Chad Mark Malott
1951 Summit Tower Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32810
Cell: (541) 971-5653; Home: (407) 659-0066 (Press 1), ext. 7581;
Email: chad.malott@gmail.com
SUMMARY
An experienced Electrical Engineer (EIT, BSEE) with a solid and diverse
background. Over ten years combined experience in the R&D, design, construction,
testing, and training environments. Specific areas include: nuclear power generation
(commercial and naval), electrical generation and distribution systems,
communication systems, power electronics, plasma science and technology (with
pulsed power applications) and high volume consumer electronics (design,
verification testing (DVT)).
EDUCATION
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Graduate Coursework in Mathematics, University of Central Florida, Orlando,
May 2006, GPA 4.0/4.0
Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering with a Minor in Mathematics,
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, May 2000, GPA 3.52/4.0
Associate of Science, Pellissippi State Technical Community College, Knoxville,
May 1997, GPA 3.88/4.0
SKILLS
Software:
Equipment:
MATLAB/Simulink, Mathcad, Mathematica, PSpice, LabView, MS
Office and SAP
Well versed in most electrical/electronic laboratory and field test
equipment.
WORK EXPERIENCE
September 2010 - March 2011
NuScale Power, Inc., Corvallis, OR
Electrical Principal Engineer, Design Engineering - Electrical Systems
 Specified, designed and developed electrical systems for the NuScale Power Plant
(NPP). The systems included: low, medium and high voltage distribution, non-safety
and safety-related batteries, standby diesel generator, plant lighting and
grounding/lighting protection.
 Prepared, checked and reviewed functional specifications, one-line diagrams,
engineering calculations, system requirements specifications, bills of materials,
technical reports, logic drawings, 3D models, test plans, equipment requirement
specifications, system design descriptions and design control application content all
in support of the NPP Design Control Document (DCD) preparation and submittal.
 Coordinated the design of NPP electrical systems among various NuScale
engineering groups Worley Parsons and ARES Corp.
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Provided design intent, description and function of the NPP electrical systems and
design input for description, function, loading, sizing and general arrangement for the
NPP safety-related battery system.
Contributed to design review of the NPP safety-related battery system.
March 2007 - August 2010
Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding - Newport News, VA
December 2009 - August 2010
Engineer Nuclear II, Reactor Services Engineering - A1B New Construction Power
Unit Heavy Components Group
 Held and maintained a security clearance to access classified information.
 Obtained and maintained Radiation Worker qualification.
 Provided the engineering support necessary to ensure the quality and cost
effectiveness of the deliverables (procedures, discrepancy resolutions, assessments
and surveillances of operations) for the assembly and installation of the new aircraft
carrier USS Gerald Ford (CVN-78) A1B power units.
March 2007 - December 2009
Engineer Electrical II, Nuclear Construction Engineering - Carrier Electrical
As the Cognizant engineer for the reactor plant interior communication systems, and as
required, for other engineer’s reactor plant systems in both reactor plants for the aircraft
carrier USS George Bush (CVN-77), my duties and responsibilities included the
following:
 Obtained and maintained a security clearance to access classified information.
 Obtained and maintained Limited Radiation Worker qualification.
 Performed extensive electrical/electronic material research to verify and procure the
required materials (non-quality and quality controlled).
 Prepared, reviewed, issued and maintained procedures, installation instructions
equipment inspection records and departmental memos.
 Performed detailed reviews and approved numerous drawings, technical manual
revisions and material specifications (numerous Mil Specs).
 Identified, reported and resolved discrepancies or deviations on issued drawings,
procedures, installation instructions, material and equipment identified during
installation and system certification.
 Provided engineering technical input and support (troubleshooting, repair, testing,
material and equipment procurement) to various departments (both nuclear and nonnuclear) in the shipyard.
September 2005 - September 2006
Academic Services for Student Athletes, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL
Math Tutor
 Tutored student athletes in mathematics (remedial arithmetic and algebra, college
algebra, calculus, finite, and statistics) and tracked their performance as required by
NCAA regulations.
