ERIC STOIKES

Nuclear Electronic Technician at US Navy

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

About

I am a former U.S. Navy Nuclear Electronics Technician and Reactor Operator with over six years of experience in operations, training, and technical troubleshooting. During my service I trained and qualified over 40 personnel, led over 100 drills certifying over 30 watchstanders, and performed corrective and preventative maintenance on insrumentation key to reactor safety. These experiences resulted in strong technical problem solving, clear communication skills, and procedural compliance. I am currently enrolled at UW-Madison pursuing B.S. in Nuclear Engineering looking to expand my understanding of nuclear theory and reactor physics. My long-term goal is to promote nuclear energy as a safe and reliable method for a cleaner future.

Experience

  • Electronic Technician at Natus Neuro
    Feb 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 5 mos

    Diagnosed and repaired over 800 EEGs used by hospitals across the world to provide quality care to patients. Verified correct operation and quality of testing equipment used in the repair of EEGs. Assisted in the rewriting of testing procedures to provide clarity and ensure correct operation of EEGs.

  • US Navy (6 yrs 1 mo)
    • Drill Team
      Nov 2021 - Aug 2022 · 10 mos

      Developed and implemented simulations on over 100 drills resulting in the certication over 30 operators in the safe continued operation of 2 critical reactors. Coordinated with other drill team members to safely execute drills on a critical reactor. Debriefed drills with other drill team members and watch team members to maximize training value by developing lessons learned.

    • Nuclear Electronic Technician
      Aug 2016 - Aug 2022 · 6 yrs 1 mo

      Trained and qualied over 40 personnel on watchstanding and nuclear theory. Performed preventative and corrective maintenance on critical instrumentation and control equipment, maintaining high system reliability. Conducted control room operations, including reactor startups, steady-state operations, drills, and shutdowns,complying with NNPP standards. Qualified reactor operator,shutdown reactor operator, and drill team.

    • Assistant Technical Librarian
      Aug 2020 - Nov 2021 · 1 yr 4 mos

      Revised and mananged full technical library and additional satellite libraries to certify technical manuals for training and operation for use of over 500 personnel. Developed and implemented an organizational tool for the storage and reference of all Departmental logs.