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Mikko Tirronen

Mikko Tirronen

Koria,09

Summary

A seasoned Nuclear Industry professional with experience over three decades, from three continents and from all phases of a power plant life cycle.

Demonstrated history of planning, executing, supervising and documenting work to a high standard.

Firm believer in achieving the best results through team work, safety and effective communications between all stakeholders.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Radiation Protection Supervisor

Nutronic Nuclear Services AB
12.2019 - Current
  • Apr 2024 -> ongoing: Leading the Free Release measurements of the reactor building under VTT. Coordinating work with the other stakeholders. Planning work and documenting the results. Involved in tool and personnel acquisitions under both clients.
  • Feb 2023 - Apr 2024: Decommissioning of the FiR1 Research Reactor under Fortum. Comprehensive role in the planning, execution and documenting of the project.
  • Dec 2019 - Dec 2022: RP technician in the commissioning of the new Olkiluoto unit 3. Supporting planning and implementing of the RP measures to operate the controlled area.

Other Senior RP Experience

Multiple Companies
07.2007 - 08.2019
  • Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station, New Brunswick, Canada. Mar - Apr/2019. CANDU (PHWR).Supervising radiation safety of insulation workers. Focus on HSE-aspect.
  • Koeberg Nuclear Power Station, Western Cape, South Africa. Aug - Oct/2016. Framatome PWR. Supervising work inside containment and in auxiliary buildings. Challenging work environment with interesting boiler work. Extensive training period preceeding work.
  • Forsmark Nuclear Power Plant, eastern Sweden. May - Aug/2019, Aug - Sep/2018, Sep - Oct/2017, May - Jun/2016, Apr - Jun/2015, Jul - Sep/2014, May - Aug/2013, Jun - Jul/2009. BWR. Operational radiation protection on every reoccurring outage work on reactor side.
  • Ringhals Nuclear Power Plant, western Sweden. Aug - Sep/2015. RP technician in auxiliary building. Free release measurements, operational plant work support.
  • Loviisa Nuclear Power Plant, Finland. Aug-Sep/2009, Aug - Oct/2008, May - Sep/2007. PWR. Health physics. 3-month work training in 2007. Versatile tasks, including drafting work orders, issuing dosimetry.
  • Coordinated efforts with other mentors to develop and refine best practices for supporting first-year students, maximizing program effectiveness.

Junior (C-class) RP Technician

Fortum
07.2005 - 10.2006
  • Loviisa Nuclear Power Plant, Finland. Jul - Sep/2005, Jul - Oct/2006: Supporting the RP department during the outage. CCA and protective equipment maintenance. Assisting with dose rate and contamination measurements.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Energy And Environmental Engineering

Satakunta University of Applied Sciences
Pori, Finland
08.2024

International Business

Siam University, 25cr Minor
Bangkok, Thailand
03.2010

Energy Technology

Lappeenranta University of Technology, 180 Credits
Lappeenranta, Finland

Skills

  • Radiation Protection
  • Radiation Safety
  • Commissioning
  • Operating Plants
  • Outage work
  • Decommissioning
  • QHSE
  • Work Planning
  • Team Work, Team Leadership

Languages

Finnish
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Swedish
Upper intermediate
B2
Spanish, German
Intermediate
B1

Additional Information

  • Member of a Voluntary Measurement Team organized by STUK (Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority in Finland).
  • Founder and head instructor of a non-profit sports team. Recreational and competitive sports. I have coached men, women and teenagers to national and international championships.
  • Military service: 1 year in Frontier Guard Special Unit. Sergeant, Frontier Jaeger, Immola/ Finland's Russian border.

Timeline

Radiation Protection Supervisor

Nutronic Nuclear Services AB
12.2019 - Current

Other Senior RP Experience

Multiple Companies
07.2007 - 08.2019

Junior (C-class) RP Technician

Fortum
07.2005 - 10.2006

Bachelor of Science - Energy And Environmental Engineering

Satakunta University of Applied Sciences

International Business

Siam University, 25cr Minor

Energy Technology

Lappeenranta University of Technology, 180 Credits
Mikko Tirronen