Anthony Javier Covelli has over 10 years of experience in the Navy working on nuclear submarines, including as a Radiological Controls Technician, Quality Assurance Supervisor, Machinery Division Work Center Supervisor, and Work Leader. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Nuclear Energy Engineering Technology from Thomas Edison State University with the goal of becoming a Senior Reactor Operator or nuclear plant manager in the commercial sector.

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Anthony Javier Covelli
1624 Laukahi St.
Honolulu, HI 96821
tonycovelli@live.com
Career Objective: Obtain a Senior Reactor Operator license and supervise the control
room personnel in a commercial nuclear power plant, with the advancement opportunity
to fulfill a position as a senior nuclear engineer/plant manager.
Technology-Related Employment History:
 Radiological Controls Technician, Naval Submarine Support Command, Pearl
Harbor, HI. (Radiological Surveyor/ Work Oversight) (NEC 3376)
Responsible for ensuring the enforcement of and for performing all NAVSEA
required technical standards for nuclear work and for environmental/personal
radiation protection in Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate
Maintenance Facility (PHNSY & IMF). PHNSY tends to eighteen Pearl Harbor
home ported nuclear submarines and up to ten visiting submarines to maintain
them in the highest possible state of mission readiness. Provided supervisory
oversight during work specializing in radiological controls, verified and issued
personnel dosimetry, performed radiation gradient characterization surveys for
reactor compartments, performed and analyzed all shipyard contamination
surveys, participated in operations to discharge ship’s highly radioactive coolant
resin and filter media and various other radiological support for all shipyard
maintenance and repairs onboard nuclear submarines. Responsible for the
proper control, transport and storage of all program radioactive material (RAM).
Responsible for responding to and leading all radiological casualty response in
the shipyard as well as assisting ship’s crew as requested.
 Quality Assurance Supervisor, USS Chicago, Pearl Harbor, HI and Agana,
Guam. (Assistant Quality Assurance Officer)
Established, organized, maintained and oversaw quality assurance programs on
a Navy 688 class nuclear submarine as well as working with local repair facilities.
Instructed and qualified organization level quality assurance managers for each
submarine division. Managed and facilitated squadron quality assurance ship
material inspections throughout the Pacific Fleet area. Also
acted as the machinery division’s quality assurance inspector and technical work
package writer for over 60% of the 70-month tour. Responsible for the technical
research, procurement of technical procedure work packages, cleanliness
inspection, critical surface area inspection and joint assembly oversight, system

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restoration and recertification testing per the Navy Joint Fleet Maintenance
Manual and Submarine Safety Manual technical specifications.
 Machinery Division Work Center Supervisor, USS Chicago (SSN 721), Pearl
Harbor, HI and Agana, Guam. (Planned Maintenance Schedule Manager)
Supervised 15 nuclear machinist mate technicians in nuclear and non-nuclear
propulsion plant preventative maintenance, records audit and quarterly report,
scheduling, planning/coordinating depot-level refit periods and other forms of
mechanical and ship repairs.
 EPA universally certified HVAC service technician and refrigerant
handling/disposal technician. (Certification: A-652-0344/10050/001)
Responsible for ensuring the proper handling and disposal of CFC/HCFC
refrigerant and refrigerant permeated machinery oil. Performed R-114 HVAC
periodic maintenance, performance monitoring, troubleshooting, leak detection
and repair and vacuum drop testing on four units on the USS Chicago.
Performed training and supervised crew members on Standard Ship’s
Organization and Regulation manual requirements for refrigeration work on
submarines.
 Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program Emergency Welder (NEC 3351)
Trained in proficiency of shielded metal arch welding (SMAW), argon gas
tungsten arc welding (GTAW) and oxy-acetylene torch cutting and brazing
metallurgical weld processes. Certified in nuclear grade primary system piping
patchwork and pipe/coupling joint welding, using the SMAW and GTAW
processes, using applicable quality control processes and able to pass liquid dye
penetrant testing and radiography testing. Responsible for performing all nuclear
and non-nuclear emergent repair work involving metal cutting and welding
onboard submarines.
 Work Leader, USS Chicago (SSN 721), Pearl Harbor, HI and Agana, Guam.
(Nuclear Machinist’s Mate) (NEC 3365)
Responsible for the operation, maintenance, planning, documentation, records
and repair of all nuclear and non-nuclear propulsion plant related mechanical
equipment onboard including fresh water distillation and waste water systems.
 Engineering Department Training Assistant/Drill Coordinator
Responsible for planning and coordinating ship’s engineering department drills
and for ensuring plant safety from unexpected operator error. Specific
responsibilities include briefing and administering departmental drill scenarios,