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October 2005 - August 2006
Siemens Power Generation, Inc., Orlando, FL
Engineering Technician Contractor, CDI Corp.
 Performed extensive research using engineering records and drawings to verify unit
configuration prior to creating gas turbine and generator parts catalogs and lists.
 Prepared gas turbine and generator parts catalogs and lists using the Legacy system,
SAP, Excel, Adobe, and Lotus Notes.
February 2005 - August 2005
S&S Electric, Dunnellon, FL
Residential Electrician’s Helper
 Worked with a team of electricians in the wiring of 100 homes.
 Performed residential service calls, which consisted of troubleshooting and repair
utilizing various electrical test equipment, of home wiring systems.
January 2004 - November 2004
Progress Energy Carolinas, Shearon Harris Nuclear Plant, New Hill, NC
Associate Electrical Engineer, Design Engineering
 Obtained and maintained unescorted access to Shearon Harris Nuclear Plant.
 Completed the engineering support personnel (ESP) required core training.
 Updated and design verified all of the electric plant loads used in the voltage and load
study calculations to support revisions to engineering calculations and electrical
modification packages.
 Used electric plant modeling software (EPASS) in support of the voltage and load
study calculations.
 Qualified Local Leak Rate Tester and assisted other mechanical engineers with
reactor containment local leak rate testing (LLRT) in support of Refuel Outage 12.
August 2003 - November 2003
Progress Energy Florida, Crystal River Unit 3, Crystal River, FL
Nuclear Apprentice Electrician (Refuel 13 Outage), Nuclear Plant Electrical Shop
 Obtained and maintained unescorted access to Crystal River Unit 3 Nuclear Plant.
 Performed weekly, monthly, and quarterly safety-related battery preventive
maintenance (PM). The PM included: rack disassembly, specific gravity/voltage
measurements, clean and inspect of each cell and its associated bus work.
 Cleaned and inspected 480V, 3-phase vent fan motor controllers and feeder breakers.
 Assisted the FIN (Fix It Now) team with electrical maintenance activities in the site
administration buildings and reactor plant (including the reactor building).
 Assisted the turbine vendor in the refurbishment and calibration/testing of the main
turbine generator voltage regulator. Replaced numerous capacitors and Op. Amps
and performed operational checks utilizing various electrical test equipment.
November 2001- December 2002
Applied Plasma Technology Laboratory, Old Dominion University Applied Research
Center, Newport News, VA
Research Assistant under Dr. Mounir Laroussi
 Performed numerous laboratory experiments utilizing various equipment to study the
current-voltage characteristics for different liquid dielectrics (tap and distilled water,
propylene carbonate) under high electric field stresses (1 - 3 MV/cm) in support of
pulsed power systems research publications.
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June 2000 - November 2001
Scientific Atlanta, Lawrenceville, GA
Electrical Engineer, Digital Subscriber Networks
 Performed Design Verification Testing (DVT) on the off-line switch mode power
supplies (SMPSs) and RF input filters for the domestic and international cable
modems and the digital home communication terminal. DVT required utilizing
various test equipment and included: thermal management, IEEE/IEC surge and
lighting, electrostatic discharge, Hi-Pot, UL, FCC Part 15 emissions and audio/video.
 Designed, approved, and cost reduced various SMPS components (discrete and
integrated) for the domestic and international cable modems.
June 1997 - November 1998
Microwave and Plasma Laboratory, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Research Assistant under Dr. Mounir Laroussi
 Performed laboratory experiments utilizing various equipment for creating and
maintaining a stable one atmosphere glow discharge used for the sterilization and
decontamination of bacteria (E. coli and Pseudomonas) in support of research
publications.
July 1989 - August 1993
United States Navy, USS Carl Vinson CVN-70
Nuclear Propulsion Plant Load Dispatcher/Electrician/Operator
 Obtained and maintained a security clearance to access classified information.
HONORS/CERTIFICATIONS
 Supervisor’s recognition for assisting in the troubleshooting and repair of the reactor
plant salinity monitoring system to support steam plant testing (2007 - 2008)
 Engineer Intern Certified (2000)
 Honorable discharge United States Navy (1995)
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