Nathan Fowell
Oxnard,CA
Summary
Operations and safety professional with extensive supervisory experience supporting government and military operations in high-tempo environments. Proven ability to oversee daily workforce operations, enforce performance and safety standards, maintain contract and regulatory compliance, and coordinate personnel across multiple departments. Experienced in employee accountability, operational reporting, quality assurance support, incident investigations, workforce coordination, and safety program management for organizations supporting more than 600 personnel.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Command Safety Officer / Lead Petty Officer / Company Secretary
Battalion
03.2022 - 03.2026
- Developed a command-wide safety trend analyses process and provided relevant hands-on training across the Battalion, resulting in a 17% reduction of mishaps, enhancing command mission readiness and personnel availability while improving the implementation of safety inspections across the Battalion.
- Collected and distributed pertinent information for 43 mishaps ensuring 100% accuracy in mishap classification.
- Led 17 Safety Representatives during the development and execution of 57 safety plans, 12 high-risk specialty plans, and 49 Deliberate Risk Assessments (DRS’s) for various off-duty activities, safeguarding 589 Sailors during deployment.
- Tracked historical data and implemented command-level Mishap trend analysis to identify and deliver safety training, leading to a 51% reduction in lost-time mishaps and 345 days without a lost-time incident.
- Conducted 56 hours of NAVOSH (Navy Occupational Safety and Health) safety courses and trained 20 company safety representatives ensuring safety coverage for deployment.
- Conducted 85 daily project site inspections and 70 daily excavation inspections ensuring crew members were conducting tasks in a safe manner and following all Safety Plans and applicable references. Additionally, he conducted 60 hip-pocket training sessions to enhance the safety knowledge of 28 crew members significantly reducing mishaps during the deployment. His actions resulted in zero safety mishaps on the project sites, directly enabling on-time completion of scheduled tasking for the FY23 USINDOPACOM deployment.
- Led a total of 49 Seabees and Marines in six monthly safety training sessions. Additionally, he training sessions on fall protection equipment inspection and donning, scaffolding erection and inspection, and aerial lift requirements resulting in enhanced workplace safety.
- Ensured all administrative requirements were completed in a timely fashion, assisting with three transfer packages, seven warfare qualification submissions, and two REDDA updates ensuring all administrative requirements were met and proper submission of paperwork.
- Expertly balanced administrative, medical, and training requirements for 105 Seabees ensuring maximum deployment readiness across five detail sites within the USINDOPACOM AO. As Command Post (CP) Watch Chief, he trained four Sailors and Junior Officers on CP operations, enhancing the battalion’s ability to effectively operate and communicate in dispersed, austere conditions.
- Took charge of small unit training for a CANDOCK aquatic platform system, teaching the use of the system to eight crew members. His initiatives resulted in the successful construction of the Pier-Over-Decking System as part of the simulated Port Damage Repair tasking during Exercise Turning Point 22-02, the unit’s FY23 deployment certification event.
- Provided sound advice and guidance to 105 Sailors, creating a productive climate for professional development within India Company. His oversight led to the advancement of 25 personnel, seven awards, five reenlistments, zero company incidents and empowered his Sailors with invaluable technical and tactical knowledge to better their careers and boost the Battalion’s mission readiness.
Safety Instructor
NCG 1
10.2018 - 01.2022
- Managed the daily operations for three peers, two subordinates and one contractor.
- Ensured the proper planning, instruction of 21 safety courses for 11 PACFLT units, and conducted 18 Enlisted Safety Committee meetings. Led three supply representative personnel in ordering, tracking, and receiving 89 safety items needed in supporting subordinate unit Fleet Training Response Plan cycles.
- Trained 125 students in three 3502 required Safety courses for eight Naval Construction Force and three Aviation units with zero failures, ensuring readiness throughout the Pacific Fleet in support of INDOPACOM operations in contested/distributed environments.
- Food Share Coordinator responsible for leading 36 personnel in receiving and distributing 253,000 pounds of food to 550 families during 11 Naval Base Ventura County monthly food share events.
- Certified four instructors and trained 145 sailors in three 3502 required courses for 10 Naval Construction Force (NCF) and three Aviation Units.
- Led 11 Safety Representatives in correcting 136 workplace hazards reducing the facility ticket backlog by 88%.
- Implemented a safety awareness campaign for a 300-person command which resulted in a reduction of mishaps/accidents by 33%.
- Spearheaded logistical equipment for the transportation and distribution of 221k pounds of food in support of the monthly Naval Base Ventura County Food Share.
- Certified 244 personnel in three 3502 courses
- Conducted 14 bi-monthly safety meetings enhancing safety knowledge and awareness of programs and procedures to 30 personnel within a multi-service environment.
- Oversaw safety compliance of ten military units by running monthly reports for compliance on Operational Risk Management (ORM) training, motorcycle training, and conducted mishap trend analysis for units to implement and mitigate risks.
- Food share: include 32 hours, 9 vehicles, 30 volunteers, 35,000 lbs of food, and 400 families.
