KeumHee(Kai) Nam

Director @ KEPCO E&C

About

KEPCO E&C is a global leader in providing EPC services to the power generation industry. For over 40 years, we have accumulated profound expertise by leading large-scale, complex nuclear projects. From initial concept design to safe, reliable operation and decommissioning, we provide comprehensive technical services throughout the entire plant lifecycle.As a dedicated business developer with over two decades of experience, my core mission is to accelerate the transition to Net Zero emissions. I am passionate about delivering unique value propositions to our clients through seamless collaboration with KEPCO E&C’s engineering and management teams at our headquarters.A major focus of my current work is leading the promotion of KEPCO E&C’s newest frontier: BANDI, an advanced Offshore Small Modular Reactor (SMR) optimized for floating nuclear power plants and nuclear propulsion vessels. I believe this technology represents the next generation of clean marine energy.Building on my foundational experience in the North American market, I am continuously striving to expand global partnerships. By exploring creative, out-of-the-box approaches, I aim to lead the way in sustainable nuclear innovation - bringing lasting benefits to our planet, our nation, our company, and our communities.

Country

City

South Korea

Industry

International Trade & Development

Skill

Design Engineering for Nuclear Power Plant, Business Development, Material Requirements Planning (MRP), New Business Procurement, Materials Management, Relationship Building, Mechanical Engineering

Experience

Director

KEPCO E&C

2026-3 - Present · 7 mos

Gimcheon-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea

○ Strategic Global Partnerships : Cultivate strategic international alliances and cross-border collaborations to deliver KEPCO E&C's optimized engineering and EPC solutions to the global market. ○ Offshore SMR (BANDI) Commercialization : Spearhead the global business development and commercialization of BANDI, KEPCO E&C's pioneering Offshore SMR designed for floating power plants and/or nuclear-propelled vessels.

General Manager

KEPCO E&C

2023-3 - Present · 3 yrs 7 mos

Daejeon, South Korea

Discovering and developing business opportunities in the design, engineering, and supply of equipment for the nuclear power industry in the global market / Material Specialist

Head of Global Marketing Team

KEPCO E&C

2022-8 - 2023-3 · 8 mos

South Korea

Supervising the overall management of overseas branches and business development by establishing global marketing strategies related to power generation technology including nuclear power, renewable etc.

Director & Representative of Canada Branch

KEPCO E&C

2020-7 - 2022-8 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Port Elgin, Ontario, Canada

Representing KEPCO E&C and develop business network in the nuclear industry in Canada. - Project Manager, Executing the Contract of supplying End Fitting Parts for Darlington Refurbishment Project - Representative of KEPCO E&C Canada, Managing KEPCO E&C’s Canada office in Port Elgin - Director, identifying target market & business opportunities and building relationships with prospective and potential clients, within the Canadian energy industry.

Business Development Manager

KEPCO E&C

2020-1 - 2020-7 · 7 mos

Port Elgin, Ontario, Canada

Developing business network and Managing project in Canada. - Director, identifying target market & business opportunities and building relationships with prospective and potential clients, within the Canadian energy industry. - Project Manager, Executing the Contract of supplying End Fitting Parts for Darlington Refurbishment Project

Project Manager

KEPCO E&C

2018-12 - 2020-1 · 1 yr 2 mos

North Gyeongsang, South Korea

Managing the entire project, technical engineering services and resources from the early initiation stage and completed it very successfully on time, on budget and excellent quality. - Project Manager, Executing the Contract of supplying End Fitting Parts for Darlington Refurbishment Project - Stress based evaluation project for safety class 1 components of Shin-Wolsong Unit 1 and 2 - Regeneration project of Stress Data for Reactor Internal Structures for OPR1000 Reactors - Compatibility Review project of Reactor Vessel Head Stud compatibility for Hanbit Units 3 & 4 - Technical support project of repairing Reactor Coolant System Component’s small diameter penetration parts for Hanbit 3~6 and Hanul 3 & 4 units

Senior Project Coordinator

KEPCO E&C

2018-7 - 2018-12 · 6 mos

North Gyeongsang, South Korea

Coordinating the entire project, technical engineering services and related resources - Project Coordinator, Executing the Contract of supplying End Fitting Parts for Darlington Refurbishment Project - Technical support project of replacing Stream Generator for Hanbit 5 and 6 Units - Technical support project of replacing Stream Generator for Hanbit 3 and 4 Units

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

KEPCO E&C

2012-1 - 2018-7 · 6 yrs 7 mos

North Gyeongsang, South Korea

Technical review of design requirements and documentation related to degradation assessment, fabrication, inspection and installation. - Project of supplying End Fitting Parts for Darlington Refurbishment Project - Technical support project of replacing Stream Generator for Hanbit 5 and 6 Units. - Technical support project of replacing Stream Generator for Hanbit 3 and 4 Units. - Publication of technical data and documents for US NRC and EUR Design Certification - Responsible for creating requirements of materials, fabrication, inspection and installation and technical response for APR1400 license application

Senior Research And Development Engineer

Corning Incorporated (Asia Region)

2007-1 - 2011-12 · 5 yrs

Asan, South Chungcheong, South Korea

Senior Research and Development Engineer - Developing cover glass and materials for PhotoVoltaic Cell - Research on materials for improving PhotoVoltaic Panel efficiency and implementing differentiation technology - Research on innovation technology of materials, equipment, and procedure for manufacturing