Patrick Dillon

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About Patrick Dillon

I thrive at the intersection of engineering, operations, and structured training, combining deep expertise in safety-critical systems, failure analysis, and control system design with a strategic approach to team development and process optimization. With experience spanning high-voltage power systems, nuclear operations, and large-scale infrastructure, I have built a career focused on risk mitigation, reliability engineering, and technical leadership. My work with Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) has led to the development of repeatable, scalable methodologies that enhance component and full-system evaluations, ensuring predictive maintenance and operational efficiency. As Supervisor, System Operations Training at Lower Colorado River Authority, I transformed a bare-bones compliance program into a structured, best-practices-driven framework, ensuring technical proficiency and regulatory alignment in Transmission System Operations. My ability to develop training while maintaining hands-on operational and engineering expertise ensures each program is rooted in practical applications rather than only theory. Previously, as Electrician’s Mate Nuclear Chief Petty Officer Submarines in the U.S. Navy, I led nuclear reactor operations in fully isolated environments, ensuring continuous system reliability and mission-critical performance. Being both a Quality Assurance Supervisor (QAS) and Engineering Officer of the Watch (EOOW) qualified required real-time troubleshooting, fault isolation, and risk mitigation across complex control systems, reinforcing my ability to lead teams in high-stakes engineering environments. Holding EIT and NCSO certifications, along with formal training in motors, generators, PLCs, industrial safety, machine safety, risk analysis, and technical safety engineering, I bring a well-rounded perspective to engineering leadership, process optimization, and cross-functional collaboration. I’m passionate about building scalable solutions, driving safety excellence, and leading teams with a structured yet adaptable mindset—always looking for new ways to innovate, optimize, and elevate system reliability. Let’s connect to share ideas and insights in the world of safety control systems and engineering leadership.