Quality Assurance Engineer
Resume:
JANENE DIXON
Kannapolis, NC ***83
(Cell) 702-***-**** E-mail: ********@*****.***
SPECIALIZED TRAINING: HAZMAT 40-OSHA,, Asbestos Inspector-AHERA,
Hazardous Waste Management, Hazard Communication, Emergency Response, NV-
Grade II Wastewater Operator License, NV-D2 Water Treatment Plant Operator,
Hazardous Materials Transportation, Radiation Worker, Radiological Control,
DOE Lead Auditor/Assessor Training, DOE QA Standards, ISO 9001/14001,
TapRoot-Root Cause Analysis, EPRI Nuclear Vendor Procurement, Commercial
Grade Dedication,
WORK EXPERIENCE:
National Security Technologies
Las Vegas, Nevada
Senior Engineer
2008- 2012
. Certified Lead Auditor/Nuclear at a Department of Energy (DOE) Facility.
. Performed Independent Assessments project wide for the Quality Assurance
Division to include all nuclear programs and processes.
. Participated in external assessments (CH2MHill, Northrop Grumman) of
nuclear programs and
processes.
. Corrective action and nonconformance management.
. Participated in ISO 14001 and 9001 certification.
. Performed vendor/supplier (QG-1/NQA-1, QC-1) audits for the NSTec
Quality Assurance Division.
National Security Technologies/Bechtel Nevada
Nevada Test Site,
Nevada
Senior Scientist
2005 to 2008
. Ensured Safe Drinking Water Act compliance for the NTS Public Water
System.
. Developed the Operations and Maintenance Manual for the Water
Department.
. Developed and implemented the Cross Connection Plan to meet state and
federal requirements.
. Developed and implemented the Storm Pollution Prevention Plan to meet
state and federal requirements.
. Developed operating procedures to ensure compliance with permits and the
SDWA.
. Oversee and interpret analytical data and generate reports to the Nevada
Department of
Environmental Protection and the Department of Energy.
Bechtel-Iraq Infrastructure Project
Baghdad, Iraq
Environmental Engineer/Scientist 2003 to
2005
. Created all project Environmental deliverables for submittal to the
United States Agency for International Development (USAID)-project
client.
. Environmental/Safety field oversight of all project sites-
Power/Water/Wastewater/Bridges/Buildings.
. Responsible for training and development for all ES&H Iraqi National
Engineers.
. Interfaced with USAID, Coalition Provisional Authority (CPA), and Iraqi
Ministries to facilitate project requirements.
. Performed ES&H management duties and functions when required. Attended
project management meetings providing ES&H input.
. Assisted project subcontractors (GE, Siemens, Parsons, Iraqi, etc.) in
meeting both Environmental and Safety requirements.
Bechtel Nevada
Nevada Test Site, Nevada
Senior Scientist
2002 to 2003
. Oversight of wastewater operations and maintenance for Nevada Test Site.
Maintain compliance with State issued permits and CWA.
. Implemented the site Storm Pollution Prevention Plan and provided
compliance oversight.
. Performed audits/surveillance to developed operating procedures in
compliance with permits and CWA.
. Oversee and interpret analytical data, generate reports to Nevada
Department of Environmental Protection and Department of Energy.
. Support of special projects: Counter Terrorism, Weapons of Mass
Destruction, and DOD.
Florida Department of Environmental Health
Deland, Florida
Environmental Specialist
2001 to 2002
. Permitting and site evaluations for on-site septic systems, both
commercial and residential.
. Evaluated Phase I ESAs.
. Permitting and site evaluations for storm water program.
. Scheduled and coordinated pre-construction meetings with contractors and
developers, ensuring that all conditions and requirements for development
were met.
. Interpreted construction requirements for contractors/property owners and
assisted in compliance.
. Prepared all state and federal on-site records.
Canberra/DOE
Rocky Flats,
Colorado
Radiological Waste Engineer
2000 to
2001
. Operation and calibration of Canberra IQ3 Gamma Spectroscopy based NDA
assay system, used to characterize TRU/TRUM waste for disposal at
WIPP/New Mexico.
. Data review, validation, and verification for each sample acquisition to
determine TRU content.
. Implemented quality control measurements to ensure data quality:
calibrations, performance checks, efficiency, background, and replicate
counts.
. Coordinated with waste storage facility for drum receipt and designation
as per TRU Waste Characterization Program.
Cobos Construction
San Diego,
California
Environmental Consultant
1998 to 2000
. Coordinated with state, federal, and US Navy to facilitate US Navy
shipyard closure.
. Performed Phase I ESAs.
. Responsible for subcontractors during hazardous waste, AST, UST, and
asbestos removal.
. Collected and analyzed field data for review of remedial technique.
. Developed project plans and technical reports; responsible for scheduling
of subcontractors, cost tracking and ensuring cost effective measures to
maintain profit/loss ratios at project site.
Raytheon Range Systems Engineering
Kwajalein,
Marshall Islands
Environmental Engineer
1995 to 1998
. Performed environmental site assessments, and compliance/quality audits
in conformance with federal regulations and Army mandated standards.
. Environmental oversight for air quality program to include permits,
reporting, and compliance.
. Compiled Environmental Emergency Plan for the United States Army
Kwajalein Atoll Missile Range.
. Assisted in the development of Spill Contingency Plan. Participated in
spill response and remediation.
. Developed operating procedures in compliance with QARD and governmental
requirements.
. Monitored and assisted all departments with hazardous waste management,
to include disposal, recycling, and reduction methods.
. Managed PCB program, which included transformer removal and disposal.
. Developed AST and UST Compliance Program. Consulted with the Fuel Farm
and Utility Departments to ensure implementation.
Piqnic Management Company (PMC)
Eareckson Air Base-Shemya, Alaska
IH/Safety & QC Manager
1994 to 1995
. Developed and implemented Health and Safety Plan for remote site, to
include hazard identification, evaluation, and control programs.
. Environmental oversight for air quality program to include permits,
reporting, and compliance.
. Safety field oversight of all project sites-Power/Water/Aviation.
. Monitored employee exposure, issued PPE, and trained personnel in
exposure control.
. Served as a liaison between United States Air Force Evaluators and
contractor personnel on all safety and quality control issues.
. Served as the Quality Assurance Manager, performed site-wide audits, and
developed procedures.
. Maintained MSDS database, managed and inventoried hazardous waste
collection sites.
. Monitored barge fuel transfer pumping operations, fuel receipt, sampling
and analysis.
EDUCATION:
University of Connecticut
Chattanooga State
College
Storrs, CT
Chattanooga, TN
Bachelor of Science, 1993
Associate of
Science, 1988
Major: Environmental Science
Major: Health Physics
OTHER: Q-Clearance
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