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Tell us about yourself:
Graduated HS 1980.
US Navy Nuclear Submarine Service after graduating High School.
Worked in Nuclear and Fossil power generation industry for 31 years after completion of my U.S. Navy service.
Retired in 2018 and trying to learn how to be retired. Spent all those years working rotating shifts / weekends / holidays / birthdays etc. etc. So far so good on this retirement business! It kind of grows on you.
Area of knowledge and what I know well:
Mechanical and Electrical systems involved in the production and transmission of electrical power. Worked more than 37 years in the nuclear and fossil power generation industry as a control room operator and plant operator.
Also have more than 28 years experience as a raised bed vegetable garden enthusiast.
Certificates/Awards
Completed US Navy Nuclear Power Training Program
10/1982
Associates degree in Nuclear Engineering from Chattanooga State Community College.
05/1989
Completed Nuclear Power Training Program and Fossil Power Training Program at a private power generation company.