Robert Bowen
St Marys,GA
Summary
Dynamic technical expert with over 20 years of extensive leadership experience, project management, technical training development, first-time quality maintenance management, and decisiveness in extremely challenging situations. Proven track record in managing complex nuclear propulsion operations, mentoring personnel, process improvement, and successful team building. Has been consistently and successfully managing the day to day operations of 60 personnel while providing expert guidance and counsel to upper level leaders, such as Commanding Officers and Ship’s Engineers on the operation and repair of naval nuclear propulsion plants and submarine operation.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Department Master Chief
USN, USS Tennessee SSBN-734
06.2022 - Current
- As an Engineering Department Master Chief (EDMC), planned, organized, scheduled, and evaluated training program for over 60 supervisors, leading managers and technicians on plant operations, quality-controlled maintenance, and casualty controls ensuring the safe and effective operation of a nuclear propulsion plants. Oversaw the planning of large maintenance availabilities, and a myriad of other programs all subject to inspection and required the reporting of performance metrics routinely.
- Successfully led large teams through numerous complex engineering tasks involving the operation of many mechanical and electrical systems and coordination of personnel actions.
- Mentored hundreds of junior sailors and officers through technical, professional, and personal problems with a compassionate approach.
- Experienced in the development, implementation, and management of specialized programs and projects to support institutional goals, comfortable with scrutiny of these programs and projects and committed to leading his team to the goals that have been set.
- Was noted in 2024 as the number one ranked EDMC in King's Bay, Georgia, and the #2 of 43 EDMC's on the east coast.
Senior Enlisted Advisor
USN, Nuclear Regional Maintenance Department
01.2019 - 06.2022
- Supervised a staff of over 100 civilian and military managers in the development of integrated maintenance schedules that coordinated the efforts of multiple nuclear repair departments with Navy submarines to provide first time quality nuclear repairs and maintenance to moored ships.
- Provided leadership and guidance on job performance; identified and mediated interdepartmental differences for a department of 150 personnel.
- Facilitated strong relationships between senior leadership and enlisted personnel, enabling transparent communication channels for addressing concerns or issues.
- Enhanced unit effectiveness by conducting comprehensive evaluations and providing insightful feedback for improvement.
- Managed personnel assignments, ensuring optimal alignment of individual talents and skills with organizational needs.
Machinery Division Chief
USN, USS Alabama, SSBN 731
11.2014 - 01.2019
- Supervised 15 personnel in the operation of a nuclear reactor and the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of propulsion and auxiliary equipment.
- Trained junior personnel to operate a submarine nuclear reactor and the associated propulsion plant in normal, casualty, and maintenance conditions.
- Maintained all maintenance and quality assurance records for propulsion and auxiliary systems.
- Led personnel through complex mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, to a component level, on pumps, motors, turbines, and other propulsion related systems.
- Routinely supervised operation of the entire propulsion plant and its watch standers during all modes of operation.
Senior Instructor
USN, Naval Nuclear Power Training Command
12.2011 - 11.2014
- Instructed an eight week course on basic machinery of nuclear propulsion plant. The course instructed the students on fundamentals of mechanical engineering, heat transfer and fluid flow, and associated propulsion plant equipment theory of operation.
- Managed a staff of 12 instructors in the execution of nuclear propulsion equipment curriculum. Routinely evaluated staff instructor effectiveness and performance.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary lesson plans, enhancing students understanding of complex concepts across multiple subjects.
- Mentored new instructors and provided guidance on effective classroom management strategies and instructional techniques.
- Developed personalized learning plans for students to address individual needs and improve academic outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Engineering Technology
Excelsior College
Albany, NY05-2021
Associate of Science - Computer Electronics
ECPI
Richmond, VA05.2002
Skills
- 20 years managing multidisciplinary teams and individuals to complete complex tasks with rigorous technical requirements
- 15 years providing technical counseling and guidance to upper level management
- 4 years ensuring 60 personnel qualified, certified, and physically ready to operate a nuclear propulsion plant under the most demanding conditions
- Attentive to detail; takes pride in exceeding expectations and meeting all deadlines
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Certified Master Training Specialist
- Certified Post-secondary instructor certification through National Center for Competency Testing
- Expertise in using MS Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
- 15 years experience as Quality Assurance Supervisor
- Expert public speaker capable of addressing and engaging any size of audience
- Active DOD SECRET Security Clearance
Accomplishments
- Navy Accommodation Medal from the Secretary of the Navy for superior job performance (3 awards)
- Navy Achievement Medal from the Secretary of the Navy for superior job performance (3 awards)
- Navy Good Conduct Medal (7), Global War on Terrorism Service, Meritorious Unit Citation (3), and numerous other personal and unit citations.
- Graduate of the Senior Enlisted Academy at Naval War College, Newport RI.
Timeline
Engineering Department Master Chief
USN, USS Tennessee SSBN-734
06.2022 - Current
Senior Enlisted Advisor
USN, Nuclear Regional Maintenance Department
01.2019 - 06.2022
Machinery Division Chief
USN, USS Alabama, SSBN 731
11.2014 - 01.2019
Senior Instructor
USN, Naval Nuclear Power Training Command
12.2011 - 11.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Engineering Technology
Excelsior College
Associate of Science - Computer Electronics
ECPI
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