Bio
I started working at ORNL in 2013. I'm currently working with the Ac225 Production Team as a Radiochemical Laboratory Technician. I spent the last 9.5 years working in the REDC Control Room as a Nuclear Operations Technician / Shift Supervisor. Prior to working at ORNL, I've spent time working at EnergX (TWPC) and K-25. I've been able to work on some really exciting projects throughout the years. When I'm not working I enjoy spending most of my time with the family or out kayak bass fishing.
Professional Experience
I have over 17 years experience working in a Radiological/Hazardous work environment
with the last ten years focused on Nuclear Operations in a Category 2 nuclear facility. I am proficient
in the use of procedures and following guidelines and protocols to work safely and in compliance
with company regulations.
►Provide technical support in nuclear and radiochemical processing operations such as dissolutions,
separations, evaporations, sampling, purification, recovery, and preparation of radioisotopes in Hot
Cells using tele-manipulators and other specialized Hot Cell processing equipment.
►Assist researchers with various experiments in Hot Cells and Gloveboxes.
►Maintain proper operation of many building support systems.
►General surveillances of critical instruments including TSR checks, data sheets, logs, etc.
►Perform chemical make-ups.
►Assist project leads with repair and decontamination support of building operational equipment
and Hot Cell maintenance.
►Current DOE L clearance, OSHA 10, OJT Instructor/Mentor, RadWorker II, Respirator qualified.
►Perform waste monitoring and repackaging of TRU waste, LLW, & MLLW to ship offsite.
►Maintain Conduct of Operations for all activities.
Awards
EnergX - 2012 - Delighting the Client
ORNL - 2018 - Mission Support