Project Supervisor
NMCB 11
08.2012 - 10.2018
- Led 15 Sailors in the construction of the Ali Oune Medical Clinic, Djibouti Africa. Installed 2,000 square feet of formwork and placed 14 cubic yards of concrete, and six tons of rebar progressing towards clinic completion for the Djiboutian ministry of Health while strengthening partner nation relations in a strategic location.
- Contracting Officer Representative executed duties at a Mogadishan Forward Operating Base, conducting 300 quality assurance inspections, ordering and receiving 9k liters of mission-critical diesel fuel weekly ensuring camp facilities functional and contractual requirements were met.
- Tools and Materials Manager led two Seabees in the meticulous accounting and inventory of the DET HOA TOA, managing $3.5M of non-CESE TOA and $150K of class IV materials in support of construction operations, while maintaining ZERO losses.
- Unit Movement Control Center (UMCC) Member Organized the manifests, Ground Transportation Requests, and convoy staging for 25 movements during Operation Bearing Duel 2017 resulting in zero delayed movements throughout the entire evolution.
- Range Coach trained 110 students on marksmanship and the employment of the M4 rifle, with a 98% qualification rate enhancing the war-fighting capabilities of the battalion and certification for world-wide deployment.
- Crew Leader Led four personnel in the proper placement and finishing of 12 cubic yards of concrete, repairing four craters on the damaged airfield demonstrating the NCF's ADR capabilities in conjunction with EOD.
- Project Supervisor Constructed an 84'x28' shade structure valued at $60K on board a Royal Bahraini Air Force installation weapons range, providing critical shade to CENTCOM forces conducting range operations in an austere environment in Bahrain.
- Project Crew Leader managed the inventory and organization of material for a $300K pre-engineered building, validating all necessary parts were on hand and easily accessible.
- Project Crew Leader Inventoried 40 tool kits for the Central Tool Room (CTR) valued at $250K, ensuring the accuracy and effectiveness of DET Bahrain's tool kits and increasing the overall readiness of NAVCENT's sole Seabee Detachment.
- Project Crew Leader Led the planning and estimating of three projects, including a Pre-Engineered Building (PEB) ensuring an accurate inventory and construction and safety plans were complete prior to the project start.
- Central Tool Room Lead Petty Officer, led two Seabees in conducting weekly inventories, maintaining, issuing, and receiving of over 250 tools ensuring $1.6M of tool kits remained fully functional.
- Project Supervisor, led eight Seabees through the planning, estimating, and constructing of a 15-foot heavy timber tower for the Battalion's Field Training Exercise, increasing the mission readiness of the Company and directly contributing to the Battalion's deployment certification.
- Class Leader for MK19, M240B, and M2 .50 caliber Crew Served Weapons courses, he led 39 Sailors through a demanding 12-day high-risk curriculum ensuring 100% class completion and critical skills attainment in support of deployment readiness.
Warehouse Supervisor
20th SRG
03.2009 - 03.2012
- Supervised and led a wall-to-wall inventory of 27 NCF projects valued at $2M. Managed and operated three warehouses of class 4 material, maintaining 100 percent accountability.
- Streamlined the material procurement process for 3 Naval Mobile Construction Battalions and 2 Naval Construction Regiment’s, improving Material Liaison Office (MLO) efficiency by 70%.
- Used firsthand supervision to enhance battalion MLO personnel classroom skills with OJT, increasing their job skills while on deployment.
- Project Lead led a team of eight junior troops to dispose over 1k cubic yards of debris and construction waste allowed the 20th SRG to reconfigure the warehouse availability for 200+ pieces of essential construction equipment.
- -Inventoried and set up 3 stowage warehouses, 2material yards, and 7 excess material containers valued over $3M. He created over 200 material storage locations for 18 NCF projects, which aided 20th Seabee Readiness Group in the implementation of the new Program Material Management (PMM) program on the east coast.
- -Trained 12 Battalion personnel in logistics management directly impacting 3 Battalion MLO division certifications and attainments, increasing productivity by 40%.
- MLO / CTR Supervisor Supervised the re-development of MLO and CTR, training battalion personnel in day-to-day operations, ensuring they have the knowledge and skills preparing them for their upcoming deployment.
- Managed and oversaw the inventory and issue of Seabee Camp material valued at $3.5 million resulting in no work stoppages for battalion personnel working in the field.
- Tool Custodian Issued, maintained, and inventoried over 500 spare tools, 50 Table of Allowance (TOA) kits, and 31 small engines valued at $1.2M supporting all projects.
- TOA Supervisor supervised and trained 20 battalion personnel on proper inventory and maintenance of TOA kits to ensure 100% accountability.
- Tool Custodian Provided direct oversight, supervision and training to 80 personnel during the retrograde inventory of the training TOA valued at $10M+ ensuring proper maintenance to prolong the longevity of materials and tools.
- Performed preventive maintenance on the TOA, assisted with equipment serviceability tests and accessed lost/damage cost to the units following the completion of their field exercises.
