The document provides a summary of Ashok K. Hasija's education and professional experience in engineering and project management roles related to the nuclear power industry over 30+ years. It includes his educational background in engineering, business administration, and certifications. It then summarizes his extensive experience managing projects and providing oversight at various nuclear power plants in areas such as licensing, engineering, quality and safety assessment, and corrective action programs.

1. Education
Master of Business Administration, University of Hartford,
Connecticut
MS Industrial Engineering, Illinois Institute of Technology,
Chicago, Illinois
MS Nuclear Engineering (equivalent), Atomic Energy
Commission of India, Bombay, India
BS Mechanical Engineering (Honors), University of Jabalpur,
India
Certifications and Licenses
PE (Professional Engineer) – Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania
PMP (Project Management Professional) – Project
Management Institute
Professional Associations
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Project Management Institute
Ashok K. Hasija
hasijaashok@yahoo.com 14 Hazel Avenue, Voorhees, NJ 08043
(856) 261-4163 Cell
SUMMARY
Registered professional engineer (PE) and
PMI certified project management
professional (PMP) with a multi-disciplinary
education in engineering and business
administration. Over 30 year experience in
nuclear power plants and support
industries.
• Project Management
• Engineering/ Licensing
• Nuclear Oversight
• Quality and Safety Assessment
• Risk Management
• Investigations / Root Cause Analysis
• Corrective Action Program
• Codes, Standards and Regulations
EXPERIENCE
Duke Energy Nuclear Projects (Feb 2012 – Present)
o Oversight and support of Fleet and Site Projects e.g., Fukushima Response and FLEX mitigation
strategy; Cyber Security, Digital Upgrades, NFPA805 Transition, CR3- EPU, Harris-MUR, Turbine
Replacement project and Fuel Reload Design; Robinson Stator Replacement and Turbine Control
System; Brunswick Alternate Decay Heat Removal and TCS project; Oconee PSW Project; McGuire
MUR, HP Turbine Replacement, Emergency Power Supply Systems, and other projects
o Developed assessment methodology (Project Management, Processes, Behaviors and Technical
Integrity) for an Independent Assessment of nuclear programs and projects including, Licensing,
Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Testing, Plant Turnover and Life Cycle Readiness
o Benchmark of Digital Projects
o Developed and provided Independent Assessment Plans and Training for Nuclear Project Planning
and Controls, Project Engineering, Procurement and Contract Management, Risk Management, etc.
Peach Bottom (BWR) EPU Project (January 2011-August 2011)
o EPU Project Engineer– EQ Program, Turbine-Generator, BOP Instrumentation and Controls, and
support of License Amendment Request (LAR) and Plant Modifications
Nine Mile Point Unit 2 (BWR) EPU Project (January-July 2010)
o Project Manager- Design Basis Reconciliation; Developed WBS, Project plan, Worked with A/E
o Drafted Margin Report and Final EPU Implementation Change Package.
o Drafted EPU Project Plan, Change Management, Licensing, and Modifications Plans, and provided
indoctrination of and guidance to the new team members
o Participated in a Corrective Action Effectiveness investigation
Bruce Power Nuclear (PHWR) Ontario (September- November 2009)
o Consultant-Corrective Action Program Effectiveness Assessment
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2. Ashok K. Hasija
hasijaashok@yahoo.com
14 Hazel Avenue, Voorhees, NJ 08043
(856) 261-4163 Cell
Point Beach (PWR) nuclear plant EPU project (August 2008-June 2009)
EPU Project Engineer:
o Validation and verification of AST (alternate source term) and EPU License Amendment
Requests (LAR).
o Owner acceptance reviews of EPU LAR sections and calculations submitted by the NSSS, and
BOP vendors; LBLOCA report by NSSS vendor, and PSA update by a consultant
o Developed EPU Margin Management Report
o Provided other project support on NRC communications, resolution of comments on LAR,
modification reviews, construction management readiness, compliance with industry
recommendations, risk management, communication strategy, plant modifications, inspection
testing and Acceptance Criteria
o Developed EPU Change Management Plan (CMP) for the project, including strategic charts to
display the EPU project WBS, and its impact on the power plant and site organizational units, ,
o EPU-Site Integration to help develop individual department plans to address the impact of EPU
project, their readiness and transition to EPU conditions.
o Interfaced with site management to explain the impact of EPU on the power plant and their
organization units, and got their concurrence of the Change Management Plan
True North Consulting- Various consulting assignments 2005-2008
Supported MUR power uprate projects, technical and project oriented assessments, 50.59 safety
evaluations, IST software development, nuclear QA Program development, etc.
