Joseph VanDyck
Manistique,MI
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Consistently striving for further knowledge and added responsibilities,
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Nuclear Reactor Service Technician Fuel Handler
Sonic Systems International
Houston, TX
02.2012 - 05.2022
- Multiple years of contract work to support the commercial light water reactor power industry in the US and abroad.
- Numerous campaigns supporting Holtec Dry Cask Storage at multiple utilities, both BWR and PWR power plants.
- Dry Cask Technician to Nuclear Fuel Handler to work most positions in support of numerous campaigns.
- In Vessel Visual Inspector Lvl 2 to support different utilities for their vessel and internals inspection requirements per ASME code, BWRVIP and INPO procedures and recommendations.
Nuclear Reactor Service Technician Fuel Handler
System One LLC
Pittsburgh, PA
04.2008 - 05.2022
- Multiple years as a long term contractor for System One LLC to support multiple companies with nuclear services.
- Disassembled and reassembled nuclear reactors at different utilities. BWR and PWR
- Fuel handler during commercial light water nuclear reactor outages and during non outage periods to support Dry Cask Operations using the TransNuclear/Orano NuHoms system,
- Non Destructive Examiner using the In Vessel Visual Inspection method of vessel components during outages, mainly in Boiling Water Reactors.
- Modification Services to replace or repair components in BWRs to extend the life cycle of the unit for the utility.
Well Stimulation Technician
BJ Services
Tomball, TX
11.2017 - 02.2018
- Maintained quality assurance and customer satisfaction objectives.
- Executed diagnostics, troubleshooting and evaluations on Oil Well Fracturing Equipment.
- Ran and maintained Chemical Addition Van Equipment to facilitate chemicals that were going down hole to chemically fracture the well after it was drilled and explosively fractured. This was to facilitate the addition of sand to hold open the fractures for the production of petroleum.
- Worked with hundreds of valves and manipulations of equipment for the safe and efficient operations during well fracturing.
Water Well Technician and Driller
Kopecky Well Drilling
Manistique, MI
05.2015 - 11.2015
- Assisted the owner of Kopecky Well Drilling during a hard time in his business as I had my CDL from MI.
- Setup, took down of drill rigs for water well drilling.
- Drilled water wells, serviced wells and pumps, and installed pumps into wells post drilling.
Commercial Truck Driver
Roehl Transportation
Marshfield, WI
06.2013 - 10.2013
- Helped facilitate International Trade with transportation services
- Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across long-haul transports.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
- Reviewed transportation and shipping documentation and manifests to verify accuracy of inventory counts.
Enlisted Soldier/ Drill Sergeant
US Army Reserve
Hickory, NC
02.2001 - 08.2013
- Trained new US Army recruits to become soldiers for service in the US Army, US Army Reserves and National Guard branches.
- 2 deployments in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. I was an Advisor Trainer to the Iraqi Army and Iraqi National Police.
- Coordinated with Coalition Partner countries ie British, Australian, Polish and Iraqi forces, to maintain battlespace integrity and disrupt enemy combatant operations.
- Produced a detainee tracker spread sheet that became the coalition standard.
Fuel Handler Dry Cask Technician
Limerick Generating Station Reactor Services
Pottstown, PA
05.2009 - 08.2011
- Multiple summers of Dry Cask campaigns for Exelon/ Limerick Generating Station during the years of 2009, 2010 and 2011.
- Fuel Handler, Dry Cask Technician using the TransNuclear NuHoms dry cask storage system.
- I worked directly for Limerick Generating Station Reactor Services via multiple payroll companies.
Nuclear Fuel Handler Reactor Service Technician
Granite Services LLC
Tampa, FL
01.2008 - 08.2011
- Contractor for Granite Services with GE being the only client of services to support BWR outages with modification services, fuel handling services, inspection services and disassembly/reassembly services.
- Worked at multiple utilities to support the safe operations of GE BWRs both in the US and overseas.
Nuclear Reactor Service Technician
Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station Reactor Services
Delta, PA
07.2008 - 09.2008
- Assisted Peach Bottom APS Reactor Services during new fuel reciept.
Paramedic Crew Chief
Forsyth County Emergency Services
Winston-Salem, NC
11.2003 - 12.2007
- Developed strategy during ambulance transport and prepared equipment and supplies to be readily available.
- Examined ambulance and equipment to meet safety protocols and readiness for calls.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Communicated call priority to driver to support safe and timely arrival to scene.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
Fire Fighter, Volunteer
Cool Springs VFD
Statesville, NC
08.1997 - 09.2006
- Inspected equipment following each fire call to ascertain effective functionality of hoses, breathing masks and fire tools.
- Maintained strong knowledge of firefighting principles and suppression methods, which enabled proper decision-making in emergency situations.
- Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare or rekindle.
- Checked fire and life safety systems and equipment for proper placement at properties.
- I was the initial First Responder Coordinator for the FD when we started our First Responder Services to assist EMS.
Active Duty Soldier
US Army/ 82nd Airborne Division
Ft. Bragg, NC
10.1991 - 09.1995
- Secured and protected military property, assets and personnel while the unit armorer of 82nd LRS.
- Implemented tactics, procedures, and techniques for defense systems as an Infantry Team Leader.
- Engaged targets in low-light conditions with night vision equipment.
- Scout Observer on a 6 man Long Range Surveillance Team to support Human Intelligence Gathering for 82nd ABN DIV HQ prior to an 82nd ABN task force deploying to hostile environment via forcible parachute insertion.
Education
No Degree - NC Fire Fighter 1 And 2.
State of North Carolina
Monroe, NCNo Degree -
US Army Infantry School And Airborne School
Ft. Benning, GAAssociate of Applied Science - Emergency Medical Science
Catawba Valley Community College
Hickory, NC08.2000
Skills
- Clear Communication
- Training Courses
- Equipment Safety
- Leadership abilities
- Self-motivated professional
- Decision Making
- Responsible
- Excellent work ethic
Timeline
Well Stimulation Technician
BJ Services
11.2017 - 02.2018
Water Well Technician and Driller
Kopecky Well Drilling
05.2015 - 11.2015
Commercial Truck Driver
Roehl Transportation
06.2013 - 10.2013
Nuclear Reactor Service Technician Fuel Handler
Sonic Systems International
02.2012 - 05.2022
Fuel Handler Dry Cask Technician
Limerick Generating Station Reactor Services
05.2009 - 08.2011
Nuclear Reactor Service Technician
Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station Reactor Services
07.2008 - 09.2008
Nuclear Reactor Service Technician Fuel Handler
System One LLC
04.2008 - 05.2022
Nuclear Fuel Handler Reactor Service Technician
Granite Services LLC
01.2008 - 08.2011
Paramedic Crew Chief
Forsyth County Emergency Services
11.2003 - 12.2007
Enlisted Soldier/ Drill Sergeant
US Army Reserve
02.2001 - 08.2013
Fire Fighter, Volunteer
Cool Springs VFD
08.1997 - 09.2006
Active Duty Soldier
US Army/ 82nd Airborne Division
10.1991 - 09.1995
No Degree - NC Fire Fighter 1 And 2.
State of North Carolina
No Degree -
US Army Infantry School And Airborne School
Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Medical Science
Catawba Valley Community College
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