1. ERIC ZAGATA
2433 SW Main Blvd. Lake City Fl.32025)
(570) 332-2360 ezagata5@gmail.com
Task Manager/ General Superintendent
Responsible and highly motivated professional with significant years of relevant experience, related proficiencies and a
background in project/technical operations coordination and planning. Remarkable attention-to-detail skills with the unique
ability to coordinate multifaceted activities determine and analyze problems and implement corrective actions. Adept at
maintaining operational processes that reduce redundancy, improve accuracy and efficiency and achieving organizational
objectives. Analytical and strategic thinker able to diagnose simple and complex issues while executing practical solutions
and recognized ability to plan, organize and coordinate priorities in an expedient manner. Accountable and detail oriented
professional with the ability to be productive and focused in pressure filled situations. Highly reliable with profound
technical knowledge and problem-solving skills adept at engaging requirements while designing solutions based on strong
technical expertise and experience. Highlighted leadership qualities and the ability to work with and manage individuals
from varying backgrounds, while promoting team values. Excellent time management skills, including planning and
organizing multiple assignments, tasks and projects, able to adjust to changing priorities. Proactive and results oriented
with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and experienced in working with different teams and individuals at
all levels from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
Core Competencies
Organizational Leadership * Field Coordination * Staff Management * Workflow Management* Problem Resolution
Pipe Installation* Strategic Planning & Implementation* Safety Regulation Compliance* Scheduling
Quality Inspection* Efficiency Improvement* Operations Management*Welding & Fabrication* Relationship Building
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Millstone Nuclear/Dominion / BHI Energy , Waterford CT
Senior Construction Specialist 9/2015 – Present
Provided outage field supervision / oversight for Supplemental contracted workers on Flow Acceleration Corrosion
(FAC) Condenser pipe replacement work. Represented the Nuclear Site Services group and monitored Contractors
production and performance on a daily bases. Collected field job status information and provided communication to
Dominion Management with a report of contractor status. Reviewed P6 Schedule daily and validated contractors
progress. Verified Work orders, and weld documentation for accuracy thru Maxino and Doc-Top D7programs.
Reinforced Dominion policies, Procedure adherence, Foreign Material Exclusion program,Human Performance tools
and Site expectations.
Peach Bottom Nuclear/ Exelon / CB&I, Delta ( PA
Construction Superintendent 3 8/2015 – 9/2015
Task Manager/Field Coordinator 5/2013 – 12/2014
Provide field coordination, oversight and monitored Supplemental contracted workers & outside Vendors on
work on a frequent basis to assure adherence to Exelon policies, procedures, standards, and expectations.
Promoted use of techniques to improve error reduction of Human Performance.
Gathered and Communicates accurate status of work, raised issues or concerns as they occur and provided
feedback to appropriate Project Managers. Promoted use of techniques to improve on error reduction of Human
Performance issues.
Fort Calhoun Nuclear/ Kiewit Corp. Blair Nebraska 2/2015- 4/2015
General Superintendent
Provided supervisor oversight of craft Carpenters,Laborers,Insulators,and Painters. Attended daily leadership
meetings and provide craft with plant status, protected equipment status, and expectations. Coached and mentored
craft as needed. Identified, scheduled and sponsored new scaffold work. Performed craft prejob briefs and oversaw
craft and informed craft of work scope,conditions,associated clearances and boundaries that protect them. Preformed
regular field walk downs and documented observations of plant and personnel. Identified scaffolds with Integrated Risk to
plant operation and mitigated any potential element of risk as per procedures.
Wolf Creek Nuclear / Kanseal Inc., Burlington ( KS 9/2013 – 4/2014
Field Coordinator/ Planner / Oversight
Planned, executed and oversaw installation of new Chemical Addition Equipment and PVDF pipe for water chemical
treatment control of ESW and CW. Coordinated and monitored Supplemental Workers activities associated with
Chemical equipment and pipe installation. Oversaw installation and ensured expectations on all work performed before,
during and after Mid-cycle outage are met. Scheduled activities of support groups and coordinated task. Performed
Workability Walk-downs. Observed, initiated and prepared condition reports. Designed supports, determined pipe routing
and created detailed lists of material and supplies.
