Erick Acevedo
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Q cleared Research Technician with extensive experience in nuclear material handling and logistics for pyro chemical processes. Currently with Pit Technologies, specializing in plutonium processing and glovebox operations. Adept at managing the safe movement of Special Nuclear Materials (SNM) while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Expertise in radiological safety, risk management, and maintaining strict protocols in high-stakes environments. Committed to upholding the highest standards of safety, quality, and operational efficiency in the nuclear weapons complex.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Tech
Los Alamos National Laboratory
05.2021 - Current
- Working in a plutonium manufacturing and research facility that supports pit production, as well as plutonium recovery and processing operations.
- Specialized training and knowledge of working in hazardous environments including radiological and fissile material hazards.
- Handling logistical moves of SNM both physical and non physical on LANMAS/LAMCAS.
- Work with Special Nuclear Material in accordance with written procedures
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to coordinate logistical requirements and ensure successful achievement of objectives.
- Utilize radiological safety equipment to maintain a safe working environment and ensure the protection of personnel in the area.
- Adhere to rigorous safety and accountability protocols to ensure full compliance with Department of Energy (DOE) regulations.
- Oversee shipping and receiving of materials, ensuring accurate inventory management and compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
- Provide training and guidance to new employees, ensuring they are equipped with necessary skills and knowledge to perform their duties safely and efficiently.
- Qualified as Person in Charge (PIC) responsible for overseeing operations and ensuring compliance with safety protocols and regulatory standards.
Arborist
Trees LLC
01.2015 - 04.2021
- Proficient arborist needing little to no supervision for daily work and emergency calls.
- Trained to perform tree and bucket rescue.
- Trimmed and removed tree limbs in contention using safety measures.
- Works around hazardous equipment.
- Felled trees carefully to avoid damage to property and landscape.
- Prevents employees and public from hazards in and around work area.
- Assumes responsibility for inspection and proper working conditions of tools, truck, and other work equipment.
- Fills out daily Pre-Job forms for all various jobs to be completed.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Central New México Community College
Albuquerque, NM12-2026
High School Diploma -
Atrisco Heritage Academy High School
Albuquerque, NM05-2015
Skills
- Bilingual (English and Spanish)
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Verbal and written communication
- Laboratory techniques / Lab safety
- Laboratory instrumentation
- Data interpretation
- Recordkeeping and documentation
- Materials inventory control
- Hazardous materials handling
- Packaging and labeling
- Shipping and receiving
- Inventory ordering
- Mentoring and teaching new employees
Certification
- Q-Clearance (Department of Energy)
- Human Reliability Program (HRP) Certified
- FMH Certified
- Glovebox Certified
- Person in Charge Certified (PIC)
- Operations Support Qualified (Lead)
- Vault Certified
- Arborist Certified (Inactive)
Timeline
Research Tech
Los Alamos National Laboratory
05.2021 - Current
Arborist
Trees LLC
01.2015 - 04.2021
- Q-Clearance (Department of Energy)
- Human Reliability Program (HRP) Certified
- FMH Certified
- Glovebox Certified
- Person in Charge Certified (PIC)
- Operations Support Qualified (Lead)
- Vault Certified
- Arborist Certified (Inactive)
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Central New México Community College
High School Diploma -
Atrisco Heritage Academy High School
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