Tim Ryan

Power Applications Engineer

Chevy Chase, Maryland, United States

About

Highly driven Naval Nuclear Officer with 5 years of experience leading Nuclear Engineering teams and training the next generation of Nuclear Operators and Supervisors in the operation, maintenance, and control of Naval Nuclear Reactors. Dependable and organized leader with a proven ability to drive and deliver results in complex and high consequence situations.

Experience

  • Electrical power generation engineer at Carter Machinery
    Jun 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 1 mo

    Power Applications Engineer responsible for the evaluation and recommendation of high performance commercial and mission critical electric generators for low, medium, and high voltage applications and electrical switchgear

  • Naval Nuclear Engineering Program Instructor at US Navy
    Apr 2018 - Jun 2023 · 5 yrs 3 mos

    Transitioning Navy Nuclear Officer. Nuclear Power Training Unit (NPTU) Charleston, SC. SHIFT ENGINEER- One of the few highly trusted Instructors accepted to pursue the Shift Engineer qualification, a qualification normally held by sea returnee Nuclear Officers. Responsible for the planning and execution of all reactor plant operations, safeguard systems, maintenance, troubleshooting, and testing NUCLEAR ENGINEER QUALIFICATION (department of Energy)-Successful completion of the Nuclear Engineering Officer (NEO) qualification. This rigorous and highly technical qualification is obtained following proven confidence in leadership, decision-making, and technical prowess in Naval Nuclear Power Plant operations. REACTOR CONTROLS AND ELECTRICAL OFFICER- Managed both technical divisions in the completion of numerous corrective and preventative maintenance items essential to proper operation of reactor control and electrical systems. Led and executed highly complex testing evolutions critical to reactor plant safety and continued operation. LEAD SUPERVISOR FOR REACTOR PLANT OPERATIONS ( Engineering Officer of the Watch/ Engineering Duty Officer)- Highly trusted supervisor. Led numerous technical teams in the completion of high-stakes maintenance and testing evolutions. Efforts directly contributed to maintain critical reactor plant operations for continued staff and student training. Proven ability to effectively lead and execute Naval Nuclear Reactor plant operations during three key inspections which assessed level of knowledge, maintenance practices, training efficiency, and casualty control proficiencies. NUCLEAR POWER TRAINING UNIT (NPTU) INSTRUCTOR- Expertly trained, mentored, and qualified Officer and Enlisted Navy nuclear operators for the fleet critical to mission readiness. Executed reactor start-ups and shutdowns in addition to performing numerous complex casualty drills.

  • Research Analyst at Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare of Japan
    May 2015 - Aug 2015 · 4 mos

    Conducted and analyzed research on information relating to Japanese soldiers based on documents and records created by the US Government or Military during and after World War II

  • Lifeguard at District of Columbia Parks and Recreation
    Jun 2014 - Aug 2014 · 3 mos