Rick Rogers
@rickrogers
Experienced operations manager in nuclear power with a focus on safety.
What I'm looking for
I am an experienced operations manager with a strong background in radiation protection and chemistry within the nuclear power sector. Currently, I oversee daily operations at Florida Power & Light's Plant St. Lucie, ensuring compliance with NRC regulations and safety protocols. My role involves leading coordination during outages, collaborating with senior management, and performing audits to maintain environmental and safety standards.
Throughout my career, I have progressed through various roles, including Operations Shift Manager and Operations Unit Supervisor, where I have honed my leadership skills and technical expertise. My commitment to safety and operational excellence has been pivotal in achieving plant performance goals and ensuring reliable operations. I hold a Senior Reactor Operating License and have a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Assistant Operations Manager, Radiation Protection and Chemistry
Florida Power & Light
Jan 2025 - Present (4 months)
Oversees daily operations of Radiation Protection and Chemistry departments, ensuring compliance with NRC regulations, safety protocols, and plant performance goals. Leads coordination during outages, ensuring safety and minimal operational downtime. Collaborates with senior management and performs audits for environmental, health, and safety standards.
Outage Operations Shift Manager
Florida Power & Light
Oct 2023 - Jan 2025 (1 year 3 months)
Responsible for overseeing Operations department refueling outage planning, ensuring readiness and compliance with safety protocols. Prepared and reviewed clearances for equipment maintenance and developed the Shutdown Safety Management Plan. Managed personnel assignments during outage windows.
Operations Shift Manager
Florida Power & Light
Mar 2022 - Oct 2023 (1 year 7 months)
Led on-shift crew operations to ensure safe and reliable plant operation, maintaining compliance with the plant operating license. Provided leadership for crew operators, assisting in the completion of requalification cycles. Resolved administrative issues for the shift crew.
Operations Unit Supervisor
Florida Power & Light
May 2015 - Mar 2022 (6 years 10 months)
Supported on-shift plant operations and refueling outages, obtaining key qualifications including Senior Reactor Operator license and Shift Manager. Developed proficiency in operations and technical support. Ensured the successful performance of the Operations team and plant equipment.
Mechanical Engineer
Enercon Services, Inc.
Aug 2006 - May 2015 (8 years 9 months)
Prepared and reviewed calculations, specifications, reports, and design change packages for various nuclear power plants. Assigned as a Mechanical Engineer responsible for technical documentation. Supported engineering projects across multiple sites in the United States.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Georgia Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
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Location
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