Thomas Bernard Goode Jr
Muscle Shoals,AL
Summary
Experienced in operating complex chemical processing equipment and ensuring safety compliance, with strong skills in teamwork and communication. Demonstrates expertise in monitoring and adjusting process variables to meet quality standards. Committed to maintaining safety protocols and adapting to dynamic work environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Pickle Line Bander
Nucor Steel Decatur
Decatur, AL
12.2025 - Current
- Upholding Nucor's strict safety standards, including PPE usage and following OSHA procedures.
- Performing daily inspections of banding equipment, test coil dummies, coil cart oil level and overhead cranes to ensure operational safety.
- Maintaining a clean and organized work area to prevent hazards in high-traffic production zones.
- Securely applying metal bands to finished steel coils as they exit the pickle line to ensure they remain tightly wound for transport.
- Performing final visual checks of coils for surface defects before they are shipped or moved to the cold mill.
- Tagging coils with proper ID labels and filling out tracking paperwork to ensure accurate record-keeping.
- Assisting the mill maintenance team during repairs (LOTOTO) or assisting other production departments when needed.
- Attending meetings at start of shift to identify and suggest ways to improve line efficiency or safety as part of Nucor’s decentralized, "teammate-driven" culture.
CHEMICAL OPERATOR
Daikin America Inc
Decatur, AL
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Adhered to safety procedures and practiced good housekeeping (6s) to maintain safe work environments.
- Safely maintained and operated equipment to meet adequate productivity levels.
- Leading and coordinating the daily activities of the production team, ensuring that work is completed according to schedule and quality standards.
- Defining clear performance expectations and targets for the team and individual members.
- Tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), identifying areas for improvement, and implementing strategies to optimize productivity and efficiency.
- Assigning responsibilities to team members based on their skills and the needs of the production process.
- Ensuring that work is completed within designated timeframes and that deadlines are met.
- Monitoring production processes to identify and address any quality issues, ensuring products meet company standards.
- Enforcing safety procedures and regulations, promoting a safe working environment, and addressing any safety concerns.
- Conducting regular inspections of Pneumatic equipment and facilities to ensure they are in good working order and comply with safety standards.
- Providing guidance and training to team members, helping them develop their skills and improve their performance.
- Facilitating clear and open communication between team members and with management, ensuring everyone is informed and working towards the same goals.
- Identifying and resolving production issues, troubleshooting problems, and implementing solutions.
- Addressing conflicts between team members and finding peaceful solutions.
- Creating a positive and motivating work environment that encourages teamwork and high performance.
- Preparing and maintaining production reports, documenting performance, and identifying areas for improvement.
- Working with other departments, such as engineering, quality control, molding, coatings and maintenance, to resolve production issues and improve processes.
- Identifying opportunities to improve processes, reduce waste, and increase efficiency (Kaizen).
RADWASTE LABORER
TVA Browns Ferry
Athens, AL
09.2020 - 08.2025
- Following all safety protocols and procedures meticulously, including lockout/tagout procedures, confined space entry protocols, and working at heights.
- Using and maintaining personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly, such as hardhats, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and radiation monitoring devices (dosimeters).
- Participating in safety training and being attentive to all safety regulations and signs posted throughout the facility.
- Reporting any unsafe conditions or potential hazards to supervisors immediately.
- Maintaining a clean and organized work area, including tool storage and material laydown.
- Loading and unloading materials, tools, and equipment.
- Cleaning and preparing construction and maintenance sites, removing debris and ensuring a safe work environment.
- Digging trenches, setting up scaffolding, or erecting forms for concrete pouring.
- Operating basic machinery, such as forklifts or pallet jacks, if qualified.
- Performing routine maintenance tasks, including equipment inspection, lubrication, and minor repairs.
- Maintaining a clean and organized work area, ensuring good housekeeping practices.
- Escorting personnel and equipment within the plant, particularly in restricted areas.
- Performing fire watch duties, especially during hot work or when potential fire hazards exist.
- Assisting with the handling and transport of materials and equipment, including potentially hazardous or radioactive materials, while following strict safety procedures.
- Participating in emergency response activities as needed, including potential involvement in the plant's fire brigade.
- Assisting tradespeople, like electricians, mechanics, and painters, with various tasks as requested.
- Monitoring equipment operation and reporting any malfunctions or abnormalities to supervisors.
