Aaron Andress
Hernandez,NM
Summary
U.S. Army Veteran with extensive experience as a supervisor and mentor. Seeking employment as a valuable team member and provide previous experiences and work history within technical and military environments to the organization. 7Years of work experience in the U.S. Army and 3 years of supervisory experience with nearly 5 years of experience working with LANL. Experience with radiation protection principles and implementing controls, including temporary shielding and protective clothing, exposure control by adjusting radiation levels according to body size by manipulating the time of the exposure, and the use of radiation monitoring devices. SME in 29 CFR 1910 and 29 CFR 1926. Performed Explosives Safety Operations within WFO-HE Footprint and assisted in document reviews, qualification standard creation, and hazard communication. Maintained the Excavation Safety Program by performing site visits to conduct safety audits and document reviews. Program owner of the Machine Safeguarding Safety Program. Ability to adapt to ever changing environments with little to no supervision to complete tasks and meet deadlines.
Other skills include:
Ability to maintain a Q Clearance
Critical Thinking
Self-Motivated
Microsoft Office Proficient
Adaptable
Dependable
Punctual
Well Versed
Professional
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Center Operator - Nuclear Operator 4
N3B
03.2024 - Current
- Primary point of contact during Abnormal Operating Procedures or Emergency Response Procedures
- Performs document and procedure review towards the development of technical work documents and technical procedures for processes controlling Industrial Waste Line Valve Verification and the implementation of TSRs, DSAs, and IVR
- Perform facility operator roles and independent verifier for technical procedures controlling MAR, IWL Line Exposure, Industrial Truck Refueling, Operational Rounds, Emergency Response Procedures, Abnormal Operating Procedures, and several others
- Assisted in the development and delivery of TA-21 Site Specific Trainings and Briefings
Health and Safety Professional
LANL
04.2023 - 03.2024
- Performed program responsibilities for the Excavation Safety Program which monitors any digging, trenching, potholing, shoring, benching, sloping, and shielding activities for over 100 different excavations.
- Reviewed excavation requests and writes comments for safety guidance based on the specific information within the request
- Works alongside the program owner for the Injury/Illness program to be a voting voice of the review boards decisions on a case-by-case basis
- Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to promote workplace safety.
Health and Safety Technician 4
LANL
06.2021 - 04.2023
- Performed duties and functions as an Excavation Safety Technician and became certified as a Subject Matter Expert in 29 CFR 1910 and 29 CFR 1926
- Conducted ongoing job safety analysis for conformity to personal protective equipment guidelines and occupational safety procedures.
- Developed safety and occupational safety training programs to comply with state and federal regulations, industry standards and organizational guidelines.
Radiation Control Technician 3
LANL
05.2019 - 06.2021
- Attended the RCT Pipeline for Los Alamos National Laboratory and successfully became a qualified RCT
- The ability and knowledge to read and interpret RWP's and monitor hot jobs to ensure safety is always the top priority
- Provided real time radiological monitoring for numerous radiological jobs to ensure the safety of the workers.
Body Technician
Caliber Collision
05.2018 - 05.2019
- Trained through the Changing Lanes program over a 6 month period while transitioning out of the Army and became certified in the I-Car platform for Collision Repair Technician
- Used sanding blocks, files, body hammers and frame pulling machines to repair and restore vehicles to pre-collision condition
- Ensured to use proper personal protective equipment to always maintain safety in accordance with OSHA standards
Radiology Technician
U.S. Army
02.2017 - 11.2018
- Provided medical care to patients by manipulating radiation and body positioning principles to achieve high quality images for medical physicians
- Conducted training to assist in the promotion of 4 employees
- Maintained personnel and equipment accountability of $95,000 worth of equipment and continuing education and training on Radiological practices
Radiology Technician
U.S. Army
03.2014 - 02.2017
- Supervised the Radiology department while maintaining $250,000 worth of equipment
- Mentored and counseled subordinates to assist in their promotions within the Army
- Accommodated international forces by providing medical physicians with x-rays that were vital to the care and treatment of the patients
Behavioral Heath Technician
U.S. Army
04.2014 - 11.2014
- Trained over a 2-week period to learn the Behavioral Health Technician role in the effort to ensure the continuation of the organizations mission while continuing to maintain accountability of the Radiology department
- Used Behavioral Health Data Portal to test the mental aptitudes of patients
- Kept minutes at monthly meetings with chaplains, criminal investigations, psychologist, and psychiatrists about new investigations on classified information
Radiology Technician
U.S. Army
11.2012 - 03.2014
- Spent 52 weeks learning academic knowledge about Radiology
- Maintained physical fitness while in the academic environment
Education
Bachelors' Degree - Homeland Security
American Military University
111 West Congress Street, Charles Town, WV 2541404.2023
U.S. Army specialized education - Radiologic Sciences
U.S. Army
Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas11.2018
High School Diploma - undefined
Betsy Layne High School
Betsy Layne, KY01.2010
Skills
- Nuclear Operations Center Operator
- Industrial Hygiene and Safety
- Safety Professional
- 29 CFR 1910
- 29 CFR 1926
- OSHA 510
- OSHA 511
- Continuous improvement
- Facility Operations
Accomplishments
- U.S. Army specialized education in Radiologic Sciences, 11/2012 - 11/2018.
- Volunteered 546 hours to help improve Supreme Headquarters of Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) Healthcare Facility.
- Fundraised over $26,000 to fund SHAPE Healthcare Facility's special events and to provide Christmas gifts to homeless children.
- Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal - 2015
Skillstraining
- Nuclear Operations Center Operator, 2024
- Industrial Hygiene and Safety, Safety Professional, 2023
- 29 CFR 1910 and 29 CFR 1926, 2021
- Radiation Control Technician, 2019
- Auto Body, Collision Repair, 2018
- Basic Life Savers Course, 2017
- Basic Leader Course, 2016
- Equal Employment and Opportunity Training, 2016
- Suicide Prevention Training, 2016
- Sexual Assault and Prevention Training, 2016
- Field Sanitation, 2015
- Operational Risk Management, 2015
- Operational Safety and Health Standards Training, 2015
- US Army Basic Training, 2012
- Postal Operations, 2012
- Biological Integrated Detection Systems, 2012
Timeline
Operations Center Operator - Nuclear Operator 4
N3B
03.2024 - Current
Health and Safety Professional
LANL
04.2023 - 03.2024
Health and Safety Technician 4
LANL
06.2021 - 04.2023
Radiation Control Technician 3
LANL
05.2019 - 06.2021
Body Technician
Caliber Collision
05.2018 - 05.2019
Radiology Technician
U.S. Army
02.2017 - 11.2018
Behavioral Heath Technician
U.S. Army
04.2014 - 11.2014
Radiology Technician
U.S. Army
03.2014 - 02.2017
Radiology Technician
U.S. Army
11.2012 - 03.2014
High School Diploma - undefined
Betsy Layne High School
Bachelors' Degree - Homeland Security
American Military University
U.S. Army specialized education - Radiologic Sciences
U.S. Army
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