Mission Possible Podcast

Mission Possible Podcast

by Pantex Plant
Season 1
Veterans to Engineers and Infrastructure
On this episode of Mission Possible, learn about Pantex’s Veterans to Engineer program from Liz Ford. Plus, Johnny Heredia from the infrastructure utilities division discusses how his work contributes to the mission.
Safety and Audits
June is National Safety Month. On this episode, hear from Dalton Benson from our Safety and Industrial Hygiene division. Plus, Tammi Pedro joins us from the Internal Audit organization.
Wildfires and our Environment
On this episode of the Mission Possible podcast, learn about Wildfire Awareness Month from Battalion Chief Jeremy Baker. Plus, Environment Scientist Emmy Schniederjan shares details about her role supporting the mission.
Spending and Giving
In this episode, learn about Pantex Procurement from Gavin Beck and the new employee charitable committee from Gayla Mathis.
Materials and Radiation
In this episode, Pantex Material Handler Cat Saldana shares her experience working in the Property and Fleet organization. Also hear the latest from Radiation Safety with Pantexan Jose Arcivar.
Mission Materials
On this episode of the Mission Possible podcast, learn about the Weapons Material Program from Materials Engineer Macey Ray. To Pantexans, this is known as 35-Account. Process Engineer Jacob Sobieski joins hosts Kelly Beierschmitt and Colby Yeary on the second segment to share how he contributes to the mission.
Mission Possible - Welcoming 2026
Happy New Year to you all as we welcome in 2026. Joining this episode of the Mission Possible podcast is Pantex Field Office Manager Jason Armstrong and Deputy Manager Marcus Lea. Also hear how the plant’s technology stays up and running from IT’s John Neusch.
Celebrating 83 Nuclear Years
Pantex celebrates its 83rd birthday this year! On this episode, Historian Katie Paul discusses this milestone and fun facts about the site. Plus, Pantexan Lauren Supina talks about her role on the Community Investment Grant committee.
HE Excellence and Vehicle Maintenance
Pantex is home to NNSA's High Explosives Center of Excellence for Manufacturing. On this episode, hear from Pantexan Amanda Morgan about the work happening with HE. Also joining the hosts this month is Mark Evans, an infrastructure specialist in the Vehicle Maintenance Facility.
Completing the B61-13 First Production Unit
Completing the B61-13 First Production Unit is a significant milestone for the entire Nuclear Security Enterprise. On this episode of the podcast, hear from a Pantex Production Technician who worked on the unit. Also joining this month’s episode is the Pantex Public Affairs Intern. Hear why she chose to intern at Pantex and what she’s learned.
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