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Provide technical input in support of Operational Compliance within Emergency Services at Consolidated Nuclear Security (CNS).

Provide technical support to Emergency Services organization in the administration of site emergency systems maintenance and compliance with operability regulations.

Provided multi-disciplinary technical support to FBP regarding Integrated Safety Management implementation. Evaluated and encouraged safe, effective operations through performance based observation of operations and interactive feedback with all levels of workers, supervisors and managers to augment application of core ISM principles throughout site programs, procedures, and practices.

Safeguard classified information, systems, and equipment in a secure environment by monitoring uncleared worker activities and restricting access to authorized areas of the site.

Senior Operations support team member facilitating the safe and efficient conduct of daily activities in accordance with approved procedures and requirements, including effective, compliant operations through interface with a broad range of support organizations and safety management program disciplines.Provided technical expertise, guidance and evaluation regarding safety basis implementation and compliance for operations in assigned nuclear facilities. Qualified as and routinely fulfilled the duties and responsibilities of either the Operations Manager or Shift Manager as staffing and operations required. Conducted briefings with customers and with other internal and external personnel, including audit and assessment team members. Prepared and provided technical presentations and reports concerning operations to site management, customers and oversight organizations. Served as designated facility expert for the conduct of evaluations of proposed changes against the approved Documented Safety Analysis via the Unreviewed Safety Question Determination process, and performed technical assessments of operations in regard to DSA requirements and operation of the facility.

Same duties and experience as provided for Nuclear Safety Associates Shift Technical Advisor position.

Successfully orchestrated relocation of fissile material from RFETS to other DOE Complex Sites; transferred shipments on schedule, with no regulatory or compliance issues. Organized project activities, including development and administration of schedules, resources, equipment, and administrative controls, as well as tracking progress and resolving technical issues. Interfaced with various departments and levels of management at RFETS and receiver sites to coordinate material packaging and shipping.

Successfully administered fissile material Decon and Size Reduction projects, from initial design and start-up through final completion. Planned, coordinated and executed project activities involving decontamination of fissile material parts and size reduction of fissile components; designated Subject Matter Expert for each. Promoted from Technical Supervisor to Technical Lead/Engineer administering floor level operations, including regulatory compliance, nuclear material control and accountability, radiological control, waste management, troubleshooting, maintenance of work control documents, and training. Managed up to 3 supervisors and 25 employees involved in stabilization and packaging of fissile materials. Promoted to Area Manager within subcontractor (SSOC) organization. Managed 6-8 corporate employees including performance reviews, discipline, and corporate communications.

Coordinated characterization, stabilization and disposal of site process solutions contaminated with fissile and hazardous constituents. Improved administration of site liquid stabilization program by developing and implementing computer database process to automate characterization and batching of solutions for final disposition based on analytical data. Supported SNM management reporting and administration activities to determine disposition paths for site SNM inventory.

Prepared contractor occurrence reports to the DOE, including investigation (critiques) and root cause analysis, as well as corrective action determination and initiation. Significantly reduced organization backlog of occurrence reports resulting in promotion to Occurrence Reporting Oversight department performing ORPS administration and training, procedure development, contractor reporting oversight, as well as analysis and trending of site occurrences.Designated Course Coordinator/SME for Metallurgical Operations to develop and implement Performance–Based Training Accreditation Program job specific training courses. Qualified operators through classroom and on the job instruction per DOE Qualification Standards. Appointed Peer Coach to facilitate qualification and professional development of other instructors.

Nuclear Material Control and Accountability, including surveillance, inventory, and coordination of SNM shipping, receiving and transfer. Designated Crew Leader facilitating shift activities, operator training, and equipment/process anomaly resolution in support of nuclear component manufacturing utilizing fissile materials in radiologically controlled areas. Received Rockwell All-Star Employee Recognition Award for consistent, superior performance.