Director of Radiological Controls, 05/2015 - Current
Amentum – West Chicago, IL, In June 2015, the Director of Radiological Controls for San Diego left the position for another assignment. I assumed the role at that time. As the Director of Radiological Controls, my mission is to oversee all aspects of radiological controls operations to include on site management of radiological engineering to support propulsion plant and nuclear facility repairs, control and processing of radioactive and mixed waste, nuclear training, radiation health, radiological control monitoring, and emergency preparedness. In addition to the departmental oversight, I am responsible for all administrative and technical supervision and enforcement of radiological controls for all nuclear work in the Point Loma area. My extensive knowledge and experience with the Department of Transportation regulations, Code of Federal Regulations, State of California hazardous waste regulations, NAVSEA and shipyard manuals and instruction ensures compliance when performing all radiological work. Compliance with these regulations not only guarantees safe handling of radioactive materials but promotes the public’s trust of our program. With over 25 years of experience to include operation of pressurized water reactors under Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program and shipyard nuclear maintenance, I have extensive knowledge of reactor theory, physics, nuclear safety, health physics, radiochemistry, and water chemistry. Having worked 16 years in the Radiological Controls Department, I possess extensive knowledge of radiological planning and managing for successful submarine overhauls. As the Director of Radiological Controls, I effectively communicate and collaborate with CSS-11 Commodore and Naval Base Point Loma Deputy Commanding Officers, the Commanding and Engineer Officers of all submarines, shipyard Senior Managers, NRMD-PL Director, PNS San Diego Director, ECC Director, PSNS&IMF Radiological Controls Director San Diego, and NAVSEA Headquaters personnel to ensure proactive planning and, as necessary, to promptly and proficiently resolve critical issues to ensure the submarines meet their underway schedule. In my dual roles as both Director and Deputy Director, I have extensive experience with all aspects of radiological emergency planning and training which ensures the highest state of readiness for San Diego. Since the southwest region is an extremely unique and challenging area with numerous commands needed to support Radiological Emergency Response Organization (RERO), it has been imperative for me to maintain constant communication and collaboration with area leaders from CSS-11, PSNS&IMF, PSN, PSN detachment San Diego, and other commands to create and ensure successful training, watchbill succession plan, and the highest state of personnel and material readiness. As part of the Outreach Council for RERO, I have direct experience with engaging outreach initiatives with state, county and local civil authorities as well as senior military leadership in the southwest region. As the Radiological Technical Branch Director, I was able to successfully spearhead an initiative that resulted in the County of San Diego Hazardous Incident Response Team and the San Diego Regional Dispatch Center joining as emergency response partners which will greatly augment our capabilities. Mastery of concepts, principles and practices of nuclear and non-nuclear planning and production. Serve as a technical authority on project assigned. Knowledge and skill to apply the latest developments in submarine or surface ship overhaul and repair to solve problems not readily treatable by acceptable methods. Ability to manage, direct and supervise a project. Adept to organize projects performed by personnel, and supervise personnel practices to effectively administer project resources. Technical ability and working knowledge of mechanical, structural, electrical and electronics engineering principles, practices and techniques as they relate to the overhaul and repair of nuclear submarines. Extensive knowledge of shipyard organizations, operations, communication channels, policies, practices, and functions of various departments. Able to communicate effectively, both orally and written, with all levels of management, including external interested personnel. Capable of reviewing classified documents. Direct and ensure the success of the assigned segment of the overhaul by direct liaison with all levels of shipyard management and through subordinate levels of supervision. Manage all assigned work crews, including functional work groups. Promote and administer management programs such as safety, cost, reduction, productivity improvement, energy conservation, incentive awards, and employee performance appraisals. Assures that subordinates supervisors effectively administer practices or policies in labor management agreements, EEO/Affirmative Action programs, and discipline enforcement. Determine long and short range needs for resources; such as, manpower, materials, equipment, staff support, etc. Often recommend appropriate action, which may have significant impact on cost and scheduling. Manage material and overtime to assure proper execution, and recommend cost saving improvements. Coordinate the efforts of various trades and shipyard organizations to assure successful completion of the assigned portion of the overhaul. Conduct various meetings that may include Department Head and Command briefings to ensure an accurate flow of information regarding schedule, cost, and material issues. Implement policy development at higher levels and assign responsibility to personnel accountable for proper execution of the work. Initiate changes in work priorities and progress emphasis to support work schedules, and ensure on-time completion. Managed projects budget and consistently completed projects under budget. Direct, supervise and coordinate the productive effort in the overhaul, repair, modification, installation, and testing of all shipboard work for the assigned segments of the project. Ensure a variety of intricate equipment and sophisticated systems are removed, repaired, maintained, and installed in the ship to support the mission of the ship and of the shipyard., while meeting extremely high standards of quality. Able to resolve ever changing technological problems arising from new production assignments where few standards or precedents are available, and direct highly complex solutions to accomplish such work.
Over 25 years of extensive experience with radiological casualty response as a responder and person in charge. Completed a mission to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard to train radiological personnel with casualty response. Currently, I’m providing emergency response training to personnel in San Diego. I’ve participated in numerous reactor accident emergency drills in San Diego, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, and Yokosuka, Japan. I also have extensive knowledge of the radiological emergency response organization (RERO) in San Diego. I have also been training on scene and off-site personnel on emergency response. I’ve been a member of the ECC RERO team since 2000 serving as Radcon Section Chief and Radiological Technical Branch Director.