Grace F. Hatch
Norfolk
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Reactor Propulsion Division Officer, USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69)
United States Navy
Norfolk
12.2024 - Current
- Leads a team of 45 mechanics in the preventative and corrective maintenance of all propulsion and secondary steam systems for a nuclear propulsion plant onboard a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier
- Managed watch team of 17 sailors to ensure safe operation of A4W nuclear reactor during combat operations and in-port maintenance as Qualified Propulsion Plant Watch Officer.
- Guided my division through a nuclear readiness and safety inspection, earning the ship its best score in the past ten years and my division the highest marks in the department
- Led completion of 16-month availability, correcting over 1,500 deficiencies and enabling ship to leave early for first time in 21 years.
- Developed and directed training and professional development programs for 130 sailors, enhancing their skills and readiness as Divisional Training Officer.
Naval Nuclear Power Student
United States Navy
09.2023 - 10.2024
- Completed a 12-month education and training program to qualify as Engineering Officer of the Watch onboard an S6G nuclear reactor.
- Assisted in maintaining equipment, ensuring operational readiness for critical missions.
- Participated in drills that developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Completed training exercises that strengthened teamwork and communication skills for effective operations.
Combat Fire Control Division Officer, USS McFaul (DDG 74)
United States Navy
10.2021 - 08.2023
- Led 25 Fire Control AEGIS (FCA) technicians across three work centers in preventative and corrective maintenance of AEGIS weapons systems elements.
- Program lead on both of the ship’s Ballistic Missile and Air Warfare Mission areas that required classroom training and hands-on on simulations to prepare the ship for deployment.
- Qualified Ballistic Missile Defense Chat Officer, relayed messages across communication circuits regarding engagement status updates.
- Served as Officer of the Deck, directing the safe navigation and operation of a $2 billion warship and ensuring the safety of all 300+ sailors onboard. Accumulated over 1000 hours of navigation experience in high-density ports without incidents.
- Provided aid to MSC ships transiting through Straits of Hormuz under pressure from Iranian military; escorted over 35 ships safely through without conflict.
Education
B.S. - Mathematics with Economics
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis, MD05-2021
Skills
- Nuclear safety protocols
- Reactor watch operations
- Weapons systems operations
- Preventative maintenance
- Preventive maintenance
- Safety management
- Project management
- Training development
- Team leadership
- Decision making
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
Timeline
Reactor Propulsion Division Officer, USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69)
United States Navy
12.2024 - Current
Naval Nuclear Power Student
United States Navy
09.2023 - 10.2024
Combat Fire Control Division Officer, USS McFaul (DDG 74)
United States Navy
10.2021 - 08.2023
B.S. - Mathematics with Economics
United States Naval Academy