Andrew Nelson
Lexington Park
Summary
Systems oriented technical professional with over 3 years of experience operating, analyzing, and verifying complex safety-critical systems in a commercial nuclear power plant (PWR). Qualified Non-Licensed Operator with a strong foundation in system behavior, requirements based operations, configuration control, and cross disciplinary technical collaboration. Experienced in surveillance testing, system diagnostics, emergency response, and safety analysis in a technical environment. Seeking to transition into a systems engineering role at Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Non-Licensed Operator (NLO)
Constellation Energy – Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant (PWR)
01.2022 - Current
- Operate, monitor, and evaluate mechanical, electrical, and control systems including pumps, valves, switchgear, heat exchangers, and safety-related equipment.
- Interpret system requirements, technical specifications, and operational limits to ensure safe and compliant system performance.
- Perform surveillance tests to verify system functionality, validate operational readiness, and ensure compliance with NRC and ANSI standards.
- Execute configuration control through rigorous safety tagging, system isolation, and procedural adherence.
- Diagnose system behavior, identify abnormal conditions, and collaborate with engineering teams to resolve equipment, design, and procedural issues.
- Participate in emergency response roles including fire brigade leadership, radiation monitoring, and real-time decision making in safety-critical scenarios.
- Support engineering change processes through field walkdowns, technical feedback, and verification of updated procedures and system documentation.
- Maintain detailed technical logs, operational reports, and system status documentation to support traceability and system lifecycle management.
Crew Member
Designer Appearances and Coatings
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Supported industrial coating operations involving mechanical system preparation, equipment handling, and field operations.
- Conducted safety checks, equipment inspections, and procedural compliance tasks in a high-risk industrial environment.
Crew Chief
Culver’s Restaurant
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Led safety, hygiene, and compliance training for new staff; ensured operational readiness and adherence to standards.
- Managed shift operations, coordinated team tasks, and maintained quality and safety performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physics
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI01.2019
Skills
- System Architecture & Requirements Interpretation
- System Behavior Analysis & Diagnostics
- Surveillance testing expertise
- System Safety, Hazard Awareness & Configuration Control
- Technical Documentation & Regulatory Compliance
- Cross-Functional Engineering Collaboration
- Emergency Response & Safety-Critical Decision Making
- Technical Procedures, P&IDs, Schematics & Control Logic Familiarity
- English (Fluent)
- Norwegian (Beginner)
Certification
- Qualified Non-Licensed Operator (Nuclear Power)
- Radiation Worker Training (RW I/II)
- Emergency Response & Fire Brigade Certification
- Cybersecurity Awareness for Industrial Systems (internal training)
- Human Performance & Safety Culture Training
Timeline
Non-Licensed Operator (NLO)
Constellation Energy – Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant (PWR)
01.2022 - Current
Crew Member
Designer Appearances and Coatings
01.2020 - 01.2022
Crew Chief
Culver’s Restaurant
01.2014 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Physics
Michigan State University