Ray Weber Resume
Education/Training
B.S. Physics, Ohio State University
Nuclear Weapons School, U.S. Navy
Chemical, Biological, Radiological Weapons School, U.S. Navy
Graduate Engineering Courses, Stevens Institute of Technology
Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) Certified
Trainer
OSHA First Responder Course, Dept. of Energy (DOE), Brookhaven
National Laboratory
DOE Transportation Emergency Public Information Officer Course),
Brookhaven National Laboratory
DOE Transportation Emergency Preparedness Program Certified
Trainer
FEMA 5-day Terrorism and Weapons of Mass Destruction Course,
US Military Academy at West Point
Summary of Experience
Mr. Weber is a Senior Manager with extensive experience in all
areas of Emergency Preparedness. His experience includes: exercise
design and coordination, plan/procedure development, training,
facility design, audits, EAL development, and government interface.
(FEMA, NRC, DOE, DOD, state, and local)
1987 - Present
President and Lead Consultant, Forest Ventures Inc.
Mr. Weber has provided the following services:
Project Manager - United States Department of Defense
- Managed the project to develop a comprehensive emergency response program
for the US Military Academy (USMA) at West Point. The effort included development
of the USMA Emergency Plan/Procedures, training, tabletop exercises, and
Reception Center design and development.
Lead Emergency Planner - Westchester County, NY and Entergy Nuclear
- Co-led the effort to revise and rewrite Westchester's radiological Emergency
Plan and Procedures in preparation for the 2002 FEMA Graded Exercise with
the Indian Point Nuclear Plant
Drill and Exercise Coordinator - Entergy Nuclear, Duke Energy & Services,
and Yankee Atomic
- Coordinated Pilgrim Station’s Drill and Exercise Program including
the 1996 - 2002 Evaluated Exercises, Dry Runs, quarterly drills and Medical
Drills. Coordinated Yankee Rowe’s 1996 - 1999 Exercises and annual medical
drills. Wrote Scenarios and served as Lead Controller for these Exercises.
Developed and coordinated Pilgrim Station's Emergency Response Organization
(ERO) Team duty and drill schedule. Coordinated EOF Drills for Vermont Yankee’s
1997 Evaluated Exercise.
- Lead the project to establish a new reception center for Pilgrim at Braintree
High School. Developed a completely new facility starting with site evaluation/design,
culminating in a successful FEMA graded Exercise in approximately 6 months.
Designed facilities; wrote Plan/Procedures; trained 200 emergency workers;
wrote drill/exercise scenarios; conducted drills/exercise; and interfaced with
State and Federal (FEMA, NRC, MEMA) agencies.
Transportation Emergency Preparedness Program (TEPP) Coordinator,
U.S. Dept. of Energy
- Senior Manager responsible for development and coordination of the TEPP for
DOE Region I, which encompasses 11 states and the District of Columbia. Responsible
for Region I TEPP Plan/Procedures; Liaison with DOE headquarters, states, local/tribal
and federal agencies; Training Program; Drills/Exercises; and Public Information.
Coordinated a major TEPP exercise involving DOE, States of New York and New
Jersey, and Bergen/Passaic Counties, NJ. Assisted with coordination of State
of Maryland, and Montgomery County, MD Exercise. Coordinated Media Plan and
coverage for both events. Gave presentations at national emergency response
meetings and forums on TEPP Mission, activities, exercises, and Planning Products.
Project Engineer, Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL). U.S.
Department of Energy
- Developed BNL's Comprehensive (all-hazards) Emergency Plan and Procedures
to comply with DOE Orders and CFR requirements. Developed scenario for and
conducted Terrorist/Chemical Release Exercise. Rewrote Emergency Action Levels
to comply with Chemical/Radiological Hazard Assessment, AIHA ERPGs, and EPA
PAGs. Developed Emergency Response training program including: task descriptions,
training program requirements, procedures, and training materials. Scheduled/conducted
classroom training.
Lead Planner, MEMA/Boston Edison Co., Pilgrim Station
- Lead the project to establish a new reception center for Pilgrim Station
at the South Weymouth Naval Air Station. Developed a new facility starting
from site evaluation/design through the FEMA graded Exercise in approximately
8 months. Designed facilities; wrote Plan/Procedures; trained emergency workers;
conducted drills/exercise; and interfaced with State and Federal (U.S. Navy,
FEMA, NRC) agencies. Assisted with the 1993 FEMA Exercise including training
of local/state ERO personnel.
