EHS Technician/Environmental Science Major/Air&Water Effluent Sampling

Paul B. Copeland

*** ********** ***** ** *********, SC 29072

Telephone: 803-***-**** - Email: ********.*****@*****.*** Education History:

Midlands Technical College - A.S. Chemical Technology Graduated: December 2012 Oregon State University - B.S. Environmental Science Graduated: March 2021 Work Experience:

Westinghouse Electric Company: 5801 Bluff Rd Hopkins, SC 2015 to - - - EH&S Technician (Level 2) 2018 to - - -

● Perform surveys of transition zones (step-off pads and change rooms) to track and trend results and drive ALARA program to reduce exposure and spread of contamination.

● Respond to and mitigate events involving the release of uncontrolled and life threatening materials that impact plant personnel and environment.

● Process samples in lab using Tennelec and Canberra software and wet chemistry techniques, while troubleshooting condition upsets.

● Survey areas and equipment for fixed and removable alpha contamination as well as beta and gamma radiation emission.

● Work collaboratively with operations to promote a healthy safety culture and reinforce positive behaviors to reduce contamination levels.

● Perform observations to find safety hazards and drive improvements.

● Maintain contamination control program records for health physics operations.

● Handle TLD (external dose) Badge program for all employees at the plant.

● Perform air testing to ensure safe working environment.

● Collect water sample from discharge and environment to ensure regulatory compliance.

Chemical Operator 2015 to 2018

● Handle hazardous and sensitive chemicals.

● Inspect and maintain equipment throughout on ongoing chemical process.

● Troubleshoot and problem solve issues that arise during the process or with equipment.

Sensor Electronic Technology: 1195 Atlas Rd Columbia, SC R&D MOCVD Growth Technician 2011 to 2015

● Work in and maintain standards of a class 10,000 clean room.

● Responsible for the operations and troubleshooting of MOCVD (Metal Organic Chemical Vapor Deposition) reactors.

● Characterize the samples produced from the reactors using various lab techniques.

● Responsible for writing and following SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures)

● In charge of inventory, storage, and disposal of hazardous chemicals. Chick-fil-A: 2600 Decker Blvd Columbia, SC

Team Leader: 2008 to 2013

● Created growth and development plans for employees.

● Supervised groups of three to six employees to ensure consistency of job performance and satisfaction of customers.

● Ensured adherence to food safety and quality standards

● Performed monthly inventory surveys.

● Performed end of shift and end of day accounting and bank deposits. Other Skills: Proficient in Spanish, Proficient with Excel, Proficient with Word Processors, Strong Math Skills, Strong Reading Comprehension, Problem Solving, Strong Writing Skills, Crucial Conversations, Building Relationship Versatility, Inside Out Coaching, On Job Trainer, Transition-to-Management training

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