2. Wolf Creek Nuclear / Kanseal Inc., Burlington ( KS
Contact Technical Coordinator / Oversight 2/2013 - 5/2013
Oversaw and conducted briefing on craft of work scope, conditions, associated clearances and boundaries that protect
them. Served as Wolf Creek Nuclear Representative, managed multiple contractor services including divers, crane setup /
rigging, craft support, engineering and quality control. Coordinated and oversaw supplemental workers activities
associated with Essential Service Water ESW pump replacement during RF19 outage. Reviewed and implemented work
packages within established schedule and duration. Ensured schedule adherence and implemented a three-day look
“ahead” of assigned work. Performed Workability Walk-downs, observed and prepared condition reports.
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Exelon Nuclear / Shaw Stone Webster, Peach Bottom ( PA | Braidwood ( IL 8/2012 - 12/2012
Mechanical Superintendent
Reviewed and executed work packages within allotted schedule and duration. Conducted briefing on craft of work
scope, conditions, associated clearances and boundaries that protect them. Directed Restricting Orifice installation on
Feed Water Heater and condenser systems and Balance of Plant (BOP) work on various locations. Performed Workability
Walk-downs, oversaw Flow Acceleration Corrosion (FAC), prepared ISI and associated work. Identified issues that will
prevent safe and successful completion of work. Provided feedback to Task Manger, utilizing checklists, turnovers or
marked up work packages.
Entergy Nuclear Co. / Planet Forward, Waterford 3 Killona ( LA 12/2011 - 5/2012
Field Engineer
Reviewed work packages and prepared (WPCN) work package change notifications for Design Engineer review and
approval. Oversaw Construction of prerequisite requirements of Work Packages. Prepared daily “Point of Origin
Performance” reports. Identified error such as traps and reinforced positive behaviors.
First Energy Nuclear Operation Company / D/B Oak Harbor ( OH 9/2011 - 11/2011
Nuclear Oversight
Observed all work activities to ensure standards met. Provided coaching on positive behaviors and improve
opportunities to intervene unsafe or unacceptable behaviors. Ensured safe and event free work in accordance with
policies, procedures and company guidelines. Monitored all components modified, removal of Upper Lateral Supports, Hot
Leg Whip Restraints, Support Hangers, M/S Vent pipe and various commodities to facilitate upcoming SGRP.
Newport News / WF3 Nuclear, Hahnville ( LA 1/2011 -10/2011
Construction Manager
Managed Fuel Oil Storage Tank Upgrade (FOST) Project during Refuel Outage 17. Established manpower and training
requirements. Supervised craft and oversaw execution to ensure a safe and accident free outage. Preformed physical
walk-downs and briefed mechanical and electrical trades on clearance orders. Prepared project objectives and plans
including delineation of scope, budgeting, scheduling, setting performance requirements, material take offs and selecting
project participants. Assisted in work order planning and provided expert subject matter when possible.
McCarls Inc. / SSES Nuclear, Berwick ( PA 9/2006 - 1/2011
Lead Mechanical Supervisor, Mechanical Coordinator & Mechanical Maintenance Production Supervisor
Handled various modifications to ensure acceptable criteria are met to allow Extended Power Upgrade implementation
on various Systems including (ICS) Integrated Control System and Condensate Demineralized Vessel replacement and
Reactor Feed water Pump Modifications to increase and control flow acceleration to allow a 17% increase of power.
