Steven Little
About Steven Little
Steven Little is a Plant Maintenance Manager with extensive experience in maintenance and operations management across various organizations, including BWX Technologies and Bechtel Corporation. He currently oversees operations at a major radioactive waste treatment plant for the U.S. Department of Energy.
Current Role at Amentum
Steven Little serves as the Plant Maintenance Manager at Amentum, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he manages the operations of the world's largest radioactive waste treatment plant for the U.S. Department of Energy. His responsibilities include ensuring safety, budget adherence, and deadline compliance in complex operational environments.
Previous Experience at BWX Technologies
Steven Little worked at BWX Technologies, Inc. in various capacities. He served as the Vice President of Facilities & Infrastructure from 2004 to 2013 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and later as Site Manager for Maintenance & Work Control from 2013 to 2017 in Piketon, Ohio. His tenure at BWX Technologies spanned a total of 13 years, during which he focused on maintenance and work control.
Background in Operations and Maintenance
Steven Little has extensive experience in managing maintenance, work control, material control, and warehousing organizations. He held the position of Chief of Operations & Maintenance at Los Alamos Technical Associates Inc. from 2002 to 2004 and was the Director of Operations & Maintenance at Bechtel Corporation from 2017 to 2021 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. His background includes developing leadership within large workforces in various settings.
Educational Qualifications
Steven Little studied at Nuclear Power School - Naval Nuclear Power Training Command (NNPTC) from 1982 to 1983. He also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences from Excelsior University between 1992 and 1995. Additionally, he has pursued further education at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where he achieved a certificate in Leadership Success for Manufacturing Site Leaders in 2010.
Military Service
Steven Little served in the US Navy as a Nuclear Machinist Mate (E-6) from 1981 to 1991. His military background provided him with foundational skills in nuclear operations, which have contributed to his extensive career in maintenance and operations management.