SPENCER TURNER
Hixson,Tennessee
Summary
Nuclear industry professional employed by Day & Zimmermann with experience supporting refueling outages at Watts Bar Nuclear Plant and Sequoyah Nuclear Plant, including Foreign Material Exclusion (FME) monitoring, nuclear labor support, and tritium campaign activities. Scheduled to serve as a foreman during a Watts Bar Nuclear Plant refueling outage in November 2026. Microsoft Excel certified, with 90 college credit hours and coursework in mathematics, management, and supply chain. Planning to return to college and complete a bachelor's degree in Management and Marketing in the Fall of 2027.
Overview
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1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Nuclear Laborer / FME Monitor
Day & Zimmermann (D&Z)
, Tennessee
04.2026 - Current
- Currently employed by Day & Zimmermann supporting nuclear plant activities and refueling outages.
- Monitored FME activities at Sequoyah Nuclear Plant during a refueling outage.
- Worked as an FME Monitor and nuclear laborer at Watts Bar Nuclear Plant during a refueling outage from April through June 2026.
- Performed nuclear labor support during the tritium campaign at Watts Bar Nuclear Plant.
- Operated in nuclear facility environments while ensuring safety protocols were followed. requiring attention to detail, teamwork, and adherence to applicable procedures.
- Scheduled to serve as a foreman during the November 2026 refueling outage at Watts Bar Nuclear Plant.
Front Desk Associate
Planet Fitness
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Assisted members and visitors with questions and general facility needs.
- Supported front-desk operations and maintained an organized, welcoming environment.
- Helped uphold facility policies and provide a positive customer experience.
Counter Help
Panda Express
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Provided customer service in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
- Collaborated with team members to support efficient daily operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
McCallie School
Chattanooga, TNCollege Coursework - Management
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN 08.2021 - 05.2025
Skills
- Foreign Material Exclusion (FME) Monitoring
- Nuclear Refueling Outage Support
- Nuclear Labor Support
- Tritium Campaign Support
- Nuclear Work Procedures and Compliance
- Attention to Detail
- Microsoft Excel Certification
- Management and Supply Chain Fundamentals
- Customer Service
Certification
Microsoft Excel Certification
Timeline
Nuclear Laborer / FME Monitor
Day & Zimmermann (D&Z)
04.2026 - Current
College Coursework - Management
University of Tennessee
08.2021 - 05.2025
Front Desk Associate
Planet Fitness
07.2021 - 08.2022
Counter Help
Panda Express
06.2020 - 08.2020
High School Diploma -
McCallie School