Nathan Medina
General Dynamics Electric Boat
Uncasville,CT
14
years of professional experience
1st class Nuclear Machinist/Specialist and Working Leader with nearly 11 years of Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program experience and Radiological work with a strong foundation in operations, maintenance, and radiological controls. Proven ability to lead teams and ensure procedural compliance while maintaining safety standards. Experience in leading work evolutions, mentoring personnel, coordinating with Engineering, Radiological Control, Navy personnel, and supporting trades while executing complex work in radiological environments.
Work History
Nuclear Machinist
10 Years 10 Months- Advanced through nuclear qualifications and specialized responsibilities, ensuring operational excellence within naval nuclear propulsion program.
- Served as a member of reactor core load teams responsible for installing reactor cores during new-construction submarine operations.
- Oversaw and instructed less-experienced team members through intricate nuclear evolutions, emphasizing safety and procedural compliance.
- Performed maintenance on critical systems at Groton Subbase NRMD and Groton Shipyard, focusing on valve and component functionality.
- Executed nuclear work within radiological containments, ensuring safe handling, control, and movement of radioactive materials.
- Conducted pre-job reviews, pre-job briefs, and pre-shift briefs to communicate work scope, expectations, hazards, and requirements.
- Coordinated with engineering and supporting trades to review Technical Work Documents and technical drawings, ensuring thorough planning and preparation for nuclear work.
- Maintained nuclear work qualifications and obtained TLD certification to support safe and efficient nuclear operations.
- Conducted mockup evolutions prior to nuclear work.
- Coordinated directly with Radcon, Engineering, Navy personnel, and other trades involved in nuclear work.
- Maintained strong focus on safety, procedural compliance, quality, radiological controls requirements, teamwork, and schedule throughout work execution.
- Developed leadership skills as a nuclear trade-trained specialist and working leader.
- Organized and coordinated tooling and materials for nuclear operations, ensuring readiness of personnel and resources prior to job execution.
- Worked effectively in demanding production environments requiring extended hours, weekends, and support of critical work evolutions.
Landscape Worker
2 Years 6 Months- Directed a team of three to oversee property maintenance and equipment upkeep.
- Developed leadership skills and responsibilities.
Sales Associate
9 Months- Developed strong interpersonal skills and effective communication techniques.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Nuclear operations & maintenance
Nuclear work leadership
Radiological controls
TLD / Dosimetry qualifications
Valve maintenance & repair
Emergency radiological response
Contamination worker
Radiation worker
Procedural and drawing reviews
Strategic planning & work coordination
Performance improvement
Flexibility in changing environments
Effective communicator
Team builder
Timeline
Nuclear Machinist
General Dynamics Electric Boat
11.2015 - CurrentRead More
Landscape Worker
Eagle Quality Landscaping LLC
05.2013 - 11.2015Read More
Sales Associate
Sears
08.2012 - 05.2013Read More
New London High School
High School Diploma
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