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Brett Russell

Brett Russell

Radiological Control / Health Physics Technician | Hanford Site Security Lead

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West RichlandMember since September 15, 2026
Radiological Control and Health PhysicsRadiation Detection, Survey, and MeasurementContamination Control and MonitoringALARA and Dose ReductionRadiological Work Permits and Posted Area ControlsPhysical Security and Access ControlIncident Documentation and ReportingHVAC Installation and Refrigerant HandlingSecurity and access controlFoot and vehicle patrolIdentification and badge checksDaily activity reporting10 CFR 835DOE Radiological Control ManualDOE-STD-1098Radiation detection instrumentsGeiger-Mueller countersIon chambersScintillation detectorsDosimetry systemsAir sampling equipmentHand and power toolsWorkplace safetyHazard recognitionRadiological Buffer Areas (RBA)Contamination Areas (CA)Radiation Areas (RA)Airborne Radioactivity Areas (ARA)
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Radiological Control and Health PhysicsRadiation Detection, Survey, and MeasurementContamination Control and MonitoringALARA and Dose ReductionRadiological Work Permits and Posted Area Controls

About

For ten months I worked security on the Hanford Site at the Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant, the Vit Plant, and I was the Security Lead there for the last six. The work was badge and identification checks, patrol on foot and by vehicle, and writing up incidents and hazards as they came. In September 2026 I completed Atomic Technical Institute's Radiological Control / Health Physics Technician CORE program.

The coursework runs through radiation detection and measurement, radiological area and dose-rate surveys, contamination control, air sampling, dosimetry, ALARA, and radiological work permits, with the regulatory side built on 10 CFR 835 and the DOE Radiological Control Manual. ATI's program is certified by the DOE National Training Center, so the core training carries NTC reciprocity across DOE sites. Before security I sold cars for eight years across three Tri-Cities dealerships, and I did HVAC installation work off and on for about two years.

I hold EPA 608 Universal certification and an HVAC certificate from Charter College, along with OSHA 10 and First Aid and CPR. I am targeting Radiological Control Technician and Health Physics Technician roles at Hanford.

Experience

Security Officer and Security Lead at Allied Universal (2024-08 – Present)

  • Hanford Site: Assigned for ten months to the Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant, known on site as the Vit Plant, in Richland, and served as Security Lead for the final six of those months.
  • Patrol: Walked and drove assigned areas to spot unusual activity and safety hazards.
  • Access Control: Checked identification and badges for personnel entering assigned areas.
  • Documentation: Recorded daily activities, safety hazards, and specific incidents in clear, detailed written reports.

Salesman at McCurley Subaru (2021-01 – 2024-12)

  • Customer Development: Built relationships with new customers to meet sales objectives, walking them through product features and available options.
  • Follow-Up: Stayed in contact with customers by phone and email, including regular updates on promotional offers.

Salesman at Audi of Tri-Cities (2019-01 – 2021-12)

  • Product Demonstration: Demonstrated vehicle functionality, explained available options, and accompanied prospective customers on test drives.
  • Purchase Support: Explained the costs associated with each purchase and gave customers steady, courteous support through the decision.

Salesman at Toyota of Tri-Cities (2017-01 – 2019-12)

  • Product Knowledge: Kept current on the Toyota lineup and performed competitor analysis.
  • Lead Generation: Built referral networks by identifying and pursuing new leads.

Education

Radiological Control / Health Physics Technician CORE Fundamentals in Radiological Control / Health Physics – Atomic Technical Institute (2026-09)

HVAC Technician Certificate in HVAC – Charter College

GED – Yakima Valley Community College

Skills

Radiological Control / Health Physics TechnicianHanford Site Security Lead

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