John Nelson
About John Nelson
John Nelson is a UXO Safety Officer and Quality Control Specialist at Amentum, with over 10 years of experience in safety and emergency management. He holds a Master's degree in Safety Management and a Bachelor of Arts in Emergency and Disaster Management, and has worked in various roles related to explosive ordnance disposal and quality assurance.
Work at Amentum
John Nelson currently serves as a UXO Safety Officer and Quality Control Specialist at Amentum, a position he has held since 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Prior to this role, he worked as a UXO Technician II at Amentum from 2020 to 2022. His responsibilities include ensuring safety protocols are followed and maintaining quality control standards within the organization.
Education and Expertise
John Nelson is pursuing a Master's degree in Safety Management at West Virginia University, expected to complete in 2024. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Emergency and Disaster Management from American Military University, earned between 2016 and 2018. Additionally, he has an Associate of Science in Explosive Ordnance Disposal from the Community College of the Air Force, obtained from 2012 to 2016, and an Associate of Occupational Studies in Automotive Technology from Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc, completed in 2004.
Background
John Nelson has over 10 years of experience in safety, logistics, training, and quality assurance program management. His career includes significant roles in military, government, and private emergency response sectors. He has been an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician with the United States Air Force since 2010, currently stationed at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware.
Previous Experience
Before his tenure at Amentum, John Nelson worked as an Explosives Detection Analyst at MSA Security from 2014 to 2017 in the Greater New York City Area. This role contributed to his extensive knowledge in emergency management and hazardous materials handling.
Skills and Competencies
John Nelson possesses skills in Emergency Management, Hazard Recognition, Employee Training, and Hazardous Materials management. His expertise is supported by a strong foundation in results-driven processes and effective program management, which he applies in his current and previous roles.