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Austin K. Shawver

Rockwall,TX

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Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Open to discussion

Desired Job Title

Project Leader 4- Pit ProductionRadiological Controls SupervisorProduction ManagerIndustrial Skills TrainerAssistant Production Department Refueling Manager

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

HybridRemoteOn-Site
Location: Rockwall, TX
Open to relocation: No

Salary Range

$176000/yr - $200000/yr

Important To Me

Work-life balance4-day work weekCareer advancement

Summary

Over 18 years of nuclear experience leading high-hazard operations in support of the Nuclear Navy and the Nation’s nuclear deterrent program. Proven leader in nuclear production, refueling, and pit operations, consistently executing complex missions with zero safety or radiological incidents. Recognized for bridging gaps between diverse teams and aligning stakeholders under high pressure, high stakes conditions, driving mission-critical decisions and consensus. Skilled in commanding decision-making forums, directing cross-functional teams, and optimizing throughput to achieve operational milestones. Experienced in mentoring personnel, building high-performing teams, and instilling a culture of safety, operational excellence, and mission assurance while meeting DOE, NAVSEA, and NNSA standards.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Leader 4- Pit Production

Triad National Security, LLC
Los Alamos, New Mexico
07.2022 - Current
  • Leads the R&D-to-production transition for pit production, delivering complex nuclear operations with zero safety or schedule incidents.
  • Manages a portfolio of programmatic equipment, optimizing scope, schedule, and resources to achieve production throughput targets.
  • Develops project execution plans and schedules with clear deliverables and milestones, ensuring on-time, within-budget performance.
  • Integrates lessons learned and cross-organizational best practices to enhance production efficiency, reduce risk, and improve mission readiness.
  • Coordinates stakeholders across engineering, operations, and safety functions to execute strategic pit production objectives successfully.

Radiological Controls Supervisor

Fluor Marine Propulsion Company
Goose Creek, South Carolina
10.2019 - 06.2022
  • Led radiological control operations for the U.S. Navy nuclear propulsion training, balancing mission execution, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
  • Directed and developed personnel in a technical workforce, ensuring readiness, qualification sustainment, and high performance.
  • Held accountability for DOE and NAVSEA radiological compliance, supporting operational readiness, and audit success.
  • Integrated ALARA principles into planning and execution to minimize exposure while meeting schedule and cost objectives.
  • Coordinated cross-functional production planning across operations, maintenance, and engineering to resolve risk and execution conflicts.
  • Served as Radiological Section Chief during emergencies, exercising command-level decision authority to protect personnel and assets.

Production Manager

Fluor Marine Propulsion Company
Idaho Falls, Idaho
03.2017 - 10.2019
  • Led high-hazard nuclear operations for dry storage and spent fuel processing, with zero radiological or safety events.
  • Managed a 27-person shift team (20 technicians and 7 supervisors), driving readiness, performance, and qualifications.
  • Owned shift cost, schedule, and technical performance, exceeding throughput targets for fuel handling and processing evolutions.
  • Directed cross-functional teams across operations, radcon, engineering, and maintenance, resolving constraints, and protecting critical path schedules.
  • Rapidly recovered schedule impacts from emergent conditions, preventing mission delays.
  • Served as the shift decision authority during abnormal events, making time-critical decisions that safeguarded personnel, assets, and mission objectives.

Industrial Skills Trainer

Fluor Marine Propulsion Company
Idaho Falls, Idaho
01.2016 - 03.2017
  • Developed and delivered bi-annual radiological training for 600+ personnel, ensuring compliance with Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program standards.
  • Prepared and obtained approval for training plans 3 months ahead of schedule, supporting uninterrupted workforce readiness.
  • Served on the site radiological surveillance team, conducting bi-annual audits to enforce regulatory and procedural compliance.
  • Assigned as Logistics Brand Assistant for Emergency Response, coordinating readiness and response procedures.
  • Qualified as Production Radiological Controls Supervisor, demonstrating technical expertise and operational leadership in high-hazard environments.

Assistant Production Department Refueling Manager

Bechtel Marine Propulsion Corporation
Idaho Falls, Idaho
05.2013 - 04.2014
  • Managed three product lines as program manager, overseeing planning, execution, and workforce performance to meet mission objectives.
  • Served as key member of the Shift Refueling Management Team, establishing work assignments and coordinating cross-functional operations.
  • Directed preventative maintenance schedules, ensuring tasks were completed on time and supporting uninterrupted production.
  • Ensured all projects met contractual obligations between the State of Idaho and the U.S. Navy, maintaining regulatory and stakeholder compliance.
  • Oversaw operational execution in high-hazard nuclear environments, reinforcing disciplined procedures, safety, and mission assurance standards.

Technical Work Group Leader

Bechtel Marine Propulsion Corporation
Idaho Falls, Idaho
01.2009 - 05.2013
  • Managed projects across three product lines, forecasting daily work, and ensuring mission-critical schedule adherence.
  • Made technical decisions to achieve daily milestones, and maintain operational continuity.
  • Coordinated resolution of production issues, including equipment preparation and system checkouts, to prevent delays.
  • Directed team qualifications and training, ensuring personnel readiness, and regulatory compliance.
  • Qualified as Production Radiological Controls Supervisor and Person-in-Charge for radiological spills, demonstrating high-hazard operational leadership.

Nuclear Worker Technician

Bechtel Marine Propulsion Corporation
Idaho Falls, Idaho
10.2006 - 01.2009
  • Qualified on multiple nuclear processes, demonstrating broad technical expertise and operational readiness.
  • Operated and maintained critical production equipment to ensure safe, continuous operations.
  • Served as qualified assistant supervisor, mentoring personnel and developing team capabilities.
  • Qualified as Quality Monitor (revised Radiological Controls Technician for water pools), ensuring procedural and safety compliance.

Education

Master of Engineering - Technical Management

Texas A&M
College Station, TX
05-2025

Bachelor of Science - Management

University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
05-2018

Radiological Controls Technician Qualification School -

Radiological Controls Technician Qualification
Norfolk, VA

Skills

  • Nuclear operations leadership
  • Program and project management
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Mission assurance and risk management
  • Strategic decision-making
  • Training and workforce development

Security Credentials

  • DOE Q Clearance
  • Actively Participating in the Human Reliability Program

Timeline

Project Leader 4- Pit Production

Triad National Security, LLC
07.2022 - Current

Radiological Controls Supervisor

Fluor Marine Propulsion Company
10.2019 - 06.2022

Production Manager

Fluor Marine Propulsion Company
03.2017 - 10.2019

Industrial Skills Trainer

Fluor Marine Propulsion Company
01.2016 - 03.2017

Assistant Production Department Refueling Manager

Bechtel Marine Propulsion Corporation
05.2013 - 04.2014

Technical Work Group Leader

Bechtel Marine Propulsion Corporation
01.2009 - 05.2013

Nuclear Worker Technician

Bechtel Marine Propulsion Corporation
10.2006 - 01.2009

Master of Engineering - Technical Management

Texas A&M

Bachelor of Science - Management

University of Phoenix

Radiological Controls Technician Qualification School -

Radiological Controls Technician Qualification

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