Adam Dixon
Lumberton,TX
Summary
Dynamic Radiation Protection Technician with extensive experience at Ontario Power Generation, excelling in radiation safety monitoring and compliance. Proven ability to interpret complex piping designs and coordinate projects effectively. Skilled in pipe installation and welding, demonstrating strong problem-solving and communication skills to enhance team collaboration and ensure safety in high-stakes environments.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Radiation Protection Technician
Ontario Power Generation
, Canada
01.2012 - Current
- Performed complex steamfitting and pipe welding operations in active nuclear environments.
- Conducted radiation monitoring and supported contamination control programs.
- Ensured all work complied with CNSC and site-specific safety regulations.
- Interpreted piping schematics and isometrics for critical infrastructure maintenance.
- Coordinated closely with engineering and RP teams to minimize radiation dose.
- Supported both planned outages and emergent plant maintenance projects.
Red Seal (Steamfitter, Plumber)
Various Sites
09.2002 - 01.2012
- Company Overview: Local Union 401 / Contract Work
- Red Seal Plumber: Experienced in code-compliant installation, maintenance, and repair of residential, commercial, and industrial plumbing systems.
- Red Seal Steamfitter / Pipefitter: Skilled in installing and maintaining high-pressure piping systems using blueprint interpretation, pipefitting, and pressure testing expertise.
- Welder: Expert in high-precision welding (MIG, TIG, Stick) and fabrication of structural and pressure components to CWB and ASME standards.
- Local Union 401 / Contract Work
- Installed and maintained piping systems for residential and commercial buildings.
- Read and interpreted blueprints to determine layout specifications.
- Collaborated with contractors to ensure project timelines were met.
- Utilized welding techniques for joining metals in piping systems.
- Adhered to safety protocols while working in various environments.
- Filled piping systems with water and air to test for leaks.
- Inspected worksites to determine presence of obstructions, unsafe conditions, and crew errors.
- Performed rigging and forklift operations to maneuver parts and machinery.
Skills
- Pipe installation and welding
- Safety compliance
- Project coordination
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Radiation protection regulations
- Radiological surveys
- Radiation safety monitoring
- Contamination management
- Regulatory compliance
- Piping design interpretation
- Team collaboration
- Decommissioning procedures
- Hazardous material handling
References
Available upon request.
Certification
- Red Seal Certified – Steamfitter
- Red Seal Certified – Plumber
- Radiation Protection Technician (Green Man)
- General Nuclear Safety Training (GET) – Annually Completed
- Radiation Worker (RW I & II) Training – Annually Completed
- Respiratory Protection & Fit Testing – Current
- Confined Space Entry Certification
- Fall Protection, Ladder Safety & Scaffolding
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Certified
- Hazardous Materials (WHMIS / HazCom)
- CPR / First Aid / AED Certified
- Nuclear Outage Protocols & ALARA Compliant
Union Affiliation
Local Union 401, Radiation Protection Technician, Active Member Since 09/01/02
Application
07/30/25, Radiation Protection Technician, Day & Zimmermann, [Insert Address or Location]
Timeline
Radiation Protection Technician
Ontario Power Generation
01.2012 - Current
Red Seal (Steamfitter, Plumber)
Various Sites
09.2002 - 01.2012
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