Rebecca Tackett
Saint Joseph,MI
Summary
Nuclear Monitoring Technician focused on worker wellness and safety. Driven to foster safe environment by monitoring radiation exposure times and prescribed safe levels of radiation. Proficient in educating personnel in radiation safety procedures, including protective clothing and equipment use.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Radiation Protection Tech
AEP-D.C. Cook Nuclear Plant
05.2018 - Current
- Successfully completed initial technician training and completed required qualification cards.
- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting regular inspections and maintenance of radiation protection equipment.
- Promoted a culture of radiological safety while briefing work groups at the JCC.
- Assisted in training supplemental RP and technicians in initial training.
- Self taught ATOMS program and proceeded to train the department on program use.
- Completed training required for performing calibrations on Mirion Radiation Monitoring System.
- Review procedures and add input for upcoming revisions.
- Filled position of Upper Containment Lead Technician during outage.
- Fill in as tech spec on shift as needed
- Maintain ERO qualifications
Junior Radiation Protection Technician
D.C Cook Nuclear Plant
02.2018 - 05.2018
- Served as a liaison between radiation protection technicians and other staff members, addressing any concerns or questions in a timely manner.
- Ensured workers performed work while keeping dose ALARA by performing coach when needed.
- Release tools and equipment from contaminated areas for workers to return to proper storage locations.
- Assisted Sr. RP techs with job coverage and underwater surveys.
- Dose rate and RAM tag trash at the step off pad for CTMT.
- Coach workers with the proper way to doff protective clothing when exiting a contaminated area.
- Dress workers in PAPRs when required.
- Document radiological surveys in accordance with station procedures.
Junior Radiation Protection Technician
Palisades Nuclear Generating Station
04.2017 - 06.2017
- Reduced potential hazards by assisting with the implementation of radiation protection programs and procedures.
- Release tools and equipment from contaminated areas for workers to return to proper storage locations.
- Assisted Sr. RP techs with job coverage surveys.
- Dose rate and RAM tag trash at the step off pad for CTMT.
- Coach workers with the proper way to doff protective clothing when exiting a contaminated area.
- Dress workers in PAPRs when required.
- Document radiological surveys in accordance with station procedures.
Junior Radiation Protection Technician
Perry Nuclear Generating Station
02.2017 - 04.2017
- Reduced potential hazards by assisting with the implementation of radiation protection programs and procedures.
- Release tools and equipment from contaminated areas for workers to return to proper storage locations.
- Assisted Sr. RP techs with job coverage surveys.
- Dose rate and RAM tag trash at the step off pad for CTMT.
- Coach workers with the proper way to doff protective clothing when exiting a contaminated area.
- Assist work crews with transporting contaminated equipment between contaminated areas while preventing the spread of contamination to clean areas.
Jr. Radiation Protection Technician
Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station
03.2016 - 11.2016
- Reduced potential hazards by assisting with the implementation of radiation protection programs and procedures.
- Verified instrumentation was working properly by performing source checks per station procedure.
- Release tools and equipment from contaminated areas for workers to return to proper storage locations.
- Enhanced radiation safety by conducting routine area surveys in the Aux building and CTMT.
- Obtained general area and breathing zone air samples for analysis.
- Dry cask campaign: Perform surveys for alpha/beta contamination and gamma/neutron radiation. Provide job coverage for various dry cask activities.
Jr. Radiation Protection Technician
Vogtle Electric Generating Plant
01.2016 - 03.2016
- Reduced potential hazards by assisting with the implementation of radiation protection programs and procedures.
- Release tools and equipment from contaminated areas for workers to return to proper storage locations.
- Obtained general area and breathing zone air samples for analysis.
- Undressed workers from bubble suits upon exit from Steam Generator platforms while preventing personnel contamination.
Decontamination Technician
Arkansas Nuclear One Nuclear Power Plant
10.2015 - 11.2015
- Performed house-keeping in general areas of the Aux building.
- Maintain step off pad area by pulling trash.
