Ashten Williams
Manchester,NH
Summary
Experienced nuclear operator in chemistry and radiological controls with exposure to both operational and shipyard environments. Handled divisional responsibilities including Radioactive Material Coordinator, Radiation Health Liaison, Repair Parts Petty Officer, and Work Center Supervisor. Assisted in ship maintenance plan developments, department-level operational planning, and junior operator training. Experienced in performing and overseeing radiological work, radiation and contamination surveys, exposure report generation, equipment calibration, technical troubleshooting, nuclear chemistry control and analysis, adherence to Quality Assurance requirements, and extensive documentation for the prior examples.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Laboratory Technician
United States Naval Submarine Service
03.2016 - 05.2024
- Laboratory Operations & Analysis – Skilled in data collection, analysis, and technical reporting; operated and calibrated instruments such as autotitrators, radiological counting systems, water chemistry probes, and chemistry software to ensure accurate and consistent results. Proficient in analytical chemistry, lab and industrial cleanliness requirements, and radioactive sample handling.
- Radiological Controls – Managed radioactive material storage, handling, waste disposal, and exposure tracking; performed risk assessments and provided technical expertise in incident investigations.
- Radiological Work - Performed, but primarily supervised, radiological work in environments less than 5,000 uuCI/100 cm^2 and Controlled Surface Contamination Areas. Adhered to the Radiological Controls for Ships manual for work practices, site controls, and documentation requirements.
- Quality Assurance - Proficient in handling, transporting, and storing SUBSAFE and nuclear ‘level’ materials. Experienced with QA document usage and OQE creation, retention, and auditing.
- Equipment Maintenance & Technical Support – Performed maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of laboratory and radiological equipment; ensured calibration and optimal performance of monitoring systems; contributed to safe reactor system operations and outage support. Performed Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) operations, including caution and danger tag creation, placement, and auditing.
- Operations & Coordination – Oversaw laboratory workflow, inventory, and maintenance schedules; coordinated survey crews and reactor shutdown procedures; optimized productivity and minimized downtime. Proficient in SKED maintenance planning and operation.
- Regulatory Compliance & Audits – Experienced with internal/external inspections, documentation control, and maintaining compliance with military, federal, and radiological safety standards.
- Safety & Risk Management – Enforced strict safety protocols, conducted radiation surveys, developed emergency response plans, and implemented corrective actions to minimize hazards and protect personnel.
- Leadership & Training – Guided junior technicians, developed tailored training materials, and provided instruction on radiation safety and laboratory best practices, enhancing team competency and workplace safety.
- Communication & Collaboration – Delivered technical briefings to senior leadership, facilitated interdepartmental communication regarding regulatory changes, and collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve processes and mitigate risks.
- Documentation & Recordkeeping – Maintained technical manuals, radiological data logs, exposure records, and laboratory inventories with accuracy and confidentiality.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Engineering Technology
Excelsior College
Albany, NY08-2025
Skills
- Nuclear power plant operations
- Nuclear and steam plant analytical chemistry
- Radiological work supervision and performance
- Radioactive material handling
- Radiation exposure health reporting
- Equipment calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting
- Procedure development and execution
- Controlled material/component handling
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork and Leadership
- Lockout/Tagout performance
Timeline
Engineering Laboratory Technician
United States Naval Submarine Service
03.2016 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Engineering Technology
Excelsior College
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