Richard Buzbee has over 10 years of experience in mechanical operations, quality assurance, and maintenance, including serving as a mechanical operator and chemical engineer on a naval nuclear reactor. He is currently the Mechanical Operations Manager at SolarTech Universal, where he maintains production and quality by ensuring the operation and maintenance of machinery. He has a background in nuclear power and is pursuing a bachelor's degree in computer science.

1. Richard Michael Buzbee
West Palm Beach, FL 561-713-0100
rickybuzbee@gmail.com
Summary
 Mechanical Operator/QualityAssurance Inspector/Maintenance Supervisor
 Safety Oriented with strict adherence to OSHA practicesand procedures
 Technical work experience in a naval nuclear power plant environment
Experience
May 2015-Present
SolarTech Universal
Riviera Beach, FL
Mechanical Operations Manager-Maintained production and qualityby ensuringoperation of
automated machineryand mechanical equipment on production assemblyline for a startup Solar panel
company.
 Performed maintenance proceduresin accordance with OSHA safetyregulations.
 Prepared mechanical maintenance reportsbycollecting, analyzing, and summarizinginformation and
trends.
 Worked with Process and Quality Engineer to ensure equipment preventative maintenance and repairs
were properly documented and assessed for potential revalidation.
 Ensured operation of machineryand mechanical equipment bycompletingpreventive maintenance
requirementson engines,motors, pneumatictools, conveyor systems, and production machines;
following diagrams,sketches, operationsmanuals, manufacturer'sinstructions, and engineering
specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.
 Managed the qualityassurance program for all incoming productsand outgoing shipments.
 Led 60+ workers on the safe and efficient use of production machineryand maintenance procedures.
 Developed and administered routine maintenance schedulesfor all machines.
May 2011-May 2014
USS John C. Stennis
Bremerton, WA
Chemical Engineer/Radiological Supervisor-Managed maintenance, repairsand casualtyactions
in the engine room and verified theywere carried out in a swift, accurate and safe manor; extensive studiesin
mechanical and associated electrical systemswas required.
 Senior advisor for radiological and chemistrycontrols implementingstrict qualityassurance.
 Managed, audited and analyzed schedules, maintenance, and major evolutions
 Evaluated, handled, and disposed of radioactive and hazardousmaterialssafely
Mechanical Operator- Operated duringmultiple start-upsand shutdowns, hundredsofcasualty
response drills,and nuclear plant operations on a day to day basis.
 Watch standinginvolved student trainingbalanced with boiler plant operations, regulatingelectric
plant equipment voltage and frequency, maintenance, qualityassurance and emergencyresponse.
 Extensive experience with heat exchangers, turbine generators, pneumatic/hydraulicsystems,
reduction gears, pumps,valves,lube oil systems, A/C units and distillingsystems.

2. Richard Michael Buzbee
West Palm Beach, FL 561-713-0100
rickybuzbee@gmail.com
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Education
June 2014-Present
Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL
Bachelor’s Computer Science
 3.48 GPA
 Graduate 2017
Nov 2010-May 2011
Nuclear PowerPrototypeTraining Unit Ballston Spa, NY
 Graduated 1st in Class(of 26)
 3.31 GPA
July 2010-Oct 2010
Navy Nuclear PowerSchool, Goose Creek, SC
 Graduated 30th in Class(of 125)
 3.65 GPA
 Skills acquired: Reactor/steam plant engineering, hydraulics, pneumatics, blue print reading,
pollution control, fire safety, technical math, applied thermodynamics, heat transfer and fluid flow,
nuclear physics, basicelectricity, chemistry, physics, diesel maintenance, and radiation theory
Dec 2009-June 2010
Navy Nuclear Field A School, Goose Creek, SC
 Graduated 6th in Class(of 30)
 3.45 GPA
 Skills acquired: Industrial safety, mechanical systemsoperations, electrical power distribution,
communications,and nuclear physics theory
References
Paul Roraff, Plant Manager – 561-612-2620
AnthonyWard, Mechanical Division Leader - 585-255-0869
Mike Leav, Reactor OperatingDivision Leader - 201-686-0693