Cassandra Starr

Oversees technical programs (Instruments & Respiratory). Works independently and reports to the Radiation Protection Programs Manager, but also works within a team environment to provide materials and instruction to other employees. Manages the Radiation Protection instrument training program which includes calibration, storage, and source check processes for all instrumentation. Streamlines inventory processes to maintain control of all instruments. Helped with the implementation of new respiratory equipment (SCBA) site-wide, including the development of training using the Systematic Approach to Training model, qualification structure changes, and performing respirator fit tests on plant personnel.

Additional Duties and Accountabilities:

- Chemistry & RP Department training Coordinator. Responsible for the overall coordination of the line management organization and the training team. Duties include working with first-line supervision to schedule training, planning, and participation in Training Review Committee (TRC) meetings, tracking qualification status for all department personnel in the training program, and monitoring department training metrics. Additional duties Include proctoring, being an LMS Administrator, EPRI Superuser, and a Nantel Student Administrator. Active participant in helping to craft the ASER to maintain accreditation for the Maintenance and Technical training program. Participant in several training assessments. Supports in-processing of Supplemental Radiation Protection Technicians and Deconners for the outage. OJT/TPE qualified

- Site Safety Director Back up. Accountable for all duties of the site safety director in his absence. Including, but limited to work order reviews, interacting with senior management regarding safety concerns/incidents, promoting a safety-conscious work environment through safety communications and day-to-day interactions, and assisting with Human Performance Review Boards and safety observations.

- Temporary Supervisor of Radwaste operations during outages. Accountable for coordination of work between Radiation Protection, Security, and MIMO, observations of employees to ensure they are meeting all safety expectations and RP fundamentals, and review of documentation. Including completing Future Leaders training.

- Participates in the RP department's PI by performing observations, helping to address any trends within the department, performing/helping with self-assessments, NOS audits, and OPEX review when required. Assists with the closure of action items within the passport system. Including attended Cause Analysis training.

- All duties contained within and under the 3.1 ANSI Senior Radiation Protection Technician position.

Evaluate radiological conditions in the nuclear plant and the implementation of the necessary radiological safety measures as they apply to nuclear plant workers and members of the public. Perform dose rate, contamination, and airborne radioactivity surveys. Provide job coverage for workgroups to minimize personnel exposure. Control access to radioactive material through labeling and posting. Provide briefings and guidance to plant personnel to prohibit unplanned exposure to radioactive material. Responded to alarms from radiation monitoring equipment and developed solutions to restore safety and optimal function. Trained employees on exposure minimizing techniques to improve procedures and reduce the amount of radiation received by plant personnel.

Additional Duties and Accountabilities:

- RP Safety/PROS Representative attends meetings representing Radiation Protection with regards to safety issues. Including training new individuals to the department in the peer-to-peer coaching process. Including safety citizenship training. Perform in-field observations of work and ensure that appropriate standards of performance are met.

- Maintain Emergency Response Organization qualifications as part of the field Monitoring Team. Including quarterly inspections of ERO equipment.

- RP Department Chemical Control Coordinator, tracking and monitoring RP use and storage of chemicals within the RCAs. Maintaining correct labeling and change implementations for the RP department.

- RP Record Custodian help to maintain record submittals within procedural requirements. Maintain tracking of records to assist in audits and assessments.

- Women in Nuclear Metrics Coordinator and Member, use interactive skills to engage their peers. Participation in community engagement and professional development of site personnel. Track all WIN member’s metrics.

- Implemented interpersonal knowledge and skills to oversee any program area assigned including dosimetry, instrumentation, respiratory protection, or other programs as assigned.

Emergency response organization training, active steering committee member for peer-to-peer safety coaching process including training of new employees & refresher training, an active member of the safety committee, safety citizenship trained, data entry, quantitative fit test performer, SCBA respiratory training from Dival, assistant department training coordinator, chemical control coordinator, B tech qualified. Evaluate radiological conditions in the nuclear plant and the implementation of the necessary radiological safety measures as they apply to nuclear plant workers and members of the public. Perform dose rate, contamination, and airborne radioactivity surveys. Provide job coverage for workgroups to minimize personnel exposure. Control access to radioactive material through labeling and posting. Provide briefings and guidance to plant personnel to prohibit unplanned exposure to radioactive material.

Fire protection, fire system testing, fire protection self-assessments, assistance with NEIL inspections, and coordination of fire brigade drills. Confined space rescue plan development, EMS coordinator/continuing trainer, fire/ EMS lesson plan development, chemical control coordinator, active steering committee member for peer to peer safety coaching process including training of new employees & refresher training, an active member of the safety committee, safety citizenship trained, 10 hour OSHA class, data entry, OJT/TPE qualifications, SCBA practical evaluator, acting Fire Marshall when he was absent, work order review, scheduler, combustible loading analysis, mod follows/new project pre-jobs, and day to day activities. Conducted post-installation testing to establish system operations within prescribed metrics. Prepared documentation by writing notes, organizing records, compiling inspection reports, and maintaining supporting documents. Repaired and replaced defective fire safety equipment such as fire extinguishers. Prepared recommendations to eliminate potential fire and safety hazards at the plant.

Fire Brigade Member, confined space rescue, fire protection, plant system testing, emergency medical response, and control room communicator duties. Additional initial & continuing training, done in operator fundamentals & plant system training. Qualified as an auxiliary operator with duties in the areas of outside, secondary, primary & containment. Made necessary adjustments to operate equipment in accordance with procedures. Monitored plant equipment and systems to complete shift checklist. Completed daily operational logs, forms, and reports. Input work orders into the maintenance management system.

Fire Brigade member, confined space rescue, fire protection, plant system testing, emergency medical response, and control room communicator duties. Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services. Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness. Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities. Evaluated situations at emergency sites to determine and execute the most effective methods for saving life and property.