jennifer wheeler

director, fuel regulatory affairs

About

Program Manager ★ Project Management ★ Civil Engineering ★ Nuclear Licensing ★ Construction ★ Safety Analysis

Country

united states

City

johnson city

Industry

oil & energy

Skill

project management, planning and scheduling, project control, regulatory expertise, program management, engineering, construction management, nuclear licensing, safety analysis, nuclear, cross functional team leadership, construction safety, risk management, project planning, construction, construction planning, civil engineering, regulatory liaison, safety regulations, multitasking, critical thinking, safety engineering, regulatory compliance, nuclear safety, regulatory communications, license management, configuration management, budget creation and management, program development, subcontracts management, contractor management, contract management, organization and prioritization, change management, scope management, cost management, project portfolio management, quality management, project staffing, technical writing, root cause analysis, chemical manufacturing, nuclear fuel cycle

Experience

projects and construction manager

nuclear fuel services

2000-1 - 2017-1 · 17 yrs 1 mo

2013-2017 Promoted through the ranks throughout career. Most recent promotion to Projects & Construction Manager where I directed capital project scoping, design, construction, testing, turnover, and closeout within a $10-15M annual capital budget. 2002-2012 Promoted to Licensing & Safety Analysis Manager, where I established the 10 CFR 70, Subpart H, Integrated Safety Analysis (ISA) program to identify potential accidents and designate the items relied on for safety (IROFS). I was Program Manager for 2 additional programs - Licensing and Fire Protection - and liaison with regulatory agencies and an industry group. 2000-2002 Started with company as Decommissioning Process Engineer and then was "quickly" promoted to Decommissioning Project Manager where I coordinated all aspects of a soil remediation project. I developed project budgets, manpower estimates, schedules, and scopes of work, and interfaced with internal stakeholders.

civil engineer

city of johnson city

1995-1 - 2000-1 · 5 yrs 1 mo

1996-2000 Promoted into the role of Civil Engineer, where I designed, prepared estimates, and managed roadway, bridge, and drainage construction projects. Led and directed surveyors, inspectors, and construction crews regarding specifications, construction methods, and technical problems. 1995 Started as the Development Specialist, where I served as a contact between city departments and developers, builders, and citizens. I reviewed/approved building site plans and ensured conformance with city requirements.