Radiological/Physics Engineer, LIPA, Shoreham Decommissioning
-Assisted with the Shoreham decommissioning. Provided technical review of project
documents pertaining to radiological, licensing, and emergency planning issues.
Emergency Planner, Boston Edison Company, Pilgrim Station.
-Served as Liaison between BECo Emergency Preparedness Dept. and MEMA. Developed/managed
the Wellesley Reception Center from design/construction through the successful
1991 FEMA Graded Exercise. Duties included: facility design, plans and procedures,
training, drills, and government interface.
Drill and Exercise Coordinator, Long Island Lighting Company.
-Managed a group of six LILCO and contractor personnel in support of LILCO’s
emergency preparedness program for Shoreham and Electric Production. This effort
included coordinating over 30 integrated drills, two three-day plume/ingestion
pathway drills, the three-day 1988 FEMA graded plume/ingestion pathway exercise
as well as electric restoration and oil spill drills. The group was responsible
for scenario development, controller assignments, onsite (Shoreham) coordination,
drill control, and FEMA interfaces.
Manager of Offsite Planning, Public Service of New Hampshire
(PSNH) Seabrook Station. -Provided technical management for a
group of 20 emergency preparedness personnel in support of offsite
planning activities for Massachusetts. This effort involved development
of the utility sponsored emergency plan (Massachusetts portion
of the 10-mile EPZ), training, facility design, and interface
with local government agencies.
Drill and Exercise Coordinator (PSNH).
-Responsible for developing/coordinating offsite drills for Massachusetts offsite
planning. Coordinated initial ORO training and drills in preparation for
1988 FEMA graded exercise.
-Manager, Community Interface (PSNH). Managed six planners responsible for
interface with Massachusetts EPZ towns regarding plans, training, facilities
and equipment.
1980-1987
Supervising Engineer and Project Manager, IMPELL Corp.
-Mr. Weber served as Project Manager/Engineer on over 30 projects involving
emergency preparedness for utilities and state/local governments. These projects
included:
Development of Consolidated Edison’s Corporate Emergency
Response Plan/Procedures.
Revision of Nine Mile Point site Emergency Plan and Unit 1 Emergency
Action Levels.
Training of Oswego and Orange County New York Emergency Response
Personnel.
Revision to Consolidated Edison’s Indian Point Site Emergency
Plan/Procedure.
Coordination of Indian Point graded Exercise including interface
with FEMA and NRC, scenario, and drill control.
Design of Indian Point Emergency Operations Facility, Corporate
Response Facility, and Recovery Center.
Development of Lucas County, Ohio, Emergency Plan/Procedures.
Audits of Toledo Edison and Nine Mile Point Emergency Response
Capabilities.
Lead Controller/Controller at various Emergency Response Exercises/Drills
including Pilgrim, Indian Point, Nine Mile Point, Orange County,
Rockland County, Shoreham Onsite, Shoreham offsite, Seabrook,
and Calvert Cliffs.
Development of scenarios/controller packages for Indian Point
Onsite Drills/Exercises.
Training of Indian Point Site Emergency Response Personnel.
Revision of Orange County, N.Y. Emergency Plan/Procedures.
Revision of New Hampshire State and Local Plans for Seabrook
ASLB Hearings.
1978 - 1980
Cognizant Engineer, Burns and Roe. Clinch River Breeder Reactor
Project. Mr. Weber developed/reviewed design and Quality Assurance
documents, procedures, and equipment specifications. He also performed
design reviews and systems analyses for plant systems.
1975-1978
Senior Nuclear Engineering Administrator, American Society of
Mechanical Engineers. Mr. Weber was involved with the development,
interpretation, and administration of nuclear codes and standards.
He served as Secretary to the Subcommittee on Nuclear Power (Section
III of the Boiler Code), Subcommittee on Nuclear Certification,
Joint ACI/ASME Committee on Concrete Components, as well as the
Committees on Nuclear Air and Gas Treatment, Cranes, and Operation
and Maintenance.
1974-1975
Construction Engineer, Erie Lackawanna Railroad. Served as Project
Engineer on railroad construction projects.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member, American Society of Mechanical Engineers
MILITARY
U.S. Navy, Nuclear Weapons Program, 1966-1970
Final Top Secret Security Clearance
Computer Skills
Mr. Weber is competent in the common Microsoft and MacIntosh
programs (word, excel, project, powerpoint, etc.)
References
Mr. Weber’s profile is listed in Who’s Who (World,
America, Finance/Industry, and Science and Engineering Editions).
Personal references can be provided upon request
