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Jason Brown

Harrison,TN

Summary

Results-oriented Senior Engineering Manager with over 15 years of leadership experience in the TVA Nuclear Fleet, recognized for driving project success and organizational excellence. Proven expertise in managing large-scale projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives while optimizing resource allocation. Committed to fostering strong team collaboration and empowering cross-functional organizations to achieve high-impact results in fast-paced environments. Eager to leverage leadership abilities and technical acumen for career advancement within the TVA enterprise.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Mgr. Central Design Organization

TVA
01.2023 - Current
  • I accepted the position as Snr. Mgr. Central Design Organization (CDO) in December of 2022. This role increased the number of individuals I manage to approximately 45 including 5 Mgrs., 2 Program Mgrs. and an assistant. This position includes ownership of ~42 Procedures and Design Specifications/Criteria. While in this role I have been able to improve the performance of CDO by empowering my leadership team and providing the oversight to ensure they stay on target. The team has successfully meet Outage Milestones and provided the sites with in-house design expertise to deliver fleet common Engineering Change Packages, aid in proactive obsolescence projects, and provide calculation support to the sites ensuring low-cost and timely delivered design products as an alternative supplement to TVA’s Engineering of Choice contractors.
  • Additional fleet initiatives under my responsibility, include the full establishment of a fleet wide Parts Quality Initiative (PQI) program, the qualification and full establishment of the Digital Design Group, leading the Nuclear Fleet Recorder Initiative and the Main Control Room Modernization effort, implementing new department metrics and driving increased Engineer of Choice (EOC) performance monitoring effort inclusive of Program Mgrs. and semi-annual meetings with the engineering Executive Team.

Senior Mgr. Regulatory Programs Engineer

TVA
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • I took over as the Snr. Mgr. Regulatory Programs Engineering in May of 2022. I was instrumental in the execution of a partial organizational restructure that included establishing the Central Design Organization to be better suited in supporting Fleet Center Design needs, strategic planning and structuring the Design Regulatory Programs group to drive improved individual programmatic program capabilities for the fleet. In addition, I successfully performed the financial analytics supporting these changes allowing a headcount increase while maintaining the budget and communicated the impacts to Executive and Engineering Leadership.

Corporate Electrical Engineer Manager

TVA
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • I accepted the position as CDO Electrical Engineering Manager to bring structure and organization to the group. Initial review of the group identified several areas for improvement. The group did not have a functioning product schedule, nor did they have a forum to communicate with their customer (Projects), in addition there were personality conflicts between the mechanical and electrical design organization. Personality conflicts were promptly addressed on a one-on-one basis by setting the standard and expectation of acceptable behavior and clear communication that nothing less would be acceptable. The schedule challenge was addressed by pulling the Task engineers in mechanical and electrical and having the develop or provide their schedule they were working too. After accumulating this a comprehensive schedule was developed using the format which would be available to the entire group to use. This ensured resource alignment and mechanism to provide the customer a clear understanding of the deliverable.

Corporate Nuclear Sites Procurement Engineer Manager

TVA
01.2017 - 01.2021
  • I accepted the position as Nuclear Sites Procurement Engineering Manager to develop and roll out the Procurement Engineering Centralization format and improve performance at Browns Ferry, Sequoyah, and Watts Bar. My specific goals for the sites were to improve site to site communication and alignment, decrease unmerited overtime, improve outage, and work week alignment. To make this scale of improvements required both programmatic and cultural changes by the sites and staff. The outage PEG overtime budgets have reduced by two thirds, outage and work week milestones are closely monitored and have shown significant improvements for materials that have been loaded in accordance with procedural requirements, and the PEG site teams lean on each other for assistance and are working as a cohesive group rather than three individual organizations. Recent Initiatives include Fleet Inventory Initiative, 10CFR50.69 steering committee and Program implementation, Standard Item Equivalency process.

