Jon Dillon
About Jon Dillon
Jon Dillon serves as the ES&H Team Manager at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where he has worked since 2016. He has extensive experience in health physics, having held positions at Ligand Pharmaceuticals and the County of San Diego, and he holds a Master of Science in Radiological Health Physics.
Current Role as ES&H Team Manager
Jon Dillon currently serves as the ES&H Team Manager at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, a position he has held since 2016. In this role, he manages a team responsible for producing critical Environmental, Safety, and Health (ES&H) technical documents, including Operational Safety Procedures and Safety Analysis Reports. He ensures effective communication between the ES&H Directorate and program management to address technical ES&H issues. Dillon also plays a key role in supporting the program through self-assessment activities and Department of Energy (DOE) audits.
Previous Experience at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Before his current role, Jon Dillon worked at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory as a Health Physicist from 2011 to 2016. During his five years in this position, he contributed to various health physics initiatives and ensured compliance with safety regulations. This experience laid the groundwork for his current responsibilities in managing ES&H operations.
Professional Background in Radiation Safety
Jon Dillon has extensive experience in radiation safety, having worked as an Associate Director and Radiation Safety Officer at Ligand Pharmaceuticals from 1993 to 2000. He also served as a Senior Health Physicist for the County of San Diego from 2000 to 2002. These roles provided him with a strong foundation in environmental health and safety practices, particularly in the pharmaceutical and public health sectors.
Educational Background in Radiological Health Physics
Jon Dillon earned a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Radiological Health Physics from San Diego State University-California State University, studying from 1991 to 1993. Prior to that, he completed a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Physics at UC Riverside from 1985 to 1990. His educational background has equipped him with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in health physics and safety management.
Team Management and Development
In his current role, Jon Dillon oversees the ES&H Team's budget and overhead, ensuring financial efficiency and resource allocation. He is responsible for the recruitment and career development of team members, focusing on performance management. His leadership contributes to the team's effectiveness in meeting safety and health standards within the laboratory environment.