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Blake Ritchie

Lower Newcastle,ON

Summary

Highly experienced and knowledgeable licensed plumber and steamfitter with extensive nuclear and supervisory experience. Searching for a full time permanent position within a well established and respected company.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

First Line Manager BTU Radiation Protection

Ontario Power Generation
Bowmanville, ON
01.2021 - Current
  • Responsible for a team of over 60 multi-trade Radiation Protection Co-ordinators
  • Worked closely with various building trades to tasks were completed safely and efficiently.
  • Knowledgeable in all EPSCA, NPA & BTU trade agreements
  • Managed the teams with Observation & Coaching and applied the Core 4 HU Tools.
  • Conflict resolution
  • Kept teams on task to complete milestones on time.
  • Ensured tasks were completed in accordance with OSHA regulations and Darlington Nuclear work plans, & Conventional Safety / Radiation Protection procedures
  • Ensured qualifications for team members are current in TIMS II and adequate for the tasks being performed.
  • Responsible to approving timesheets & vacation requests etc.
  • Evaluated performance and progress, and made proactive adjustments.
  • Investigated issues and developed effective solutions.
  • Briefed workers on radiation levels in work areas and required precautions.
  • Managed and equalized crew dose.
  • Responsible for work logs and all record keeping
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Journeyman Steamfitter

UA Local 401
Bowmanville, ON
07.2010 - Current
  • Worked on primary heat transport, moderator, end shield cooling and PHT pump gland seal systems at Darlington NGS.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to determine locations, quantities and sizes of materials required.
  • Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
  • Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
  • Safely operated forklifts and high rangers as per company policies.
  • Worked on a variety of systems including steam, oil, medical gas, natural gas, chemical, hydronic heating and cooling systems.

Plumber

UA Local 401
Bowmanville, ON
09.2003 - Current
  • Repaired plumbing systems, components and equipment.
  • Complied with state plumbing codes throughout duration of each project.
  • Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
  • Installed valves, hangers, supports and flanges inside piping systems.

First Line Manager Assistant BTU Refurbishment

Ontario Power Generation
Bowmanville, ON
12.2016 - 01.2021
  • Worked with operations managers to coach, counsel, discipline, train and manage relationships with staff.
  • Wrote detailed daily activity reports and incident reports and conducted inspections.
  • Planned and scheduled field activities according to set timelines and order of operations.
  • Informed supervisors when individual exposures or area radiation levels approached maximum permissible limits.
  • Planned and implemented refurbishment projects by writing technical content, preparing action plans and coordinating resources.
  • Briefed workers on radiation levels in work areas and required precautions.
  • Investigated types and intensities of radiation in work areas, equipment, and materials.
  • Observed and interviewed personnel to determine amounts and intensities of radiation exposure.

Radiation Protection Technician

Ontario Power Generation
Bowmanville, ON
09.2015 - 12.2016
  • Trained employees on exposure minimizing techniques to improve procedures and reduce amount of radiation delivered to patient and operator.
  • Informed supervisors when individual exposures or area radiation levels approached maximum permissible limits.
  • Gathered and tested samples to monitor results of nuclear experiments and contamination of facilities, biological life forms and environment.
  • Confirmed density of lead shielding in walls by measuring using radiometric equipment.
  • Responded to abnormal events and alarms from radiation monitoring equipment to identify and address issues quickly.
  • Briefed workers on radiation levels in work areas and required precautions.
  • Investigated types and intensities of radiation in work areas, equipment, and materials.
  • Alerted supervisors when exposures or area radiation levels approach permissible limits.
  • Calculated and prescribed safe radiation exposure times for employees using plant contamination readings and informed workers on radiation levels in specific areas.
  • Responded to alarms from radiation monitoring equipment and developed solutions to restore safety and optimal function.
  • Monitored personnel using dosimeters to determine amount and intensity of radiation exposure.

Education

High School Diploma -

Clarke High School
Newcastle, ON

Advanced Trade School - Plumbing And Piping Trades

Durham College
Oshawa, ON

Skills

  • 19 years construction experience
  • Multi-discipline trade experience & qualifications
  • 6 years supervisory experience in Radiation Protection
  • Currently FLM in BTU Radiation Protection
  • Knowledgeable in all EPSCA, NPA and BTU trade agreements
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Very knowledgeable and comfortable using computers
  • Proficient in EXCEL, WORD, Powerpoint, TEAMS etc
  • Self-motivated professional
  • Decision Making
  • Responsible
  • Organization and Time Management

Timeline

First Line Manager BTU Radiation Protection

Ontario Power Generation
01.2021 - Current

First Line Manager Assistant BTU Refurbishment

Ontario Power Generation
12.2016 - 01.2021

Radiation Protection Technician

Ontario Power Generation
09.2015 - 12.2016

Journeyman Steamfitter

UA Local 401
07.2010 - Current

Plumber

UA Local 401
09.2003 - Current

High School Diploma -

Clarke High School

Advanced Trade School - Plumbing And Piping Trades

Durham College

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