Omar Cardenas
About Omar Cardenas
Omar Cardenas is a Nuclear Facilities Senior Engineer with extensive experience in mechanical engineering and safety systems. He has worked at prominent institutions, including Los Alamos National Laboratory and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, focusing on modernization and operational reliability in nuclear facilities.
Current Role at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Omar Cardenas has been serving as a Nuclear Facilities Senior Engineer at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2015. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the operational reliability of safety systems at the Tritium Facility. His work includes ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, which is critical for maintaining safety in nuclear operations.
Previous Experience at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Prior to his current position, Omar Cardenas held multiple roles at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. He served as the Nuclear Facilities Engineering Manager from 2010 to 2013, where he managed engineering activities related to nuclear facilities. Before that, he worked as a Nuclear Safety Systems Engineer from 2002 to 2010, focusing on safety systems and regulatory compliance.
Experience at Los Alamos National Laboratory
Omar Cardenas worked at Los Alamos National Laboratory as a Mechanical Engineer from 1998 to 2002. During his four years there, he was responsible for modernizing specialized ventilation components at the Tritium Facility. His efforts aimed to prevent obsolescence and improve the reliability of mechanical systems.
Focus on Modernization and Maintenance
Omar Cardenas emphasizes reducing maintenance downtimes through modernization initiatives in mechanical systems. His approach involves updating existing systems to enhance their performance and reliability, which is essential for the efficient operation of nuclear facilities.