Michael K Jackson

Michael K Jackson

Nuclear Propulsion Plant Operator/Supervisor

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Senior Program Manager (Learning Delivery) at Institute of Nuclear Power Operations

  • Education

    • Thomas Edison State University

      2005 - 2017
      Nuclear Engineering Technology
  • Experience

    • NPTU Charleston; USS Simon Bolivar; USS Cincinnati; USS Finback; USS Kentucky

      Dec 1986 - Feb 2005
      Nuclear Propulsion Plant Operator/Supervisor

      POSITIONS HELD:- Nuclear Instructor (3 operational nuke instructor tours; May 2003 - Feb 2005, May 1997 - Jul 2000, Jan 1991 - Jun 1994)- Staff Training Group Leading Chief/Leading Crew Chief (May 2003 - Feb 2005)- Submarine Engineering Department Master Chief (Aug 2000 - Apr 2003)- Plant Leading Mechanical Division Chief/Leading Crew Chief (May 1997 - Jul 2000)- Mechanical Division Leading Chief - USS FINBACK (Oct 1995 - Apr 1997)- Mechanical Division Leading Chief - USS CINCINNATI (Jul 1994 - Aug 1995)- Crew Leading Engineering Laboratory Technician (Jan 1991 - Jun 1994)QUALIFICATIONS:- Engineering Officer of the Watch (3 operational nuke instructor tours)- Engineering Watch Supervisor- Nuclear Mechanical Operator (Nuke MM)- Nuclear Engineering Laboratory Technician (Nuke ELT)- Radiological Controls Maintenance Supervisor (RCMS)- Lithium Bromide Air Conditioning Plant Maintenance Tech/OperatorEXPERIENCE:- 19+ years total operational experience in U.S. Navy's nuclear propulsion program- Supervised the safe operation, testing and maintenance of naval nuclear propulsion plants; served 10+ years in capacity as senior mechanic and planner for all preventative and corrective maintenance evolutions for nuclear propulsion plant mechanical systems. Served in following capacities as a senior enlisted nuclear operator and supervisor: Staff Training Group Leading Chief/Leading Crew Chief/Training Engineering Officer of the Watch/Leading Engineering Laboratory Technician - 10+ years of supervisory experience in all aspects of naval safety program administration and execution; including operational risk management (ORM), asbestos abatement and control, fire and flooding prevention, radiation exposure controls, nuclear water chemical controls, fall protection, quality assurance and controls, and hearing/sight conservation programs. Show less

    • Strike Fighter Squadron THREE SEVEN (VFA-37)

      May 2005 - Dec 2007
      Squadron Command Master Chief

      Senior enlisted military advisor to the Squadron Commander on all aspects of manning, training, equipping and combat operational readiness for 1 deployable naval strike-fighter squadron; completed training and workup cycles for 1 operational carrier deployment in support of combat operations.Advised the commander on programs and policies impacting the morale, welfare, discipline, training, quality of life and readiness of over 200 enlisted personnel.Led, mentored, coached and supervised over 225 officer and enlisted personnel in training and operational readiness evolutions.Program management, administration and execution of over 20 personnel readiness and professional development programs (including career management, equal opportunity, sexual assault prevention/response, drug/alcohol abuse prevention, suicide prevention, personnel safety and physical readiness) for a military operational command of over 225 personnel. Show less

    • Naval Weapons Station Charleston

      Jan 2008 - Mar 2010
      Naval Base Command Master Chief

      Senior enlisted military advisor to the base commander in support of 43 tenant commands onboard the largest naval base (in terms of geographic footprint) within the southeast region. Provides counsel and advice on all aspects of personnel readiness and support programs for over 6,000 military personnel and families. Provided base facilities and infrastructure support to tenant commands, including security, fire protection, environmental compliance, safety and occupational health programs, facilities management and other community support activities.Senior Navy military liaison for community relations and veterans support programs,local school districts/ institutions of higher learning, and military support organizations; coordinated/collaborated military support efforts for community relations projects and events requiring Sailor support Program management, administration and execution of over 20 personnel readiness and professional development programs (including career management, equal opportunity, sexual assault prevention/response, drug/alcohol abuse prevention, suicide prevention, personnel safety and physical readiness) for a military operational command of over 125 staff personnel.2 years of experience in conducting safety and facility maintenance inspections for all tenant facilities onboard Naval Weapons Station Charleston. Show less

