Matthew Wood
Dededo
Summary
Seasoned Nuclear Machinist's Mate, Radiological Controls Technician & Supervisor with top-notch skills in operations, maintenance, quality assurance, environmental monitoring, safety, radiation controls, contamination controls, emergency planning, radioactive materials and shipping. Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Desire to offer 8 years of experience and pursue dynamic, growth-oriented position with Consolidated Nuclear Security.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Radiological Controls Supervisor
US NAVY/ USS FRANK CABLE
10.2021 - Current
- Followed radiation safety measures and used protection devices to prevent harm to personnel.
- Trained and supervised new radiological controls technicians.
- Managed maintenance of systems and facilities handling fluid from nuclear reactor operations.
- Received and handled radioactive material from nuclear powered submarines.
- Plan and perform shipments of radioactive material and radioactive sources across federal and/or state roads.
- Emergency procedures for reactor or radiological emergency.
- Casualty procedures for radioactive spills, high airborne, fires, etc.
- Dosimetry requirements and positioning.
- Environmental monitoring of Guam and naval base to provide objective quality evidence for no release of radionuclides.
- Radiation survey requirements, procedures, & frequency.
- Contamination survey requirements, procedures, & frequency.
- Administration requirements of radioactive materials and tagging.
- Procedures for planning and completion of diving operations around potentially contaminated surfaces and in vicinity of nuclear reactor.
- Ensure the integrity of core capabilities of submarine tenders in providing radiological support.
Nuclear Machinist Mate
US NAVY/ USS GEORGIA GOLD
11.2014 - 04.2021
- Inspected, repaired and replaced system components.
- Performed preventive and corrective maintenance on boilers, engines and turbine generators.
- Removed, lubricated and adjusted nuclear and steam plant equipment parts.
- Read and interpreted technical documentation.
- Generated detailed troubleshooting guides and repair procedures and managed ongoing safety and operational improvements by writing and implementing procedures for plant-wide use.
- Monitored nuclear reactor equipment performance to identify operational inefficiencies, hazards or repair needs.
- Conducted thorough inspections and operations outside of control rooms to quickly identify and address concerns.
- Recorded operating data and results of surveillance tests in permanent internal and records accessible by auditors and regulatory agencies.
- Maintained open and effective communication systems by dispatching orders and instructions to personnel through radiotelephone and intercommunication systems.
- Conducted surveillance testing to determine nuclear equipment safety.
- Noted malfunctions of equipment, instruments and controls and reported conditions to supervisors to promote immediate resolutions.
- Started, stopped, adjusted, tested and operated pumps, valves, and system controls to keep operations within tight tolerances.
- Followed nuclear equipment operational policies and procedures to promote environmental safety.
- Observed worker activities and assessed use of precautions, equipment and contamination control strategies.
- Casualty procedures to ensure safety of reactor systems, steam plant, and engine room.
- Quality assurance for ensuring safe and effective maintenance practices and providing objective quality evidence for work.
Education
Associate of Science - General Science
Somerset Community College
Somerset, KY12.2023
High School Diploma -
Southwestern High School
Somerset, KY05.2014
Skills
- Radiation Surveys, Requirements, & Frequencies
- Contamination Surveys, Requirements, & Frequencies
- Casualty Response to Fires, Radioactive Spills, High Airborne, etc
- Radioactive Materials Handling
- Invasive Procedures (Primary Relief Valve Testing)
- Safety Protocols (Qualified Safety Petty Officer)
- Shift Coverage
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Radiological Shipments
Timeline
Radiological Controls Supervisor
US NAVY/ USS FRANK CABLE
10.2021 - Current
Nuclear Machinist Mate
US NAVY/ USS GEORGIA GOLD
11.2014 - 04.2021
Associate of Science - General Science
Somerset Community College
High School Diploma -
Southwestern High School
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