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Joseph VanDyck

Manistique,MI

Summary

Physically fit professional with many years of experience. Team-player stays committed to safety and efficiency after long hours of hard work. Knowledgeable about multiple aspects of the maintenance to Nuclear Reactors, both Pressurized Water and Boiling Water commercial light water reactors for power generation.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

BWR Fuel Handler

varies
01.2008 - Current
  • Boiling Water Reactor Fuel Handler. I have safely moved irradiated and non-irradiated nuclear fuel to support refueling outages and Spent Fuel Storage campaigns using the NUHOMS dry cask storage system by Transnuclear/ ORANO at multiple locations. Additionally, I have also supported HOLTEC in many DSC campaigns using their HiStorm Storage System.
  • Pressurized Water Reactor Spent Fuel Handler, Transfer System Operator and Manipulator Crane Operator to support multiple nuclear outages and Dry Cask Storage campaigns. I have been trained to move Westinghouse, Babcock & Wilcox and Combustion Engineering PWR fuel.
  • I have had training and numerous outages composed of Head Area Maintenance and Vessel Technician assignments in addition to my fuel moving assignments.
  • I have been rigger trained and qualified multiple times. I have been a rigger, signal man and an assistant rigger to support multiple jobs. I am about to attend an EPRI Rigger Course.
  • I have worked Steam Generators, i.e. Sludge Lance, Manways, install UT tools to support NDE activities.
  • I am a current GE IVVI level 2. I have also previously held an NDE IVVI level 2 for Areva/Framatome and Westinghouse.
  • I have been trained, qualified and been to multiple outages to support Reactor Pumps and Motors.

Education

US Army Drill Sergeant Academy
Ft. Jackson, SC
05-2004

Associate of Science - Emergency Medical Science

Catawba Valley Community College
Hickory, NC
08-2000

Timeline

BWR Fuel Handler

varies
01.2008 - Current

US Army Drill Sergeant Academy

Associate of Science - Emergency Medical Science

Catawba Valley Community College
Joseph VanDyck