ALFRED HOORNIK, JR.

FOREST, VA 24551
910-604-1490 alandjody@earthlink.net

Objectives
To obtain a full-time position which allows leveraging and challenging of extensive power plant
operating and problem-solving abilities as well as proven leadership skills.

Experience
Principal Technical Specialist II March, 2009 March 2016
AREVA, Inc.
Assigned to the Plant Chemistry and Corrosion Engineering group. Primary responsibilities included
performance of PWR and BWR fuel crudding and corrosion risk assessments and performance of
fuel deposit sampling and analysis studies. Served as the technical lead for the BWR methanol
injection process development and field demonstration. Assisted in the successful commissioning of
the Chemistry and Materials Center in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Environmental and Chemistry Supervisor January, 2008 March, 2009
Progress Energy Brunswick Nuclear Plant
Responsible for recruiting, selection, development, and engagement of chemistry laboratory
personnel. Responsible for tactical implementation of strategic chemistry and budgetary goals.
Maintained responsibility as the station Chemical Hygiene Officer.
Sr. Science and Lab Services Specialist August, 2005 January, 2008
Progress Energy Brunswick Nuclear Plant
Responsible for optimizing all aspects of nuclear plant chemistry programs including condensate
demineralization and filtration, reactor water chemistry and radioactive liquid waste processing.
Responsible for the BWRVIP Mitigation program implementation. Responsible for the leveraging of
digital systems to improve department efficiency and effectiveness.
Nuclear Technical Supervisor - Chemistry January, 2001 August, 2005
Public Service Electric & Gas Salem Nuclear Station
Responsible for development and engagement of chemistry personnel to optimize chemistry
processes and requirements, including work scheduling and resource allocation. Responsible for
upgrades to gamma spectroscopy systems and Radioactive Effluents Management software.
PWR Primary Chemistry Engineer January 1999 January 2001
Public Service Electric & Gas Salem Nuclear Station
Responsible for development and implementation of Strategic Chemistry Plan to optimize Reactor
Coolant Chemistry. Responsible for the procurement, installation and implementation of upgraded
Chemistry Department digital systems. Responsible for development and integration of chemistry
controls into plant outage schedules and procedures.

Nuclear Technical Supervisor - Chemistry January 1998 - January 1999

Public Service Electric & Gas Salem Nuclear Station
Responsible for coordinating chemistry support and oversight of Unit 2 Steam Generator Chemical
Cleaning Project. Responsible for completion of improvement initiatives including forced
oxygenation of Reactor Coolant System, chemical degassing with Pressurizer bubble and revision
to station hydrogen control limits.
Nuclear Technical Supervisor - Chemistry January 1992 January 1998
Public Service Electric & Gas Hope Creek Nuclear Station
Responsible for direction of station chemistry personnel in maintenance of plant chemistry, and
operation of chemistry control systems. Responsible for operation of station laboratories and
counting facilities. Responsible for development and implementation of Quality Assurance
Programs for laboratory and process instrumentation.
Nuclear Chemistry Technician June 1989 January 1992
Public Service Electric & Gas Salem Nuclear Station
Responsible for qualitatively and quantitatively determining sample constituents by various
chemical and radiochemical techniques. Responsible for maintenance of analytical equipment
and monitoring laboratory personnel in the performance of laboratory activities. Responsible for
the execution of the Intra-lab Quality Control Program. Extensive experience in the operation of
plant water treatment systems.
Leading Engineering Laboratory Technician January 1987 June 1989
USS Mississippi CGN-40
Supervised 16-20 personnel in the performance of their duties. Responsibilities included
maintenance of steam plant and reactor plant chemistry and all radiological controls along with
training and career development of assigned personnel. Developed and administered programs
including MAN-REM Reduction and Radioactive Material Controls. Qualified Engineering Watch
Supervisor and Engineering Duty Petty Officer, the senior enlisted engineering qualifications.
Engineering Laboratory Technician, April 1984 January 1987
USS Mississippi CGN-40
Supervised Work Center for the support of reactor plant operations and maintenance. Held
responsibility as Leading Petty Officer for the inspection and upgrading of all shipboard ventilation
and void spaces.
Staff Instructor June 1982 April 1984
Nuclear Power Training Unit, Ballston Spa, NY
Instructed personnel in the areas of reactor and steam plant chemistry controls, radiological
controls during operations and maintenance periods and operational procedures for a pressurized
water reactor plant.

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Skills

Proven leader with demonstrated abilities in staff scheduling and direction, personnel
development, team building and budget administration.
Recognized as a catalyst for change with proven abilities to accomplish positive, stable
transformations that meet strategic goals and objectives.
Knowledgeable and experienced regarding all aspects of power plant operations and data
analysis.

Education
Lynchburg College
January 16, 2015 B.S. - Chemistry
Degree GPA:
3.69
Degree Honors: Cum Laude
Central Virginia Community College
May 9, 2013 Associate of Arts and Sciences
Degree GPA:
3.833
Degree Honors: Magna Cum Laude
Degree Honors: Phi Theta Kappa
Plan:
Specialization in Physical Sciences
Liberty University
Degree not completed B.S. - Religion
92 credit hours completed towards degree.
GPA: 3.85

References
References available upon request.

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