Amber Dotzler (McCarthy)

Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer at Paschal Solutions, Inc.
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Janesville, Wisconsin, United States, US
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Experience

    • United States
    • Engineering Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer
      • Oct 2023 - Present

      NCS engineering consultant supporting HALEU production operations at Centrus Energy Corp site. NCS engineering consultant supporting HALEU production operations at Centrus Energy Corp site.

    • United States
    • Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer
      • Jun 2022 - Aug 2023

      Lead Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer: Qualified NCS Engineer supporting SHINE molybedum-99 production facility. Fissile systems designed to use HALEU in the form of metal, oxide, uranyl sulfate, and associated low-equity uranium waste solutions. Experience with both 10 CFR 50 and 10 CFR 70 Nuclear Regulatory Commission licensing requirements. Assisted and led the final issuance of NCS evaluations as both preparer and peer-reviewer. Performed annular tank calculations using MCNP… Show more Lead Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer: Qualified NCS Engineer supporting SHINE molybedum-99 production facility. Fissile systems designed to use HALEU in the form of metal, oxide, uranyl sulfate, and associated low-equity uranium waste solutions. Experience with both 10 CFR 50 and 10 CFR 70 Nuclear Regulatory Commission licensing requirements. Assisted and led the final issuance of NCS evaluations as both preparer and peer-reviewer. Performed annular tank calculations using MCNP software. Proficient in the use of various hazard evaluation techniques (What-If analysis and HAZOP). Responsible for reviewing procedures and identifying operational readiness tests on fissile systems. Responsible for the training and qualification of junior criticality safety staff. Provided site-wide criticality safety training. Show less Lead Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer: Qualified NCS Engineer supporting SHINE molybedum-99 production facility. Fissile systems designed to use HALEU in the form of metal, oxide, uranyl sulfate, and associated low-equity uranium waste solutions. Experience with both 10 CFR 50 and 10 CFR 70 Nuclear Regulatory Commission licensing requirements. Assisted and led the final issuance of NCS evaluations as both preparer and peer-reviewer. Performed annular tank calculations using MCNP… Show more Lead Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer: Qualified NCS Engineer supporting SHINE molybedum-99 production facility. Fissile systems designed to use HALEU in the form of metal, oxide, uranyl sulfate, and associated low-equity uranium waste solutions. Experience with both 10 CFR 50 and 10 CFR 70 Nuclear Regulatory Commission licensing requirements. Assisted and led the final issuance of NCS evaluations as both preparer and peer-reviewer. Performed annular tank calculations using MCNP software. Proficient in the use of various hazard evaluation techniques (What-If analysis and HAZOP). Responsible for reviewing procedures and identifying operational readiness tests on fissile systems. Responsible for the training and qualification of junior criticality safety staff. Provided site-wide criticality safety training. Show less

    • United States
    • Defense and Space Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer
      • Jul 2016 - Jun 2022

      Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC Provided technical interpretations and advice to operating areas. Ensured fissile materials were processed, stored, transferred and handled safely so that personnel and property are protected against a criticality accident. Performed Criticality Safety Analysis of equipment, processes and procedures prescribing correct methods, control requirements and limitations. Participated in surveillance, inspections, walkthroughs, appraisals, or audits of… Show more Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC Provided technical interpretations and advice to operating areas. Ensured fissile materials were processed, stored, transferred and handled safely so that personnel and property are protected against a criticality accident. Performed Criticality Safety Analysis of equipment, processes and procedures prescribing correct methods, control requirements and limitations. Participated in surveillance, inspections, walkthroughs, appraisals, or audits of fissile material operations to ensure compliance with Nuclear Criticality Safety Approvals, Nuclear Safety rules, including Safety Analysis Reports, Safety Assessments, Safety Reviews and risk assessments/analyses. Familiar with validating and experience operating nuclear computer codes and nuclear cross-sections. Show less Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC Provided technical interpretations and advice to operating areas. Ensured fissile materials were processed, stored, transferred and handled safely so that personnel and property are protected against a criticality accident. Performed Criticality Safety Analysis of equipment, processes and procedures prescribing correct methods, control requirements and limitations. Participated in surveillance, inspections, walkthroughs, appraisals, or audits of… Show more Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC Provided technical interpretations and advice to operating areas. Ensured fissile materials were processed, stored, transferred and handled safely so that personnel and property are protected against a criticality accident. Performed Criticality Safety Analysis of equipment, processes and procedures prescribing correct methods, control requirements and limitations. Participated in surveillance, inspections, walkthroughs, appraisals, or audits of fissile material operations to ensure compliance with Nuclear Criticality Safety Approvals, Nuclear Safety rules, including Safety Analysis Reports, Safety Assessments, Safety Reviews and risk assessments/analyses. Familiar with validating and experience operating nuclear computer codes and nuclear cross-sections. Show less

    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • ULC Supplemental Instructor
      • Sep 2014 - May 2016

      Created lessons, worksheets, and facilitated physics problem-solving workshops. Workshops were designed specifically for engineering students. Approximately 10 hours a week during academic year.

    • Engineering Ambassador and Student Peer Advisor
      • May 2014 - May 2016

      Presented incoming College of Engineering students with relevant course/program information while assisting with semester course search and enrollment. Facilitated engineering campus tours for groups of 40+ prospective students.

Education

  • University of Wisconsin-Madison
    Bachelor of Science - BS, Nuclear Engineering - Power track
    2012 - 2016
  • University of Tennessee, Knoxville
    Master of Science - MS, Industrial Engineering
    2018 - 2020
  • Waukesha West High School
    High School Diploma
    2008 - 2012

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