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Seth DuBose

Raleigh,NC

Summary

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)

University of New Mexico
Seth DuBose