Patrick Beall
About Patrick Beall
Patrick Beall is a System Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories with over 20 years of experience in Health Physics, focusing on operations, waste management, dose estimates, ALARA reviews, training, and emergency response.
Current Role as System Engineer
Patrick Beall is currently employed as a System Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories. He has been with the organization since 2020, bringing his extensive expertise in Health Physics and system engineering to his role. At Sandia, he is responsible for various tasks related to system development, ensuring the integration and functionality of new systems within the laboratory's environment.
Previous Roles at Sandia National Laboratories
Before his current position, Patrick Beall served in multiple roles at Sandia National Laboratories. From 2018 to 2020, he led the Radiation Protection Program and Instrumentation team in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He also held the role of Radiation Protection Project Lead from 2014 to 2018 in Livermore, California. Additionally, he worked as a Radiological Engineer from 2009 to 2014, contributing significantly to radiation safety and protection measures within the laboratory.
Experience as Radiological Controls Technician
Patrick Beall's early career included roles as a Radiological Controls Technician. He worked at Enercon Services from 2004 to 2009, primarily at Sandia National Laboratories, and at Bartlett Nuclear from 2003 to 2004 in Rocky Flatts. In these roles, he was responsible for monitoring and controlling radiological environments, ensuring safety compliance, and implementing radiation protection protocols.
Professional Background in the US Navy
Before entering the civilian workforce, Patrick Beall served as an Engineering Laboratory Technician in the US Navy from 1991 to 2001. During his decade-long tenure, he acquired substantial technical skills and practical experience in engineering and laboratory settings, working in various locations and operational capacities.
Educational Background in Nuclear and Chemical Engineering
Patrick Beall holds a Master's degree in Nuclear Engineering from The University of New Mexico (2010-2012) and a Bachelor's degree in Applied Science Nuclear Engineering Technology from Thomas Edison State University (2005-2008). Additionally, he studied Chemical Engineering at The Ohio State University for two years (2001-2003) but did not graduate. His academic pursuits have provided him with a strong foundation in nuclear engineering and radiological science.
Expertise in Health Physics and Radiation Protection
Patrick Beall has over 20 years of experience in Health Physics, specializing in operations, waste management, dose estimates, ALARA reviews, training, and emergency response. His extensive background includes pivotal roles in ensuring radiation safety and protection across various projects and operational settings. His expertise is particularly notable in conducting ALARA reviews, which aim to minimize radiation exposure and ensure compliance with safety standards.