Roy Fenstermaker
About Roy Fenstermaker
Roy Fenstermaker is a Central Utilities Engineer at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where he has worked since 2013. He has a diverse background in nuclear technology and quality control, with over 20 years of experience in the US Navy and roles in various organizations.
Current Role at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Roy Fenstermaker has been serving as a Central Utilities Engineer at Oak Ridge National Laboratory since 2013. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the management and operation of utility systems within the laboratory. His work involves ensuring the efficiency and reliability of these systems, which are critical to the laboratory's research and operational capabilities.
Previous Experience at the US Navy
Fenstermaker has a significant background with the US Navy, where he worked for 20 years from 1991 to 2011. He held the position of Chief and later served as the Controlled Industrial Facilities and Ship Repair Leading Chief from 2008 to 2011. His experience in the Navy included responsibilities in nuclear planning and quality control, contributing to his expertise in radiological controls.
Education and Qualifications
Fenstermaker has a diverse educational background. He studied at Farragut High School from 1987 to 1991. He later attended Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Workforce Education and Development from 2001 to 2012. He also obtained an Associate of Science in Nuclear Technology from Three Rivers Community College, completing his studies from 2005 to 2012, and an Associate's degree in General Studies from Pellissippi State Community College from 2012 to 2013.
Experience in Operations Management
Before joining Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Fenstermaker worked at Johnson Controls as Operations Management for a period of nine months in 2011 to 2012. His role involved overseeing operations at the BioMass Power Plant in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, where he applied his skills in management and operational efficiency.
Specialized Skills and Expertise
Fenstermaker possesses specialized skills as a special tooling machinist, which enhances his capabilities in process facility management. His extensive experience in nuclear quality control and radiological controls includes serving as a Production Radiological Controls Supervisor at Electric Boat, further solidifying his expertise in the nuclear sector.