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maintaining the departmental drill program props, and maintaining training
records.
 Machinery Division Leading Petty Officer – Responsible in direct supervision of
15 personnel in performance of maintenance and operation of nuclear and
propulsion plant related non-nuclear systems aboard the USS Chicago.
Professional Registrations/Certificates:
 Radiological Controls Technician – Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard (NEC 3376)
 Navy Submarine Nuclear Quality Assurance Inspector, Nuclear Controlled Work
Package writer, Assistant Quality Assurance Officer (USS Chicago)
 Navy Submarine Nuclear Quality Assurance Supervisor (USS Chicago)
 Engine Room Supervisor Watch Station – 688 Class Submarine
 Metal Lathe and Machining Tool Operator – (Manual Operation)
 DOD EPA Refrigerant Technician CFC/HCFC Refrigerant Processing Universal
Certification: A-652-0344/10050/001
 Submarine Nuclear Propulsion Plant Supervisor – Mechanical (NEC 3365)
 Naval Nuclear Propulsion Plant Welder – (NEC 3351)
 Navy Nuclear Training Program Assistant/Drill Coordinator (USS Chicago)
Education: Dates
 Thomas Edison State College, Bachelor of Science in 2017
Nuclear Energy Engineering Technology (Expected)
 Radiological Controls Technician Qualification School, 2013
Nuclear Regional Maintenance Depot, Norfolk, VA
 Quality Assurance Inspector School, 2010
Fleet Maintenance Support, Pearl Harbor, HI

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 Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program Submarine Emergency 2008
Welder “C” School, Groton, CT
 Naval Nuclear Power Training Unit, Balston Spa, NY 2007
 Naval Nuclear Power School, Charleston, SC 2007
 Nuclear Field Machinist’s Mate “A” School, Charleston, SC 2006
 Oviedo High School, Oviedo, FL 2004
Membership in Professional Associations
 Oviedo High School Junior ROTC program
 Military - US Navy
Professional Activities outside Employment Setting:
 I volunteered at the Habitat for Humanity in Groton, CT every weekend during my
Navy “C” school for NNPP welding. This is not part of my normal job functions.
Employment-Related Committee/Professional Activities:
 Participated in a Navy submarine project to improve the Quality Assurance
program efficiency, management, documentation, auditing and surveillance for a
ship-wide multi-divisional cognizant effort with the USS Chicago’s Quality
Assurance Officer.
 Led a Navy 688 class submarine 4-plant HVAC R-114 refrigerant leak repair
project on the USS Chicago. In addition to performing extensive leak testing and
repair work, I performed numerous safety briefings with senior ship’s officers and
gave on-the-job training to junior Navy personnel on refrigeration work
techniques and technical standards.
Continuing Education Activities:
 I plan to complete my Engineering Watch Supervisor qualification on the USS
Oklahoma City.
 I plan to advance to the title of Chief Petty Officer in the US Navy on the USS
Oklahoma City.

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 I plan to complete a MSAST in Nuclear Energy Engineering Technology at
Thomas Edison State University following my bachelor’s degree.
Awards and Honors:
 Naval Achievement Medal – End of tour award commemorating duties performed
while stationed in Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance
Facility.
 Naval Achievement Medal – For performance of an emergent repair of the ship’s
HVAC system following a discovery of a major R-114 refrigerant leak to allow the
ship to complete the Integrated Propulsion Plant Testing program following a
major overhaul availability.
 Naval Achievement Medal – End of tour award commemorating
duties performed aboard the USS Chicago.
 Admiral’s Commendation’s Letter - For emergent weld repairs of the ship’s water
distillation plant high pressure brine pump and the ship’s bridge trunk
communications control box cap to allow the ship to resume the normal mission
rotation on schedule.
Publications/Presentations:
 Led and participated in an educational research project on the Fukushima Dai-
ichi reactor accident for Thomas Edison State University’s Nuclear Energy
Engineering Technology capstone class.
 Developed Navy Nuclear Machinery Division training and maintenance
presentations for advanced primary valve operation, steam plant valve repair,
engineering department periodic training and Submarine Safety Quality
Assurance program training on the USS Chicago.
 Developed qualification standard training, examination and interview standards
for submarine maintenance workers, nuclear/non-nuclear cleanliness inspectors,
controlled material inspectors and nuclear/non-nuclear quality assurance
inspectors on the USS Chicago.
Special Competencies and Skills:
 Ability to perform and supervise many complex preventative and
corrective maintenances on nuclear, radiological, PLC, electrical and mechanical
equipment in an industrial and military environment.
 Project Management – Adept and skilled in all areas of project management.

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Not yet certified by PMI.
 Proficient in Microsoft Office 97, 2000, 2003, and 2007 applications, such as
Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point.
 Ability to perform under pressure, research and solve complex technical
problems and make/fabricate parts and repairs in an industrial and military
environment.
Leadership/Teamwork Skills:
 Extensive experience with supervising a 15-man division and coordinating
complex nuclear plant operations in a manner to enable successful goal
accomplishments.
 Managing complex projects including extensive refrigerant repair work,
Submarine Safety and Quality Assurance program qualification standards,
auditing and surveillance, deck-plate level leadership for Navy submarine
propulsion plant maintenance and radiological oversight as well as managing the
ship’s NNPP welder qualification program on the USS Chicago.
 Highly skilled maintenance mechanic, craftsman, NNPP welder, radiological
worker and radiological oversight technician with 10 years of hands-on
and supervisory experience in the maintenance and repair of Naval Nuclear
Reactor Plants.
 Three years of experience in conducting radiological work oversight, Dual Filter-
Media Discharge, reactor compartment radiation tier characterization and
providing process improvement feedback to more than fifteen shops and eight
submarines in Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard. Cited by the Commanding Officer
as a key factor in improving day-to-day operations.