- Willingly worked numerous extended workdays to assist and support units with completing the retrograde inventory, material storage and box labeling in a timely manner to meet mission requirements.
Maintenance Control Division Supervisor
NMCB 133
Camp Shields, Okinawa
12.2002 - 03.2008
- At Camp Shields, Okinawa, he led a crew of 12 Seabees in planning, estimating, and executing 16 projects at a cost of $16k resulting in 400 man-days of quality construction, including the placement of 27 cubic yards of concrete for sidewalks, 15k square feet of patches and paint for the Headquarters facility, and 300 linear feet of underground cable and PVC pipe for the CPO BEQ gazebo. The completed projects provided an immediate impact to the quality of life for the residents of Camp Shields while also providing financial savings to the Navy.
- Safety Supervisor conducted weekly Operational Risk Management (ORM) training with 126 personnel reducing Company mishaps by 33%.
- Crew Leader. While assigned to the Camp Arifjan Trailer Refurbishment Project, he led 3 crews of 4 personnel each in the demolition and remodeling of 3 shower trailers, skillfully managing the project for on-time completion as well as ensuring a quality product and the safety of all personnel on site.
- Crewmember for the Camp Arifjan Pavilion Project, assisted in cutting, preparing and placing over 8k square feet of brick paving stones, spreading of 2400 cubic feet of sand and installation of 11 prefabricated benches.
- Dedicated Mentor. In addition to his duties as crew Leader, he utilized any spare moments on the jobsite to cross. train and perform OJT to further develop the troops under his charge, resulting in increased readiness, team unity and overall crew efficiency.
- Crew Leader spearheaded the setting of 648k linear feet of forms and placement of 5 - 27'x 210'x 9" concrete pads for helicopter parking.
- Crew Member assisted in erecting 6 Alaskan tents including internal wiring and HVAC installation and constructed 3 SPRUNG tents with partition walls and tables inside.
- Volunteered 120 hours for post Hurricane Katrina efforts in debris removal, housing repair and installing concertina wire to protect properties from looters.
- Crew Member of GP2-024B Sidewalk project in Gulfport, MS, contributed to over 600 linear feet of sitework, forming and over 50 cubic yards of concrete placement.
- Project Safety Petty Officer, responsible for the development of the Project Safety Plan, handling and care of HAZMAT/HAZWASTE, 213 safety briefs, and observation and enforcement of safe work practices on the job site ensuring all crew members follow the safety plan guidelines.
- Crew Member assisted in the placement of 1.8k square feet of CMU block, 3 interior and 3 Overhead Bay doors, installation of 5 windows, placement and finishing of 1.5k square feet of drywall, formwork and placement of 150 cubic meters of concrete, Hazmat Pad, Compressor Pad, and Footer.
- Installation of 4080 square feet vapor barrier, 4080 square feet of insulation, and 4080 square feet of CMR-24 seamed panels. He also assisted with 3.2k square feet of Pre-Engineered Building skin wall paneling.
- Assisted in the excavation of 23.6 bank cubic yards of soil , placing 843 linear feet of metal formwork, and placing 26 cubic yards concrete.
- Petty Officer Fowell is a selfless worker. He is a versatile Seabee with strong builder knowledge. Petty Officer Fowell is reliable and his work ethic is unmatched by his peers.
- Assisted in laying over 350k square feet of AM2 matting significantly increasing the operational capabilities of the air base.
- -Crew member responsible for the preparation of over 400 pieces of CESE for shipment back to the U.S.
- -Crew member for the construction of an 11'x24'x8' heavy timber bunker that was reinforced with over 3k-l00lb sandbags. It was used for the MEG staff at Camp Commando during the Iraqi War.
Education
High School Diploma - Occupational Health And Safety
Navy Occupational Safety Health Environmental Trng Center
Norfolk, VA04-2024
No Degree - Psychology
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Gulfport, MSNo Degree - Occupational Health And Safety
UCSD OSHA Extension
San Diego, CANo Degree - Occupational Health And Safety
Navy Occupational Safety Health Environmental Trng Center
Norfolk, VA04-2024
Skills
- OSHA & Safety Compliance
- Work coordination
- Government & Military Operations Support
- Report writing
- Strategic planning
- Innovation and creativity
- Customer Service
- Microsoft Office
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
Timeline
Command Safety Officer / Lead Petty Officer / Company Secretary
Battalion
03.2022 - 03.2026
Safety Instructor
NCG 1
10.2018 - 01.2022
Project Supervisor
NMCB 11
08.2012 - 10.2018
Warehouse Supervisor
20th SRG
03.2009 - 03.2012
Maintenance Control Division Supervisor
NMCB 133
12.2002 - 03.2008
High School Diploma - Occupational Health And Safety
Navy Occupational Safety Health Environmental Trng Center
No Degree - Psychology
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
No Degree - Occupational Health And Safety
UCSD OSHA Extension
No Degree - Occupational Health And Safety
Navy Occupational Safety Health Environmental Trng Center