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Allen R. Dull
Overview
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Hanford Nuclear SiteRichland, WA
Senior Health Physics Technician
10.2016 - 09.2020
Job overview
- Provided radiological support for Central Plateau Cleanup Company (CPCCo) at the Plutonium Finishing Plant (PFP) and then Hanford Tank Waste Operations and Closure (H2C) sampling and characterization of radioactive tank waste.
- Provided briefings, presentations and reports to the company’s stakeholders.
- Performed assessments, calculations and/or monitoring to determine the proper radiological controls and shielding required to meet or exceed company/regulatory standards.
- Responsible for monitoring and oversight of tank waste and treatment plant operations on the Hanford Nuclear Reservation.
- Incorporated innovation in problem solving to modernize the project.
- Advised on operational procedures, monitoring protocols and regulatory requirements.
- Provided direction, supervision and support to Radiological Control Technicians (RCT).
- Managed (tracking, estimating, etc.) and communicated changes to assigned schedule.
- Supported field exercises, reviewed work procedures and practices, conducted field surveillances and performance assessments.
- Reviewed design drawings to ensure verified calculations were included.
- Developed and supported the maintenance of program manuals and procedures that provided adequate radiation protection for personnel performing work within a radiological environment.
- Involved with the deactivation and decommissioning (D&D) efforts at the Plutonium Finishing Plant (PFP).
- Ensured each team member knew their roles and responsibilities.
- Responsible for the radiological safety of my crew (i.e. pipefitters, electricians, laborers)
Pantex PlantAmarillo, TX
Nuclear Safety Engineer
09.2010 - 10.2016
Job overview
- Developed, implemented and oversaw the maintenance of safety basis documents in accordance with subpart B of 10 CFR 830 (Safety Basis Requirements).
- Performed procedural walk-downs to identify hazards.
- Evaluated new procedures against the Documented Safety Analysis (DSA).
- Originated change packages and submitted them for approval.
- Collaborated with internal team members to provide input on developmental projects and process updates.
- Interacted collaboratively with external team members, vendors and stakeholders.
- Developed, revised and reviewed Nuclear Criticality Safety (NCS) documentation such as Criticality Safety Evaluations (CSEs), Nuclear Criticality Safety Determinations (NCSDs), Operational Safety Reviews (OSRs) and Technical Deviations (TDs).
- Trained and qualified nuclear safety engineers.
- USQs evaluator qualified.
Pantex PlantAmarillo, TX
Environmental Project Manager
09.1999 - 09.2010
Job overview
- Responsible for balancing tasks, milestones and deliverables using roadmaps to support project efforts.
- Prepared statements of work (SOW), requests for proposals (RFPs), evaluations of proposals, contractor selection and oversight of field work to include building nuclear facilities, roads, jogging track, workout facility, pipelines, and storm water runoff ditches.
- Authored SOW for the startup, implementation and operation of the pump and treat system at the Pantex Plant.
- Authored SOWs for the startup, implementation and operation of two SVE units.
- Authored SOWs for construction, maintenance and operation for the installation of 72 extraction wells and 3 injection wells.
- Involved with project oversight that required a team laying the water pipeline to collaborate with the under road boring team to cross under a busy road.
- Hosted regular meetings with two associated contractors to ensure role responsibilities were defined and schedule were followed.
- Created decision papers, decision trees and the use of influential frames for the most cost-effective remedial solutions.
- Decision papers were used to close out contaminated sites, demonstrating to the state regulators and DOE that the footprint from previous activities have been remediated.
- Promoted excellent communication with DOE and state regulatory compliance authorities by using roadmaps to ensure tasks, milestones and deliverables were on schedule.
- Provided project evaluations to determine appropriate solutions using decision trees and decision matrix tables.
- Directed, coordinated and facilitated the daily activities of project personnel.
- Leveraged extensive technical writing skills/abilities to provide inventive, sustainable and cost-effective remedial solutions for large-scale environmental projects.
- Installed state of the art operations software (SCADA) and a 80” touch screen television that was utilized to monitor and control real time pump and treat operations.
- Analyzed high explosives, solvents and metals (hexavalent chromium and boron) that were treated through systems that removed the contaminants through granular activated carbon tanks and ion exchange resin beds and then released the water for beneficial use or reinjection back into the perched groundwater formation.
Pantex PlantAmarillo, TX
Health Physics Technician
04.1994 - 09.1999
Job overview
- Served as environmental point of contact (POC) for the department.
- In charge of Pantex Plants radiological mentoring program. Provided Excel charts to training department emphasizing areas needing improvement.
- Played a crucial role in maintaining a safe work environment at the plant, during the assembly and disassembly of nuclear weapons.
- Conducted surveys and monitored radiation levels in various areas of the plant to ensure they were within safe limits.
- Collected and analyzed radiation levels and exposure data to prepare reports.
- Trained and educated personnel on radiation safety practices and procedures.
Timeline
Senior Health Physics Technician
Hanford Nuclear Site
10.2016 - 09.2020
Nuclear Safety Engineer
Pantex Plant
09.2010 - 10.2016
Environmental Project Manager
Pantex Plant
09.1999 - 09.2010
Health Physics Technician
Pantex Plant
04.1994 - 09.1999
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