Charles Q. Rabun
Lincolnton ,GA
Summary
Working toward the goals of achieving excellence, maintaining high expectations, displaying Nuclear Professionalism, developing accountable operators and pursuing next level roles and responsibilities.
Operations professional prepared to excel in fast-paced management role. Proven ability to enhance productivity and streamline operations, ensuring smooth shift transitions. Focused on fostering team collaboration and achieving consistent results, adaptable to changing needs. Known for effective communication and decision-making skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Shift Operations Manager
Savannah River Mission Completion
12.2020 - Current
- Company Overview: Salt Waste Processing Facility, Aiken, SC
- Managed Shift Staff in SWPF operations including operational mode changes and adjustments required to meet production goals
- Assumed line management responsibility for nuclear facility management ISMS implementation in plant operations and Conduct of Operations implementation
- Performed Management Field Observations and completed associated documentation
- Reviewed Completed procedures and rounds for TSR implications
- Ensured compliance with Technical Safety Requirements as well as environmental permit requirements
- Implemented Emergency Response actions for the SWPF
- Participated in emergency drills with Savannah River Site AEC (Area Emergency Coordinator) qualifications
- Attended continuing training
- Supervised packaging, classification, and interim storage of secondary wastes generated by the SWPF and coordinate transportation to other SRS or to offsite facilities for final disposition
- Leads pre-job briefings, beginning of shift briefings, oversight, coaching and teaching of on-shift operators, balance manpower for day to day operations and provide adequate turnover for on-coming shifts
- Maintained accurate Shift Operations Manager logs
- Provided on shift training and coaching of Nuclear safety Culture, Monitoring Effectively, Conduct of Operations, ISMS, and Nuclear Professionalism
- Working toward the goals of achieving excellence, maintaining high expectations, displaying Nuclear Professionalism, developing accountable operators and pursuing next level roles and responsibilities
- Salt Waste Processing Facility, Aiken, SC
- Coordinated emergency response plans, ensuring swift action during crisis situations and minimizing potential impact on operations.
- Facilitated employee training programs, leading to a more skilled and knowledgeable workforce.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing regular coaching and constructive feedback to employees.
- Promoted a culture of open communication within the team, fostering trust and collaboration among team members committed to achieving common goals together.
- Conducted regular audits of operational processes for compliance with company policies and industry regulations, mitigating potential risks to the business.
Control Room Manager
Parsons Corporation
02.2018 - 12.2020
- Company Overview: Salt Waste Processing Facility, Aiken, SC
- Managed on-shift control room operators, performing such functions as shiftly rounds, Standard Operating Procedures, alarm response procedures, Abnormal and Emergency Operating Procedures, CMMS Tracker Items and Lock Out Tag-outs
- Performed Management Field Observations and completed associated documentation
- Reviewed Completed procedures, rounds and Control Room Operator Logbooks
- Ensured compliance with technical Safety Requirements
- Participated in emergency drills
- Completed Savannah River Site AEC (Area Emergency Coordinator) qualifications
- Oversight for alarm management practices and expectations while on shift
- Attended continuing training
- Leads pre-job briefings, beginning of shift briefings, oversight, coaching and teaching of on-shift operators, balance manpower for day to day operations and provide adequate turnover for on-coming shifts
- Maintained accurate Control Room manager logs
- Provided on shift training and coaching of Nuclear safety Culture, Monitoring Effectively, Conduct of Operations, ISMS, and Nuclear Professionalism
- Provided a key role in the following: Developing operations turnover checklist, Developing Control Room Operator rounds sheets, Facility’s Successful completion on Integrated Water Runs, Off-Standard Testing, Design Capacity performance testing, Contractor Operational Readiness review and Hot operations
- Salt Waste Processing Facility, Aiken, SC
Control Room Operator/Testing Operator
Atkins Global
01.2017 - 02.2018
- Company Overview: Salt Waste Processing Facility, Aiken, SC
- Operated Plant equipment in all systems, via Basic Process Control System during plant testing and startup functions
- Successfully completed training, maintained a high test average
- Performed Lock-out/tag outs, line-ups, shiftly routines, etc
- Practical factor evaluator
- Person In Charge qualified
- Leads pre-job briefings, beginning of shift briefings, oversight, coaching and teaching of on-shift operators, balance manpower for day to day operations and provide adequate turnover for on-coming shifts
- Provided a key role in the following: Developing and implementing current Operations shift rotation, Developing Person in Charge turnover, Developing Field Operator rounds sheets
- Salt Waste Processing Facility, Aiken, SC
Systems Operator
Southern Nuclear
01.2010 - 11.2016
- Company Overview: Plant Vogtle, Waynesboro, Ga
- Operated plant equipment in all systems, to maintain safe and efficient operations of the plant
- Performed detailed rounds and noted all conditions that were degraded
- Successfully completed Non-licensed Operator training, including Nuclear Generic fundamentals
- Maintained a high initial and Continuing training Test score average
- Was preparing to Complete Licensed Reactor Operator Training
- Fire brigade Member, first responder CPR certified
- Peer to peer Safety Facilitator for 5th Shift
- Trainer and evaluator
- Plant Vogtle, Waynesboro, Ga
CAD Operator/Field Technician
Southern Land Surveyors
03.2005 - 07.2010
- Drafted plats for court records, as well as for construction purposes
- Performed field work including but not limited to, finding property corners and staking the locations of future buildings
Education
Associate's - Science
Georgia Military College
Martinez, Ga12.2009
High School Diploma -
Greenbrier High School
Evans, Ga05.2005
Skills
- Effective leadership
- Team management
- Team development
- Workforce scheduling
- Punctual and reliable
- Workplace safety
- Decision-making
- Verbal and written communication
- Safety compliance
- Relationship building
- Training and mentoring
- Team building
Timeline
Shift Operations Manager
Savannah River Mission Completion
12.2020 - Current
Control Room Manager
Parsons Corporation
02.2018 - 12.2020
Control Room Operator/Testing Operator
Atkins Global
01.2017 - 02.2018
Systems Operator
Southern Nuclear
01.2010 - 11.2016
CAD Operator/Field Technician
Southern Land Surveyors
03.2005 - 07.2010
High School Diploma -
Greenbrier High School
Associate's - Science
Georgia Military College
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