Thomas Shuler Jr.
Hampton,VA
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with 10+ years of experience in radiation safety, ensuring compliance with the NRC, OSHA, HRSD, and CFR. Proven ability to reduce workplace hazards by assessing specific situations and openly communicating with workers to ensure the job is completed most safely and efficiently. My experience in government, manufacturing, and nuclear service facilities has allowed me to develop strong collaboration skills with a team and work independently to promote and cultivate a culture that takes responsibility for their safety and the safety of others.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Health Physics Technician
Electric Motor and Contacting
Chesapeake, VA
04.2016 - Current
- Radiation safety instructor for new-hire technicians, newly qualified radiation workers, and other staff members, including management.
- Member of the Emergency Response Team and Industrial Safety Team.
- Provide technical advice and guidance to the organization on handling health-related decisions and making needed changes.
- Perform supervisory duties in the absence of the Assistant Radiation Safety Officer.
- Perform pre-job briefings with the operations group to find solutions to problems that increase efficiency.
- Perform air and water sampling, surveying, and record-keeping tasks using software such as MS Office.
- Develop, implement, manage, and monitor the nuclear instrument program, policies, and procedures.
- Develop Radiological and Hot Work Permits.
- Coordinate with Ludlum Instruments, Atlantic Nuclear, Mirion Technologies, and the in-house calibration specialist.
- Participate in annual regulatory audits and customer audits.
- Assign dosimetry to track daily, monthly, and yearly exposure to personnel and all on-site facilities.
- Use and understand an extensive array of radiation detection instruments and laboratory equipment.
Radiological Control Technician II
Huntington Ingalls Industries
Newport News, VA
08.2011 - 04.2016
- Performed radiological oversight on Nuclear Aircraft Carriers CVN 71, CVN 72, and CVN 65.
- Provided planning and direct oversight of radiological work practices and procedures supporting confined space operations on nuclear-powered ships and submarines.
- Backshift Lead for 'Drill and Drain' for Onboard Discharge Tank operation on the CVN 72.
- Attended preparatory briefings to define each segment of work and ensure that personnel associated with the project clearly understood the work to be performed.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Environmental Science
Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, NJ01-2025
Article 108 Qualification -
Norfolk Naval Shipyard
Portsmouth, VA11-2012
Skills
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Outreach
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
- Forklift Certification
- Radioactive Materials Shipper Broker Certification
- Ludlum Instrument Repair & Calibration Training Certification
- Article 108 Qualification
Timeline
Senior Health Physics Technician
Electric Motor and Contacting
04.2016 - Current
Radiological Control Technician II
Huntington Ingalls Industries
08.2011 - 04.2016
Article 108 Qualification -
Norfolk Naval Shipyard
Associate of Applied Science - Environmental Science
Thomas Edison State University
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