- Reading and recording data from gauges, meters, and other instruments as part of operational routines.
- Communicating effectively with supervisors, colleagues, and other personnel to ensure smooth operations and timely information exchange.
- Adapting to various work environments and performing diverse tasks as assigned.
- Operating various hand and power tools safely and efficiently.
- Potentially performing minor equipment maintenance or cleaning tasks.
- Successfully completing required training and passing examinations to qualify as a Contamination Worker, enabling safe work in radiological areas.
- Adhering strictly to plant procedures and safety protocols for working in Radiation Control Areas (RCAs) and with radioactive materials.
- Wearing personal dosimeters to monitor radiation exposure and maintaining it As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) by utilizing principles of time, distance, and shielding.
- Properly donning, wearing, and removing the respirator as instructed by training and safety procedures.
- Cleaning, maintaining, and inspecting the respirator before and after each use to ensure proper function and seal.
- Participating in required medical evaluations and fit testing to ensure the respirator properly fits and can be worn safely.
- Recognizing and understanding the specific hazards requiring respirator use in the designated work area, such as airborne radioactive materials or other hazardous substances, according to OSHA.
- Immediately reporting any concerns or malfunctions with the respirator or potential safety hazards in the environment to supervisors.
- Adhering strictly to all radiation safety and respiratory protection protocols established by the employer, as mandated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and other regulatory agencies.
- Wearing and using dosimeters: Wearing and properly using personal dosimeters to monitor and track radiation exposure.
- Following procedures for preventing the spread of radioactive contamination, including wearing appropriate protective clothing (gloves, booties, etc.) in addition to the respirator.
- Participating in and following decontamination procedures as required.
TEAM LEADER
North American Lighting
Muscle Shoals, AL
01.2008 - 11.2019
- Adhered to safety procedures and practiced good housekeeping (6s) to maintain safe work environments.
- Safely maintained and operated equipment to meet adequate productivity levels.
- Leading and coordinating the daily activities of the production team, ensuring that work is completed according to schedule and quality standards.
- Defining clear performance expectations and targets for the team and individual members.
- Tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), identifying areas for improvement, and implementing strategies to optimize productivity and efficiency.
- Assigning responsibilities to team members based on their skills and the needs of the production process.
- Ensuring that work is completed within designated timeframes and that deadlines are met.
- Monitoring production processes to identify and address any quality issues, ensuring products meet company standards.
- Finding root cause and disassembling components for repair/rework when needed.
- Enforcing safety procedures and regulations, promoting a safe working environment, and addressing any safety concerns.
- Ensuring Pneumatic machinery is at correct air levels and are infact clean of debris and contamination.
- Dimensional checks hourly to maintain regulatory statistical requirements for customers along with ensuring tolerance is infact within specific range.
- Conducting regular inspections of Pneumatic equipment and facilities to ensure they are in good working order and comply with safety standards.
- Providing guidance and training to team members, helping them develop their skills and improve their performance.
- Facilitating clear and open communication between team members and with management, ensuring everyone is informed and working towards the same goals.
- Identifying and resolving production issues, troubleshooting problems, and implementing solutions.
- Addressing conflicts between team members and finding peaceful solutions.
- Creating a positive and motivating work environment that encourages teamwork and high performance.
- Preparing and maintaining production reports, documenting performance, and identifying areas for improvement.
- Working with other departments, such as engineering, quality control, molding, coatings and maintenance, to resolve production issues and improve processes.
- Identifying opportunities to improve processes, reduce waste, and increase efficiency (Kaizen).
Education
High School Diploma -
Hazlewood High School
Town Creek, AL05.2006
Skills
- Punctual and dependable
- Time management
- Site preparation
- Decision-making
- Excellent communication
- Lockout/Tagout Procedures
- Heavy lifting
- Skilled with ladders and scaffolds
- Safety procedures
- Construction Tools Use
- Teamwork
- Physical strength and stamina
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Pickle Line Bander
Nucor Steel Decatur
12.2025 - Current
CHEMICAL OPERATOR
Daikin America Inc
09.2025 - 12.2025
RADWASTE LABORER
TVA Browns Ferry
09.2020 - 08.2025
TEAM LEADER
North American Lighting
01.2008 - 11.2019
High School Diploma -
Hazlewood High School