JAWED AKHTAR, P.Eng.
**** **** **** ********, ***********, Ontario L5W 1E1
416-***-**** aborrv@r.postjobfree.com
RESULTS ORIENTED NUCLEAR ENGINEER / HEALTH PHYSICIST
*Nuclear Safety Analysis *Shield Designing *Optimization of Dose & Dosimetry
*Contamination Control *Radiation Equipment Commissioning *Leadership
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS Master’s Degrees in Nuclear Engineering and Physics, Over 15 years experience Nuclear Engineer responsible for Radiation Safety at a CANDU Plant. Worked as a Radiation Safety Officer at facility.Certificates in Radiation Protection, P. Eng. Certification from PEOParticipated in design and support projects during refurbishment of CANDU plant.Responsible for Operational Health Physics, contamination and dose reduction, Skilled in design based Safety Analysis, worked with Nuclear Safety Solution (NSS) Participated in OPG's Low and Intermediate level Waste Management DGR project.Excellent communication, planning, organizational and time management skillsHighly motivated, self-directed, critical thinker, analytical, well-organized and skilled at multi-tasking, ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
TECHNICAL AND COMPUTER SKILLSOptimization of radiation doses using ALARA concepts for radiation intensive jobsEffective contamination and radiation dose control planning and Decontamination techniquesAnalytical techniques and source terms assessment, Expert in Gamma Spectrometry, Shield designing, Thermo-luminescence Dosimetry and Liquid Scintillation Counting Proficient at Computer, MS Office, Micro-shield & Nuclear Safety Analysis Codes
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Health Physicist, Bruce Power, canada (2011 – open)Participating to the on going projects at Health Physics Lab. Dosimetry Section, Bruce Power.Providing RP coverage to the Restart project. Working with ALARA group, Bruce Power.
Nuclear Specialist, Hatch ltd., Canada (2008 – 2010)
Participated as key team member from Hatch in the Deep Geologic Repository project for:Radiation Shield designing of waste packages, handling, transportation and emplacementPreliminary design of Radiological Zoning and Radiation Monitoring system for DGR facilityCalendria shield tank assembly decommissioning and re-commissioning conceptual design
RADIATION SAFETY OFFICER/PRINCIPAL SCIENTIST (2006 – 2008)
Karachi Nuclear Power Plant, Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (1994 – 2008)Coordinated and supervised all activities related to Effluent Release & Environmental Monitoring, Emergency Preparedness and Radiation Protection TrainingProvided response and replies at quarries by internal and/or external authorities including Nuclear Safety and Licensing Division, Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority, WANO, COG regarding implementation of recommendations as requiredProvided consultation advice to other divisions on matters relating to Radiological SafetyMonitored and coordinated Operating Experience Feedback and Self AssessmentInvestigated abnormal radiation exposure events & implemented corrective actions Assisted supervisors in the assessment of internal & external doses in unusual events
JAWED AKHTAR – (416) 800-6805Participated in the development of training courses and radiation protection training materials Interpreted Regulations and Policies and provided technical assistance in Health Physics, suggested design changes to improve Radiation Protection at station.
SENIOR SCIENTIST (1999 – 2005)
Coordinated in various Refurbishment projects, including decommissioning of Reactivity booster fuel rods from reactor core, Decontamination of Steam Generators and more.Supervised radiation jobs involving high exposures during planned outages:ISI of Steam Generators, Radiography, FCIA, Disposal of Primary filters, resin tanks storageProvided services as Emergency Preparedness Coordinator & RP Training in-ChargePerformed comprehensive revisions and critical reviews of Site Emergency PlansConducted emergency exercises and training to emergency response personnelDeveloped RP training courses for Nuclear Energy Workers
SCIENTIFIC OFFICER (1994 – 1999)Supervised and modified ongoing Radioactive Contamination Monitoring Program Participated in Dosimetry Program (TLD and Liquid Scintillation dosimetry techniques)Conducted Radioactive Effluent Release Monitoring and prepared RP Procedures/Plans Developed Gamma Spectrometry Lab., isotope identification, activity and dose techniques Prepared and Implemented new call ups for routine task for improved HP practices.Participated in the commissioning and calibration of Radiation Monitoring equipment
EDUCATION
MASTER’S DEGREE IN NUCLEAR ENGINEERING (1992 – 1994)
Quaid-e-Azam University, Pakistan
MASTER’S DEGREE IN PHYSICS (1989 – 1990)
University of Karachi, Pakistan
BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN PHYSICS (HONOURS) (1983 – 1989)
University of Karachi, Pakistan
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING & DEVELOPMENTQualified PPE as a part of P.Eng. Certification from Professional Engineers Ontario 2010Participated in KFSAR rev-2 project at NSS (Nuclear Safety Solution), Toronto
under the IAEA project ‘Safe Operation of KANUPP’ 20066 months fellowship in Health Physics at CNPP Romania, under IAEA project 20021 year KANUPP(Conventional and Nuclear) systems training 1997
ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDSSuccessfully revised Derived Release Limits for isotopes in radio active effluents based on current dose limits and methodology used by Canadian Standard Association Recipient of Karachi Nuclear Power Plant (KANUPP) 2003 Best Performance Award, Supervised maintenance team with removal of 10% enriched reactivity booster fuel rods from reactor core & achieved 40% reduction in pre-job estimated collective dose
JAWED AKHTAR – 416-***-****
RELEVANT WORKSHOPS (INTERNATIONAL PARTCIPATION)
Participated as a participant and provided feedback as an expert for the following:
Self-Assessment of Occupation Radiation Protection at NPP
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), China
2005
Train-The-Trainers in Optimization of Radiation Protection at NPP,
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Islamabad
2004
Medical Response to Radiation Emergencies,
Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC), Karachi
2004
Self-Assessment of Occupational Radiation Protection at NPP
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Korea
2003
Development of ALARA program for NPP at member countries
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Korea
2001
Management of Occupational Radiation Exposure During Outages,
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Karachi
2001
Development of ALARA Training Syllabus for Optimization of Radiation Protection
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Islamabad
2000
Development of Dose Reduction Techniques & Optimization of Radiation Protection
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Islamabad
1999
Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action Program,
Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC), Karachi
1999
Note: Excellent References Available on requestPossessing valid G license with good standing