Zachary Beck
Summary
Accomplished Submarine Officer with extensive experience in managing complex operations in high-stakes environments while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Developed and mentored teams to improve operational effectiveness and problem-solving skills. Currently pursuing a J.D. at Albany Law, seeking to apply leadership expertise in the legal sector.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Shift Engineer
Nuclear Power Training Unit-Ballston Spa
01.2025 - Current
- Led team of 50 operators through complex nuclear power plant operations, ensuring seamless reactor startups and execution of special testing procedures.
- Managed maintenance period planning and completion, ensuring adherence to strict technical standards.
- Developed junior operators and mentored senior instructors, enhancing training quality and consistency.
Assistant Engineer
USS Chicago (SSN-721)
02.2022 - 12.2024
- Executed safe and tactical operations of a $1.9 billion submarine as Officer of the Deck during high-value missions in Western Pacific, ensuring mission success under challenging conditions.
- Directly oversaw the safe and critical operations of a nuclear reactor and supporting engineering systems during high-risk ship maneuvers.
- Facilitated training and operations for a 30-person department as Assistant Engineer on board, culminating in the successful defueling of the USS Chicago's nuclear reactor
Education
J.D. Candidate -
Albany Law
Albany, NY09-2026
NAVAL REACTORS ENGINEER
Washington, DC04-2024
Naval Prototype Training Unit-Charleston
Charleston, SC10-2021
Naval Nuclear Power Training Command
Charleston, SC04-2021
Bachelor of Arts - History
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
College Station05-2020
Skills
- Operations management
- Project Coordination
- Risk management
- Regulatory adherence
- Technical Communication
- Problem solving
- Analytical thinking
- Team coordination
Accomplishments
- Awarded two Navy Achievement Medals: one for superior performance of duty during a Western Pacific Deployment and a second for Engineering excellence during a critical shipyard availability aboard the USS Chicago
- Certified Quality Assurance Officer and Anti-Terrorism Officer
- Boy Scouts of America-Eagle Scout and Order of the Arrow
Timeline
Shift Engineer
Nuclear Power Training Unit-Ballston Spa
01.2025 - Current
Assistant Engineer
USS Chicago (SSN-721)
02.2022 - 12.2024
J.D. Candidate -
Albany Law
NAVAL REACTORS ENGINEER
Naval Prototype Training Unit-Charleston
Naval Nuclear Power Training Command
Bachelor of Arts - History
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY