Jared Joiner Email & Phone Number

Anniston, Alabama, United States

Anniston, Alabama

-Responsible for managing the process of detecting known chemical nerve agent using a Miniature Continuous Air Monitoring Systems (MINICAMS) gas chromatograph in a training environment to provide analytical data to the Industrial Hygienist, Chemist and facility leadership pertaining to the maximum use concentration levels detected. This effort resulted in establishing base line data for future air monitoring efforts to ensure OSHAQ standards for wearing a full-face piece respirator are met.-Interprets and provides analytical data to the Industrial Hygienist, Chemist and facility leadership.-Ensures continuity of state and Federal regulatory compliancy as they relate to air-monitoring operations. -Traces electrical circuits to isolate malfunctions and effect repairs when needed-Ensures all COBRATF-related environmental protection compliance policies are revised to reflect revisions in laws or regulations.-Conducts environmental impact analyses and develops approaches for environmental assessments. -Develops and implements mitigation strategies necessary to remedy noncompliance within air-monitoring and/or training operations. -Develops Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and laboratory policy guidance to ensure COBRATF compliancy with Federal, state and local regulations. -Through mentorship, successfully negotiates issues and concerns that arise in the workplace. -Demonstrates exceptionally strong communication skills in any venue and with any audience. -Successfully developed and implemented OSHA Maximum Use Concentration (MUC) method for using the Avon C-50 air purifying respirator in a chemical agent environment.

Anniston, Alabama Center For Domestic Preparedness

-As a physical science technician at the COBRATF, engaged in chemical analyses and air sampling tasks in support of all phases of student training, including decontamination.-Applies knowledge of the biological effects of ionizing radiation to the monitoring and mitigation of radiological hazards to personnel and equipment in the workplace.-Developed procedures and methods to ensure quality and environmental assurance when training with toxic chemical agents.-Supported chemical laboratory and environmental sampling operations. -Independently conducted tests to determine the presence of chemical agents in effluents and air-monitoring samples.-Evaluates calibration requirements based on the data listed in technical procedures provided.-Conducted tests to certify that wastes and waste water were free from agent contamination.-Performed analytical testing of environmental samples and analyses of chemical agent decontaminants.-Conducted independent, preventative maintenance operations of analytical instruments, including gas chromatographs.-Applies Apply knowledge of Health Physics to the development and maintenance of a radiation safety program compliant with federal law and Nuclear Regulatory Commission licensing requirements, and U.S. Army regulations.-Prepared dilute solutions of toxic chemical agents used to calibrate analytical instrumentation. -Maintained records of accountability and issuance of toxic chemical agent.-Assisted in developing air-monitoring methods for Worker Population Limits (WPL) and Gross Population Limits (GPL) to ensure worker and public safety. Development of these methods resulted in the approval to transport hazardous materials to certified hazardous waste facilities in accordance with the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM), and Occupation Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.

Anniston, Alabama Area Center For Domestic Preparedness

•Assist in calibration and certification of MINICAM systems for live agent training (IDLH) and TWA/ASC analysis.•Setting and maintaining correct air flows for both, IDLH and TWA MINICAM air monitoring systems.•Ensure proper temperature is maintained inside the explosion proof refrigerator.•Coordinate the issue of spike sample (QP) solutions with COBRATF lab personnel.•Maintain and update MINICAM logbooks for certification, calibration, and all required maintenance.•Schedule routine (quarterly) field test shots to ensure and verify MINICAM air monitoring lines are clean and operational within the COBRATF facility.•Coordinate storage and turn-in of historical MINICAM data with COBRATF personnel.•Calibration of MINICAM systems monitoring for agent at IDLH levels on live agent training days and MINICAM systems monitoring at TWA/ASC levels as needed.•Ensure calibration of air flow meters is conducted annually and conduct routine checks.•Conduct correct and accurate P&A studies, certification(s), re-certification, and system training as needed, on MINICAM systems and ensure documentation.•Reviewing and accepting all LLRR monitoring data (hard copy and disc) before that data is released for permanent storage. Data must have supporting information such as performance charts, baseline studies, and other performance indicators to demonstrate the system was in control.•Ensuring all air monitoring section personnel, equipment, and methods have been certified by completing a successful P&A study (TWA & IDLH).•Perform daily spot checks of sampling systems monitoring at the TWA level and, on training days, of systems monitoring IDLH levels for any condition that might jeopardize the results of analytical data.•Implement corrective actions for deficiencies or weaknesses found as a result of quarterly management reviews of the air-monitoring program.•Serve as a hands-on technical person in the Toxic Agent Facility.

Anniston, Alabama Area Center For Domestic Preparedness

-Supported instruction to students during the donning and doffing of personal protective equipment. -Calibrate and repair radiation measuring test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment using manuals, procedures, and industry standard techniques.-Designs and implements engineering controls to maintain radiation exposures to as low as reasonably achievable levels.-Calculates exposure time and shielding requirements to determine field strengths.-Applies nuclear and electronic theory to generate known intensities of alpha, beta and gamma radiation for the purposes of calibrating survey meters, dosimeters, and other RADIAC devices.-Certified to perform protective mask fit-testing on students training in a toxic agent environment. -Employs shielding and distance to prevent over exposure to ionizing radiation by workers and members of the general public.-Participates in Radiation Safety Council meetings to approve changes to licensed materials, radiation safety officer appointments, and radiation safety training requirements.-Selects the appropriate radioactive sources based on energy levels and radiation type to affect the proper calibration of survey meters and dosimeters.-Conducts radiation safety surveys in and around the calibration facility as required.-Provided operations-level instructions for hands-on, multitask performance-oriented training. -Actively sought and participated in cross-training opportunities to maximize students’ training experience.-Conducts leak tests of Alpha, Beta, and Gamma radiation sources as prescribed by Nuclear Regulatory Commission license agreement.-Assisted in successfully launching the biological training program at the COBRATF.

Bachelor’S Degree, Environmental Management, 3.35 Gpa

I have a Bachelor of Science in the Environmental Management program from Columbia Southern University. Environmental managers analyze.

Education record

High School