Christopher Turk

Engineer

Chesapeake, Virginia, United States

About

Nuclear Engineer with 14+ years of experience and a background in Mechanical Engineering.

Experience

  • Configuration Manager - General Engineer at U.S. Coast Guard
    Aug 2021 - Present · 5 yrs

  • Norfolk Naval Shipyard (Full-time · 14 yrs 1 mo)
    • Nuclear Engineer
      2007 - 2021 · 14 yrs

      Nuclear Facility’s Engineer: I have performed engineering design and specifications packages; issue of fabrication, testing and modification instructions; issue of instructions for installation and relocation of portable heavy equipment or facilities on board nuclear powered ships; trouble shooting and resolution of problems. Assistant Refueling Safety Officer: I have written technical instructions, planned emergency drills, and directed operations for the safety and security of nuclear materials. Emergency Control Center – Logistics - Material Resource Representative: I coordinated the shipping and receiving of materials associated with a radiological emergency response at Norfolk Naval Shipyard, ports, ships, or other fixed facilities.

    • Nuclear Quality Auditor
      2019 - 2020 · 1 yr

      As a Nuclear Quality Auditor I strove to maintain the standards and expectations of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program in order to deliver Navy assets on time, under budget, and with requisite quality. I performed evaluations and surveillances which assessed, organizations or process for its adherence to regulations, requirements, and quality. As an oversight role, I contributed to Team Learning Sessions and observed waterfront operations to foster an environment for continuous improvement.