Ross R. Rod

**** **** **** ****

Marseilles, IL *1341

Phone 815-***-****

Summary: With a diversified experience within the manufacturing and nuclear facilities, I have built a performance record of consistent accomplishments in operations. I embrace challenges and have a demonstrated ability to work with a diverse team in meetings these challenges. I have achieved success by focusing on continuous improvements in production and process improvements.

Experience:

Caterpillar Inc. 1994 Present

U.S. Route 6 Joliet, IL

Electrician Industrial electrician for CNC machines, test stands, and building maintenance. 2 years

Valve Assembler I assembled small body valves with up to 8 valve stems. 1 year Fork Truck Driver I supported the production line. 3 months Machine Repairman I performed maintenance on Industrial machines and did building maintenance. 1.5 years

Arc Welder and Bonder Operator I operated a robot controlled welder and two different types of NC/ CNC bonders. Approx. 2 years total

Machine operator I Ran a CNC Mazak machine, doing prove outs, making small programs, and performed troubleshooting for other operators on my shift. 1 year Electrician After completing thirty months of apprenticeship training I was an Industrial electrician repairing CNC machines, conveyors, and other building maintenance. Approx. 11 years total

Welder I performed welding on the production line using sub arc, gas shield wire, and duel shield wire welders. 9 months

Press operator I ran a press on the production line along with an industrial shot blaster, and a radial arm drill. 6 months

La Salle Rolling Mills 1994

1375 9th Street La Salle, IL

Laboratory Technician Performed water chemistry, and metal chemistry by identifying, and determining concentrations on zinc alloys. (was a penny factory for the mint.)6 months System Engineering Associates

1323 Butterfield Road Downers Grove, IL

ALARA Planner and Assistant Scheduler I Wrote and submitted RWP's and specific radiation surveys for the electrical department for Dresden Nuclear Plant. 10 months Commonwealth Edison Company 1980 1992

La Salle Nuclear Station, Marseilles, IL

Radiation Protection Supervisor 1988 1992

3.1 ANSI qualified.

Radiation Protection RWP Coordinator 1985 1988

I analyzed, developed, and implemented ALARA Action Plans utilizing engineering controls. Researched and proposed a more efficient approach to access the RWP job history file program. Structured and prepared approximately 500 RWP's and ALARA action reviews yearly for refuel outages and the New Year.

Radiation Chemistry Technician 1982 1985

3.1 ANSI qualified.

I pulled routine samples for power plant, reactor, radiation waste, waste water, and waste sewage systems. Performed radio chemistry analysis for isotopic results and reviewed same. Performed job specific surveys for radiological, contamination, and air quality. Performed radiological source calibrations and minor repairs on various Radiation Protection instruments.

Operations Equipment Attendant 1980 1982

Performed valve, and system line ups which included hanging and removing out of services on electrical MCC's and piping systems. Processed radioactive liquids, wastewater, and sewage wastes. Performed barreling and shipping functions for radioactive solid waste. EDUCATION AND COMPANY TRAINING

Associate in Applied Science in Electronic Technology, Illinois Valley Community College, Oglesby, Illinois, 1980

Additional Electrical and digital classes at Joliet Junior College, Joliet, Illinois 1996 Successfully completed several technical and management skill training courses including: Radiation Chemistry Technician Training, Interpersonal Managing Skills, Supervising for Results, Statistical Process Control, DuPont Safety STOP training. HEPA air mover classes and others.

Illinois B EMT qualified. Oct. 2008

SUMMARY

Over 13 years of progressive experience within the nuclear power industry. Extensive experience in radiation protection and water chemistry coupled with a background of over 21 years electrical, mechanical maintenance, operations, and machining experience in the manufacturing industry

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