Joseph Valardo

Assistant Business Manager of IBEW L.37

Primary responsibility, represent all the members of IBEW 37 in New Brunswick, in all matters , such as :

• Contracts, grievances, adjudication matters, policy changes, development and implementation.
• Onboarding of new members.
• Managing , training and mentoring all Nuclear Shop Stewards.
• Executive board member of the IBEW L.37 Training Trust Fund.
• Lead Negotiator for the Nuclear Collective Agreement Negotiations.
  Member of the IBEW L.37 Political Action Committee

The Safeguards Officer is a nuclear professional, responsible as the program owner for the Nuclear Safeguards Program at Point Lepreau G.S., which is directly tied to the Station Operating License.

The Safeguards program is a series of controls and fissionable and fertile substances accounting activities that meet international non-proliferation treaty obligations to prevent fissionable and fertile substances from being used and/or diverted for nuclear weapons production

The Safeguards Officer is responsible for the stations' adherence to the Integrated Safeguards Act for CANDU stations in Canada , the Additional Protocol Agreement, and all International treaties pertaining to nuclear, his duties include, but are not limited to, being responsible for the accounting and control of all fissionable and fertile substances on site ,he is the sole point of contact for Safeguards activities between NB Power, the Federal Regulator;(Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission), and the United Nations Nuclear Inspection division the International Atomic Energy Agency.

Founding member of the Canadian Nuclear Safeguards Task Force Committee. The role of this Committee is to assemble a committee of Safeguards representatives from CANDU facilities across Canada, formed to represent Safeguards concerns and issues via a collaborative platform where members can discuss solutions to common issues and create approaches to Nuclear Safeguards implementation. After which the committee shall present the identified issues and concerns to the CNSC and the IAEA, in order to facilitate positive agreements and regulations that impact Safeguards operations in Canadian nuclear facilities.

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality projects within tight deadlines.
• Optimized network performance with the deployment of advanced troubleshooting techniques.
• Developed custom software solutions tailored to unique Federal and International Nuclear needs and requirements.
• Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring each was completed on time and within budget.

• Responsible for leading a squad of highly trained nuclear anti-terrorist specialists. By utilizing special weapons and tactics we are the first line of defense in protecting the PLNGS nuclear site from any individuals who would try to infiltrate the site and inflict damage to property,personnel and to the public as well.
• Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
• Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
• Built strong relationships with employer and employees through positive attitude and attentive response.
• Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.

• Specialized in multi-channel electronics and microwave satellite systems.
• Proficient in various weapon platforms and self defense.
• Leadership duties as assigned.