Christopher Wiegand Email & Phone Number

Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

Specializing in Nuclear Power Operations & Engineering.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Provide leadership and direction for the Plant Engineering program and staff in the planning and execution of research and development projects for the betterment of commercial nuclear power operation. Manage annual R&D budget of $5M and oversee 7 project managers and technical leaders in ensuring projects are completed on time, on budget, and of the.

Foxborough, MA

Directly oversaw the Engineering, Training, and Operations divisions. Supported domestic and global customers including supplying the complete main control rooms and I&C systems for 8 nuclear power plants under construction in China. Created and implemented business strategy and provided guidance and support to the business development, sales and marketing.

Corporate Office, Warrenville, IL

Managed the Fleet Design Engineering activities which included 10 corporate chief engineers, oversight of 17 generating units, and $100M in projects. Implemented and drove best practices across the corporation resulting in industry recognition as one of the best programs. Led and supported industry issues and executive committees as subject matter expert.

Corporate Office, Warrenville, IL

Directed the engineering activities associated with selecting a technology and site for a new nuclear power plant project. Managed the activities of the Chief Mechanical, Electrical, and Civil Engineers as well as the Architect Engineer contractor and the reactor supplier in overseeing all engineering activities.

Corporate Office, Warrenville, IL

Senior Staff working with the Senior VP of Operations Support overseeing the activities of the Maintenance, Operations, Chemistry, Radiation Protection, Emergency Preparedness, Outage Services, Safety, Security, and Training departments for the Exelon Nuclear fleet of 17 reactors.

Dresden Nuclear Power Plant

Led a 50 person maintenance department at the Dresden Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) including all aspects of budget, schedule, training, and safety performance. Also was Engineering manager of Electrical and BOP groups in system engineering.

Corporate Office, Warrenville & Downers Grove, IL

I&C staff engineer working on projects for all sites.

Braidwood Nuclear Power Plant

Started as system engineer during construction and initial startup, promoted to engineering group leader, and then obtained SRO license and went on shift managing field operations and fulfilling the STA role.

Naperville, IL

Engineering Manager supporting the U.S. nuclear fleet in projects for reliability and safety.

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

Honorably Discharged