Howard Schiman
Seattle,WA
Summary
Highly disciplined and results-driven operations and technical professional with extensive experience leading complex programs, coordinating cross-functional teams, and managing safety-critical operations in the U.S. Navy. Proven track record in planning and executing large-scale maintenance and modernization projects, developing and managing training and workforce readiness programs, and ensuring regulatory compliance in highly technical environments. Skilled at risk management, personnel development, and operational problem-solving, with a strong ability to translate technical expertise into actionable strategies. Committed to driving efficiency, fostering team performance, and delivering mission-critical results in fast-paced, high-responsibility settings.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Response Operations Lead
US Navy
Bangor, WA
07.2025 - Current
- Directed emergency preparedness operations, including managing 5 personnel and 10 laptops for seismic response readiness and overseeing the Command Post Vehicle during annual radiological leak drills.
- Ensured team readiness, proper equipment functionality, and adherence to safety and operational procedures during simulated emergency scenarios.
- Coordinated cross-functional resources to support rapid response and maintain operational continuity in high-stakes situations.
Nuclear Maintenance Planner & Coordinator
US Navy
Bangor, WA
03.2024 - Current
- Planned and executed 50+ nuclear maintenance evolutions across 30+ full-system overhauls, ensuring on-time completion of maintenance objectives for 11 submarines.
- Facilitated 50+ cross-functional meetings, fostering stakeholder engagement and alignment, tracking action items, and driving progress on mission-critical maintenance initiatives.
- Served as central liaison across 8 maintenance operations managers, 12 platform coordinators, 15 technical engineers, and 20 specialized maintenance units to coordinate multi-faceted system maintenance projects.
- Created and updated long-range maintenance planning packages to prioritize upcoming evolutions and allocate resources efficiently.
- Collaborated on documentation and regulatory approvals to support compliance with nuclear and operational standards.
- Designed and maintained workflow diagrams to standardize processes, enhance operational clarity, and improve decision-making for managers, engineers, and senior leadership.
Training Qualifications & Physical Fitness Manager
US Navy
Bangor, WA
06.2023 - Current
- Managed and tracked qualifications and training progress for 50 personnel, ensuring compliance with organizational standards.
- Delivered onboarding and check-in training for 15 newly assigned personnel, accelerating integration and readiness.
- Oversaw 2 body composition assessment cycles for 50 personnel, ensuring compliance with organizational fitness standards.
- Facilitated 40 hours of physical readiness testing, providing coaching, evaluation, and performance feedback.
- Guided 8 personnel through the Fitness Enhancement Program, supporting successful goal achievement and program completion.
Suicide Prevention Program Manager
US Navy
Bangor, WA
06.2023 - Current
- Delivered 12 annual suicide prevention trainings to 500+ personnel, totaling 100+ instructional hours.
- Provided guidance and support to individuals exhibiting suicidal behaviors, ensuring timely intervention and follow-up.
- Initiated and implemented a mentorship program for newly appointed program assistants, expanding program reach and enhancing team effectiveness.
- Developed and distributed suicide prevention educational materials, increasing awareness and accessibility organization-wide.
- Established a dedicated program hotline, improving accessibility and responsiveness for at-risk individuals.
Radiological Material Control Lead
US Navy
Bangor, WA
09.2022 - 03.2024
- Managed inspection, tracking, and transfer of 4,000+ radiological items across 10 submarines and 5 piers, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Maintained comprehensive inventory records to support traceability and audit readiness.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to safely execute material movements, mitigating risk and maintaining regulatory alignment.
Reactor Operator / Shutdown Reactor Operator
USS Nimitz, US Navy
Bremerton, Washington
09.2018 - 09.2022
- Conducted reactor plant start-ups, shutdowns, and heat-up/cool-down evolutions.
- Stood watch during elevated-risk maintenance evolutions, maintaining situational awareness to monitor normal plant conditions while applying integrated plant knowledge to support intricate maintenance operations.
- Managed multiple emergent plant situations, providing timely responses and maintaining composure under high-stress conditions to troubleshoot multi-faceted issues and maintain operational stability.
- Collapsed pressurizer bubbles and established solid plant operations under the scrutinized oversight by Naval Reactors, demonstrating precise technical control and problem-solving under pressure.
Electronics Technician
USS Nimitz, US Navy
Bremerton, WA
09.2018 - 09.2022
- Led completion of 176+ maintenance tasks and emergent corrective actions, ensuring operational readiness and system reliability.
- Troubleshot and repaired critical systems, including water level detectors, chemical injection pumps, and six rod control system faults.
- Created a previously nonexistent system schematic, improving documentation, maintenance efficiency, and technical clarity for team members.
- Resolved 200+ material deficiencies, enabling successful zone inspections and maintaining compliance with operational standards.
Education
Advanced Nuclear Physics
Naval Nuclear Power School
Goose Creek, SC01-2018
Electronics Technician Nuclear Fundamentals
Nuclear Field A-School
Goose Creek, SC05-2017
High School Diploma -
Huntington High School
Huntington, NY06-2016
Skills
- Operations planning & program coordination
- Project management & workflow optimization
- Cross-functional team leadership & mentoring
- Risk assessment, mitigation & compliance
- Training program design & workforce development
- Nuclear reactor operations & high-reliability systems
- Electronics & instrumentation troubleshooting
- Emergency response & incident command
- Radiological material control & safety oversight
- ERP systems, data analysis & reporting
- Technical documentation & stakeholder communication
Timeline
Emergency Response Operations Lead
US Navy
07.2025 - Current
Nuclear Maintenance Planner & Coordinator
US Navy
03.2024 - Current
Training Qualifications & Physical Fitness Manager
US Navy
06.2023 - Current
Suicide Prevention Program Manager
US Navy
06.2023 - Current
Radiological Material Control Lead
US Navy
09.2022 - 03.2024
Reactor Operator / Shutdown Reactor Operator
USS Nimitz, US Navy
09.2018 - 09.2022
Electronics Technician
USS Nimitz, US Navy
09.2018 - 09.2022
Advanced Nuclear Physics
Naval Nuclear Power School
Electronics Technician Nuclear Fundamentals
Nuclear Field A-School
High School Diploma -
Huntington High School