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Ben Waterman

Watchet,Somerset

Summary

Highly experienced Work Management professional with over 18 years of experience in nuclear power station operations, specializing in optimizing processes to prioritize nuclear safety, regulatory compliance, and effective project execution. Recently transitioned into a leadership role, actively enhancing leadership capabilities through targeted professional development and the leading others program. Dedicated to fostering a safety-driven culture with a focus to delivering safe operations through reliable work management processes.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Work Management Lead (Acting)

EDF Energy
Hinkley Point C, Somerset
01.2024 - Current

I have been leading and mentoring the work management team at Hinkley Point C since January 2024 in a seconded role. It has been a pleasure to be able to use my nearly 17 years of experience in work management roles to develop and implement the work management processes at Hinkley Point C.

I am the senior business owner for the Asset Management tool used at HPC, and have been the lead in developing multiple deliverables on the Enterprise Asset Management project. Including Asset Suite (AS9) the introduction of Primavera (P6) and Live Work Order Packages (LWOP).

I am currently taking part in the EDF leading others program, focused on enhancing leadership capabilities and gaining practical insights into effectively guiding and inspiring teams.

Operations Development Engineer

EDF Energy
Hinkley Point C, Somerset
06.2020 - Current

Prior to accepting the the Operations Work Management Lead role position I was part of the Work Management Team in pre-operations for four years.

It was my role to develop the Work Management Processes, not only to support the stations critical functions but anticipate the challenges ahead as the station moves through construction, commissioning and into operations.

Cycle Planner / Cycle Co-oridinator

EDF Energy
Hinkley Point C, Somerset
01.2008 - 06.2020

I was a Cycle Planner / Cycle Co-ordinator at Hinkley Point B for more than ten years prior to joining the Hinkley Point C project. Here I gained valuable experience in Work Management, Maintenance and Outage processes at an operational nuclear power station.

Project Manager: I delivered multiple complex projects on critical items of plant. Including Cooling Water Pump overhauls,

Outage Area Lead: During outages I was the lead for delivering the Cooling Water and and feed and condensate systems work.

Education

Certificate of Higher Education (HNC) - Engineering

Open University
10.2023 -

A-Levels - Information Technology

West Somerset Community College
Minehead, Somerset
08.2003 - 08.2005

A-Levels - Business Studies

West Somerset Community College
Minehead, Somerset
08.2003 - 08.2005

GCSEs - Various

West Somerset Community College
08.2002 - 08.2003

Skills

- Highly Motivated and very invested in Work Management Processes

- Complex Project Management: Skilled in planning, coordinating, and executing multifaceted projects critical to nuclear power station commissioning and operations

- Nuclear Safety Leadership: Expert in embedding nuclear safety principles into all work management processes, ensuring risk mitigation and regulatory compliance

- Current Experience in leading a multidisciplinary team, fostering collaboration, and cultivating a culture of safety and excellence

- Subject Matter Expert in Work Management digital tools including Asset Suite, Primavera and TasHelix

Timeline

Operations Work Management Lead (Acting)

EDF Energy
01.2024 - Current

Certificate of Higher Education (HNC) - Engineering

Open University
10.2023 -

Operations Development Engineer

EDF Energy
06.2020 - Current

Cycle Planner / Cycle Co-oridinator

EDF Energy
01.2008 - 06.2020

A-Levels - Information Technology

West Somerset Community College
08.2003 - 08.2005

A-Levels - Business Studies

West Somerset Community College
08.2003 - 08.2005

GCSEs - Various

West Somerset Community College
08.2002 - 08.2003
Ben Waterman