Nicholas P. Dillon has over 6 years of experience as an Engineering Laboratory Technician in the US Navy, where he performed nuclear reactor plant operations and analytical chemistry. He has technical knowledge in reactor principles, analytical techniques, radiological controls, and experience in maintenance, training, and logistics. He has a BA in Chemistry and seeks a position applying his laboratory and nuclear experience.

1. NICHOLAS P. DILLON
762 Hunters Quay
Chesapeake, VA 23320
303-968-4201
nicholas.p.dillon@gmail.com
SUMMARY
 Qualified EngineeringLaboratory Technician
 Six years nuclear power plant operations
experience
 Technical knowledge in reactor plant
principles, analytical chemistry, laboratory
techniques and radiological controls
 Related experience in maintenance,
personnel management, training and
logistics
 Navy veteran with DOD secret security
clearance
EXPERIENCE
US NAVY,USS George HW Bush(CVN-77) andNuclearPowerTrainingUnit Jan. 2010-Present
Engineering Laboratory Technician
 Utilized, maintained and repaired the Navy's newest automated chemical analysis technologies including
ion chromatography and gamma ray spectroscopy in addition to standard laboratory benchtop analysis
involving titrations, spectrophotometer sample preparation and analysis, pH, conductivi ty and various
isotope/molecule qualitative and quantitative procedures.
 Routinely performed quantitative chemical analysis on reactor and steam plant liquid while adhering to
strict analysis frequency resulting in zero missed samples.
 Withdrew, prepared, and analyzed numerous water samples following approved procedures while
simultaneously performing complex reactor plant operations.
 Experienced in the handling, stowage, and disposal of radioactive primary coolant in addition to dry and
liquid chemicals safely, using prescribed personal protective equipment and procedures.
 Recommended solutions and performed corrective actions based on analysis results and trends using
acquired knowledge and experience.
 Routinely logged chemistry parameters for reactor and steam plant systems using the Navy’s chemistry
data programs.
 Responded to radiological emergencies involving radioactive spills, contaminated injured personnel, high
radiation and high airborne contamination utilizing appropriate immediate and follow up a ctions.
 Correctly packaged and documented numerous pieces of radioactive material and cataloged them in the
ships radioactive material database for the safe and secure movement, transfer and disposal on a daily
basis.
 Routinely performed procedures ranging from low to high potential for contamination utilizing approved
radiological controls and necessary personal protective equipment.
Work Center Supervisor / Group Supervisor / Chief Reactor Watch
 Coordinated over 100 complex maintenance items on the Navy’s two newest automated chemistry
sampling systems, ensuring that the ship could meet its operational commitments with zero delays.
 Supervised all reactor plant personnel on watch during reactor operation through demonstrated written
and practical tests culminating with an oral examination with the department head.
 Supervised over 100 maintenance evolutions involving contaminated and radioactive primary systems
ensuring personnel used appropriate radiological controls and minimized personal exposure with zero
deficiencies.
 Reviewed for accuracy one year’s worth of daily logs of two reactor plants for assessment during ships
annual Operational Reactor Safeguards Examination.

2.  Planned, wrote and assembled radiological work packages for use by two divisional work centers in their
respective reactor plants.
 Skilled in reactor and steam plant cleanliness quality assurance technical inspections and compliance.
Dosimetry Supervisor / Reactor Laboratories Zone Manager
 Coordinated with civilian shipyard and contractor personnel to facilitate repairs to the ship for upcoming
maintenance availability.
 Entered and scheduled future maintenance items occurringduringshipyard availability into shipyard based
computer software.
 Ensured timely and accuratecompletion of all relevant repairs and maintenance items taken placeduring
shipyard availability.
 Managed over 500 dosimetry records documenting personal exposure for use by radiation,non-radiation,
and contamination workers.
 Evaluated 24 personnel in the performance of practical reactor plant operations and established process
improvements as programadministrator for Reactor Laboratories internal auditand surveillance program
 Mentored two junior Work Center Supervisors in the management of 10 personnel in their execution of
planned and corrective maintenance.
 Coordinated with off-ship supportorganizationsto ensureover 85 pieces of RADIAC equipment were within
calibration and good working order.
 Developed, maintained, and administrated ship’s Naval Reactor Accident Plan in accordance with Naval
Nuclear Power policies and procedures.
 Calculated internally deposited contamination based off of internal monitoringsurvey results for personnel
transferring from the command.
 Wrote and presented training to the Reactor Laboratories division on topics including radiological work
practices and procedures, nuclear contamination hazards, radiation detection methodologies, radiation
hazards and radiation exposure criterion and limits.
 Wrote the thermoluminescent dosimeter (TLD) wearers qualifyingexamination for theship’s radiation and
contamination workers, medical, and diver personnel.
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
 Nuclear Propulsion Plant Prototype, Goose Creek, SC
o Qualified Reactor Machinist Mate and Engineering Laboratory Technician (Dec., 2011)
 Navy Nuclear Power School, Goose Creek, SC
o Graduated Top of Section (Dec., 2010)
 Navy Nuclear “A” School, Goose Creek, SC
o Graduated (May, 2010)
EDUCATION
 Metropolitan State University of Denver, Denver, CO
o BA in Chemistry with minor in Financial Services (Dec., 2008)
ACHIEVEMENTS
 Received the Department of the Navy Good Conduct Award in recognition of three years of faithful,zealous
and obedient naval service.
 Received the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for exceptional professionalism, unrelenting
perseverance, and loyal devotion to duty.
 Personally recognized by theship’s Captain for outstandingperformanceas Work Center Supervisor for two
reactor plant.