Watts Bar Nuclear Plant Procurement Engineer Manager

TVA
01.2013 - 01.2017
  • I accepted the position as Procurement Engineering Manager effectively to rebuild and streamline the procurement process. Upon my arrival there was a backlog of 1666 items. In addition, PEG was understaffed per the HR guidelines. While remaining understaffed the backlog was reduced to 134 items and the impact on work week performance has significantly reduced. Worked closely with Corporate to revise the PEG Qualification Card to allow newly hired employees to become productive by staging the Qualification card rather than having one all encompassing Qualification card.

Pre-Operational Start Up Engineer/Systems Engineer

TVA
01.2007 - 01.2012
  • Assisted with the flow study for a viable flow model on Raw Cooling Water, worked to verify and establish N5 packages for Unit 2, developed boundary drawings to be used by construction to develop their work schedule for meeting turnover deadlines, developed flush plans for system turnover, ran the ERCW (Essential Raw Cooling Water) flushes while working Refueling Outage 09 with Unit 1 NSSS group. Developed and performed Pre-Operational Test for ERCW flow balance. Co Lead on HIT (High Impact Team) team for refueling outage U1R10. Developed Pre-Operational Test for RCW Bypass Strainer. Developed and performed Cleanliness plans for Essential Raw Cooling Water and Raw Cooling Water. Worked as WBN Unit 1 ERCW System Engineer.

Vice President / Treasurer-Board of Directors

New Image Surveys, Inc.
01.2004 - 01.2007
  • Planned and developed new surveying company evolving the model initially developed while at Coast 2 Coast. Developed workflow charts, streamlined production, evaluated financial records. Built national network of surveyors to quickly provide customers with required information to aid in re-image and merger programs as they relate to sign packages. Served as Engineering Manager for company relative to sign design, manufacturing and installation. Verified all calculations and performed various calculations. This includes the engineered calculations required for permitting signage with area municipalities, the calculations required for foundation development of pylon signs and stress and load calculations for wall mounted signs and canopies. Also served as procedure writer and reviewer as projects were being developed.
  • Negotiated high-value contracts that maximized profitability while mitigating risks for the organization.
  • Managed financial planning and budgeting processes, ensuring fiscal responsibility and maximizing return on investments.
  • Developed new revenue streams by identifying growth opportunities and forging strategic partnerships with key industry players.
  • Enhanced company profitability by implementing strategic business plans and optimizing operational processes.
  • Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
  • Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
  • Directed technological improvements, reducing waste and business bottlenecks.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, vendors, regulators, and community leaders to promote collaboration and long-term success.

Senior Project Manager / Production Manager

Coast 2 Coast Surveys
01.2000 - 01.2004
  • Managed a national network of surveyors. Responsible for final review of field surveys that were presented to the client. Met strict deadlines set forth by customers. Managed 75+ surveyors & 15 office employees. Constructed business flow chart in order to maintain an efficiently operating office. Performed all AutoCAD work. Direct contact with major client base on all phases of operations.

Education

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering Degree - Mechanical Engineering

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Chattanooga, Tennessee
12.2007

Skills

  • Multidisciplinary engagement
  • Operational efficiency oversight
  • Team project management
  • Project scope management
  • Collaborative task management
  • Strategic planning
  • Project planning and development

Affiliations

  • Member of the National Honor Society
  • Member of the National Scholars Honor Society
  • 2003 received math award from Chattanooga State

Timeline

Senior Mgr. Central Design Organization

TVA
01.2023 - Current

Senior Mgr. Regulatory Programs Engineer

TVA
01.2022 - 01.2023

Corporate Electrical Engineer Manager

TVA
01.2021 - 01.2022

Corporate Nuclear Sites Procurement Engineer Manager

TVA
01.2017 - 01.2021

Watts Bar Nuclear Plant Procurement Engineer Manager

TVA
01.2013 - 01.2017

Pre-Operational Start Up Engineer/Systems Engineer

TVA
01.2007 - 01.2012

Vice President / Treasurer-Board of Directors

New Image Surveys, Inc.
01.2004 - 01.2007

Senior Project Manager / Production Manager

Coast 2 Coast Surveys
01.2000 - 01.2004

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering Degree - Mechanical Engineering

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

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