Tammy Cope
Chemistry Technician
Bloomsburg,Pennsylvania
Summary
Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and nearly 30 years laboratory experience. Thoroughly experienced in both the manufacturing and analysis of QC standards, including those that are EPA certified. Accomplished in initial laboratory instrumentation setup and training of technicians at satellite locations. Over 20 years nuclear laboratory and systems experience.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Chemistry Technician Level 2
PPL Susquehanna / Talen Energy
01.2008 - Current
- Emergency plan team member responsible for sampling & analysis of post-accident liquid & gaseous sample streams. Responsible for calculation of radioactive dose to public and site personnel including evacuation zone recommendations.
- Calibrate and perform functional tests of liquid & gaseous effluent radiation monitors to ensure public safety.
- Supervise and assign jobs to chemistry technicians.
- Perform nuclear plant monitoring of chemistry specific parameters.
- Handle and analyze radioactive, chemical, and environmental samples utilizing various analytical instrumentation and counting systems.
- Knowledgeable in nuclear plant related regulation requirements including Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Institute of Nuclear Power Operation (INPO), Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PaDEP) as well as Radiological Effluents Technical Specification (RETS)/Radiological Environmental Monitoring Program (REMP) requirements.
- Write and enhance chemistry procedures to ensure clear and concise instruction available for sampling and analysis
- Record and trend analytical data using variety of chemistry-specific software programs.
- Completed nuclear procedure writing training course.
- Graduated from Cross Functional Union Leadership Academy.
Chemistry Technician Level 1
PPL Susquehanna
02.2003 - 01.2008
- Completed chemistry technician initial training program becoming Certified Nuclear Chemistry Technician.
- Performed sample collection and analysis of various sample streams (reactor water, cooling water, liquid & gaseous effluents) to ensure optimal system operability and compliance with regulatory commitments.
- Obtained proficiency with radioactive sample and source handling and contamination control.
- Updated numerous chemistry procedures during initial Susquehanna Steam Electric Station (SSES) procedure revision program.
- Chemistry Curriculum Committee member
- WIN (Women in Nuclear) member
Laboratory Technician - Research & Development Lab
Air Products & Chemicals
03.1999 - 01.2003
- Responsible for development of new analytical methods and instrumentation set up and calibration.
- Obtained proficiency with batch analysis design and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).
- Traveled to satellite locations (Raleigh, NC and Chicago, IL) to perform initial instrumentation set up and calibration for EPA certified mixed gases.
- Trained satellite personnel on use of instrumentation and quality control expectations for EPA certified products.
- Developed and implemented wet chemistry analytical method for hydrogen fluoride gas mixtures.
- Presented several research projects at Air Products & Chemicals headquarters in Trexlertown, PA.
Laboratory Technician - General Production Lab
Air Products & Chemicals
09.1995 - 09.1999
- Performed testing of mixed compressed gases using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Responsible for basic instrument set up and maintenance.
- Ensured quality control criteria met for batches of samples.
- Obtained proficiency in gas chromatograph column and loop changeout for different analytes and concentrations.
Laboratory Technician - EPA Certified Laboratory
Air Products & Chemicals
09.1995 - 09.1997
- Certified compressed gas mixtures for use in EPA emissions monitoring including but not limited to nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, and carbon monoxide
- Worked closely with National Institute of Standards (NIST) to ensure validity of lab instrumentation and EPA certified products
- Responsible for instrument calibrations and QC checks
- Performed troubleshooting and maintenance on laboratory instrumentation
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry -
Bloomsburg University
Bloomsburg, PennsylvaniaBiochemistry
University of Scranton
Scranton, PennsylvaniaSkills
Chemical Analysis & Trending
Timeline
Chemistry Technician Level 2
PPL Susquehanna / Talen Energy
01.2008 - Current
Chemistry Technician Level 1
PPL Susquehanna
02.2003 - 01.2008
Laboratory Technician - Research & Development Lab
Air Products & Chemicals
03.1999 - 01.2003
Laboratory Technician - General Production Lab
Air Products & Chemicals
09.1995 - 09.1999
Laboratory Technician - EPA Certified Laboratory
Air Products & Chemicals
09.1995 - 09.1997
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry -
Bloomsburg University
Biochemistry
University of Scranton
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