George E Dials Email & Phone Number

Retired from role with Pajarito Scientific Corporation as member of the Board and Senior Technical Advisor to pursue other interests and spend more time with my wife, children and grandchildren from my working estate office in Las Cruces, NM. Have some interesting policy analysis and leadership support consulting roles with a few ongoing enterprises. Given the significant impacts of the Covid-19 virus pandemic this past several months, this was the ideal time to make this change.

Direct all operations at PSC and serve as primary executive interface with stakeholders. Serves as a member of the PSC Board of Directors and as a member of the Board of its subsidiary company, Radiation Protections Systems, Mystic, CN. Provide world class equipment, systems and professional services in the areas of nuclear radiation detection, monitoring, containment, and certification for U.S. government and commercial nuclear industrial and research activities. Also, provide these services to a number of international companies and government agencies.

Responsible for the final testing, start-up, and steadily increasing conversion operations of a first of a kind nuclear material processing facilities in the United States designed to convert depleted uranium hexafluoride (DUF6) to a stable uranium oxide product for ultimate disposal and hydrofluoric acid for sale under contract to an established commercial customer. Directs operations at plants located in Paducah, KY and in Piketon, Oh, from corporate offices located in proximity to the U.S. DOE customer in Lexington, KY. B&W Conversion Services, LLC has a total employment of approximately 430 employees and an annual operating budget of nearly $100 million.

Responsible for developing and operating business initiatives in the nuclear fuel cycle sector, executing targeted acquisitions for B&W TSG, assisting with the implementation of strategic initiatives for the operating group and assisting The Babcock & Wilcox Company in examining various business opportunities and strategies. Assisted in stabilizing the companies interest and share in the Isotec, Inc. project team and reorganizing the management structure of that group to effect the rational management of the U233 disposition effort at the ORNL. Also, served as a senior advisor to NSTec, LLC, the M&O contractor at the Nevada Test Site, in which B&WTSG was a partner, to effect a more substantial and credible conduct of operations and nuclear test facility operations framework. The process improvements and operational progress led to B&WTSG gaining an increased share in the project and a more substantial management position. In addition, supported a number of business development activities and proposal bids leading to expanded contact activities, including helping form and lead the team that successfully bid on and won the nearly $500 million DUF6 project and resulted in the establishment of B&W Conversions Services, LLC.

Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Us

Responsible for ensuring that the mission of Y-12 National Security Complex, with over 4700 employees and an annual operating budget of about $1.2 billion, was executed effectively and efficiently; in a manner that protected the safety of the public, the worker and the environment; and consistent with protecting the special nuclear materials and information associated with that responsibility. Ensured that the nuclear weapons production, improvement and dismantlement operations were effectively conducted to meet the nation’s national security requirements. Improvements in production and dismantlement operations resulted in increased productivity of over 150%.Responsible for serving as the most senior interface with the customer organizations (NNSA and others) to ensure that Y-12 is postured to serve customer needs and meet corporate expectations.Responsible for developing company-wide goals and objectives and set long-term strategic direction for the company. Responsible to company financial objectives and supported parent company fee earning goals and objectives. Contributed to significant improvement in labor relations, employee morale and productivity during this two year period. Performance evaluation scores improved appreciably and the amount of fee earned increased by over 30%.

Dallas, Texas, Us

Recruited as a turn-around specialist to reorganize and re-invigorate an existing waste management services company. Responsibilities included: recruiting and organizing a team of professionals to prepare and submit the necessary documentation to secure Low Level Radiation Waste (LLRW) disposal license in the state of Texas; submitting amendments to WCS’s Rad License and RCRA permit to Texas regulatory authorities; and building a successful Business Development sector to improve the profitability of the company. More than doubled revenues; submitted the LLRW disposal application; hired additional staff and implemented a strategic plan to improve the company’s bottom line; implemented Emergency and Quality Assurance Plans; increased the visibility of the company and communicated often with the regulatory agencies; and established and implemented WCS Vision, Mission, and Core Values. Established contractual relationships with a number of commercial and government contractor clients. Of particular note were the contractual relationships with the Rocky Flats and Fernald federal facilities that enabled their disposition of problematic low level nuclear waste and contributed to the closure success of those two facilities. Positioned WCS for licensing and commercial success.

Responsible for the startup of the revised LES partnership and the planning and supervision of the activities of LES, subject to the direction and guidance of the LES Chairman and Management committee, while managing a diverse professional staff of seconded partner employees, contractors and LES staff. LES was committed to the engineering, design, licensing and construction of an approximately $1.5 billion centrifugal uranium enrichment plant utilizing the centrifuge technology of Urenco, Ltd. During this period the revised LES entity was established, the site evaluation and selection study was completed, a site and backup site were selected, and the license application was prepared to submit to the Nuclear Regulatory commission. Exercised budgeting and personnel responsibilities for LES.

