Ash Morton
About Ash Morton
Ash Morton is a Commissioning Maintenance and Hoisting & Rigging Program Manager at Amentum, with over 20 years of experience in work management and operations within nuclear and government-regulated environments. He has held various roles in notable companies, including Bechtel Corporation and TradeWind Services LLC, and is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration degree.
Current Role at Amentum
Ash Morton serves as the Commissioning Maintenance and Hoisting & Rigging Program Manager at Amentum, a position held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for managing maintenance programs at the largest nuclear waste processing facility in the world, located in Richland, Washington. His expertise in work management and organizational effectiveness is applied to ensure compliance with government regulations and operational efficiency.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current role, Ash Morton accumulated extensive experience in various capacities. He worked at TradeWind Services LLC as a Work Management Subject Matter Expert and Electrical Utilities Projects & Programs Manager from 2016 to 2019. He also held positions at Bechtel Corporation, including Operations & Maintenance Professional in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and Mechanical Field Engineer in Wellsville, Ohio. His career began at The Fresh Market, where he served as Assistant Department Manager from 1997 to 2001.
Education and Expertise
Ash Morton is pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at WGU Washington, with an expected graduation date in 2024. He previously earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) from Brenau University in 2002. His educational background complements his over 20 years of experience in work management, utilities, maintenance, and operations, particularly within nuclear and government-regulated environments.
Specialized Skills
Ash Morton possesses specialized skills in subcontracts and training for construction, utilities, and decommissioning and decontamination (D&D) projects. His expertise extends to work control and planning, having served as Work Control and Planning Manager for Construction at CH2M HILL Plateau Remediation Company from 2014 to 2016. He has also contributed as a Conduct of Operations Mentor at Hanford Mission Integration Solutions.
Professional Impact
Throughout his career, Ash Morton has made significant contributions to maintenance and operations in nuclear environments. His management of maintenance programs at Amentum and previous roles has focused on enhancing organizational effectiveness and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. His extensive experience in work management positions him as a key figure in the nuclear waste processing sector.