    • Carrier Air Wing SEVENTEEN (CVW-17)

      Apr 2010 - Apr 2012
      Carrier Air Wing Command Master Chief

      Senior enlisted military advisor to the Air Wing Commander on all aspects of manning, training, equipping and combat operational readiness for 7 deployable aviation squadrons; completed training and workup cycles as the senior enlisted military leader for 2 operational carrier deployments in support of combat operations in the Persian Gulf. Advised the commander on programs and policies impacting the morale, welfare, discipline, training, quality of life and readiness of over 1,400 enlisted personnel.Led, mentored, coached and supervised 7 Command Senior Enlisted Leaders in training and operational readiness evolutions, and all aspects of personnel and leader development.Program manager; managed and oversaw administration and execution of over 20 personnel readiness and professional development programs (including career management, equal opportunity, sexual assault prevention/response, drug/alcohol abuse prevention, suicide prevention, personnel safety and physical readiness) for senior military staff of over 30 personnel. Show less

    • Naval Leadership and Ethics Center (formerly Command Leadership School)

      May 2012 - Aug 2014
      Command Master Chief / Senior Enlisted Instructor

      Senior enlisted military advisor to Commanding Officer of the Navy’s premier leadership school for prospective Major Commanders, Commanding Officers, Executive Officers, and Command Senior Enlisted Leaders; provided leadership training and education to over 1,200 prospective command leaders annually.Served as a primary senior military advisor to the Senior Enlisted Leader of the Navy and top 4 Fleet Master Chiefs in all aspects of enlisted leader development training and curriculum development for all enlisted paygrades (E1 to E9).Developed and maintained training curriculum for top level of senior enlisted leadership training and education.Led and supervised 10 senior officer and enlisted instructors in the administration, management, facilitation and execution of 14 formal command leadership training classes annually.Conducted over 70 executive coaching sessions for prospective Commanding Officers, Executive Officers and Command Senior Enlisted Leaders, utilizing Hogan Assessment and PDI 360 Profilor programs. Show less

    • Commander, Navy Region Southeast

      Sept 2014 - Sept 2016
      Regional Command Master Chief

      Served as the principle Senior Enlisted Advisor to Commander, Navy Region Southeast for all policies pertaining to the health, welfare, quality of life, morale, training, utilization, and discipline of over 10K Navy enlisted personnel throughout the Navy's largest region (encompassing 18 naval installations across 12 states and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba)Provided recommendations to the Force Master Chief of Navy Installations Command pertaining to the health, welfare, quality of life, morale, training, utilization, and discipline of over 30K military personnel and familes throughout the Navy's southeast region,Provided leadership, mentoring, coaching and counsel to 18 Command Senior Enlisted Leaders in all aspects of personnel/manpower management, leader development, and base operating support functions for 18 naval installationsServed as senior enlisted military liaison for community relations and veterans support programs with City of Jacksonville government officials, institutions of higher learning, and military support organizations, including coordination of military support efforts for community relations projects.Was responsible for program management, administration and execution of over 20 personnel readiness and professional development programs for senior military staff of over 60 personnel. Show less

    • NextEra Energy - St Lucie Nuclear Plant

      May 2017 - Aug 2019
      Nuclear Operations Unit Supervisor - SRO Candidate
    • Institute of Nuclear Power Operations

      Aug 2019 - now
      Senior Program Manager - Learning Delivery/Leadership Development

      Senior Program Manager, Learning Delivery

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • PDI 360 Profilor Coach

      PDI Ninth House Global Leadership Solutions
    • The Extraordinary Leader Facilitator Certification

      Zenger Folkman
      May 2021
    • Hogan Assessment Level 1

      Hogan Assessment Systems
    • The Extraordinary Leader 360 Assessment Coach

      Zenger Folkman
      May 2021
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Senior Enlisted Liaison for Navy Region Southeast

      Issued by Jacksonville Military Veterans Coalition on Sept 2014
      Jacksonville Military Veterans CoalitionAssociated with Michael K Jackson