Addison Gibson
Destrehan,LA
Summary
- Resourceful Supervisor known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in team leadership, conflict resolution, and operational oversight. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability to ensure smooth operations and workplace harmony. Committed to fostering positive work environments and achieving goals through effective supervision and staff engagement.
- 16 years total of experience in the Nuclear Industry
- Knowledge of Code of Federal Regulations
- Current First Line Supervisor over Rad Waste/Shipping for WF3
- Experience in Observations of field work
- Experience in representing Radiation Protection in company meetings and performing benchmarks for departmental improvement
- Possesses the ability to perform self assessments, implement changes, and generate reports to represent Health Physics data and help meet metrics.
- Leadership-Oriented Navy Nuclear Power Leading Engineering Laboratory Technician with 14-year record of success in Nuclear Energy
- Core qualified DOE RCT level 4
- Ability to meticulously analyze procedures
- Fluent in procedure writing
- Skilled in analytical chemistry and radiological control
- Experienced maintenance planner and personnel manager
- Effective technical trainer of 60 plus engineering department personnel
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor, Radiation Support
Entergy Nuclear
Luling, LA
03.2023 - Current
- Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
- Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Provided leadership and guidance to direct reports to challenge them to meet performance goals.
- Managed state and federal licenses for shipping radioactive and disposal of radioactive material.
- Managed acquisitions processes involving external companies to successfully complete mission objectives.
- Coordinated employee schedules according to shift changes and availability.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
- Reviewed Radiation Protection Surveys and shipping paperwork for accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Performed in the field observations to identify risks and potential improvements.
- Represented Radiation Protection at company meetings
- Performed benchmarks for departmental improvement
- Responded and performed corrective actions for condition reports
- 40-50 hours per week. 4-10 work schedule. Salary
Radiation Protection Health Physics Manager
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos, NM
01.2022 - Current
- Knowledge and experience with Radiological Protection Program management and implementation in a high hazard work environment
- Knowledgeable of and experience planning for and managing tactical execution of work to ensure radiological controls are correctly applied, including high hazard work.
- Experience providing technical direction and supervising multidisciplinary teams for radiation protection activities to ensure compliance with procedures and 10 CFR 835.
- Knowledge of and experience responding to radiological incidents and emergencies.
- Experience building a cohesive, high performing team; directing the daily work activity to meet deliverables; as well as supervising the execution of work in alignment with the organization's vision, goals and commitments.
- Experience fostering a culture that values continuous improvement and organizational learning that results in the prevention of events and provides the controls necessary to promote safe and secure work.
- Extensive problem solving skills, analytical skills and the ability to execute special assignments or procedure development consistent with radiation protection regulatory drivers.
- Skill to conceptualize and communicate major elements of radiation control procedures to both technical and non- technical personnel. Working knowledge of actinide processing health physics.
- Oversees the proper shipping, receiving, and storage of radioactive waste
Radiological Control Technician Level 4
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos, NM
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Utilized radiation safety measures and radiation protection devices to guarantee safety of staff.
- Ensured ALARA principles to minimize personnel exposure.
- Conducted routine performance checks and operational checks of radiation and contamination instruments.
- Received radioactive shipments and prepared radioactive shipments for transfer.
- Utilized procedures to conduct radiological surveys
- Fluent in emergency response procedures
- Performed calculations to analyze data
Leading Engineering Laboratory Technician
United States Navy
01.2015 - 04.2021
- Senior chemical and radiological control supervisor for engineering department
- Managed Reactor Laboratory division personnel and provided leadership to junior sailors.
- Administered chemical analysis evaluations on analyst to ensure proper procedure compliance, sampling and analytical techniques, and safety precautions are adhered to.
- Supervised the scheduling and planning of preventative maintenance.
- Supervised the proper marking, containment, and documentation of radioactive material.
- Conducted training on departmental and divisional levels on chemistry and radiological control knowledge requirements.
- Developed operational chemistry plans to ensure proper chemistry control during abnormal evolutions.
Machinist's Mate Nuclear
United States Navy
04.2007 - 04.2021
- Conducted routine and emergency maintenance on centrifugal, positive displacement, and gear type pumps
- Operated and maintained high pressure steam, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
- Performed complex evolutions and maintenance with steam driven turbines and associated lubricating oil systems
- Operated various types of heat exchangers for both sea water and fresh water, including reverse osmosis units.
- Completed tests of boiler water, plant condensate and chilled water to assess conformance with specifications.
- Practiced safe lockout-tagout procedures to prevent injury to personnel during maintenance procedures.
Engineering Laboratory Technician
United States Navy
04.2007 - 04.2021
- Performed qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses of reactor coolant water, steam generator water, feed and condensate water, and all grades of make-up water.
- Accurately calculated and safely administered various chemicals for chemical analysis corrections in accordance with material safety data sheet requirements.
- Utilized various types of instrumentation to conduct beta, gamma, neutron, and alpha contamination and radiation surveys.
- Administered oversight for a radiation health program by ensuring exposure limits are adhered to and exposure doses were properly documented.
- Performed routine and corrective maintenance and on various types of chemical and radiological instruments.
- Provided radiological supervision during various levels of radiological maintenance.
Navy Recruiter
United States Navy
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Reviewed referral candidates and contacted qualified individuals to request applications.
- Provided recruiting activity reports to management utilizing industry-specific software and guidelines.
- Shared information about Navy training and job opportunities with school representatives, public officials and community liaisons.
- Interviewed and counseled individuals interested in the Navy by analyzing goals and explaining benefits of service, employing consultative sales techniques.
Education
LANL RCT Qualification Pipeline
Los Alamos, NM08.2021
Program Management
Leading Engineering Laboratory School
Kingsbay, GA10.2018
Associate of Applied Science - TECHNICAL STUDIES
Excelsior College
Albany, NY07.2017
Sales And Marketing
Navy Recruiting School
Pensacola, FL12.2015
Water Chemistry And Radiological Control
Operational Water Chemistry School
Norfolk, VA03.2010
Chemistry And Radiological Controls
Navy Nuclear Engineering Laboratory School
Ballston Spa, NY01.2009
Machinist's Mate
Navy Nuclear Power Operators School
Charleston, SC10.2008
Bachelor of Science - Radiation Health Physics
Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, NJSkills
- Leadership
- Development of performance goals
- Managing acquisition processes
- Processes and procedures
- Risk Management
- Issue and conflict resolution
- Schedule management
- Planning
- Microsoft Office
- Personnel training
- Health Physics Calculations
- Data assessments
- Radioactive Sealed Source
- Radiological Work Permit (Sentinel)
Timeline
Supervisor, Radiation Support
Entergy Nuclear
03.2023 - Current
Radiation Protection Health Physics Manager
Los Alamos National Laboratory
01.2022 - Current
Radiological Control Technician Level 4
Los Alamos National Laboratory
05.2021 - 01.2022
Navy Recruiter
United States Navy
01.2016 - 01.2018
Leading Engineering Laboratory Technician
United States Navy
01.2015 - 04.2021
Machinist's Mate Nuclear
United States Navy
04.2007 - 04.2021
Engineering Laboratory Technician
United States Navy
04.2007 - 04.2021
LANL RCT Qualification Pipeline
Program Management
Leading Engineering Laboratory School
Associate of Applied Science - TECHNICAL STUDIES
Excelsior College
Sales And Marketing
Navy Recruiting School
Water Chemistry And Radiological Control
Operational Water Chemistry School
Chemistry And Radiological Controls
Navy Nuclear Engineering Laboratory School
Machinist's Mate
Navy Nuclear Power Operators School
Bachelor of Science - Radiation Health Physics
Thomas Edison State University