Sebastian Boyd
Columbia
Summary
Highly motivated and eager individual able to think outside the box, critically, and analytically to solve any problem and find one if not many solutions. Self Critical and take criticism well. Not afraid to ask questions. Capable of being a team player and a leader. Years of mechanical experience and knowledge all the way from the simplicity of changing a car tire, oil, or a battery as a kid to now performing maintenance, engineering, and operating Nuclear Reactor systems such as plant coolant systems, diesel generators, and electrical systems, and HVAC systems.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Reactor Operator
University Of Missouri Nuclear Research Reactor
03.2023 - Current
- Studied in depth systems, procedures, emergency protocols, safety awareness, and Nuclear Theory
- Participated in preparation, transfer, loading, and unloading of nuclear fuel elements
- Regulated flux level, reactor period, coolant temperature, and rate of power flow
- Performed equipment maintenance on reactor critical systems (Diesel Generator, UPS, HVAC)
- Controlled equipment that affects the power of the reactor in a nuclear power plant
- Anticipated changes in power needs caused by weather
- Handled reactor startups, routine procedures, control room coverage, shutdown operations, sample irradiation and packaging, decontamination, and testing and calibration of equipment
- Skilled at collecting samples from the reactor coolant system for analysis purposes
- Manual Heat Balances and other calculations
Teacher Assistant
University of Missouri
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Managed groups to promote safety, minimize injury, and meet developmental needs
- Assisted instructor and students with in-class activities, grading assignments, class discussion, skills, problem solving,and analytical/critical thinking
- Observed students' performance, and recorded relevant data to aid primary instructor in assessing progress
- Conducted one-on-one and group explanations to assist students with difficult lessons
- Helped students think outside the box and solve problems on spot.
Associate
Bass Pro
11.2021 - 03.2023
Associate
Saint Louis Bread Co.
11.2015 - 08.2019
Education
Bachelors - Physics
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO12.2022
Minor - Mathematics
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO12.2022
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Power Plant Equipment Operation
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint
- Analytical Thinking
Certification
- AED/CPR American Heart Association
- PADI Advanced Rescue Diver
Timeline
Reactor Operator
University Of Missouri Nuclear Research Reactor
03.2023 - Current
Teacher Assistant
University of Missouri
08.2022 - 03.2023
Associate
Bass Pro
11.2021 - 03.2023
Associate
Saint Louis Bread Co.
11.2015 - 08.2019
Bachelors - Physics
University of Missouri
Minor - Mathematics
University of Missouri
- AED/CPR American Heart Association
- PADI Advanced Rescue Diver
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