Level II RT

40 hr Radiation Safety
AA-Communications

EXPERIENCEApril 2009-Present Habitat Restoration Resources Nokomis, FLCertified Herbicide ApplicatorSupervise the application of approved herbicides for the control of invasive exotic plant species in Florida’s natural areas.Training of personnel as to procedures, safety, and regulations.Assure proper calibration of all application equipment.Maintain all required records including payroll, progress reports, and utilization of chemicals.Perform all necessary maintenance/repair of equipment as needed.October 2008- April 2009 Nobles-Collier, Inc. Immokalee, FLMaintenance Technician Performed repair/maintenance on automated tomato packing house equipment and facitity.
2007- 2008 Barnard Construction Co. South Bay, FLHerbicide Foremann Created and managed an Herbicide application program on The EAA-A1 Reservoir , the first in a series of reservoirs designed to aid in the restoration of the Florida Everglades (described at the time as “the most environmentally sensitive construction project on the planet”)n Created a task specific safety-training program for applicators and handlers in accordance with State and Federal laws, as well as providing daily safety training to employees in accordance with Barnard Construction Co. safety policy.n Coordinated all applications with necessary personnel to assure that non-certified personnel would not be adversely affected by accidental pesticide exposure.n Scouted project site for weed pressure and applied herbicide at exact times based on plant growth, weather conditions, and future production needs.n Maintained all pertinent documentation of application dates, rates, personnel involved, etc., in accordance with State and Federal law.n Modified application equipment (added capability) in order to perform site-specific tasks.n Repaired and serviced application equipment as needed.
1995-2007 Jack M. Berry, Inc. Labelle, FLProduction Supervisorn Supervised all aspects of farming in a 9000-acre grove, including application of all pesticides, herbicides, fertilizer, and nutritional products.n Follow and anticipate all farming operationsn Direct employees as well as contractors to perform care taking functions dictated by the production programn Responsible for strict adherence of safety procedures by employees and contractors.n Scout for pest and report any potential problems to the production manager.n Assure company and contracted application equipment is thoroughly calibrated for precise application of materials.n Training and operation of farm equipment as necessary.n Responsible for receiving farm chemicals in and out of inventory.n Maintain all documentation regarding application, calibration, and compliance with all State and Federal laws.n Project and schedule delivery of all materials as needed.n Assist fleet manager with pm scheduling and vehicle maintenance.n Responsible for strict adherence to equipment care and operation procedure.n Recognize potential problems and act to minimize their impact.n Water management, drainage, irrigation, and freeze protection.n Provided safety training, planning, assigning and directing work, addressing complaints and resolving problems.
1992-1993 Intermountain Testing Company Denver, COLevel II Radiographer n Radiographic inspection of pipeline welding, fabrication, etc.n Radiographic inspection of electronic components, explosive devices, trigger mechanisms, castings, etc., (CO60, X-Ray)n Radiographic exploration of structural concrete (Co60) for location of electrical conduit, rebar, stress cables.1990-1991 Western X-Ray Seiling, OKLevel II Radiographer Radiographic inspection of pipeline welding, fabrication, etc 1987-1989 Century Inspection Co Dallas, TXLevel II Radiographer Radiographic inspection of pipeline welding, fabrication, etc Radiographic inspection (X-Ray) of welding on railroad tank cars.1984-1985 Southwest X-Ray Corp Little Rock, ARLevel I Radiographer Radiographic inspection of pipeline welding, fabrication, etc.1984 Sierra Testing Co Tulsa, OKLevel I Radiographer