Dylan Branum
Los Alamos
Summary
Motivated and hardworking Nuclear Engineer seeking opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge and practical skills in pursuit of a Master's degree in Radiation Health Physics.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Radiation Control Technician
Los Alamos National Laboratory
08.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with engineering teams to optimize control strategies, improving efficiency.
- Utilized Radiation detecting instruments to establish control barriers and protect personnel.
- Performed High Hazard work in respirators for waste work and material processes.
- Participated in decontamination efforts for work areas and equipment.
- Used specific work procedures to instruct and protect personnel working with radioactive material and potentially contaminated systems.
Radiological Safety Technician, Environmental Health & Safety
Texas A&M University
04.2023 - 07.2024
- Process and deliver packages containing radioactive material for use in laboratory research experiments
- Perform contamination surveys for beta and alpha radiation
- Calibrate and maintain radiation detection equipment
- Ensure compliance with NRC radiation safety regulations
- Monitor radiation levels in workplaces and facilities
- Manage radioactive materials and waste disposal
- Emergency response to contaminated laboratories and workplaces
Senior Capstone Design, Environmental Health & Safety
Texas A&M University
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Team Member: Core Design
- Project Focus: Designing an HTGR to fulfill the NASA parameters for a Lunar surface reactor. Working with a team to develop a comprehensive design including heat transfer methodology, material science data, core design and logistics
- Researching TRISO fuel materials and processes
- Researching alternative core designs, pebble bed, prismatic block
- Modeling reactor core in MCNP to reach criticality and power requirements
- Optimizing shielding and core dimensions for weight and temperature limitations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Engineering
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX05.2024
Skills
- MCNP Modeling
- Nuclear Experiments
- Laboratory Environment Experience
- Microsoft Office
- Thermodynamics
- Environmental Health Practices
- 3D Modeling
- 3D Printing
- Python
- Handling Radioactive Material
- Working with a team
Timeline
Radiation Control Technician
Los Alamos National Laboratory
08.2024 - Current
Senior Capstone Design, Environmental Health & Safety
Texas A&M University
08.2023 - 05.2024
Radiological Safety Technician, Environmental Health & Safety
Texas A&M University
04.2023 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Engineering
Texas A&M University
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