Anthony Ball
Shift Operations Manager
Kennewick,WA
Summary
Results-Oriented Operations Manager with 22 Years of Experience in
High-Hazard Environments
- Proven track record of success in leadership roles across Energy Service, Nuclear, and Commercial Construction industries.
- Extensive experience (16 years) as a Lead, Foreman, Supervisor, and Manager, including Operations Management in both Oil & Gas and Nuclear settings.
- Currently excel as a Shift Operations Manager/BED at CPCCo, supervising/managing high/medium hazard work at a Hazard Category 2 nuclear facility.
- Possess in-depth Conduct of Operations expertise gained through nuclear industry roles and high-hazard Oil & Gas operations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shift Operations Manager/Operations Supervisor
Central Plateau Cleanup Company (CPCCo)
01.2019 - Current
- Successfully managed complex operations at the Hanford Site, including Central Waste Complex, Low-Level Burial Grounds and the 100K Area Sludge Retrieval Project as Shift Operations Manager, Building Emergency Director (BED)and/or the Operations Supervisor.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills by supervising multiple teams, developing work packages, and conducting training/qualification programs.
- Expertise in regulatory compliance (TRU/LLW/MLLW, RCRA, CERCLA) to ensure safe and compliant operations.
- Collaborated with other managers to share best practices and drive continuous improvement across the organization.
- Conducted regular audits of operational processes for compliance with company policies and industry regulations, mitigating potential risks to the project.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing regular coaching and constructive feedback to employees.
Industrial Hygiene Technician Lead
Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS)
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Managed a crew of 8 Industrial Hygiene Technicians on a complex High Level Nuclear Waste project in Washington State.
- Demonstrated exceptional planning and scheduling abilities for safe and efficient project execution.
- Proficient in utilizing state-of-the-art instrumentation for toxic gas, vapor, asbestos, and beryllium monitoring.
- Skilled in conducting analytical sampling for a variety of contaminants, ensuring a safe work environment.
- Provided comprehensive training to crew members on equipment, procedures, and emergency response protocols.
Operator III/Plant Supervisor
Halliburton Energy Services
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Managed complex daily operations and maintenance of a state-of-the-art pneumatic cement blending and hydraulic fracturing facility.
- Demonstrated proficiency in operating and troubleshooting: PLC systems, pressure vessels, low-voltage controls, complex piping configurations.
- Ensured quality control through downhole sampling of cement blends and waste streams.
- Led and motivated teams as a Plant Supervisor, overseeing daily scheduling and training, Preventative Maintenance plans, Root Cause Analysis Investigations.
- Championed safety across the district, administering programs for Confined Space Entry, Lockout/Tagout, Respiratory Protection
Fall Arrest Systems. - Enhanced environmental compliance by utilizing five gas monitoring equipment and total dust sampling equipment, and performed chemical sampling of exhaust stacks.
- Provided leadership as a Building Emergency Director (BED) and confined space rescue team supervisor.
Nuclear and Chemical Operator
Central Plateau Remediation Company (CHPRC)
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Managed complex operations for the removal of spent nuclear fuel rods and special nuclear materials at the Hanford Project.
- Demonstrated expertise in operating and maintaining underwater mechanical and robotic equipment, underwater cameras, gantry cranes, and long-handled underwater tools.
- Maintained safety and efficiency through adherence to strict procedures for valve alignment and flushing sequences.
- Contributed to waste management by containerizing and inventorying highly radioactive sludge.
- Possesses extensive training in Conduct of Operations and Emergency Response protocols for operational facilities.
- This position provided me with extensive training in Conduct of Ops and Emergency Response at an operational facility.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kamiakin High School
Kennewick 05.1994 - 05.1997
No Degree - Agriculture
Eastern Oregon University
La Grande, OR 05.1997 - 05.1998
Skills
First line manager/supervisor training
Extensive Conduct of Operations in both the nuclear and oil and gas industries
Operations Management
Troubleshooting ability in complex mechanical and low voltage systems
Equipment Troubleshooting
Leadership ability in production and maintenance
Microsoft Office
Extensive procedure writing experience
Confined Space Entry as a Supervisor, Entrant, and Monitor
RAE systems, Industrial Scientific, Lumex, and Mine Safety Appliance
Certification
PEC (Petroleum Education Council) Field Supervisor
Timeline
Shift Operations Manager/Operations Supervisor
Central Plateau Cleanup Company (CPCCo)
01.2019 - Current
Industrial Hygiene Technician Lead
Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS)
01.2015 - 01.2019
PEC (Petroleum Education Council) Field Supervisor
11-2013
Operator III/Plant Supervisor
Halliburton Energy Services
01.2013 - 01.2015
Nuclear and Chemical Operator
Central Plateau Remediation Company (CHPRC)
01.2010 - 01.2012
No Degree - Agriculture
Eastern Oregon University
05.1997 - 05.1998
High School Diploma -
Kamiakin High School
05.1994 - 05.1997