BYRON SMITH
Las Vegas,USA
Summary
Dynamic RWAP Technician at Navarro Research and Engineering with expertise in radiograph interpretation and regulatory compliance. Proven track record in managing hazardous waste profiles and ensuring safety standards. Strong communicator and safety advocate, dedicated to maintaining compliance and enhancing workplace safety through effective logistics coordination and technical documentation.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RWAP Technician
Navarro Research and Engineering
Las Vegas, USA
04.2022 - Current
- Interpret Radiographs obtained from Real-Time-Radiography to ensure no prohibited items in Low-level waste and Mixed Low-level waste received at the Nevada National Security Site
- Managed mixed low-level waste and hazardous waste profiles for annual recertification, including evaluation of verification status in alignment with RCRA Part B permit.
- Evaluate mixed low-level waste recertification's to confirm continued compliance with RCRA Part B permit verification criteria.
- Managed container verification records to provide evidence of compliance with the RCRA Part B permit.
- Supported environmental scientist with visual verifications to ensure Federal Facilities Agreement and Consent Order Use Restrictions on closed corrective action sites are maintained through post-closure inspections.
- Supports the Environmental Scientist with repairs to controls that do not meet Use Restriction requirements and document activities.
- Contributed to Navarro Safety Committee to enhance workplace safety and minimize injury risks.
- Executed data entry tasks for industrial sites to maintain compliance and data integrity.
Bus Driver
Regional Transportation Commission Of Southern Nev
Las Vegas, USA
01.2021 - 11.2021
- Provided reliable transportation services for passengers.
- Maintained passenger safety through strict adherence to traffic laws and regulations.
- Safely transported passengers along designated routes, ensuring timely arrivals at stops.
Lead Biohazard Technician
Logistical Solutions
Las Vegas, USA
02.2020 - 01.2021
- Crime Scene Decontamination Specialist
Operator/Skilled Laborer
Katerra
City of Los Angeles, USA
09.2017 - 12.2019
- Operated elevator systems safely and efficiently to support reliable service.
Lead Radiological Technician
Thomas J. Montell, M.D
Torrance, USA
03.2002 - 10.2012
- Radiation Worker/Xray Technician
Education
Environmental Technology -
El Camino College
01.2008
Board Certified - Radiation Technology
California Radiologic Health Branch
San Francisco, CA02-2000
Associate of Applied Science - Radiation Technology
Radiologic Technology ACMT
Gardena, CA01-2000
Skills
- Radiograph interpretation
- Container verification
- Waste management
- Hazardous material handling/Hazard control
- Environmental monitoring
- Technical documentation
- Regulatory compliance
- Logistics Coordination
- Records Maintenance
- Field and vehicle safety awareness
- Radiological Worker II
- Job Site Inspection
- Installation and repair
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Safety Board Member
- Water quality testing
- Field sampling
- Deep well sampling
- Suite sampling
- Bromide (Br) sampling
- Lead (Pb) sampling
- PH sampling
- Conductivity sampling
- YSI Multi-Lab 4010-3W operation
- Hach 2100Q operation
- Geo Pump sample extraction
- Mud Press sample extraction
- Rock cutting collection
- Geological characterization
- Sump data monitoring
- PXD instrumentation
- Borehole drilling support
- Borehole well development support
- Data validation
- Field data recording
- Field documentation
- Field reporting
- Safety-focused field operations
Certification
• HSPD-12 Q-Clearance
• HAZWOPER
• RCRA Regulations
• PCB management
• Adult First Aid/CPR/AED
• Radiological Worker II
• Hazardous Waste Communications
• Waste Traceability
• DOE Order 435.1 Radioactive Waste Management
• Root Cause Analysis with Human Performance Improvement
• Radioactive Waste Operations
• Fire Safety
• Crime Scene Decontamination
• Bloodborne Pathogens
• Hazardous Material General Awareness Transportation
• HAZWOPER
• RCRA Regulations
• PCB management
• Adult First Aid/CPR/AED
• Radiological Worker II
• Hazardous Waste Communications
• Waste Traceability
• DOE Order 435.1 Radioactive Waste Management
• Root Cause Analysis with Human Performance Improvement
• Radioactive Waste Operations
• Fire Safety
• Crime Scene Decontamination
• Bloodborne Pathogens
• Hazardous Material General Awareness Transportation
Timeline
RWAP Technician
Navarro Research and Engineering
04.2022 - Current
Bus Driver
Regional Transportation Commission Of Southern Nev
01.2021 - 11.2021
Lead Biohazard Technician
Logistical Solutions
02.2020 - 01.2021
Operator/Skilled Laborer
Katerra
09.2017 - 12.2019
Lead Radiological Technician
Thomas J. Montell, M.D
03.2002 - 10.2012
Environmental Technology -
El Camino College
Board Certified - Radiation Technology
California Radiologic Health Branch
Associate of Applied Science - Radiation Technology
Radiologic Technology ACMT