Adina LaFrance
Smithfield
Summary
A seasoned leader in nuclear energy, I excel in strategic planning and relationship building, demonstrated through my roles at Dominion Energy . Spearheading innovative projects and fostering a culture of excellence, I've achieved significant operational efficiencies and enhanced team performance. My expertise in verbal communication and decision-making has been pivotal in advancing industry positions and achieving project success.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director-Advanced Reactors
Dominion Energy Services
12.2023 - Current
- Represent the company at industry meetings and conferences and advocate company input on industry positions
- Developed high-performing technical team in support of new nuclear development.
- Fostered culture of innovation, encouraging adoption of new technology and approaches
Manager-Site Engineering
Dominion Energy Generation
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Led station engineering through initial fleet reorganization and realignment
- Achieved station Equipment Reliability trajectory goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
- Resolved department conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate resolution
Manager-Emergency Preparedness Licensing
Dominion Energy Generation
04.2021 - 12.2022
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities related to Environmental Stewardship
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve EP project submittal goals, fostering program updates and efficiencies
Supervisor-Primary/Secondary/Reactor Engineering
Dominion Energy Generation
06.2017 - 03.2021
- Collaborated with other departments to achieve organizational goals, fostering teamwork for System improvements
- Achieved significant improvements in operational efficiency, introducing and enforcing quality control measures.
- Identified process inefficiencies and implemented measures to increase effectiveness and timeliness.
- Boosted team morale and performance, with open communication and regular update meetings
Reactor Engineer and Lead Reactor Engineer
Dominion Virginia Power
06.2007 - 06.2017
- Wrote, reviewed and edited technical documents in accordance with station requirements to update calculation methods or implement improvements
- Developed positive working relationships with station stakeholders to effectively coordinate work activities.
- Achieved successful project outcomes by demonstrating business case and clear path to implementation within required schedule.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Engineering
The Pennsylvania University
University Park, PA05-2007
Skills
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Goal setting
Certification
- SRO Certification, Surry Power Station 2021
- Professional Engineer, Nuclear-Virginia 2013
- SRO License-Penn State Breazeale Reactor 2004
- US Navy Nuclear Power Program 1997-2003
Timeline
Director-Advanced Reactors
Dominion Energy Services
12.2023 - Current
Manager-Site Engineering
Dominion Energy Generation
01.2023 - 12.2023
Manager-Emergency Preparedness Licensing
Dominion Energy Generation
04.2021 - 12.2022
Supervisor-Primary/Secondary/Reactor Engineering
Dominion Energy Generation
06.2017 - 03.2021
Reactor Engineer and Lead Reactor Engineer
Dominion Virginia Power
06.2007 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Engineering
The Pennsylvania University
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