MATTHEW MCFADDEN
Courtice,Ontario
Summary
Dedicated and highly skilled Nuclear Radiation Protection Technician with over six years of experience in radiation safety, monitoring, and regulatory compliance within high-risk environments. Expertise in performing routine surveys, radiation detection, and maintaining a safe working environment for personnel by ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulatory guidelines. Proven ability to identify potential radiation hazards, implement protective measures, and contribute to the safe operation of nuclear facilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Radiation Protection Technician
Ontario Power Generation
Pickering, Canada
11.2018 - 12.2024
- Green Badge qualified at Darlington, Pickering, and Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Stations
- Monitored and maintained radiological safety protocols for staff.
- Perform Radiological surveys (gamma, beta, neutron, tritium etc.) and submit information in data logs
- Lead pre-job briefings and post job debriefings to review radiological hazards and required documentation
- Decontaminated plant personnel, tools, equipment, and areas.
- Responded to incidents involving possible overexposure or contamination by radioactive materials.
Traffic Control Person
Lancorp Construction Ltd
Markham, Canada
06.2017 - 09.2017
- Responsible for controlling pedestrian and motorist traffic, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations in a heavy equipment construction zone
- Worked in a high heat stress environment
- Assisted as a labourer while not controlling traffic, trained in construction safety
- Followed appropriate manuals and procedures for all tasks
General Labourer
Wilmot Creek
Newcastle, Canada
05.2017 - 06.2017
- Responsible for daily pool maintenance, testing and maintaining properties of the water, safe-handling and storage of chemicals, cleaning of pumps, operate valves
- Safe use and operation of small machinery, including lawn edgers, weed eaters and lawn mowers
- Carried out indoor building maintenance and minor repairs
Education
Power Engineering Technician Diploma -
Durham College
Whitby, ON05-2018
Skills
- Green Badge Qualified Radiation Protection Technician
- Hazardous material handling
- Maintain safe work environment
- Dosimetry analysis
- Incident investigation
- Contamination control
- Radiological surveys
- Radiation protection regulations
- Decision-making
- Team leadership
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Radiation Protection Technician
Ontario Power Generation
11.2018 - 12.2024
Traffic Control Person
Lancorp Construction Ltd
06.2017 - 09.2017
General Labourer
Wilmot Creek
05.2017 - 06.2017
Power Engineering Technician Diploma -
Durham College
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