1. JIMMY L. AYRES
198 PR 2691, Knoxville, AR 72845
Phone: (479)747-2621
Email: jlayres@yahoo.com
OBJECTIVE: Position where proven leadership, experience, technical knowledge, people skills, broad nuclear
power plant understanding, and personal responsibility are important.
QUALIFICATION SUMMARY:
Over thirty-six years experience in the technical field (32 years in nuclear), including: , Supervision, Project &
Contract Management, Modifications, Procurement Engineering (including supplier quality activities), System
Engineering, Design Engineering, Materials, I&C, Metrology, Electrical maintenance, Cause Evaluation, and
Technical Writing. Employment summary below:
* Procurement Engineer – Entergy – Arkansas Nuclear One, 6/12 - present
* Procurement Engineer – Self employed, 5/08 – 6/12
* Engineering Supervisor, Entergy – Riverbend Station, 11/05 – 11/07
* Sr. Engineer, Entergy – Arkansas Nuclear One, 10/91 – 11/05
* Technical Writer, Arkansas Nuclear One, 3/90 to 9/90
* Instrument & Control (I&C) Supervisor, Pilgrim Nuclear Station, 1/89 to 3/90
* I&C/Metrology Technician, 1985 to 1989
* US Air Force, Metrology Lab Technician, 1982 to 1985
* Industrial Maintenance Electrician, 1980 to 1982
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) - Arkansas Tech University,
2002, GPA: 3.9, Honors: Summa Cum Laude
Professional Training:
USAF Metrology School (honor graduate), Advanced Metrology course, Nuclear Physics, Radiation
Equipment, Engineering Support Personnel Training, Waste Control Operator Training, Safety evaluations
(50.59 certification), Root Cause Analysis, Motors & Generators, Variable speed drives, HVAC, Technical
Writing, Microsoft Applications, ASME, Valve Actuator Training, Protective Relaying, PLC training, NEC,
Electrical Safety Training, Various software training including: PCRS, PDS, PDMS, DTS, ERD, eSOMS,
PASSPORT, IAS, Contract management, Supv. Interaction Skills, MARC training, Root/Apparent Cause
(certified)
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Sr. Lead Procurement Engineer, 5/08 to present, Entergy
(note: transitioned from contractor to Entergy in June of 2012.
Entergy Nuclear Site and Fleet Procurement Engineering Support. Established technical and quality
requirements for safety related and augmented quality replacement parts and components. Perform
Equivalency evaluations, Commercial grade dedications, Upgrading and downgrading of parts and
components. Develop Qualification Plans. Resolve all material/procurement, receiving, and dedication
issues. Participate on Supplier QA audits and assessments. Perform Root/Apparent Cause evaluations.
Engineering Supervisor, 11/05 to 11/07: Entergy, Riverbend Station, St. Francisville, LA
Supervision of all Electrical, Instrumentation & Control (I&C), and NSSS system reliability engineers.
Responsible for all station electrical and I&C systems, including equipment reliability, Maintenance Rule,
System health, long range planning, problem resolution, planned and emergent plant support, including
scheduling, work assignment, budgeting, management reviews and approval of engineering products.
Review and approve engineering products including but not limited to: Condition reports, Modification
packages and test plans, Procurement Engineering evaluations, Root cause analysis reports, expense
reports, system health reports, preventive maintenance and single point vulnerability strategies. Participate
on INPO and industry audits and assessments.

2. Senior Engineer, 10/91 to 11/05: Entergy, Arkansas Nuclear One, Russellville, AR
Procurement Engineering
Establish technical and quality requirements for procurement of safety related and quality related spare parts
and components. Perform reverse engineering, equivalency evaluations, commercial grade dedication, safety
classifications, and downgrading of components and parts. Provide engineering resolutions and evaluations for
materials issues. Participate in vendor quality assurance audits. Lead efforts for backlog reduction. Support
various other engineering issues as needed.
Design Engineer/Modifications
Develop and implement modification packages to support plant operations and improvements (primarily
Electrical and I&C), including: Project Management, Contract Management, Design basis, Safety evaluations,
Installation and Testing, Craft Supervision, Planning & Scheduling, Work Order package reviews,
Revise/Generate Drawings, Calculations, Engineering Reports, Technical Manuals, and Licensing Documents,
Problem Resolution, and all other activities associated with the modification design, development, installation,
testing, and close out process.
Systems Engineering
Monitor and maintain electrical, instrumentation and control systems including: System performance monitoring
and trending, Industry operating experience, Condition report resolution, Maintenance testing and
troubleshooting oversight. Primary systems included 125 VDC, battery charges and station battery banks, 120
VAC and station inverters, EDG controls, Emergency lighting, Motor generators, and electrical penetrations.
Technical Writer, 3/90 to 9/90, Brooks Consulting, Arkansas Nuclear One, Russellville, AR
Rewrite Electrical, I&C and Metrology Lab maintenance procedures to meet Industry, NRC, and INPO guidelines.
Supervisor, I&C, 1/89 to 3/90, Boston Edison, Pilgrim Station, Plymouth, MA
Supervision of IBEW union I&C craft, Develop procedures, Scheduling, prioritization, and work assignments,
Department budgeting, Train I&C technicians, Review and approve work packages, Disposition and resolve
condition reports, Support and coordinate with other plant departments.
I&C Technician, 12/85 to 1/89, Various nuclear sites
Calibrate, troubleshoot and repair all test, measurement and diagnostic equipment. Calibrate and maintain all
metrology lab equipment and standards including: AC/DC voltage and current, Analog, Digital, Frequency,
Pressure, Flow, Temperature, Torque, Force, and Dimensional. Perform field troubleshooting, testing, and
calibration of various electrical and process instrumentation and control systems, such as: Pressure,
Temperature, Level, and Flow controllers, transmitters, and indicators (electronic and pneumatic), and Control
Room Instrumentation.
US Air Force, Precision Measurement Equipment Technician (Metrology), 6/82 to 9/85
Calibrate, troubleshoot (component level) and repair all measuring, test equipment, and calibration standards.
Meritoriously promoted for outstanding job performance. Honorably discharged.
Maintenance Electrician, 1980 to 1982, Riley Beard Inc. Shreveport, LA
Responsible for calibrating, repairing, and maintaining all electric, electronic and electromechanical equipment
throughout the facility, including 3 phase, motors, cranes, relay and circuit breaker testing.