BRIAN A.

KOST
1638 A Canopus Drive, San Diego, CA 92126
(858)549-1270
bk6f09a2@westpost.net
QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
* 20 + years experience in supervising, maintaining, and operating Naval nuclear
propulsion plants.
* Assertive, mission oriented team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
* Acquired extensive technical knowledge of nuclear power plant operations, safe
ty, maintenance, and training from the United States Navy.
* Able to make level headed decisions and develop proactive solutions based on o
bservation and analysis of indications or problems.
* Able to function in high pressure environments to overcome challenges and meet
goals within specified time constraints.
* Active Secret Clearance (until June 2012)
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Power Plant Operations Maintenance Technical Writing
Industrial Safety Quality Control Instructor
Logical Analysis Radiological Controls Training
Troubleshooting Technical Research Communications
EXPERIENCE
10 + years experience as supervisor and maintenance planner.
Nuclear Power Plant Supervisor (Engineering Watch Supervisor)
Supervised the safe operation of the nuclear power plant and associated auxiliar
y equipment.
* Provided operational oversight for 9 mechanical, electrical, and reactor opera
tors, ensuring strict compliance with operating procedures.
* Performed data trend analysis of plant parameters to verify proper plant perfo
rmance.
* Coordinated casualty control actions and verified actions taken by watchstande
rs were in accordance with approved casualty procedures.
Maintenance Supervisor (Leading Chief Petty Officer)
Supervised the safe operation, maintenance, and repair of the nuclear power plan
t mechanical systems and associated auxiliary equipment.
* Directly supervised division ranging in size from 12-20 personnel. Developed a
nd prioritized maintenance schedules, supervised maintenance, ensured proper wor
k controls, and adherence to safety requirements.
* Completed more than 15 scheduled power plant outages with over a 90% maintenan
ce completion rate.
* Assessed and developed junior personnel skill level by preparing and facilitat
ing over 50 classroom and mock-up training sessions.
* Improved the material condition of the nuclear power plant by developing and a
dministering a valve inspection program, correcting deficiencies for over 1500 n
uclear and auxiliary system valves.
Instructor/Advisor
Trained and mentored over 200 students in areas of Applied Mechanical Science.
* Instructed in the areas of thermodynamics, pump theory and construction, heat
exchanger theory and construction, operation of high and low pressure air compre
ssors, operation and construction of steam distilling, vapor compression, and re
verse osmosis plants, steam turbine theory and construction, theory and operatio
ns of refrigeration/air conditioning units.
* Revised curriculum, presentations and exams for topics previously listed.
* Earned Master Training Specialist within one year based on revisions and stude
nt performance.
NAVY SCHOOLS
2005 Command Training Team/Master Training Specialist
1995 EPA Refrigerant Certification
1991 Quality Assurance Inspector
1989 Nuclear Power Training Unit
1988 Nuclear Field Machinist Mate / Nuclear Power School