Skilled leader and technician with a proven track record of performance in challenging, dynamic and time-sensitive environments while serving as a Engineering Laboratory technician/ Machinist mate onboard a Los Angeles Class Fast Attack Submarine in the United States Navy. Possesses more than 4 years of experience managing maintenance and operations of various nuclear reactor and steam propulsion systems as a Leading Engineering Laboratory Technician, work- center supervisor ,and Engine Room Supervisor. Experienced with high hazard contamination controls while serving as a RCT at LANL.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Nuclear Chemistry Tech
Duke Energy
05.2023 - Current
Sampling of radioactive and nonradioactive Plant systems and analysis of the samples using Laboratory instrumentation. Incumbent responsibilities include sampling of nuclear plant Systems, water chemistry analysis, radiochemistry analysis, Fuel oil analysis, instrument calibration/troubleshooting/ Repair, chemical addition to systems, operation of chemistry Related systems, lab QA/QC.
Implements and Adheres to procedures and guidelines, which ensure the Chemical control of plant systems and compliance with all Environmental and Nuclear Regulatory requirements. Perform work with strict adherence to human performance tools to ensure work is completed safely and reliably.
Radiological Control Technician
Los Alamos National Laboratory
01.2021 - 04.2023
Advanced experience and ability to plan and perform high risk/high hazards work on radiological systems exposed to Actinides isotopes
To include necessary air monitoring, postings and control methods, determination requisite protective equipment as required by a radiological work permit, and in-process and de-posting surveys with little to no supervision
Performance of workplace surveillance of radiological condition via qualitative and quantitative measurement methods utilizing highly sensitive instrumentation
Acquired a working knowledge of Department of Energy orders and regulation to adequately perform duties within the Los Alamos National Laboratory radiation protection programs
Perform air sampling and operating air monitoring
Review and report results, to include abnormal conditions, to appropriate supervisors
Advanced experience in response radiological emergencies and events to included investigations for potential releases, unanticipated contamination on workers, area contamination, airborne releases, potentially contaminated wounds and airborne releases
Extensive experience in mentoring and training junior radiation control technicians in the use of instruments and conduct of low to high hazard radiological work.
Work Center Supervisor
U.S Navy
01.2020 - 01.2021
Coordinated and lead preventative maintenance on nuclear reactor, steam plant systems and scuba diving equipment
Created maintenance schedules to complete maintenance when plant conditions allow to support mission objectives
Worked closely with Operations Managers and Department Heads to coordinate conditions across the boat to accomplish
maintenance items.
Engineering Laboratory Technician
U.S. Navy
01.2015 - 01.2021
Maintained chemistry of a nuclear reactor and associated steam systems through the use of graphing, trend analysis, and high level analytical techniques
Completed an engineering overhaul and a DXX
Oversaw maintenance involving potential radioactive systems to prevent the spread of contamination
Watch-stander of machinery spaces critical to mission operations
Proficient in troubleshooting equipment and restoration to proper operation
Repair parts petty officer: Maintained the parts and chemical inventory for Reactor Laboratories division and coordinated with the Logistics department in order to receive additional parts necessary for ships operations
Trained new operators on proper radiological control methods, equipment operations, and proper casualty response
Served as the leading petty officer of the division for 2 years and was in charge of work delegation and personnel issues inside of the division.
Education
Associate of Science - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)
University of New Mexico
Los Alamos, NM
05.2025
Skills
Maintenance Management, Training, Work Controls, Employee Supervision, Troubleshooting, Trend Analysis, Nuclear Power
Operations, Problem Solving, Radiological Controls, chemistry operations
Timeline
Nuclear Chemistry Tech
Duke Energy
05.2023 - Current
Radiological Control Technician
Los Alamos National Laboratory
01.2021 - 04.2023
Work Center Supervisor
U.S Navy
01.2020 - 01.2021
Engineering Laboratory Technician
U.S. Navy
01.2015 - 01.2021
Associate of Science - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)