Thomas P. Mucha has over 30 years of experience in electrical and instrumentation and control (I&C) work for nuclear power plants. He is currently an Electrical/I&C Planner/Field Engineer at PPL Susquehanna, LLC, where he develops work packages and instructions for electrical and I&C modifications. Previously he worked as a Supervisor/General Foreman and Foreman/Electrician at the same company. He also has experience in fire protection system design and as an electrician.
1. Thomas P. Mucha
405 Chestnut Ave.
Kingston, Pa. 18704
570-288-3533 / 570 881-3039
Objective: Strong personally motivated individual seeking position with a successful
company providing opportunity for growth and upward mobility.
Nuclear Work Experience:
Electrical / I&C Planner/Field Eng. at PPL Susquehanna, LLC. (03/2007-Present)
• Experienced in the development of installation/work packages and work
instructions for installing electrical / I&C modifications.
• Experience includes preparation of detailed work instructions,
identification of needed tools, manpower resources, and materials.
• Strong knowledge of NEC codes, Nuclear Specifications, and
Procedures.
• Experience in following work package from inception to close-out.
• Possess strong communication and computer skills.
• Well versed in Nims, Passport, Crimp, Excell, and Word programs.
• Self starter capable of resolving problems, meeting objectives and
schedules, and producing quality work with minimum supervision.
• I have experience with the following plant modifications:
o ICS Reactor Feed Pump Turbine Speed Control
o ICS Reactor Water Level & Recirc. Speed Control
o Replace Reactor Feed Pump Turbines to support EPU
o Appendix “R” RHR Logic Change
o MSIV High Flow Isolation Set point Change
o Condensate Filter Addition Electrical & Controls Support
o Condensate Demineralizer Vessel Addition Controls
o VERMS – Vent Effluent Radiation Monitoring Systems
o On-Line Noble Chemistry Modification
o Replace Simplex 2120 with 4100 Fire Protection System
Supervisor/General Foreman at PPL Susquehanna, LLC. (09/2000-03/2007)
• As Supervisor/General Foreman I interacted with management in all phases of
projects including Planning, Engineering, Procurement, Quality Control, and
Installation.
• Moved work packages from planning status to walkdown, to working, to
foreman review, to engineering review, and to closing.
• Had as many as 72 electricians under my supervision at one time.
• Two substantial projects that I supervised were the Force on Force Security
Modification and the Power Range Neutron Monitoring System for both
Unit 1 and Unit 2. I also supervised work on:
o The Steam Dryer change out
o Vibration and Acoustic Monitoring
o Synchronous Breaker replacement for Unit 1
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2. Thomas P. Mucha
405 Chestnut Ave.
Kingston, Pa. 18704
570-288-3533 / 570 881-3039
o Reactor Water clean-up Modification
o Acid Injection plant Modification
o Tool Room Radon Mitigation Modification
Foreman/ Electrician at PPL Susquehanna, LLC. (05/1991-08/2000)
• As Foreman/Journeyman Electrician I had hands on experience on many
plant modifications. The toolroom, warehouse, and cable cut shop were
part of my workplace.
• Interacted well with other work disciplines such as Engineering,
Procurement, Maintenance groups, Security, and Operations.
• Work required knowledge of nuclear work practices and procedures.
Piping Design
Experience: Design Manager: Rich Fire Protection, Pleasantville, N.J.08232,
(02/1988-04/1991).
• As Design Manager I had seven in-house designers and five free-lance
designers under my supervision.
• Interfaced with Sales and Field Supervision.
• Largest project that I oversaw was the Fire Protection System at the Taj
Mahal Casino in Atlantic City, N. J.
Project Manager: Wiginton Fire Sprinkler Inc., West Palm Beach, Fl.
And Farmer & Irwin Corp., Riviera Beach, Fl., (01/1984-02/1988).
• As Project Manager I was responsible for all design, coordination,
material procurement, and processing of all extra work that was a part of
my projects.
• Design included existing as well as new construction, hydraulic
calculations, materials, scheduling, and also some special hazards work
with CO2 and Halon systems.
Electrical Experience: Journeyman Electrician, IBEW Local # 163, 1269 San Souci
Parkway, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18706, (04/1980-12/1984).
• Performed all phases of electrical installation including conduit, wire
pulling, and terminations in commercial, industrial, and nuclear
environments.
• Communications work including cat-5 and fiber-optic systems.
Education:
• Penn State University (1969-1971): Associate Degree in Electrical
Engineering.
• Electrical Apprenticeship (1976-1980): Four years; Industrial,
Commercial, and Residential.
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3. Thomas P. Mucha
405 Chestnut Ave.
Kingston, Pa. 18704
570-288-3533 / 570 881-3039
• Fire Protection Design (1973-1974): Sprinkler system design and
Hydraulic calculations.
• NICET: Certified Engineering Technician # 078206.
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