- Perform cavity decon using safe work practices and following RP directions.
Decontamination Technician
Palisades Nuclear Generating Station
09.2015 - 10.2015
- Performed house-keeping in general areas of the Aux building.
- Equipment Hatch Decon Crew-Decon life vests and fall protection used in CTMT, Decon PAPR equipment, Decon equipment boxes being removed from CTMT.
- Assisted RP techs with setting up area radiological boundaries.
Contracted Installer
Complete Exhibit Services Inc.
05.2015 - 07.2015
- Assembly and installation of IR transmitters and the IR readers that they corresponded to
- As a crew a we installed well over 400 transmitters and 50 readers into the currently under construction hospital that's being built in New Orleans, LA
- Laid out materials and system components to prepare for installation.
- The purpose of the job was to keep hospital employees from stealing or misplacing “incidentals”
- After completion it is estimated that the hospital will save around 3 million dollars a year.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth workflow and successful project completion.
- Calculated materials and time needed for each job.
- Improved installation efficiency by streamlining processes and utilizing time-saving techniques.
Decontamination Technician
Perry Nuclear Generating Station
01.2015 - 04.2015
- Performed House-keeping in high traffic areas of the plant.
- Proctored Computer Based Training (CBT) and written exams prior to outage and a small amount during the outage,
- Assisted the Outage Control Center (OCC) by tracking scheduled activities and updating work status in online P6 scheduling program.
Front Line Supervisor, Customer Service
BJ's Wholesale Club
08.2013 - 12.2014
- Write out the break schedule for the front line team members and keep track of breaks/lunches
- Assist club members with questions or concerns
- Complete returns and exchanges
- Keep track of supervisor's key set.
- Improved customer satisfaction ratings with consistent high-quality service and effective problem resolution.
Kohl’s
08.2010 - 09.2011
- Unload trucks and sort merchandise, stock sales floor, keep sales floor neat and organized, work at cash register, interact with customers.
Pet Technician
Paws by the Lake
08.2012 - 12.2012
- Let dogs in and out for restroom breaks, feed pets, administer appropriate medications to pets that need it, clean kennels and keep facility clean.
Education
No Degree -
Lorain County Community College
Lorain, OHHigh School Diploma -
Brookside High School
Sheffield Lake, OH05.2010
Skills
- Instrument Calibration
- Radiological Surveys
- Air Sampling Techniques
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Computer skills such as typing, Microsoft word, power point, and excel skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Organizational Skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Activities
- National Honors Society in High School
- Participation in soccer, basketball, softball, track, volleyball and ski club throughout High School
- PSEO student at Lorain County Community College during High School and received a two year scholarship to LCCC
- Accepted into the Coast Guard Academy
Timeline
Senior Radiation Protection Tech
AEP-D.C. Cook Nuclear Plant
05.2018 - Current
Junior Radiation Protection Technician
D.C Cook Nuclear Plant
02.2018 - 05.2018
Junior Radiation Protection Technician
Palisades Nuclear Generating Station
04.2017 - 06.2017
Junior Radiation Protection Technician
Perry Nuclear Generating Station
02.2017 - 04.2017
Jr. Radiation Protection Technician
Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station
03.2016 - 11.2016
Jr. Radiation Protection Technician
Vogtle Electric Generating Plant
01.2016 - 03.2016
Decontamination Technician
Arkansas Nuclear One Nuclear Power Plant
10.2015 - 11.2015
Decontamination Technician
Palisades Nuclear Generating Station
09.2015 - 10.2015
Contracted Installer
Complete Exhibit Services Inc.
05.2015 - 07.2015
Decontamination Technician
Perry Nuclear Generating Station
01.2015 - 04.2015
Front Line Supervisor, Customer Service
BJ's Wholesale Club
08.2013 - 12.2014
Pet Technician
Paws by the Lake
08.2012 - 12.2012
Kohl’s
08.2010 - 09.2011
No Degree -
Lorain County Community College
High School Diploma -
Brookside High School
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