Robert Carter
About Robert Carter
Robert Carter is the Conduct of Operations Manager at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where he oversees the lab's Conduct of Operations program and ensures compliance with contractual obligations. He has extensive experience in nuclear facilities management and fire safety, and he holds a Bachelor's Degree in Nuclear Engineering Technology from Excelsior College.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Robert Carter has held the position of Conduct of Operations Manager at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) since 2021. In this role, he manages the Lab's overall Conduct of Operations program, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations. He also serves as the Laboratory's Subject Matter Expert on Conduct of Operations and acts as LLNL's liaison to the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board. Prior to his current role, he worked as the Nuclear Facilities Manager at LLNL from 2018 to 2021.
Education and Expertise
Robert Carter earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Nuclear Engineering Technology from Excelsior College, completing his studies from 2009 to 2016. His educational background supports his expertise in nuclear operations and safety management. He applies this knowledge in his current role at LLNL, where he advises various directorates on Conduct of Operations principles and regulatory requirements.
Background
Before joining Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Robert Carter worked at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard & IMF as a Fire Safety Manager from 2014 to 2017. His experience in fire safety management contributed to his understanding of operational safety and compliance within nuclear facilities. His career has focused on ensuring safety and effective operations in high-stakes environments.
Achievements
In his current role, Robert Carter prepares the Nuclear Operations Joint Master Assessment Plan in coordination with the Department of Energy and the LLNL Management Assurance Office. He performs Human Performance Improvement analyses during critiques and occurrence investigations to identify latent organizational weaknesses, enhancing operational safety and efficiency at LLNL.