Daneira Meléndez-Colón Email & Phone Number

I embraced nuclear sciences and technologies throughout my career with the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). At NRC, I advanced from Reactor Engineer to Resident Inspector to Project Manager. Over the years, I managed concurrent projects and diverse teams towards developing, implementing, and ensuring compliance with nuclear energy policies and programs.As a Nuclear Reactor Inspector, I planned and conducted inspections at nuclear power plants throughout the US and ensured compliance with design specifications by following applicable codes, and rules and regulations of the NRC. Identified security-related issues and addressed issues with licensee personnel.Over the years, I have enjoyed working with diverse teams at nuclear facilities across the US, coaching, mentoring and training junior inspectors towards achieving their qualification for the Nuclear Safety Development Program. Communicated, responded, and built relationships with internal staff, media, general public, local officials, and stakeholders. HIGHLIGHTS▶ PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Met the scope of projects and aggressive timelines while accurately identifying technical issues during safety audits and inspections. ▶ INSPECTIONS: Provided baseline inspection program support at 10 nuclear power plants across the US, serving as resident inspector or acting senior resident inspector. I performed inspections in response to the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan.▶ SAFETY PROGRAMS & ANALYSES: Conducted inspections and identified safety-related issues and addressed issues with licensee personnel. ▶ LICENSING & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE: I have extensive and practical experience in licensing and regulatory processes, safety programs, risk assessments, industry codes, quality assurance programs, regulatory technical documentation, and US nuclear safety requirements.Happy to connect on LinkedIn!