Eric Bertrand

Led growth of a startup laser ablation and decontamination company into a trusted provider for commercial nuclear, DOE, DOD, NRC, and Canadian markets. Developed business development strategies, built strategic relationships, and oversaw project execution while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Provided program oversight for waste dispositioning on a large-scale project, managing shipping containers, materials, and hardware. Coordinated scheduling, risk analysis, and EVMS, while mentoring staff and developing training programs.

Coordinated multiple high-profile projects across the Hanford site with direct oversight of 30-40+ personnel. Managed pump and treat facilities for soil and groundwater remediation, released work packages, and controlled lock and tag operations.

Oversaw project activities for approximately 80 RP and D&D technicians, planners, and waste coordinators. Coordinated with multiple organizations, generated cost estimates, and supervised remediation and shipment of over 3 million pounds of contaminated material.

Supervised underwater handling and disposal of irradiated materials using remote tooling. Managed plant personnel, performed QA/QC duties, and served as Site Safety Representative.

Moved highly radioactive components, coordinated fuel movements, and maintained underwater vacuum/skimmer systems. Performed QA/QC duties and utilized various dose rate meters.

Performed fuel pool re-rack activities, including movement of radioactive components and underwater camera work. Tendered for divers and executed QA/QC duties.

Processed water from tanks using filter vessels and resin tanks, and prepared waste containers for shipment. Involved in mobilization and demobilization of equipment.

Supervised transfer and shipping of radioactive material, dewatering of liners and tanks, and water processing using filtration systems.

Performed decontamination of sumps and tanks, and loaded, solidified, and shipped liners and casks. Used various dose rate meters for surveys and free release.

Surveyed and decontaminated equipment and material for free release to public. Performed rigging, crane operations, and various duties associated with a reactor decommissioning project.

Assisted in installing hardware on reactor vessel shroud to prevent cracking. Moved control rod blades and performed underwater camera work, IVVI, and QA/QC duties.

Installed and removed nozzle dams, performed QA inspections, and used survey instruments during steam generator maintenance.

Senior Decontamination Technician and Radiation Protection Technician at IceSolv, involved in surveying and decontaminating equipment for free release.