Colton Bernabi
Summary
Experienced Critical Environment and Operations leader with seven years of experience maintaining and operating critical environment systems. Accomplished manager, able to effectively develop, enable, and empower high-performing teams. Skilled at leading and engaging with all levels of management, engineering, and production across multiple disciplines: nuclear and non-nuclear, contractor, civilian and military. Proven ability to troubleshoot complex mechanical issues and optimize system performance in high-stakes environments. Committed to maintaining safety and efficiency while delivering exceptional results in all operational tasks.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative Assistant
United States Navy, Squadron 17
06.2024 - 01.2026
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Directed logistics management to support time-sensitive inspections for a major command of over 900 personnel.
- Managed revision control processes for over 100 nuclear engineering technical manuals.
Nuclear Machinist Mate
United States Navy, USS Nebraska SSBN-739
08.2020 - 05.2024
- Supervised 13 critical environment equipment technicians in the day-to-day operation of a nuclear-powered submarine.
- Maintained all critical environment equipment records onboard to include main engines, turbine generators, maintenance/material, refrigeration, and atmosphere control records, along with training records.
- Provided training for all critical environment technicians on damage control procedures, equipment, and casualty response.
- Trained and supervised personnel in equipment maintenance and troubleshooting procedures. Ensured all atmosphere control equipment was maintained to ensure mission success.
- Developed and conducted infrequent engineering maintenance and testing procedures.
- As a junior Sailor and mechanic, performed basic preventative and corrective maintenance on all reactor plant and steam plant systems. Learned basic mechanical skills and safe operations of critical environment equipment.
- Responsible for reviewing testing and certifying the system for use
Education
Military Training -
Nuclear Prototype-Machinist Mate
Charleston, SC07-2020
Military Training -
Nuclear Power School-Enlisted
Charleston, SC01.2020
Skills
- Atmosphere control
- Pump Maintenance
- Turbine generators and engines
- heat exchanger/ condenser maintenance
- Training and development
- Maintenance scheduling and execution
- Maintenance program systems (SKED)
- Work package generation
- System Troubleshooting
Certification
- Secret security clearance
- Quality Assurance Inspector (QAI)
- Steam Plant Cleanliness Inspector (SCI)
- Reactor Plant Cleanliness Inspector (RCI)
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
United States Navy, Squadron 17
06.2024 - 01.2026
Nuclear Machinist Mate
United States Navy, USS Nebraska SSBN-739
08.2020 - 05.2024
Military Training -
Nuclear Prototype-Machinist Mate
Military Training -
Nuclear Power School-Enlisted