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 - 1997.05
No Degree - Agriculture
Eastern Oregon University
La Grande, OR 05.1997 - 1998.05
Skills
First line manager/supervisor training
undefinedCertification
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 - 1998.05
High School Diploma -
Kamiakin High School
05.1994 - 1997.05
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