addressed associated modifications.      

 

Bellefonte Nuclear Power Station – Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)                                                           Senior Engineer

 

March 1993 to May 1994 – Revised the Instrumentation Installation Specification. Reviewed existing site and corporate procedures / specifications in support of construction reactivation.  Examined and reissued the Instrumentation Installation Drawings to assure compliance with Flow Diagrams and Final Safety Analysis Report (FSAR).

 

Reviewed work packages and schedules with a goal of reducing project cost. This resulted in decreasing the group budget by 28,879 man hours.  Received an award from the Project Director for this accomplishment.

 

Comanche Peak Steam Electric Station – Texas Utilities                                                                                     Senior Engineer

 

May 1987 to February 1993 – Successfully developed and implemented a schedule recovery program to expedite the issuance of 367 Instrument Isometric Drawings. Received a promotion, award and bonus for this achievement.  Directed a team providing engineering and design support to construction and startup for instrumentation installations.  Restructured the work flow process to significantly reduce overtime.

 

Team Lead for 50 Designers and Engineers responsible for evaluating existing instrumentation, tubing and tube supports, with emphasis on function, stress and seismic ability.  Computerized work tracking to increase productivity.

 

Production Coordinator of a team to revise 107 I&C Scaling Calculations with a completion date critical to fuel load. Formulated and executed an accelerated work plan, developed schedules and customized computer applications to track all aspects of production and provide daily status to the client and project management. Project completed as scheduled.

 

Developed a computer database to manage equipment and documentation related to the design and installation of a Surface Water Pretreatment System. Reducing schedule and cost for completing this project. Received an award from the Project Director for this achievement.

 

Millstone Nuclear Power Station – Unit III, Northeast Utilities Service Company                       Construction Supervisor

 

October 1981 to April 1987 – Implemented the Northeast Utilities Instrument Shop quality assurance program associated with plant calibration equipment. Maintained an inventory of approximately 700 instrument standards.

 

Selected and managed a team responsible for the installation and field modifications to process instrumentation in the Containment, Main Steam Valve, Engineering Safety Features and Hydrogen Recombiner Buildings.  Developed and maintained schedules and man loading.  Supervised 90 Steam Fitters installing process and pneumatic instrumentation, tubing and associated supports during the construction of Millstone Unit III. This resulted in successful system turnovers to Operations.

 

Shoreham Nuclear Power Station – Long Island Lighting Company                                 Assistant Construction Supervisor

 

January 1976 to September 1981 – Developed project schedules. Provided engineering modifications to instrumentation, small bore pipe, and associated support structures.   Qualified as a Level II pressure and hydrostatic test supervisor.

 

Education

Evans Technology Inc. – Completed training in Primavera Project Scheduling.              June – 1994

Community College of Rhode Island – Instrumentation Theory and Laboratory.          1972 – 1974