Quentin Tilley
Uxbridge
Summary
Dedicated Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and Radiation Safety Specialist with comprehensive experience in ensuring regulatory compliance and promoting a culture of safety within diverse industrial settings. Adept at implementing and managing effective safety programs to mitigate risks and hazards, thereby safeguarding personnel, the environment, and organizational assets. Proven track record of conducting thorough inspections, audits, and training sessions to foster a proactive approach to safety. Skilled in developing and refining policies and procedures to align with evolving regulatory standards and industry best practices. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, fostering collaborative relationships to drive continuous improvement initiatives. Passionate about promoting a safe and healthy work environment while optimizing operational efficiency.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EHS and Radiation Safety Specialist
Point Biopharma
Toronto, General Hospital, Ontario
02.2024 - Current
- Maintain all necessary wastewater, hazardous waste, solid waste, and other environmental reporting and permits.
• Provide comprehensive Job Hazard Analyses (JHA) and provide field presence for
various manufacturing and laboratory activities to ensure appropriate controls are being
utilized and JHA recommendations have been appropriately implemented.
• Devise and aid in the development, implementation, and improvement of radiation safety procedures outline by UHN.
• Ensure SDS and chemical inventories are current and accessible to all site personnel, updating the hazard communication program as necessary
• Contribute to or lead complex projects of large scope related to initiatives that expand
radiological product research, development, and/or manufacturing.
• Evaluate contamination control practices, operational workflow, shielding design, and As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) controls for new projects or non-routine work.
• Respond to radiological incidents in such a way as to minimize risk to site personnel as well as the surrounding community and environment.
• Collaborate with POINT’s Environmental, Safety, and Health personnel to maintain coverage of critical tasks and a well-aligned view of the safety program.
• Assist in the development and operation of air, wastewater, hazardous waste, solid waste, and other environmental monitoring and disposal procedures, and associated reporting and permits.
• Collaborate with site leadership to understand and address areas of opportunity and drive continuous improvement.
• Act as a subject matter resource for site staff on the full suite of COHS, CCMTA, CEPA and similar federal, provincial, and local regulations.
• Prepare and deliver ongoing radiation safety training with the goal of driving safety-first culture and zero safety-related incidents in the facility.
• Audit and inspect the facility to ensure compliance with company, provincial, and federal regulations – offering solutions and facilitating effective implementation of corrections to any audit findings.
• Participate in corporate and regulatory compliance audits and inspections; interact with
regulators, auditors, and investors during assessments – leading efforts to address identified gaps.
• Participate in corrective action / preventive action development and implementation as a
part of radiological safety incident investigations.
• Evaluate and aid in the control of potential employee radiation exposure encountered in
the workplace through the use of appropriate tools, risk analysis techniques, and assessments.
• Foster a safety conscious work environment where employees are encouraged to raise
safety concerns by promptly reviewing any concerns, assigning proper priority based on
potential safety significance, and appropriately resolving the issue with timely feedback
to the originator of the concern and to other employees as appropriate.
• Apply scientific principles to the evaluation and resolution of radiation safety-related opportunities for improvement.
• Effectively communicate moderately complex radiological issues and solutions to a cross
functional team.
• Work independently or as a member of a cross-functional team to develop and execute
surveys or trials, perform root cause analyses, and participate in investigations.
• Engage in cross-functional teams in the implementation of EHS / radiation safety
programs and the tabulation of relevant safety metrics.
• Assist production, QC, maintenance, and shipping staff in the development of their function specific procedures with regard to operational radiation safety issues and waste
management.
• Act as a member of the facility emergency response team and assist in regulatory reporting and correspondence with regulatory agencies as required.
• Exercise technical judgment in planning, organizing, performing, and/or coordinating
work which may pose a radiological risk.
• Identify and routinely use the safest, most effective, cost efficient and best practices to execute processes; continually evaluating their effectiveness and appropriateness.
• Comply with Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) regulations, other regulatory
requirements, company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.
• Maintain positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of
employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.
• Maintain regulatory required documents and records in an organized fashion.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Radiation Protection Technician
Ontario Power Generation
07.2022 - 02.2024
- Responsible for up to 20 employees during radioactive work.
- Provide routine surveys in support of radiation protection program and operations and maintenance activities.
