John Burke
About John Burke
John Burke is a Senior Radiological Control Technician at Sandia National Laboratories, contributing to national security and technology innovation since 2015.
Current Role at Sandia National Laboratories
John Burke has been working at Sandia National Laboratories as a Senior Radiological Control Technician since January 2015. His role focuses on ensuring radiological safety and compliance within the lab's cutting-edge facilities. Based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Burke contributes to national security and technology innovation through his work at the prestigious Z Pulsed Power Facility. The facility is renowned for its advanced research in nuclear defense and global security.
Previous Experience at Bhi Energy
Before joining Sandia National Laboratories, John Burke worked at Bhi Energy in several capacities. In 2014, he served as an Alara Engineer for a month before transitioning to the role of Senior Radiological Control Technician from 2014 to 2015. Burke's work at Bhi Energy took place in Weymouth, Massachusetts, where he focused on minimizing radiation exposure and maintaining safety standards in various projects.
Experience at Honeywell
John Burke had two significant roles at Honeywell in Morristown, New Jersey. From 2013 to 2014, he was a Planning Superintendent, responsible for overseeing the planning and execution of maintenance activities. Prior to that, he worked as a Maintenance Supervisor in 2012 for six months. Both roles involved ensuring operational efficiency and adherence to safety protocols.
Education Background
John Burke holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Physics from Thomas Edison State University. His academic background in physics provides a solid foundation for his technical expertise in radiological control. This education complements his extensive practical experience in various high-stakes environments.
Work at Electric Boat and Exelon Nuclear
From 2008 to 2012, John Burke worked at Electric Boat in Groton, Connecticut as a Radiological Control Technician - Supervisor. He supervised radiological safety protocols and compliance. Following this, he had a brief stint at Exelon Nuclear as an Alara Engineer from 2012 to 2013, focusing on As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) practices to minimize radiation exposure.