John C. Bayer, PE

Advent Engineering Services, Inc.
Senior Engineer

Professional Qualification Summary

Mr. Bayer has over 25 years of nuclear, mechanical, and related engineering experience covering the areas of analysis, testing, system engineering, environmental qualification, life extension, engineering evaluations, field engineering, plant modification, and quality assurance. In addition, he has performed project management and configuration management services. His mechanical engineering expertise includes HVAC, piping systems, analytical support, and related instrumentation design. Mr. Bayer is a licensed professional engineer in the State of Michigan.


Education

BSME Michigan State University

Experience

2009 - present Senior Engineer, Advent Engineering Services - Provides design and analytical engineering and consulting services for nuclear power plant Owners with an emphasis on design and calculation basis reconstitution.
1988 - 2008 Senior Product Engineer, Chrysler LLC, Detroit, MI - Responsible for design, test and development of rearview mirror system, wiper, washer and cowl grille cover systems on the Dodge Ram, Jeep Grand Cherokee & Minivan vehicles.
1985 - 1988 System Engineer, Bechtel Power Corporation, Ann Arbor, MI - Assigned to the mechanical design team for Operating Plant Services. Responsibilities involved preparing technical and economic feasibility studies for life extension projects. Concurrent responsibilities included environmental qualification and documentation of equipment for nuclear stations.
1984 - 1985 Construction Engineer, Bechtel Power Corporation, Ann Arbor, MI - responsible for conducting hydrostatic pressure testing at Duane Arnold Energy Center. Tests included main steam and safety related piping systems. Testing included coordination with Plant Operations, Quality Control and craft personnel.
1984 Quality Control Engineer, Bechtel Corporation, Vandenberg AFB, CA - Responsible for inspection and documentation of component installations, pipe/tubing connections, pressure tests and chemical cleaning of systems at the Space Shuttle Launch Complex.
1983 - 1984 Construction Engineer, Bechtel Power Corporation, St. Clair, MI - responsible for mechanical and electrical support and coordination for the HVAC Instrumentation and HVAC Testing and Balancing contractors at the Belle River Coal Fired Power Plant.

Professional Registrations and Certifications

  • Professional Engineer: Michigan