- Review hazards and conduct surveys to confirm hazard levels to ensure that all radiation protection conditions in work instructions are accurate at thetime of work execution.
- Document findings and place barriers and hazard warnings, as required. Evaluate survey results and identify areas where hazard controls need to be adjusted or additional radiation protection measures are required.
- Ensure proper and functional personal protective equipment, dose monitoring devices, and communication equipment. Ensure proper radiation and contamination controls are in place.
- Operate teledosimetry systems and devices. Complete post-job requirements including housekeeping and all documentation and reporting requirements.
- Observe work, coach personnel, and ensure workers appropriately use radiation protection equipment and techniques as per Radiation Protection Procedures, work instructions, and policies.
- On observing procedural non-compliance, STOP employee or work from proceeding and remove employee to a safe location to discuss deviation from or deficiencies in the application of approved procedures, to obtain compliance.
- Refer to appropriate Manager for resolution. Prepare and process radioactive material for shipment. Perform routines such as unit walk-downs, field surveillance, and data collection for performance indicators or investigations.
- Accountable for health, safety, and well-being of self and others, in accordance with technical/operating procedures and standards. Control contamination and decontaminate areas, and equipment.
- Assist in the decontamination of tools, equipment, and personnel.
- Alert 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.
- Perform pre-job briefs and radiation exposure permit reviews with specific work groups before starting a job.
Radiation Protection Technician
Laurentis Energy Partners
05.2021 - 07.2022
- Responsible for 5-10 employees during radioactive work.
- Provide routine radiation protection in support of the radiation protection program and operations and maintenance activities.
- Review hazards and conduct surveys to confirm hazard levels to ensure that all radiation protection conditions in the work instructions are accurate at the time of work execution.
- Document findings and place barriers and hazard warning, as required. Evaluate survey results and identify areas where hazard controls need to be adjusted or additional radiation protection measures are required.
- Ensure proper and functional personal protective equipment, dose monitoring devices, and communication equipment. Ensure proper radiation and contamination controls are in place.
- Observe work, coach personnel, and ensure workers appropriately use radiation protection equipment and techniques as per Radiation Protection Procedures, work instructions and policies.
- Accountable for the health, safety and wellbeing of self and others, in accordance with technical/operating procedures and standards. Control contamination and decontaminate areas, and equipment.
Education
Radiation Protection
Ontario Power Generation
09.2022
Radiation Protection
McMaster University
Hamilton, ON05.2021
Certificate - Radiation Safety
Loyalist College
Port Hope 04.2021
Skills
- Radiation Protection
- Contamination control
- Decontamination
- ALARA
- Hazard Analysis
- Pre-job/Post job briefs
- Turnover
- Self-check
- Coachability
- Conservative decision making
- Situational awareness
- Procedure use and adherence
- Three-way communication
- STAR
- Reliability
- Quality Assurance
- Emergency Response
- Quality Assessment
- Management collaboration
- Technical communication
- Project Planning
- Audit reporting
- Program Evaluation
- Process Improvement
- Goal Setting
- Written Communication
- Professionalism
- Organizational Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Logistics Coordination
- Analytical Thinking
Certification
- Green Badge
- Working at heights
- Forklift
- Radiation Safety Institute of Canada - Transportation of Dangerous Goods CLASS 7 2024
- Worksite Safety Compliance Centre – Fire Safety &
Extinguishers Training 2021 - Worksite Safety Compliance Centre – Emergency
Preparedness Certification 2021 - Worksite Safety Compliance Centre – Fatigue
Management Certification 2021 - Worksite Safety Compliance Centre – Lock Out-Tag
Out Certification 2022 - Workplace Safety Compliance Certification - WHIMIS
2020 Training - Worksite Safety Compliance Centre – Hazard
Recognition Certification 2021 - Canadian Red Cross – First Aid CPR/AED Level C 2024
Timeline
EHS and Radiation Safety Specialist
Point Biopharma
02.2024 - Current
Radiation Protection Technician
Ontario Power Generation
07.2022 - 02.2024
Radiation Protection Technician
Laurentis Energy Partners
05.2021 - 07.2022
Radiation Protection
Ontario Power Generation
Radiation Protection
McMaster University
Certificate - Radiation Safety
Loyalist College