Christopher M. Ashley
Ironton
Summary
Versatile Deputy Director with 31 years of nuclear industry experience. Works well with diverse stakeholders to accomplish objectives, enhance safety leadership, drive productivity and streamline operations. Expertise includes administration, fiscal management and performance improvements.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Waste Management Deputy Director
FLUOR-BWXT (FBP)
06.2019 - Current
- Oversaw day-to-day Waste Management activities in accordance with regulatory requirements and business objectives.
- Improved safety, coordination and communications across organization to increase operational efficiency.
- Monitored project planning, execution and status with a focus on budget and schedule adherence
- Collaborated with senior management to develop and execute long-term corporate goals and objectives.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Nuclear Facility Manager
FLUOR-BWXT (FBP)
03.2013 - 03.2024
- Approves and authorizes all facility activities and maintains responsibility for the integrity of activities performed within.
- Ensures facility is operated in accordance with safety, environmental and security requirements.
- Evaluated facility operations and personnel for safety and health regulations compliance.
- Oversaw facility management staff in managing 30+ facilities including 5 Category 2 Nuclear Facilities.
Waste Managment Operations Manager
Fluor-BWXT (FBP)
03.2011 - 04.2017
- Plans, organizes, and directs a project team capable of safely completing an assigned project on time and within budget.
- Identifies and plans work efforts, assigns responsibilities, establishes goals and monitors progress.
- Prepares resource-loaded schedules, obtains needed materials/supplies and implements needed corrective actions.
- Prepares written reports and makes presentations on project performance and project-related topics for senior management and other designated entities.
Task Manager
LATA Parallax (LPP)
10.2010 - 03.2011
- Plans, organizes, and directs a project team capable of safely completing an assigned project on time and within budget.
- Identifies and plans work efforts, assigns responsibilities, establishes goals and monitors progress.
- Prepares resource-loaded schedules, obtains needed materials/supplies and implements needed corrective actions.
- Prepares written reports and makes presentations on project performance and project-related topics for senior management and other designated entities.
D&D Superintendent
LATA Parallax (LPP)
06.2009 - 10.2010
- Supervises project operations including mobilization, hazard analysis, waste processing, decontamination and demobilization.
- Participates in job scope preparation using ISMS.
- Complies with all applicable permits and regulations including DOE, EPA and OSHA.
- Responsible for safe and timely completion of projects ensuring Conduct of Operations is being utilized on project.
- Supervises craft personnel and is first line of contact with union personnel for training, work assignments, and conflict resolution.
First Line Manger, X-330/X-333 Operations
United States Enrichment Corp. (USEC)
09.2002 - 06.2009
- Assigns, schedules, and instructs operators in monitoring and controlling production equipment in accordance with approved operating procedures.
- Responsible for administering the company/union contract.
- Coordinates work activities with other service groups.
- Monitors work of assigned areas for conformity with existing process parameters and performed self assessments to ensure compliance.
- Serves as the Local Emergency Director during emergency situations.
- Complies with State and Federal regulations while fostering a safety conscious work environment.
- Studies production schedules and estimated worker-hour requirements for completion of job assignments.
- Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of product.
- Encourages a team approach to identifying and resolving problems.
- Maintains documentation of all shift activities and operational evolutions in a narrative log.
Process Laboratory Technician
United States Enrichment Corp. (USEC)
07.2001 - 09.2002
- Set up, calibrated and operated a full range of laboratory equipment
- Equipment included microscopes, spectrophotometers, gas chromatographs and colorimeters.
- Performed analytical tests to determine the specific characteristics of materials.
- Collected and processed more than 150 samples per month
X-333 Production Process Operator
United States Enrichment Corp. (USEC)
09.1994 - 07.2001
- Responded to emergencies and initiated urgent actions to mitigate damage to equipment and guarantee safety.
- Inspected equipment, initiated and performed troubleshooting techniques.
- Revised, verified and validated operating procedures.
- Performed both manual and mechanical data collection and interpretation.
- Implemented process and equipment testing to monitor efficient system performance.
- Collected and documented results of sampling and testing.
- Conducted safety and procedure compliance training through small group meetings and classes.
- Investigated accidents and incidents using the Triangle of Prevention System (TOPS).
- Certified Hazmat Technician and member of the Auxiliary Emergency Squad.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Plastics Engineering Technology
Shawnee State University
Portsmouth, OH01.1997
Skills
- Program management
- Regulatory compliance
- Change management
- Hazard and Risk identification
- Program oversight
Timeline
Waste Management Deputy Director
FLUOR-BWXT (FBP)
06.2019 - Current
Nuclear Facility Manager
FLUOR-BWXT (FBP)
03.2013 - 03.2024
Waste Managment Operations Manager
Fluor-BWXT (FBP)
03.2011 - 04.2017
Task Manager
LATA Parallax (LPP)
10.2010 - 03.2011
D&D Superintendent
LATA Parallax (LPP)
06.2009 - 10.2010
First Line Manger, X-330/X-333 Operations
United States Enrichment Corp. (USEC)
09.2002 - 06.2009
Process Laboratory Technician
United States Enrichment Corp. (USEC)
07.2001 - 09.2002
X-333 Production Process Operator
United States Enrichment Corp. (USEC)
09.1994 - 07.2001
Bachelor of Science - Plastics Engineering Technology
Shawnee State University
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