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Corey Ayers

Richland

Summary

Dynamic Radiological Control Technician with expertise from Hanford Tank Waste Operations and Closure, skilled in contamination control and personnel training. Proven ability to enhance safety protocols and ensure compliance through effective incident investigation and radiation monitoring. Committed to fostering a secure environment while delivering exceptional support and guidance to colleagues.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Radiological Control Technician

Hanford Tank Waste Operations and Closure
12.2016 - Current
  • Use specialized instruments to detect and measure radiation levels, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
  • Monitor for and control radioactive contamination, implementing procedures to prevent its spread.
  • Ensure that personnel working with radioactive materials are properly protected, including providing guidance on personal protective equipment (PPE) and procedures.
  • Assess and manage radiological work areas, ensuring they are safe for workers and the public.
  • Maintain detailed records of radiation levels, contamination incidents, and other relevant data, and report any issues to appropriate personnel.
  • Involved in training other personnel on radiation safety procedures.
  • Participate in the worker trainer program instructing OSHA 24/40 initial and 8 hour refresher hazardous waste operations courses.
  • Perform surveys to ensure materials are free from contamination before being moved out of a radiological area.
  • Responsible for controlling access to radiological areas.
  • Monitor and manage radioactive waste to ensure proper disposal.
  • Briefed workers on radiation levels in work areas and required precautions.
  • Collected air samples to determine levels of radioactive contamination.
  • Informed supervisors when individual exposures or area radiation levels approached maximum permissible limits.
  • Prepared samples for testing by immersing in chemical compounds.
  • Responded to alarms from radiation monitoring equipment and developed solutions to restore safety and optimal function.
  • Responded to abnormal events and alarms from radiation monitoring equipment to identify and address issues quickly.

Special Education Paraprofessional

Richland School District
09.2014 - 12.2016
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
  • Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
  • Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
  • Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
  • Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
  • Collaborated with teachers and specialists to assess student progress.
  • Delivered efficient instruction by assisting with lesson planning and materials preparation.
  • Supported faculty in implementing behavioral intervention plans to address challenging student behaviors.

Education

High School Diploma -

Richland High School
Richland, WA
06-2003

Skills

  • Contamination control
  • Incident investigation
  • Equipment calibration
  • Radiation monitoring
  • Personnel training
  • Hazardous material management
  • Decontamination procedures
  • Radiation protection
  • Radiation safety
  • Safety and security procedures
  • Documentation and reporting

Certification

  • Certified on three high risk qualifications: Grab sampling, Core sampling and Pit work.

Timeline

Radiological Control Technician

Hanford Tank Waste Operations and Closure
12.2016 - Current

Special Education Paraprofessional

Richland School District
09.2014 - 12.2016

High School Diploma -

Richland High School
Corey Ayers