Rich Werdann

CEO

Richmond Hill, Georgia, United States38 yrs 3 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 40 years of experience in the energy sector.
Expert in nuclear safety and power generation.
Proven track record in project management and mentoring.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned expert in the utilities sector with a focus on nuclear energy and project management.

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Skills

Core Skills

Nuclear EngineeringProject Management

Other Skills

NuclearNuclear Power PlantsPower GenerationNuclear SafetyOutage ManagementNuclear OperationsPlant OperationsPower PlantsProcess ImprovementPower SystemsProject ControlsProject PlanningReactorSteam TurbinesSupervisory Skills

About

Experienced General Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the utilities industry. Skilled in Power Plants, Plant Operations, Electric Power, De-commissioning, federal / state regulations and Nuclear Safety.

Experience

38 yrs 3 mos

Total Experience

3 yrs 9 mos

Average Tenure

Current Experience

Independent consultant

Semi Retired

Nov 2025 – Present · 6 mos · Georgia, United States · Hybrid

After more than four decades of working in the energy industry, I have decided to retire. I am available for some short term assignments.

NuclearNuclear Power PlantsPower GenerationNuclear SafetyOutage ManagementNuclear Operations+22

Meridian services group

Experienced Senior Mentor

Nov 2019 – Nov 2025 · 6 yrs · Bruce Power Ontario Canada

Mentor to Bruce Power to improve Supply Chain, PMO and Outage performance

Self-employed

Director of Global Projects

Nov 2018 – Nov 2019 · 1 yr · VARIOUS

Renuke services

2 roles

Recovery Manager

May 2017 – Aug 2018 · 1 yr 3 mos

Supporting the recovery of Grand Gulf station on their journey to excellence. Coaching and mentoring station Managers and supervisors.

General Manager - Projects

Nov 2014 – Nov 2019 · 5 yrs

RESPONSIBLE FOR MANAGING MAJOR PROJECTS FOR OUR CLIENTS. ESTABLISH PROJECT OBJECTS, DEVELOP CUSTOMER RELATIONS, DEVELOP PROPOSALS, ASSEMBLE THE BEST TEAM TALENT, DEVELOP THE PROJECT PLANS, SUCCESSFULLY AND SAFELY IMPLEMENT THE PROJECT PLANS.
CURRENT MAJOR PROJECT IS THE RELOCATION OF A LICENSED REACTOR.

Renuke

Management consultant

Apr 2014 – Oct 2014 · 6 mos · Greater Pittsburgh Area

Supporting the closure of a custom nuclear fabrication facility.

Bhi energy

VP / Director Operations

Sep 2013 – Apr 2014 · 7 mos · piedmont sc

BHI Energy Valve Services

Renuke denuke services

2 roles

Management Consultant (Engineering) at Duke Energy

Sep 2012 – Aug 2013 · 11 mos

Drive improvement in Engineering leadership.
Establish a critical spares program and inventory for client that encompasses the critical equipment list. Develop and manage the low margin program. Prepare the engineering section for the refueling outage. Mentor and develop engineering managers and supervisors. Develop actions to support Robinson Nuclear Plant's successful transition from a Policy note 13 plant to excellence.

Project Manager

Nov 2011 – Sep 2012 · 10 mos

Establish a Project controls process. Schedules, metrics, EVMS, execution

Entergy

2 roles

Manager of Projects

Jan 2010 – Jan 2013 · 3 yrs · Palisades Plant

Manager of Projects

Jun 2007 – Jan 2008 · 7 mos

Ran major projects, and the asset management plan.

American electric power

Design Engineering Director

Jan 2008 – Nov 2011 · 3 yrs 10 mos · DC Cook Nuclear Plant

Directed design engineering, major projects reactor engineering, Risk assessment, established an asset management plan.

Nuclear management company

Work Control Manager,Supply Chain Manager

Jan 2001 – Jan 2008 · 7 yrs · Palisades Nuclear Plant

Managed Outage/On-line/Projects/Planning as Production Planning Manager. Managed Supply Chain and contacts as Supply Chain Manager.

Florida power & light

Work Control Manager

Feb 2000 – Nov 2001 · 1 yr 9 mos · Turkey Point

Managed Work Control Process

Inpo

Evaluator

May 1997 – Jul 1999 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Atlanta Metropolitan Area

Qualified Maintenance and Work management evaluator. Qualified to lead assist visit teams. Specialized in work management.

Pseg

Operations, Training, Emergency Planning, Engineering, Recovery, Work Management -Supervisor/Manager

Jun 1981 – Feb 2000 · 18 yrs 8 mos · Salem/Hope Creek Nuclear Plants

Supervisor/Manager for various departments. Operations supervisor, Ops and engineering instructor, E-Plan, Engineering supervisor, restart/outage shift manager, work control supervisor/manager, INPO loanee (Outage, Work Management, Maintenance, Operations, Team lead/manager)