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United States

Idaho Falls, Idaho, United States

Navarro is a teaming subcontractor to the Idaho Environmental Coalition and supports the Idaho Cleanup Project which is responsible for the environmental cleanup of the Idaho National Laboratory – a site contaminated with legacy wastes generated from WWII-era conventional weapons testing, government-owned research and defense reactors, spent nuclear fuel reprocessing, and laboratory research and defense missions. Specific areas of support include environmental remediation, facility D&D, environmental compliance, environmental monitoring, and engineering.

Idaho Falls, Idaho, United States

Provided regulatory oversight of the Naval Reactors Facility (NRF). Led 18 naval officers and 8 federal civilians in overseeing all aspects of operations at the 1.5K-person NRF. Successfully facilitated the efforts of 3 Department Heads and 3 Program Managers to lead a high performing management team; both a behind-the-scenes leader and deck plate facilitator that guided daily efforts. Blended expert leadership and problem-solving to navigate all challenges with unwavering precision.•​Consistently presented the chief with detailed operational analyses and proposed solutions. Evaluated risk factors when making critical decisions. Identified areas of improvement across the organization and developed recommendations. Set key performance indicators to measure and improve team performance. Provided hands-on support to transform ideas into reality and monitor progress.•​Guided with expert advice to enhance overall team efficiency. Mentored the leadership team to complete special projects/initiatives with skillful oversight and support.•​Led meetings with meticulous planning and coordination. Kept meetings engaging, with deliberate focus on problem statements and desired outcomes.•​Effectively communicated (oral, written, presentation) at all levels of government and contractor personnel including a 4-star Admiral, foreign nationals, and U.S. governors/senators.•​Drove development of an accelerated plan to complete preparations and turnover of 3 naval prototypes to a Department of Energy contractor. With an original estimate of $2B, proved instrumental in providing opportunities to complete demolition years ahead of schedule at a cost of $600M, potentially saving the Navy $1.4B.•​Chairperson for the NR Limited Duty Officer Development Council. Developed a comprehensive program that built technical expertise, improved cross-field office collaboration and learning, and drove more effective oversight of nuclear work and reactor plant operations across the corporation.

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States

Responsible for all aspects of ESH and radiological controls associated with NNPP assets at NRF, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, and Point Loma, San Diego. Worked at the Flag Officer/Senior Executive level to improve site performance and establish strong partnerships with state and local officials.•​Performed over 40 external reviews supporting the Director of NR. Directly engaged with senior leadership and provided recommendations to the Admiral for activities to continue authorization to handle NNPP radioactive material. Trusted to represent the government in building and maintaining meaningful external relationships with local, state, and federal officials.•​Performed independent surveillances, audits, evaluations, and assessments of all aspects of ESH and radiological controls at NRF, and two U.S. Navy maintenance activities. Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local requirements. Formally documented identified improvement areas and communicated with senior managers to assess and identify corrective actions.•​Modernized ESH and radiological controls programs to transition from a requirements-based to principle-based management system, resulting in significant work efficiencies and reduced costs for a 1.6K work force.•​Recognized for outstanding performance that improved radiological training, radiation health, radioactive material management, and emergency planning programs.•​Identified significant efficiencies during emergency repair of a critical training component; delivered performance gains 16 days ahead of schedule, besting past execution by 50% and savings 3K person-days, and $824K.•​Drove reactor refueling dockside facility replacement, supporting high-priority submarine programs. Simplified radiological release criteria of obsolete structures, saving millions of dollars and ensured mission was met ahead of schedule.•​As a subject matter expert in emergency preparedness, maintains qualification for all branches in the emergency response.

Idaho Falls, Idaho, United States

Responsible for all aspects of radiological controls associated with the operations/maintenance at NRF. Qualified as a refueler to oversee highly complex radiological work evolutions.

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Trained students in science/engineering fundamental to design, operation, and maintenance of naval nuclear power plants. Taught 7-week course consisting of 83 hours/classroom and 55 hours/labs.

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Responsible for the proper maintenance and administration of propulsion plant water chemistry and radiological controls programs. Led a division for 4 nuclear operators.

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

Laboratory technician and nuclear mechanic responsible for operation, maintenance, repair, plant chemistry, and radiological controls supporting submarine nuclear power plant mechanical systems.

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Trained in science and engineering fundamental to the design, operation, and maintenance of naval nuclear propulsion plants.

Bps, Business And Management, Business Administration And Management, General, 4.0

Associate, Marine Engineering

Associate, Electrical And Mechanical Technology

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