Christian Cohn
Goose Creek
Summary
Dynamic Nuclear Training Instructor specializing in reactor operations, trainee assessment, and reactor maintenance. Proven ability to enhance instructional effectiveness through mentorship and collaboration with teams, ensuring adherence to safety compliance and operational readiness. Committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence in training methodologies. Expertise in developing tailored training programs that elevate individual and team performance within high-stakes environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Nuclear Training Instructor
NPTU Charleston
Goose Creek, USA
04.2023 - Current
- Guided junior instructors in refining instructional techniques and enhancing teaching effectiveness.
- Delivered comprehensive training to over 500 enlisted and officer students, enhancing first-time success in approximately 1500 hours of essential reactor operations.
- Executed training simulator sessions to provide immersive learning opportunities for students in reactor start-up, shutdown, and emergency response scenarios.
- Proficient in executing all normal and casualty evolutions as a qualified reactor operator and engineering watch supervisor.
- Conducted thorough assessments and provided actionable feedback to elevate trainees' understanding of systems and operational practices.
Lead Reactor Maintenance Technician
USS Columbus
Newport News, USA
10.2018 - 04.2023
- Oversaw execution of preventative and corrective maintenance projects for reactor I&C, ensuring optimal system performance and reliability.
- Diagnosed and resolved issues with wiring, switches, relays, and electrical components, effectively reducing equipment downtime and ensuring reliable performance.
- Conducted regular assessments to ensure safety regulations were consistently followed during maintenance operations.
- Facilitated comprehensive training for six technicians in safety practices and maintenance procedures, resulting in a self-sufficient team demonstrating consistent high performance.
- Oversaw meticulous documentation of all maintenance activities and repairs conducted.
- Managed comprehensive inventory of parts and tools valued at over 2 million USD, facilitating uninterrupted operational efficiency through timely supply orders.
- Designed a comprehensive tracking and management framework for reactor test equipment and gauge calibrations, achieving sustained calibration levels exceeding 95% readiness.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Energy Engineering Technology
Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, NJ09-2023
Naval Nuclear Power Training Unit
Goose Creek09-2018
Skills
- Reactor operations management
- In-depth subject knowledge
- Quality assurance processes
- Mentorship for instructors
- Regulatory adherence
- Trainee evaluation
- Technical problem-solving
- Effective team engagement
- Clear communication
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Limited
Timeline
Nuclear Training Instructor
NPTU Charleston
04.2023 - Current
Lead Reactor Maintenance Technician
USS Columbus
10.2018 - 04.2023
Naval Nuclear Power Training Unit
Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Energy Engineering Technology
Thomas Edison State University
Continuing Education Activities
I have plans to complete a BS in Electrical Engineering and an MS in Nuclear Engineering.
Awards
- Navy Achievement Medal, 01/01/23, End of tour NAM commemorating 4 years of service and management of divisional gauge calibration, supply parts, and performance as top maintenance and repair technician of submarine reactor instrumentation and control systems.
- Navy Achievement Medal, 01/01/22, For successful planning and completion of complex shipyard instrumentation and control repair, testing, and maintenance over the course of 3 months, including repair of the primary nuclear instrument cabinets, static frequency transformers, and water level control detector calibrations and retests.
- Navy Achievement Medal, 01/01/22, For volunteering to support a deploying submarine crew and achieving above-average performance on the operational reactors safeguard examination.
- Navy Achievement Medal, 01/01/21, For planning and completing complex multi-day reactor isolation valve position detector calibrations in the reactor compartment.
Leadership Teamwork Skills
- Highly skilled reactor maintenance technician and craftsman with 8 years of hands-on and supervisory experience in the maintenance and repair of Naval Nuclear Reactor Plants leading teams between 2 to 8 personnel.
Navy Qualifications
- Engineering Watch Supervisor, 02/15/26, Supervisor of all operations in the nuclear plant engineering spaces during critical operation.
- Reactor Operator/Shutdown Reactor Operator, 2019, Maintains plant conditions and performs operations of the reactor plant.
- Reactor Maintenance Technician, 2019, Plans and performs preventative and corrective maintenance evolutions on reactor instrumentation and control equipment, acting as a leader in teams of 2 or more.