Grant Morgan

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  • Timeline

    Jun 2013 - Apr 2015

    Submarine Engineering Training, USS TEXAS SSN 775, U.S. Navy Nuclear Submarine

    US Navy
    Pearl Harbor, HI
    May 2015 - Jun 2016

    Reactor Control Division Officer, USS TEXAS SSN 775 (U.S. Navy Nuclear Submarine)

    United States Navy
    Current Company
    Jun 2016 - now

    Program Manager for Radiological Emergency Planning, Submarine Group Seven

    US Navy
    Yokosuka, Kanagawa, Japan
  • About me

    Program Manager for Radiological Emergency Planning at Submarine Group Seven, U.S. Navy

  • Education

    • Nuclear power training unit

      2014 - 2014
      Navy nuclear officer program

      Hands-on operational training on a Naval nuclear reactor.

    • United states naval academy

      2007 - 2011
      Bachelor of science (b.s.) physics with distinction

      Activities and Societies: Trident Scholar--Selected for a 20 credit senior research project conducted with Brookhaven National Lab's Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider; USNA Drum and Bugle Corps (Mallet Percussion); Officers' Christian Fellowship (President)

    • University of notre dame

      2011 - 2013
      Master of science (m.s.) electrical engineering

      With focus on Quantum Dot Cellular Automata in nanocircuits

    • Nuclear power school - naval nuclear power training command (nnptc)

      2013 - 2013
      Navy nuclear officer program with distinction

      Advanced coursework in nuclear reactor dynamics, reactor core construction, physics, electrical engineering, material science, chemistry, thermodynamics, and mathematics.

  • Experience

    • Us navy

      Jun 2013 - Apr 2015

      (U.S. Navy Active Duty Officer)• Basic Engineering, Engineering Officer of the Watch, and Engineering Duty Officer training and qualifications.• Trained to lead in-port and at-sea engine room teams in responding to reactor plant casualties and to manage and approve all engine room maintenance. (U.S. Navy Active Duty Officer)Leadership and submarine ship handling and operations course. (U.S. Navy Active Duty Officer)Classroom and experience-based nuclear power plant training.

      • Submarine Engineering Training, USS TEXAS SSN 775, U.S. Navy Nuclear Submarine

        Nov 2014 - Apr 2015
      • Submarine Officer Basic Course

        Sept 2014 - Oct 2014
      • U.S. Navy Nuclear Power Training Program

        Jun 2013 - Aug 2014
    • United states navy

      May 2015 - Jun 2016
      Reactor control division officer, uss texas ssn 775 (u.s. navy nuclear submarine)

      (U.S. Navy Active Duty Officer)• Led and managed a division of 13 Nuclear Electronics Technicians through two pre-deployment maintenance cycles and a Western Pacific deployment, planning and executing several million dollars worth of repairs to the ship’s electronics and reactor control systems.• Revitalized the Reactor Control division Audit and Surveillance program, implementing methods of process improvement in maintenance, identified as reducing maintenance and paperwork discrepancies by 30% to ensure safe reactor operations.• Directed in port and at-sea watch teams as the ship’s Engineering Duty Officer/Engineering Officer of the Watch, authorizing all maintenance on nuclear-related systems and orchestrating response to reactor plant casualties.• Trained 50+ nuclear operators on nuclear theory, safe and efficient nuclear operations, and emergency response. Show less

