Kyle Adkins
Erwin,TN
Summary
With an Associate of Applied Science in Applied Process Technologies from Ashland Community and Technical College, I began my career, which has led me to my current role as a Nuclear Process Operator at Nuclear Fuel Services, where I hold an active Top Secret Department of Energy Security Clearance “Q” My core competencies lie in industrial and process safety, as well as hands-on process operations, ensuring that every procedure adheres to the highest standards of safety and efficiency.
My previous experience as a Utilities Technician and Chemical Operator has sharpened my skills in process operations, which I now apply to the rigorous demands of the Navy Nuclear Propulsion Program along with the nuclear regulatory commission. I am motivated by the challenge of contributing to a safer, more sustainable future and aim to bring a meticulous, safety-first approach to our team's collective endeavors.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Nuclear Process Operator
BWX TECHNOLOGIES
02.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: (Confidential Data can only be discussed with personnel with the appropriate clearance and a need-to-know)
- Operate the process for nuclear fuel production, adhering to NFS standard operating procedures, and nuclear regulatory commission requirements.
- Follows appropriate procedures to ensure the quality of product and safety precautions are being fulfilled.
- Collects and analyzes data gathered on process parameters to determine trends and necessary actions.
- Perform operations in a safe and timely manner to ensure a sufficient product for Naval Reactors.
- Performs appropriate cleanup to minimize the contamination of components and personnel during operations.
- Notify adequate personnel of abnormal operating situations and equipment malfunctions affecting safe and/or efficient plant operation.
Utilities Technician
PureCycle Technologies/ ManPower-contracted
03.2023 - 12.2023
- Routinely monitor pumps, conductivity, pH, pressure gauges, and tank levels
- Operate WWTF, while making minor adjustments to pump speed, tank levels, and taking samples to ensure water is within requirements
- Report any safety concerns to appropriate personnel
Chemical Operator
The Chemours Company
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Operate Higher Monomers production unit while adhering to standard operating procedures in a timely manner to produce a sufficient product for the customer.
- Monitor flow rates, tank levels, psi, pumps and loading/unloading operations.
- Routine fire safety checks such as safety showers, emergency lights, fire blankets, fire extinguishers, etc
- Sample materials and analyze results to ensure a quality product
- Participant of Emergency Rescue Team (fire brigade)
- Utilize DCS to monitor and adjust process variables.
- Safely perform plant startup, shutdown, and plant emergency activities.
Bulk Material Handler
Vertex Energy
03.2021 - 11.2021
- Maintained detailed logbook of inbound and outbound railcars and trucks.
- Responsible for all loading/unloading operations.
- Oversaw oil tank farm levels/transfers and sampled raw materials prior to feeding process.
- Ensure procedural adherence to standard operating procedures.
- Utilized yard dog to efficiently move trucks to and from loading station.
Education
Associate Of Applied Science - Applied Process Technologies
Ashland Community and Technical College
Ashland, KY01.2022
Skills
- Department of Energy Top Secret security clearance “Q”
- Process Safety (PSM) Training
- HuP Fundamentals training
- Radiation worker training
- Hazwoper training
- Hazmat operations training
- Emergency Rescue Training
- PIT Powered industrial truck training
Timeline
Nuclear Process Operator
BWX TECHNOLOGIES
02.2024 - Current
Utilities Technician
PureCycle Technologies/ ManPower-contracted
03.2023 - 12.2023
Chemical Operator
The Chemours Company
02.2022 - 02.2023
Bulk Material Handler
Vertex Energy
03.2021 - 11.2021
Associate Of Applied Science - Applied Process Technologies
Ashland Community and Technical College
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