Hani Zaidoun Nofal
Summary
Versatile Nuclear Submarine Officer and operations leader transitioning from the US Navy, with over a decade of experience in process optimization, technical project management, and organizational leadership. Proven success in leading cross-functional teams, driving process improvements, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement in high-stakes environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Operations
USS BOISE (SSN 764) | Hampton Roads, VA
08.2024 - Current
- Directed operational planning and execution, ensuring the safe navigation and mission readiness of a nuclear submarine.
- Defined, implemented, and revised operational policies and guidelines, enhancing team readiness and competency.
- Identified and implemented process improvement to optimize operational efficiency of a 150-person submarine crew.
- Oversaw day-to-day activities in accordance with operational objectives.
Chief Engineer Officer
USS BOISE (SSN 764) | Hampton Roads, VA
07.2022 - 08.2024
- Led the Engineering Department consisting of 60 people onboard and responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of an $800MM Nuclear Propulsion plant.
- Project Manager for the early stages of the $1.2BB project to overhaul the USS BOISE at Newport News Shipbuilding.
- Managed five engineering divisions including six nuclear managers who maintain the various submarine engineering systems and associated programs.
- Mentored 16 junior officers providing daily feedback and performance assessment in their development as engineering managers.
Prospective Department Head
Naval Submarine School | Groton, CT
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Completed Submarine Officer Advanced Course including advanced coursework in operations, process management, and leadership, preparing for department head responsibilities.
- Developed expertise in technical, tactical, and administrative functions required for managing submarine operations.
- Gained hands-on experience in resource planning, risk management, and team leadership in high-stakes environments.
- Focused on integrating strategic objectives with daily operations, aligning with organizational goals for efficiency and effectiveness.
Submarine Tactics Instructor
Naval Submarine Training Center | Pearl Harbor, HI
03.2020 - 12.2021
- Performed as the Officer-in-Charge of team training programs to prepare fast-attack submarine teams for deployment operations.
- Led courses for submarine tactical personnel in submarine operations.
- Functioned as the Submarine Command Course Coordinator responsible for the course scheduling, course and curriculum administration, and personnel and training resource coordination for prospective Submarine Commanding and Executive Officers.
- Periodically supported training program management and administration for another department as the only Prospective Nuclear Engineer Officer cross-qualified as a Tactics Instructor.
Prospective Nuclear Engineer Officer (PNEO) Instructor
Naval Submarine Training Center | Pearl Harbor, HI
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Managed the administration, training, and assessment of PNEO candidates.
- Conducted managerial duties as the division officer for four engineering divisions.
- Served as an instructor for Operational Water Chemistry and Radiological Controls Course for Leading Engineering Laboratory Technician and PNEO candidates.
Submarine Warfare Officer
USS TEXAS (SSN 775) | Pearl Harbor, HI
02.2017 - 10.2019
- Managed a division of seven radiomen in the execution of submarine communications and electronic warfare for pre-deployment certifications and a Middle East Deployment.
- Performed as the principal assistant to the Engineer Officer in the management of over 60 personnel and execution of various operational and administrative programs related to operating a nuclear-powered attack submarine.
- Managed a division of eight nuclear electricians in the execution of reactor plant and shipboard maintenance, training, audits and surveillances, among multiple other administrative programs.
- Performed various supervisory watch standing duties as a watch officer having operational control of a nuclear-powered attack submarine or nuclear power plant during various in-port and at-sea periods, including deployments to the Western Pacific and the Middle East.
Naval Nuclear Power Staff Instructor
Nuclear Power Training Unit | Goose Creek, SC
01.2016 - 02.2017
- Operated a nuclear power plant safely without incident as the leader of a thirteen person watch team while training students in initial nuclear field qualifications.
- Instructed over 300 officer and enlisted students in complex reactor plant theory and integrated plant operations.
- Operated an interactive reactor plant control room simulator for the training of staff and students in nuclear reactor plant operations and casualty response.
- Selected as the Nuclear Power Training Unit Instructor of the Year for 2016 out of more than 120 instructors.
Naval Officer
Submarine Officer Training Pipeline | Goose Creek, SC
06.2014 - 01.2016
- Nuclear Power Training Unit Watch Officer Certification (Goose Creek, SC; 2015-06 - 2016-01): Hands-on training for all Naval Nuclear Power School graduates that allows students to operate an operating Naval Nuclear Reactor. This school culminates with students being prepared to enter the fleet as nuclear operators to qualify on their respective ships.
- Submarine Officer Basic Course (Groton, CT; 2015-02 - 2015-05): Classroom training that indoctrinates Naval Officers who are entering the submarine force and prepares them for initial assignment on submarines. Classes include tactics, oceanography, weapons, and ship dynamics.
- Naval Nuclear Power School Advanced Course (Goose Creek, SC; 2014-06 - 2015-01): Intense classroom training that successfully prepares students to operate a Naval Nuclear Power Plant. This includes graduate-level courses in reactor dynamics, electrical engineering, reactor chemistry and physics, and thermodynamics.
Education
MBA - Business Analytics
Indiana University-Kelley School of Business
Bloomington, IN02-2022
Naval Command & Staff Program - National Security Studies
US Naval War College
Newport, RI06-2021
Certification - Naval Nuclear Engineering
Department of Energy, Naval Reactors
Washington, DC06-2018
BA - Molecular & Cellular Biology
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN05-2014
Skills
- Data Analytics
- Maintenance Management
- Nuclear Engineering
- Process Improvement
- Program Management
- Project Management
- Risk Management
- Training and Development
Timeline
Director of Operations
USS BOISE (SSN 764) | Hampton Roads, VA
08.2024 - Current
Chief Engineer Officer
USS BOISE (SSN 764) | Hampton Roads, VA
07.2022 - 08.2024
Prospective Department Head
Naval Submarine School | Groton, CT
01.2022 - 06.2022
Submarine Tactics Instructor
Naval Submarine Training Center | Pearl Harbor, HI
03.2020 - 12.2021
Prospective Nuclear Engineer Officer (PNEO) Instructor
Naval Submarine Training Center | Pearl Harbor, HI
10.2019 - 03.2020
Submarine Warfare Officer
USS TEXAS (SSN 775) | Pearl Harbor, HI
02.2017 - 10.2019
Naval Nuclear Power Staff Instructor
Nuclear Power Training Unit | Goose Creek, SC
01.2016 - 02.2017
Naval Officer
Submarine Officer Training Pipeline | Goose Creek, SC
06.2014 - 01.2016
MBA - Business Analytics
Indiana University-Kelley School of Business
Naval Command & Staff Program - National Security Studies
US Naval War College
Certification - Naval Nuclear Engineering
Department of Energy, Naval Reactors
BA - Molecular & Cellular Biology
Vanderbilt University
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