Ensured schedule adherence and attended schedule review meetings. Supervised Mechanical Maintenance activities
during four re-fueling and EPU upgrade outages on an 1150 mega-watt BWR. Directed hot spot flushes on RHR & RCU
water systems to reduce personnel radiological doses. Managed union crafts Interfaced with GE to provide needed
temporary services for CRD transfer and refurbishing. Supervised entry and provided temporary service for reactor
containment during initial cool down. Oversaw multiple union crafts, estimated manpower needs, work scope, monitored
fieldwork, and necessary FME control. Directed removal of MSR valves, including rigging, packaging and transporting per
HAZMAT procedure (HS053). Oversaw removal and installation of CRD and suppression pool hatches. Established
manpower and training requirements in accordance with primavera P3 schedules, NIMS and ESOMS.
NPS Days Zimmerman / Monticello Nuclear Plant 1/2008- 4/2008
Mechanical Superintendent
Handled all systems modification including replacement of Power Range Monitor (PRNM), General Electric Zinc Injection
System (GEZIP), Isolated Phase Bus Cooler (ISO-PHASE) and Main Steam/ Condensate Flow Transmitters/Balance of
Plant (BOP). Ensured adherence with code & regulatory compliance, scheduled manpower and prepared material
estimates. Reviewed and analyzed planners work instructions. Collaborated with Engineering, Planning, Vendors, Client
and multiple crafts and disciplines including electrical, structural, mechanical, I&C, laborers and painters.
3. Florida Power & Light Co, Point Beach Nuclear / Two Rivers ( WI 10/2008 - 11/2008
Welding Engineer / Nuclear Oversight
Monitored welding and fabrication instructions, processes and procedures during upgrade outage on two Feed Water
Heaters on an 1100 mega-watt Pressure Water Reactor. Directed welding activities, ensure compliance with ASME boiler
and pressure vessel code section III and AWS structural welding code. Assisted in developing work order travelers and
weld procedure specifications. Performed general Engineering activities for EPU Project. Managed and controlled in-
house fabrication and weld activities. Acted as Clearance Holder Supervisor, Performed physical walk-downs and briefed
mechanical and electrical trades on clearance order requirements and safeguards during re-fueling and EPU upgrade
outages on II5O mega-watt BWR. Supervised Authorized Workers status on ESOMS and NIMS and controlled Temporary
Lifts.
Bechtel Corporation / Tonopah ( AZ 8/2005 - 12/2005
Mechanical Field Superintendent
Supervised pre-outage fabrication of various piping systems and hangers. Oversaw multiple crafts in disassembly and
assembly of nitrogen systems, reactor head vent, safety injections system, mainstream hangers, transmitters and
instrumentation piping. Coordinated with field engineers to resolve issues and providing recommendations on
interferences and non-conformance concerns. Performed walk-downs, final inspections and package closures with
engineering and utility representative. Monitored work progress and scheduling and supervised Craft work.
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
Plumbing &Heating/Blueprint Reading & Estimating, Fall 1989: Luzerne County Community College, Nanticoke, PA
Business Technology, 1975-1978: Luzerne County Community College, Nanticoke, PA
Manual Arc and Heli-Arc Welding, 1977-1978: Bechtel School of Welding, Shickshinny, PA
Machine Shop and Practices, 1974-1975: Columbia-Montour Vocational Technical School, Bloomsburg, PA
Sheet Metal Fabrication, 1968-1971: Westside Vocational Technical School, Kingston, PA
CERTIFICATES OF ACHIEVEMENT
West Side Area Vocational Technical School:Practical Sales Work Outstanding Ability in Salesmanship, Business
Proficiency and School Spirit, 2/1971
Luzerne County Community College:Academic Achievement Award for Outstanding Accomplishment and Performance,
Fall Semester 1989
CERTIFICATES OF ATTAINMENT
Machine Shop, 3/1974-3/1975: Columbia-Montour Area Tech School
Sheet Metal Fabrication - Basic Code 15111 - 1080 Hours - Side Area
Vocational Technical School, Evans Street, Pringle, PA
Contractor’s License - City of Scranton
American welding society / for short period