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Ronald T. Oakley
1425 Old Stage Rd.
Yadkinville, NC 27055
336-463-5784
roakley[at]hotmail.com
Employment History
10/2007 - Present Dryer Technician
City of Winston Salem, Winston Salem, NC
Responsible for safe maintenance and operation of sludge drying facility including gas fired rotating drum dryer, centrifuges, regenerative thermal oxidizer, pumps, valves, and support equipment.
05/2006 – 10/2006 Sales Agent
Banker’s Life and Casualty
Licensed insurance agent for national insurance company. Conducted sales campaigns. Extensive use of Microsoft software: Word, Excel, and Power Point.
03/2003 – 04/2006 Driver
Millis Transfer Company, Black River Falls, WI
Federally licensed class A commercial driver including combination vehicles, hazardous material, tanker, double and triple trailer endorsements.
05/2000 – 03/2003 Senior Training Specialist and Control Room Operator
Washington Demilitarization Company, Johnston Atoll
Certified on all outside operator positions including brine reduction area, metal parts furnace, liquid incinerator, deactivation furnace, carbon micronization system, unpack area, and all utility systems. Certified control room operator for all utility systems, liquid incinerator, and metal parts furnace. Certified in all levels of military and civilian protective clothing including DPE. Supervised plant operators and maintenance personnel for safe operation in hazardous material environments. Prepared, revised, and presented initial and refresher training for Safety, Confined Space, Lockout/Tagout, and all plant systems including power, fuel, air, hydraulics, water, and bulk chemical distribution. Assisted in revision and implementation of mixed waste processing procedures to meet EPA guidelines. Extensive use of Microsoft software: Word, Excel, and Power Point.
 
05/1997 – 11/1999 Investment Executive
US Bancorp Piper Jaffray, Phoenix, AZ
SEC series 7, 63 and insurance licensed registered representative. Provided advisory services to clients regarding investment objectives and financial needs. Monitored performance of equity portfolios including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and option holdings for clients. Provided educational information as requested by clients. Conducted sales campaigns. Extensive use of Microsoft software: Word, Excel, and Power Point.
01/1997 - 05/1997 Full Time College Student
Western International University, Phoenix, AZ
Full course load to complete Bachelor of Science degree in management. Graduated magna cum laude. Member of Delta Mu Delta honor society. Completed intern program with Piper Jaffray brokerage firm.
07/1992 – 12/1996 Reactor Operator
Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station, Wintersburg, AZ
Nuclear Regulatory Commission licensed reactor operator for multi-unit electrical generation station. Supervised plant operators and maintenance personnel in the safe operations of nuclear power plant equipment in accordance with technical specifications, procedures, and federal regulations. Qualified as emergency coordinator, surveillance test lead performer, and fire team member. Responsibilities included technical review and revision of operating, maintenance, and emergency procedures. Member of pilot team to design, develop, validate, and implement complete emergency procedures in response to NRC concerns.
11/1982 – 06/1992 Outside Operator and Startup Test Technician
Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station, Wintersburg, AZ
Performed prerequisite and startup testing of systems and equipment during construction of nuclear power plant. Acted as liaison between utility and construction personnel. Assisted with development of operator training materials and job task analysis.
06/1981 – 11/1982 Assistant Plant Operator
Farley Nuclear Plant, Dothan, AL
Operated systems and equipment outside of control room for nuclear power plant. Equipment included auxiliary diesel fired emergency generators, boilers, pumps, compressors, fuel handling equipment, cranes, and fork lifts.
11/1972 – 11/1980 Machinist Mate First Class (Submarine Service)
U.S. Navy
Qualified as Engineering Watch Supervisor, Engineering Laboratory Technician, and Engineering Duty Officer. Held positions as nuclear prototype training instructor, Machinery Division leading petty officer, lead engineering lab technician. Participated in 4 overseas deployments. Served on surface ships and submarines. Honorable Discharge
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