    • Us navy

      Jun 2016 - now

      (U.S. Navy Civilian Position)• Led two managers and six staff to coordinate the radiological emergency training, operations, and evaluation program for the Japan-based U.S. Navy radiological emergency response organization of over 200 people from ten organizations.• Coordinate with Government of Japan, City of Yokosuka, U.S. Embassy, and U.S. military officials on outreach events and public messaging to protect the accommodation of nuclear-powered U.S. Navy ships in Japan for port visits and maintenance. Show less (U.S. Navy Civilian Position)• Led team of six to execute large-scale emergency response drills, technological innovations, and training, demonstrating the ability to respond efficiently and protect public safety during shipboard radiological emergencies or major fires.• Managed three bilateral drills with 200 U.S. and Japan participants, 60 VIP observers, and media coverage, furthering public and host nation relations through the Navy Nuclear Propulsion Program’s largest overseas outreach event.• Developed and executed operations, facility upgrade, and travel budgets of over $700K annually. Show less (U.S. Navy Active Duty Officer)• Led a team of 14+ sailors across 6+ disciplines to provide intelligence, logistical, and operational support to units around the clock, representing the Admiral to Theater Anti-Submarine Warfare assets in the Fifth and Seventh Fleets (Persian Gulf, Red Sea, Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean, and Western Pacific Ocean).• Developed deployment schedules for 20+ U.S. submarines and support vessels. Coordinated with embassies and 10+ foreign nations to arrange diplomatic clearance for port visits, including 20+ emergent medical/humanitarian evacuations.• Scrutinized and deconflicted 500+ operations between U.S. and allied submarine and interfering sub-surface operations, facilitating safe operations as well as trust and teamwork between the U.S. and its allies.• Recognized as the top of 9 Submarine Watch Officers/Operations Center Supervisors.• Prepared talking points, U.S. Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP) briefings, and meeting minutes with the Director of Outreach to communicate the impact of technical information and quantitative data to non-technically trained senior officials at the U.S. Embassy, Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the City of Yokosuka, and other organizations to facilitate key diplomatic discussions in support of the U.S.-Japan Alliance and presence of U.S. Navy nuclear-powered warships in Japan.• Planned all aspects of multi-day VIP visits for guests at the 4-star Admiral and senior executive level, including visits to senior U.S./Japanese officials, ship inspections, talking points, lodging, meals, and U.S./Government of Japan diplomatic receptions.• Coordinated a reception, warship tour, and luncheon for 60+ U.S./Government of Japan VIPs for the viewing of the high-profile (national media coverage) 2019 U.S. Navy/City of Yokosuka Joint Drill, furthering U.S.-Japan relations.• Selected as the organization's 2019 Junior Officer of the Year among 21 candidates. Show less (U.S. Navy Active Duty Officer)• Led and managed a division of 8 Navigation Electronics Technicians through a pre-deployment maintenance cycle to plan and execute all required maintenance on electronic networks and systems related to the ship’s steering and diving functions (rudder and planes).• Approved and audited 20+ quality-controlled work packages to restore and sustain safe operation of Submarine Flight Critical Components and Fly-by-Wire systems in accordance with U.S. Navy quality assurance program standards (SUBSAFE).• Calculated 11 diving compensations and 5 ballasting evolutions as the Ship’s Diving Officer to predict ship’s response and safely control the ship’s ballast while submerging the ship and when flooding tanks during complex maintenance.• Led an operational team of 12-15 sailors to maneuver and operate the ship as Officer of the Deck, providing clear goals and soliciting timely, relevant information from the team to make timely, safe, and tactical ship maneuvering decisions.• Documented extensive tactical feedback, environmental observations, and acoustic analysis during 7 submarine tracking and warfare exercises, submitting reports and recommendations to shape future submarine tactical doctrine.• Qualified as Navy Nuclear Engineer Officer. Show less

      • Program Manager for Radiological Emergency Planning, Submarine Group Seven

        Jul 2023 - now
      • Radiological Emergency Planning Operations Manager, Submarine Group Seven

        Apr 2020 - Jun 2023
      • Operations Center Supervisor & Submarine Scheduling Officer, Submarine Group Seven

        Jan 2018 - Apr 2020
      • Assistant Operations Officer, USS TEXAS SSN 775 (U.S. Navy Nuclear Submarine)

        Jun 2016 - Dec 2017
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Japan language proficiency test - level n3 (intermediate proficiency)

      Japan educational exchanges and services
      Jul 2022
    • Project management professional (pmp)

      Project management institute
      Aug 2021
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Grant Morgan
      2019 Junior Officer of the Year - Submarine Group Seven Commander, Submarine Group Seven Jan 2020 Selected as the 2019 Submarine Group Seven Junior Officer of the Year for top performance among the organization's 21 unrestricted line officers.