Health Safety Officer

Education:

Idaho State University; Pocatello, ID

In-Progress (Part-Time)

College of Science and Engineering Ph.D. Applied Physics; GPA

(4.0/4.0)

University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Las Vegas, NV

May 2010

Schools of Health Sciences and Engineering M.S. Radiological Health

Physics; GPA (3.75/4.0)

Thesis Research: Characterization of a Plutonium-Beryllium isotopic

neutron source using Monte-Carlo Simulation with verification by neutron

activation analysis. (Thesis advisor: Dr. Ralf Sudowe)

Purdue University; West Lafayette, IN

May 2008

Schools of Health Sciences and Engineering B.S. Radiological Health

Science (Health Physics); GPA (3.18/4.0)

Certification:

. American Board of Health Physics, Certified Health Physicist (CHP) Part

I exam passed in July, 2012 (Associate Member); eligible to take Part II

in 2014.

. FAA Licensed Private Pilot rated for Single-Engine Land aircraft, able

to fly incidental to business for quick response.

Specialty Software Competency:

MCNP6 - Advanced radiation transport techniques

Genie 2000 - Gamma spectroscopy

VMS - Gamma spectroscopy

Matlab - Mathematical modeling

Microshield - Dose rate projection

Radman - Dose rate projection

Ramship - Radioactive waste shipping compliance

Filtrak - Radioactive filter shipping compliance

Work Experience:

Southern California Edison; San Clemente, CA

May 2008 - Aug 2013

Health Physicist at San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station

. Responsible for radioanalysis of samples and whole-body counts of

personnel using advanced gamma spectroscopy techniques and the

verification of samples sent for off-site 10CFR61 analysis.

. Performed radioactive waste steam analysis and characterization,

including advanced modeling and simulation of waste classification, dose

rate projection, and packaging.

. Served on the Emergency Response Organization in multiple positions

including: Health Physics Leader, Health Physics Advisor and Off-site

Dose Assessor. Responsibilities included issuing Protective Action

Recommendations based upon potential offsite public dose, making

appropriate notifications to federal agencies, and tracking simulated

radiological releases during drills.

. Responsible for implementation of new instrumentation into the Radiation

Protection Program including the initial calibration and procedural

preparation for use by health physics technicians.

o Performed calibration/maintenance of Canberra Fastscan (NaI) &

Accuscan High-Purity Germanium (HPGe) whole-body counters.

o Integrated Canberra Inspector 1000 (LaBr) portable gamma

spectroscopy detector into the Health Physics program

o Integrated Canberra iSolo alpha/beta solid state silicon detector

. Developed and provided training to Health Physics personnel on neutron

interactions, biological effects, dosimetry and instrumentation as the

subject matter expert.

. Dosimetry Specialist responsible for tracking of personnel exposure and

implementation of electronic and OSLD dosimeters of record. Highly

knowledgeable in the internal dosimetry models of ICRP 26, 60 and alpha

contamination modeling.

. Assistant Radiation Safety Officer (ARSO) for 2 California Radioactive

Material Licenses (2132-30 & 5792-30) allowing possession of mixed

fission / activation products and special nuclear material.

. Performed self-assessment work to ensure compliance with Nuclear

Regulatory Commission, Institute of Nuclear Power Operations, American

Nuclear Insurers, and Nuclear Oversight Board regulations and served as

a primary contact for inquiries during radiological inspections.

. Managed Health Physics Division (70+ employees) Corrective Action

Program using SAP and Action Way systems as the CAPCO for approximately

3 years without any overdue CAP items.

o Performed many Apparent and Direct Cause Evaluations on events such

as personnel contaminations, injuries, and radioactive material

outside of the controlled areas as HP Self-Assessment. Maintained a

100% initial pass rate on all Apparent Cause Evaluations.

o Served as the Trending Coordinator for the Health Physics Division

since 2010.

. Served as the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO) trained Human

Performance Advocate since 2010.

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MCE Staffing; Irvine, CA

February 2010

Health Physicist contracted to Dade Moeller Inc.

. MARSSIM radioactive decommissioning room measurement, surveys, and smear

tests.

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AmerenUE; Fulton, MO

June 2007 - August 2007

Health Physics Intern at Callaway Nuclear Generating Station

. Managed PCM-2 & PM-7 Beta/gamma portal monitor sensitivity study for

American Nuclear Insurers.

. Analyzed data concerning liquid H3 discharge vs. downstream indicators.

. Co-author of Medical Nuclides Handbook.

. Examine particulate plate-out and transmission factors in sampling

lines.

. Packaging of Tri-Nuke filters for transportation in spent fuel pool.

.

Publications:

A. Thesis Research:

Harvey, Z.R., Characterization of a Plutonium-Beryllium isotopic neutron

source using Monte-Carlo Simulation with verification by neutron

activation analysis. University of Nevada, Las Vegas (2010).

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