Thomas Fluellen

* ****** ******* ********** ******* / Ansi 3.1 Health Physics Technician

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Trenton, South Carolina

Telephone 803-***-**** E-mail: ableb3@r.postjobfree.com

Summary Of Qualifications:

Over 20 years experience in health physics, laboratory management,

radiological safety, waste management, and environmental restoration

involving radiological contaminates using "The Multi-Agency Radiation

Survey and Site Investigation Manual" (MARSSIM) and the United States

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) protocols. For the past 10 years his

primary focus has been the operation, maintenance and management of

radioanalytical. laboratories.

Exemplary performance as a Health Physics Specialist for a large number of

federal agency projects including the United States Environmental

Protection Agency (USEPA), United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE),

United States Department of Defense (USDOD), United States Department Of

Energy (USDOE), and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).

Extensive experience supervising and participating in radiological

assessments and remedial actions.

14 years experience as a Technical Trainer for Connecticut Yankee Atomic

Power. Developed the training program for anyone that worked in the

Radiological Lab. Wrote the procedures and provided the training for lab

personnel. Proficient in Access database management.

25 years experience in computer operations including: Setup, Maintenance,

Troubleshooting, Network Fundamentals, Internet Webmaster training,

Microsoft Certified Professional.

5 years experience as a Special Education Teacher. Worked with children and

adults.

3 years as a licensed South Carolina Insurance Agent, Life and Health.

Relevant Project Experience:

Independent Consultant (7/2006 to Present)

Layout and Setup computer networks and Website development and setup.

Laboratory Manager and Quality Assurance Specialist at Ashland Oil, KY

Shaw E&I/RASI/Kentucky DHEC (4/2006 to 6/2006)

Mr. Fluellen was responsible for providing radiation detection measurement

services utilizing an onsite

HPGe system. Mr. Fluellen was responsible for the Daily QC and System

Calibration. System was used to determine which sample areas were free of

NORM.

Laboratory Manager and Quality Assurance specialist at Hunters Point

Shipyard.

MKM Engineers (6/2005 to 1/2006)

Mr. Fluellen was responsible for providing radiation detection measurement

services utilizing field instrumentation and an onsite HPGe system. This

system analyzed soil samples and confirmed areas excavated as suitable for

backfill.

Gamma Spectroscopy Specialist, BOMARC Missile Site Project, New Egypt, NJ.

Shaw E&I/Duratek/RASI (6/2002 to 5/2005)

Mr. Fluellen managed a New Jersey, EPA approved gamma spectroscopy

laboratory. The initial setup and calibration of the HPGe gamma

spectroscopy system was completed by Mr. Fluellen utilizing Shaw owned

equipment and gamma vision software. Mr. Fluellen also provided training to

laboratory technicians in the proper operations of the equipment and the

analysis of the soil samples collected. Mr. Fluellen was also responsible

for the overall operations of the drying shed utilized to prep soil samples

per procedures outlined by Shaw E&I. When necessary, Mr. Fluellen performed

troubleshooting of laboratory equipment to ensure that the laboratory

consistently produced high-quality data. Final review and data

interpretation was also provided when needed by Shaw E&I.

Health Physics Specialist, Connecticut Yankee Atomic Power Company, Hadam

Neck, CT-

(2/1982 to 4/2002)

Mr. Fluellen was responsible for running the Health Physics Count Lab. In

this capacity he was the subject matter expert in gamma spectroscopy for

the Dept. and the designated technician expert for interface with the NRC

&INPO concerning laboratory issues, audits, and evaluations. When new

analytical systems were installed Mr. Fluellen developed the procedures and

protocols used to calibrate, operate and maintain them. Additionally, he

developed the program used for the initial and continuing training of

laboratory personnel.

AND -

3.1 Senior Health Physics Technician.

Performed all the functions of a 3.1 Ansi qualified Senior Health Physics

Technician. Shift Tech. Qualified to stand rotating shifts. Zone Tech.

Supervisor during each outage, Covered Core Barrel Removal, Covered Diver

in the Spent Fuel Pool Operations, Covered Generator Jumper Operations,

Covered Steam Generator Operations. Duties included: Perform sample

analysis, Collect air, water and soil samples to check for radioactive

contamination, Track radioactive materials transfer, Radioactive Waste

Handling, Decontamination of equipment and supplies, Document RWP surveys,

Perform radiation and contamination surveys.

Education / Special Training

40 hour OSHA HAZWOPER Certification per 29 CFR 1920.120(e)(3)

8-Hour Annual Hazardous Waste Refresher, in accordance with 29 CFR

1910.120(e)(8)

Work Place Inspection Certification

49CFR 171-177 DOT Shipping Certification (Radioactive Waste Packaging,

Transportation and Disposal)

ANSI 3.1 Qualified

Canberra gamma spectroscopy system setup, calibration, operation and

troubleshooting

Canberra radiochemistry data interpretation.

Canberra Advanced ISOCS Operation and Modeling Analysis.

Ortec gamma spectroscopy system setup, calibration and operation.

8-hour management/supervisor safety course following OSHA requirements

specified in 29CFR1910.120

US Department of Transportation (DOT) Advanced Radioactive Materials

Shipper Certification

Small Business Accounting

1967 - 1972 Kutztown State College

Kutztown, PA

BS in Education

Degree in Elementary Ed and Special Education.

1972 - 1974 Bristol Township Schools Bristol, PA

Special Education Teacher

Setup and taught Special Ed. Classes for high school students.

Tested and evaluated students progress in the classroom.

1974 - 1977 Embreeville State Hospital

Coatesville, PA

Special Education Teacher

Setup and taught Special Ed. Classes for State Institutionalized Adults.

Tested and evaluated students progress in the classroom.

2009 Universal Accounting Center Salt Lake City Utah

Professional Bookkeeper/Accountant

Certification

2002 - Present

Citrix Certified Administrator (Metaframe 1.8 & Metaframe XP).

Certified Internet Webmaster Certificate

Certified Internet Webmaster Associate

MS Certified Desktop Support Technician Training

South Carolina Life/Health License

Microsoft Certified Professional

Environmental Health & Safety Management Specialist

Professional Bookkeeper

Small Business Accounting

General Ledger, Financial Statements, Journals, Ledgers

Depreciation and Amortization Accruals

Proprietorships, Partnership and Corporation Accounting

Inventory Controls, Receivables, Payables and Payroll

Cash and Accrual Accounting

E-mail: ableb3@r.postjobfree.com

Affiliations

National Association of Safety Professionals

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