SEA was a privately held scientific and engineering consulting company of nearly 350 professionals with revenues in FY01 of approximately $80 million. The company was organized into three primary business sectors: Information Technology, Consulting Services and Technology Development. In addition to corporate and board responsibilities, I was the leader of the consulting business sector, with responsibility for the management of project execution, business development, and total revenue and profit objectives. The company had clients primarily in the DOE, DOD, NRC and commercial sectors.

General Manager of the Civilian Radioactive Waste Management System Management and Operating Contractor for the U.S. Department of Energy. Oversaw all M&O design, engineering, and scientific studies of Yucca Mountain as a potential geologic repository for spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste. Responsibilities included scheduling and cost performance, technical and administrative performance, strategic operations plan development, and resource allocation. The M&O team was comprised of 12 teammates, four national laboratories, the U.S. Geological Survey, and a number of subcontractors. The total work force was approximately 1800, and the budget is nearly $250 million annually. Increased the award fee score from 65 to 94 in less than two years; greatly increased profitability of the M&O.

Manager of the Energy Division with responsibility for the Group's business operations in the U.S. DOE facilities, National Laboratories and the private energy sector. Provides the leadership, management, and policy structure for the Group's business units. Managing contracts in the above sectors with offices in Richland, WA; Oakland, CA; Lakewood, CO; Los Alamos, Albuquerque and Santa Fe, NM. Responsible for establishing and achieving operational goals and milestones and for bottom-line financial performance with the group executive team, worked to increase group sales and profitability and sell the group to provide needed income to the corporation. In one year, doubled group revenues and sold the group for approximately eight times earnings. Incentivized by corporate to assist in and facilitate the transition of the group to the buyer. This was viewed as a very effective, timely turn around and sale.

Responsible for the formation, organization, staffing, and management of the Carlsbad Area Office (CAO). The CAO was created to lead the Nation's transuranic waste disposal efforts, with responsibility for management of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant project and the National Transuranic Waste Program. Provided the leadership and management structure for a total DOE, contractor and subcontractor staff in excess of 1000 individuals and an annual budget of approximately $200 million. Responsible for the establishment, tracking and achievement of programmatic goals and milestones in the scientific, operational, environmental compliance and public outreach elements of the program. Effected a reorganization and rebaselining of the national transuranic waste program; implemented contract reform initiatives to include fixed-price and fixed-price incentive fee provisions; reduced contractor staff by approximately 25%; moved the scheduled opening of the WIPP up three years from 2001 to 1998 and defined and accomplished cost savings actions resulting in a reduction of approximately $300 million in the costs to open and operate WIPP through the year 2000.

Joined the U.S. DOE Senior Executive Service in July 1992. Responsible for the effective organization and management of the Site Engineering and Support (SES) Group comprised of about 140 staff members in four separate divisions: Engineering and Construction Management, Environmental Support, Safeguards and Security, and Technical Support. Responsibilities encompassed the managerial, administrative and technical direction of diverse activities such as environmental permitting and compliance; special nuclear materials management, emergency management; nuclear industrial and occupational safety; state and federal regulatory agency interactions; construction management and engineering projects; and site and personnel security operations. Developed and managed SES budgets, staffing plans and personnel training programs. Established or recommended internal organization, functions, policies, and procedures to carry out the functions of the divisions. Total annual budget in excess of $200 million.

Coordinated and directed the principal functional activities of the subsidiary of A.T. Massey Coal Company, Inc., which provides its operating subsidiaries with technical, engineering administrative, governmental and environmental affairs, and community development support. Principal responsibilities included domestic resource evaluation and development; synergistic energy related business development with parent firm; and regulatory and legislative liaison and lobbying. Acted as chief executive of company in budgetary, personnel and contract management. Direct supervisory responsibility of senior staff at vice president level.

Senior energy official on the Government's Cabinet. Responsible for the administration and management of the Department of Energy comprised of four major divisions, five regional offices with over 350 employees and a combined federal and state annual budget in excess of $40 million. Responsible for the administration and regulation of the exploration for and development, production and conservation of the coal, oil, and gas resources of the State. Also, responsible for protecting the welfare of the public and workers associated with these energy resources and ensuring protection of the environment. Responsible for the health and safety conditions of the State's coal mines, [State had the lowest mine fatality rate in its history during this period]; the reclamation of abandoned mine lands, and the enforcement of all federal and state environmental laws related to coal, oil, and gas development. Exercised budgetary, personnel and contract management responsibilities. Testified before state and federal legislative committees on energy development and regulatory issues.

