Tonya Sowell
Florence,SC
Summary
Motivated and results-driven with over 4 years of experience in nuclear facility operations, contamination control, and radiological safety. Proven leader in outage environments, capable of guiding teams through complex radiological tasks while maintaining strict compliance with regulatory standards. Adept at performing surveys, controlling high radiation areas, and supporting senior technicians with precision and initiative. Highly respected for strong work ethic, adaptability, and ability to take charge in high-pressure situations with minimal supervision.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Jr. RP BNP/MNS
Westinghouse Electric Company
02.2025 - 04.2025
- Control access into HRA, perform and document surveys, smear tools coming out of containment, assist with initial entry.
Jr. RP- ONS, HNP, CNS
Westinghouse Electric Company
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Collect smear samples, operate radiation detection instruments, and document radiological data accurately.
- Support radiological work coverage under the guidance of senior technicians or health physicists.
Jr. RP ONS, MNS
Westinghouse Electric Company
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Monitor personnel and equipment entering and exiting radiologically controlled areas.
- Support the setup and maintenance of radiological protection equipment (e.g., HEPA filters, air sampling units).
Jr. RP MNS, CNS ,BNP
Westinghouse Electric Company
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Assist in conducting radiation surveys and contamination checks in controlled and potentially contaminated areas.
- Maintain and complete documentation that supports radiological work coverage under the guidance of senior technicians or health physicists.
Jr. RP ONS
Westinghouse Electric Company
Seneca, South South Carolina
10.2022 - 11.2022
- Controlled access into High Radiation Areas.
- Confirmed workers were on correct RWP/Task and understood their set points.
Ice Condenser D.C. Cook
Westinghouse Electric Company
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Clean up the overflow of ice in the lowers using tools and an ice melting machine.
- Assist upper ice with finding and emptying baskets with hard ice.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
Nuclear Laborer-North Anna
Westinghouse Electric Company
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Responsible for controlling the FME when material or personnel control is established, maintaining applicable logs, monitoring work activities, correcting FME problems, and notifying the maintenance or work supervision about any unresolved problems.
Education
Master of Science - Healthcare Administration
Ashford University
09.2015
Skills
- Self-Starter
- Strong Decision-Making Skills
- High Radiation Area (HRA) Access Control
- Radiological Surveying & Instrumentation
- Contamination Control
- Smear/Clear Procedure
- Foreign Material Exclusion (FME) Oversight
- PAPR Fit Check
- Worker Qualification Verification
- Effective Communication
- Team Coordination
- Regulatory Compliance
- Safety Procedure Adherence
- Documentation
- RWP Monitoring
- Task Assignment
Timeline
Jr. RP BNP/MNS
Westinghouse Electric Company
02.2025 - 04.2025
Jr. RP- ONS, HNP, CNS
Westinghouse Electric Company
09.2024 - 11.2024
Jr. RP ONS, MNS
Westinghouse Electric Company
08.2023 - 11.2023
Jr. RP MNS, CNS ,BNP
Westinghouse Electric Company
02.2023 - 05.2023
Jr. RP ONS
Westinghouse Electric Company
10.2022 - 11.2022
Ice Condenser D.C. Cook
Westinghouse Electric Company
03.2022 - 09.2022
Nuclear Laborer-North Anna
Westinghouse Electric Company
08.2021 - 03.2022
Master of Science - Healthcare Administration
Ashford University