Israel Aguirre
Ridgeland,MS
Summary
Nuclear engineer with a B.S. from Texas A&M and hands-on experience in core design, reactor engineering, and regulatory compliance. Proven track record in supporting reload processes, overseeing nuclear fuel fabrication, and presenting site operating experience at industry forum. Skilled in both technical analysis and field execution, with qualifications in reactor engineering and a strong grasp of NRC reporting standards. Adept in Python scripting for data extraction and visualization from core modeling software, and in developing simulator files that enhance operator training and predict core behavior with high accuracy.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
BWR Nuclear Fuels Engineer
Entergy Services
09.2022 - Current
- Reviewed and accepted vendor documentation for core reload design, ensuring alignment with safety and performance standards.
- Developed Python scripts to parse output file from core modeling software, extract key performance data, and generate visualizations for review.
- Supported Special Nuclear Material (SNM) accounting and reporting activities in compliance with NRC requirements.
- Traveled to nuclear fuel fabrication facilities to oversee fuel assembly build quality and adherence to specifications.
- Cross-Qualified in reactor engineering; performed core verification during refueling outage to ensure accurate fuel placement.
- Created and provided simulator file Simulator Training for post-outage startup training; predictions closely matched actual core criticality temperature, enhancing operations preparedness.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Engineering
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX05-2022
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Technical reporting
- Engineering documentation
- Python coding
- Data analysis
Timeline
BWR Nuclear Fuels Engineer
Entergy Services
09.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Engineering
Texas A&M University
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