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Spring City, Tennessee, United States

Fire Brigade Qualified - April 2022

Spring City, Tennessee, United States

Student 1 01/04/2021Student 2 04/14/2021Student 3 07/15/2021Student 4 12/02/2021Finished final board on 02/25/2022

Oak Ridge, Tn

Basic Qualification Received: 6/26/19 Core Qualification Received: 7/22/20Performs processing operations including dissolution, separation, purification, recovery, and preparation of radioisotopes.Provides support to research and development, testing, and field application of equipment and research and development of processes for combining/separating chemicals, compounds, and related products and materials using principles and technology of chemistry, physics, mathematics… Show more Basic Qualification Received: 6/26/19 Core Qualification Received: 7/22/20Performs processing operations including dissolution, separation, purification, recovery, and preparation of radioisotopes.Provides support to research and development, testing, and field application of equipment and research and development of processes for combining/separating chemicals, compounds, and related products and materials using principles and technology of chemistry, physics, mathematics, engineering and related sciences.Builds, modifies, repairs, operates and maintains a wide variety of laboratory and facility processing equipment as well as performing laboratory-scale, bench-scale, hot-cell, and pilot-scale experiments to support radiochemical process research and development.Assists REDC supervision in completing the assigned tasks and responsibilities designated.Assists in identifying potential problems, recognizing unexpected results, and troubleshooting some of the more complex operational problems.Obtains qualification as a REDC Operations Technician in accordance with DOE Order 426.2, Personnel Selection, Qualification, and Training Requirements for DOE Facilities.Once qualified, progresses to the initial qualification of REDC Supervisor in order to maintain responsibility for the facility in the absence of the assigned Shift Supervisor.Uses remote manipulators and specialized hot cell processing equipment.Prepares clear and accurate documentation (check sheets, data sheets, logs, forms) for any work done.Keeps work areas in a safe, clear, and orderly condition.Performs other related duties as assigned by the REDC managers/supervisors.Ensures compliance with environment, safety, health, and quality program requirements. Show less

Charleston, Tennessee

Responsible for operating chemical plant machines and entire chemical processes. Monitors instruments, adjusts valves and gauges, and interprets chemical reactions.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESReplace absorber resins beads.Regulate flow of steam or air. Add chemicals or products to converter.Supervise chemical plant systems.Operate equipment to adjust speed of chemical reactions or yields.Operate panelboards, control boards, and semi-automatic equipment.Report… Show more Responsible for operating chemical plant machines and entire chemical processes. Monitors instruments, adjusts valves and gauges, and interprets chemical reactions.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESReplace absorber resins beads.Regulate flow of steam or air. Add chemicals or products to converter.Supervise chemical plant systems.Operate equipment to adjust speed of chemical reactions or yields.Operate panelboards, control boards, and semi-automatic equipment.Report spills or dangerous conditions.Draw and analyze samples of products.Interpret chemical reactions on monitors.Patrol tanks and troughs to ensure they aren't overflowing.Monitor plant to ensure efficient production.Regulate and shut down equipment if necessary.Operate and test towers, soap-spray storage tanks, scrubbers, collectors, and driers.Test equipment for malfunctions.Repair damaged equipment.Ensure chemicals are stored properly.Use calibrated rods to gauge tank levels.Calculate material yields.Keep track of instrument readings.Adjust power, steam, water, and air supplies. Show less

Pikeville, Tennessee

Chattanooga, Tennessee

Soddy Daisy, Tennessee

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Operations Management And Supervision

A.A.S., Et, Nuclear Power (Aas)

Activities and Societies: American Nuclear Society Phi Theta Kappa Tau Alpha Pi - American Nuclear Society Member - Tau Alpha Pi Member.

High School, General Education, 12

Activities and Societies: Beta Club, BCHS Football, 4-H,