Lemont, Il, Us

Established, organized and staffed the ISO. Coordinated all programmatic international energy and environmental planning and analysis activities. Responsible for program development, management, reporting, and liaison with sponsoring agencies. Coordinated the formulation, preparation, review and processing of proposals for international projects. Conceived, organized and managed a number of programs addressing the assessment and development of fossil energy projects in developing and developed countries to include Indonesia, Thailand, Italy, Turkey, Costa Rica, China, and the Dominican Republic. Conducted high level briefings, discussions and negotiations with U.S. and senior foreign government officials and private industry groups concerning fossil energy electric and industrial power projects and U.S. coal export opportunities.

Provided services to clients in the fields of resource evaluation, project development, and commercialization. Assisted in permitting, regulatory compliance, and legislative and governmental affairs with primary emphasis on energy developments. Organized, obtained financing for and managed industrial start-ups. Founder and CEO of a start-up manufacturing company producing a coal-based solid fuel product. Company was later sold to an independent oil company. Conducted assessments of international coal markets, coal slurry pipelines, coal-bed methane developments, oil, and gas drilling programs and environmental/regulatory matters. Briefings and negotiations held with senior U.S. and foreign industry and government officials.

Albuquerque, New Mexico, Us

Established the fossil energy department. Recruited, hired, and trained fossil energy department staff. Served on senior management committee of company. Responsible for the management and administration of the fossil energy staff, including marketing, budgetary and profit/loss responsibility. Obtained and managed projects for private clients in coal mine permitting and development, energy reserve evaluations, synfuels feasibility evaluations and methane-from-landfills studies.

MARC, a trade association which represented the coal industry, was merged within the National Mining Association. Directed all technical and research projects, assisted members in complying with state and federal regulations and acted as a liaison with government agencies to develop and promote the surface coal mining industry. Worked with high-level administration representatives and White House Staff on coal and energy issues. Testified at Congressional Oversight Hearings. Member of the Energy Subcommittee, the White House Conference on Small Business. Technical Editor of LandMarc Magazine.

Responsible for reclamation and environmental monitoring programs on company and contract mining operations in eastern Kentucky. Planned and supervised a multimillion dollar reclamation program. Coordinated the permitting of new surface mining operations and participated in mine planning, equipment utilization studies, and economic analyses of surface mining operations. Served as liaison with federal and state environmental agencies and regulatory bodies. Evaluated coal reserves and developed surface mining plans and cost analyses. Managed contractors conducting engineering studies, mine planing, and reclamation activities.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Arlington, Virginia, Us

As special weapons plans officer, prepared policy papers and briefings concerning nuclear weapons policies, developments, and operational plans. Prepared nuclear weapons requirement studies and deployment plans for submission to the Department of the Army. Wrote briefings and speeches for presentation to Department of Defense and Congressional representatives. Also, while in Korea, acted as a private engineering/energy consultant to several Korean companies. Assisted a U.S. engineering company in establishing a Korean joint venture. Wrote an energy series for The Korean Times. Resigned Regular Army Commission effective May 1, 1977, to pursue energy research and business development interests.

Los Alamos, Nm, Us

While on the staff of the Assistant Director for Weapons Planning, coordinated nuclear weapons development efforts and maintained liaison with the Departmentof Defense and the nuclear weapons fabrication plants. Presented advanced weapons development requirements briefings to the fabrication plants. Co-authored major nuclear weapons strategy study for the Atomic Energy Commission entitled "Determinants of Nuclear Force Planning" and a major report entitled "Tactical Nuclear Warfare." Served on the Energy Task Force, organized to assess fossil energy R&D capabilities and programs at LANL. Subsequently, assigned to the staff of the Assistant Director for Energy Research. Participated in technical policy reviews of broadened energy budgets and programs. Organized group to assess LANL capabilities of conducting fossil energy research. Represented LANL at Project Independence Hearings addressing increased national coal production. Chaired Strip Mining Committee, New Mexico Governor's Energy Task Force, defined policy and procedures for the regulation of strip mining. Also, provided a policy paper on high-level radioactive waste management to the Nuclear Power Committee of the Governor's Energy Task Force.

Cambridge, Ma, Us

Selected for fully-funded advanced degree program by Department of the Army. In December 1972, attended international conference on High-Level Radioactive Waste Management sponsored by the International Atomic Energy Agency in Paris. Presented a paper at the Northeastern Regional American Nuclear Society Student Conference, March 1973. Wrote thesis on international nuclear waste management policy. Obtained two Master of Science degrees.

Attended Airborne and Ranger (Commando) Schools and the Infantry Officer, Basic and Infantry Officer Advanced Courses. Commanded the Headquarters Company of an Infantry Battalion in Germany. Responsible for the operational, logistical and administrative support functions of the battalion. Commanded a combat infantry company in South Vietnam. Planned, organized, and controlled all aspects of combat operations. Served in various staff positions of increasing responsibility in the United States, Germany, and Vietnam.

Two Master'S Degrees, Nuclear Engineering & Political Science

Bs, Engineering And Military Science