Katell Sablé

head of the Risk Prevention department at the Paluel nuclear power plant.

“One of the activities of our department is regulatory monitoring to make sure the site is in compliance with radiation protection, security, transportation and fire regulations. Hélène Legrand began her industrial project shortly after the publication of the decree of 26 October 2005, which redefined the methods for testing radiation protection instruments. This had an enormous impact on our practices and documents.

Hélène performed her assignment incredibly well, doing work not of an intern, but of an engineer. She fitted in well with the team and was quickly able to work independently. She was a driving force in all the phases of the project, from the problem solving phase through to implementation of the solutions. She spent a lot of time in the field, meeting with technicians to make sure the solutions were appropriate. We gave her training in level 1 radiation protection, so she was able to enter controlled areas.”

As there was no possibility of hiring, we unfortunately could notkeep her on. She was recruited by a company that makes radiation protection equipment.