TANIA DHALOR
Ottawa,Ontario
Summary
Safety-focused Radiation Protection Technician with 5 years in measuring nuclear presence and recording data. Focused on accuracy when calculating nuclear radiation levels in work areas, monitoring intensities of personnel radiation levels and reporting findings to determine safe radiation exposure times for personnel. First responder to unexpected events and alarms from radiation monitoring equipment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Radiation Protection Technician
RadSafe Canada Ltd.
10.2023 - Current
- Briefed workers on radiation levels in work areas and required precautions.
- Conducted routine surveys to monitor radiation levels, ensuring adherence to established limits and guidelines.
- Responded to alarms from radiation monitoring equipment and developed solutions to restore safety and optimal function.
- Contributed to facility upgrades by providing input on radiation shielding design principles and material selection criteria.
- Alerted supervisors when exposures or area radiation levels approach permissible limits.
- Ensured accurate data collection during radiological surveys, utilizing sophisticated detection instruments and measurement techniques.
- Played a vital role in maintaining a safe work environment by promptly addressing employee concerns or questions related to radiation protection practices.
- Monitored personnel using dosimeters to determine amount and intensity of radiation exposure.
- Inspected x-ray equipment and radiology areas to detect and control radiation hazards.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Optimized compliance with regulatory requirements by staying current on industry standards and guidelines for radiation protection.
- Promoted a culture of safety awareness through regular communication with team members regarding best practices in radiation protection techniques.
- Deployed air samplers, collected filters and monitored the presence of long lived alpha in the working areas.
Radiation and Contamination Monitor
BWXT Medical Ltd.
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Trained Nuclear Energy Worker (NEW) and familiar with radiation protection and clean room guidelines
- Conducted daily survey meter checks and floor swipes to check for presence of contamination
- Followed all safety rules and regulations
- Worn respirator and personnel protective equipments (PPE) according to zone and work to be performed
- Provided support to production technicians by checking for any radiation field or contaminations for hot cells
- Prepared and supported maintenance technicians for manipulators replacement
- Decontaminated tools, lead pots, cells to get rid of any loose contamination
- Performed double cleaning of hot cells and proper disposals of radioactive waste materials.
Radiation Technician / Class 7 Shipper
Energy Solutions Canada
05.2019 - 04.2022
- Performed daily checks on instruments for damage, calibration and efficiency
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
- Provided radiation protection support to contractors for offsite project at Gentily-1, Quebec
- Prepared domestic shipment documents and package labels as per International Atomic Energy Agency regulations
- Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted them to proper department
- Prepared daily reports of received and sent out sea cans of radioactive wastes for logistics supervisor
- Performed processing and decontamination of radioactive wastes and prepared reports of daily work
- Resolved issues related to highly radioactive bin processing, spill of radioactive waste and free release of bins
- Alerted supervisors when exposures or area radiation levels approach permissible limits.
Lab Technician
Testmark Laboratories Ltd
09.2018 - 04.2019
- Maintained all data logs in accordance with LMIS
- Prepared samples using crusher and pulveriser
- Performed sodium peroxide fusion on ore samples for detection of primary metals
- Prepared fire assay samples for analysis of precious metals
- Performed daily inspection of all the balances & furnaces to make sure everything is working fine and at suitable temperature
- Carefully handled various chemicals and calibrated glassware used in the laboratory
- Maintained laboratory in accordance with Occupational safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements and standards.
Education
Chemical Engineering and Lab Technician -
Cambrian College
Sudbury, ON04.2019
Bachelor of Science - Science
Post Graduate Government College For Girls
Chandigarh, India06.2016
Skills
- Radiation protection safety
- Overseeing technicians/contractors
- Radiation dose protocols
- Technician support
- Team building
- Excellent work ethic
- Laboratory testing
- Documentation and reporting
- Lab equipment maintenance
- Radiation Detection
- Shipping and receiving of Radioactive Material
- Product and Service Sales
- Records Maintenance
- Materials transportation
- First Aid/CPR
- Safety and compliance
Languages
English
Hindi
Certification
- First Aid Certificate, St. John Ambulance, Mississauga, ON - Jun 2019
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods Certificate, Class 7, Energy Solutions Canada - Oct 2020
- Hoisting and Rigging Certificate, Infrastructure Health & Safety Association, Etobicoke, ON - Nov 2021
Timeline
Radiation Protection Technician
RadSafe Canada Ltd.
10.2023 - Current
Radiation and Contamination Monitor
BWXT Medical Ltd.
05.2022 - 02.2023
Radiation Technician / Class 7 Shipper
Energy Solutions Canada
05.2019 - 04.2022
Lab Technician
Testmark Laboratories Ltd
09.2018 - 04.2019
Chemical Engineering and Lab Technician -
Cambrian College
Bachelor of Science - Science
Post Graduate Government College For Girls
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