Gary Cook
Bristol
Summary
A seasoned professional with extensive understanding of the UK nuclear industry landscape, including defence, operating reactor, and decommissioning sites. Demonstrates thorough knowledge of nuclear safety law and supporting legislation, with a proven ability to make sound decisions through a proportionate approach. Skilled in leading, motivating, and directing large teams while effectively communicating and collaborating with colleagues at all levels.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Principal Nuclear Safety Inspector
Office for Nuclear Regulation
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
11.2010 - Current
- Extensive experience of nuclear safety law and its application across all nuclear sites covering defence, operating reactors and reprocessing sites
- Leads large inspection teams across large multi-facility nuclear sites that has included AWE and Sellafield.
- Wide experience of liaising and working with senior management both within regulator and nuclear licensee organisations
- Extensive wider stakeholder experience that includes collaboration with other regulatory bodies (e.g EA and DNSR) and wider organisations (e.g MOD, DESNZ and NDA), that includes secondments to such organisations
- Understanding and implementation of strategic approaches both within the regulatory environment and the wider strategic needs of licensees and other stakeholders.
Chemistry and Corrosion Specialist
EDF Energy
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
11.2003 - 11.2010
- Specialist scientist at the techincal support centre for UK AGR/PWR reactor fleet
- Provide advice, guidance, analysis and assessment to support reactor operation
- Collaborated with other technical experts and plant operators to form safety justification
- Provided site based support to manage operation and outage work
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Inorganic Chemistry
University of Bristol
Bristol 09.1999 - 09.2002
Master of Science - Chemistry
Kings College, University of London
London 09.1995 - 06.1999
Skills
- Thorough knowledge of nuclear safety law, supporting legislation and its application
- Ability to lead, motivate and direct large teams
- Can communicate and collaborate with a wide range of colleagues, from working level to senior management and can adapt approaches accordingly
- Extensive understanding of the UK nuclear industry landscape and appreciation of both tactical and strategic needs across defence, operating reactor and decommissioning sites
- A proportionate approach and a proven ability to make sound decisions
Timeline
Principal Nuclear Safety Inspector
Office for Nuclear Regulation
11.2010 - Current
Chemistry and Corrosion Specialist
EDF Energy
11.2003 - 11.2010
Doctor of Philosophy - Inorganic Chemistry
University of Bristol
09.1999 - 09.2002
Master of Science - Chemistry
Kings College, University of London
09.1995 - 06.1999
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