PSEG - Nuclear, New Jersey 1985-2005
Project Engineer (1998 – 2005)
As a Project Engineer for several strategic projects including extended power update (EPU), to
increase electric generation capacity of nuclear power plants or to support operations, responsible
for developing project justifications, scope, plans, schedules, cost estimates, contracts, risks, multi-
discipline organization and interfaces, communication plans, management presentations and
reports, financial analyses, etc. in addition to coordinating project costs, overseeing licensing and
design change activities, verification and validation, quality assurance, issues identification and
resolutions, contractor oversight, due diligence documentation and project closeout.
• Hope Creek (BWR) EPU project to increase power generation by 135 MWe that included
engineering, licensing, modifications, replacement of main turbines and transformers, and
conversion to digital EHC.
• Salem (PWR) Units Turbine and digital EHC projects
• Measurement Uncertainty Recovery (MUR) project for all three units (Salem units one and two,
and Hope Creek) resulting in increased generation by 78 MWe.
• PSEG Nuclear Year 2000 project included: business software (including those used to perform
technical analyses, administration, and other miscellaneous technical applications), networks,
digital devices, and process controls using embedded microprocessors to monitor power
production and plant ambience, and contingency planning and supply chain risk management.
Nuclear Safety Review (NSR) (1985-1998)
As a member of full time Nuclear Review Board responsible for nuclear safety oversight of three
nuclear units (Salem/PWRs and Hope Creek/BWR) including independent assessment of incidents,
violations, proposed tests or experiments; 10CFR 50.59 and 50.92 assessments of changes to the
facilities, processes, core design, and operating licenses, inspection, testing and acceptance
criteria; review of plant performance indicators to identify technical or programmatic issues.
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3. Ashok K. Hasija
hasijaashok@yahoo.com
14 Hazel Avenue, Voorhees, NJ 08043
(856) 261-4163 Cell
• As a NSR project manager for Salem restart oversight, led a team of engineers to conduct
assessments of engineering programs, resolution of technical issues and Salem systems
testing. Participated as a member of Salem Restart Independent Oversight Board
• Developed the company’s nuclear safety philosophy and policies, and led the development of
nuclear safety oversight guidelines
• Developed the company’s initial root cause analysis process and performance standard for
Corrective Action Intervention Team during Salem Restart
• Led and conducted several investigations of incidents at Salem, Hope Creek and Peach Bottom
nuclear power plants, and Burlington combined cycle power plant
• Led the development of an integrated self-assessment program for the company including
benchmarking visits to several utilities and high-tech industries
• Led assessments of various technical processes and issues, including corrective action
processes using industry benchmark and INPO performance objectives and criteria, safety
system functional inspection (SSFI), and impact of changes to plant and processes on the
reliability and safety of nuclear power plants
Institute Of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO), Atlanta, GA 1980-1985
Senior Project Manager
Developed standards of management excellence for nuclear power plant design, construction and
operations during the inception of this institute; Responsible for conceptualizing, planning, and
leading a team of engineers loaned from various US and foreign utilities, and other high technology
industries.
• Completed initial standards of excellence (Performance Objectives and Criteria) for evaluation
of operating nuclear plants, corporate management of nuclear power, and design and
construction of nuclear power plants.
• Completed the initial best practice guidelines for conduct of Operations, Maintenance,
Radiological Protection, and Training.
• Arranged technology transfer from Department of Energy, aerospace and other high-tech
industries, and national laboratories.
• Conceptualized and managed development of the Plant Experience Reports, and diagnostic
techniques to facilitate identification of the problem areas (in processes, plants, or management)
at nuclear power plants to be addressed in depth by the INPO evaluators.
• Participated in evaluations of nuclear power plants, and field investigations of nuclear plant
incidents that were used in developing a SOER (Significant Operating Experience Report).
• Conducted investigation of the incidents using MORT, KT and other contemporary root cause
analysis techniques. Developed and completed the first INPO report on root causes of
significant events at US nuclear power plants.
OTHER RELATED EXPERIENCE
• EPU and MUR Project Management, Licensing and Engineering Support (BWR & PWR)
• Familiar with inspection, testing and acceptance criteria (ITAAC) for advanced power plants
• 10CFR50.59 Screening and Safety Evaluations, 50.92 SHC determination
• Oversight of licensing, fuel reloads, changes to design, procedures, programs, and training
• Developed nuclear QA standards as a member of ANSI/ASME N45.2 standards committees.
• Led initial development of INPO “Standards of Excellence for Nuclear Power”
• Supported initial development of INPO Performance Indicators
• Conducted “Significant Event” investigations (US nuclear industry) for INPO
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4. Ashok K. Hasija
hasijaashok@yahoo.com
14 Hazel Avenue, Voorhees, NJ 08043
(856) 261-4163 Cell
• Coached at PSEG Supervisory Leadership Academy, topics encompassing business and
strategic thinking, performance (safety, reliability, and cost-effective productivity) achievement,
problem identification and resolution, risk management, and project management.
• Developed and Implemented Safety System Functional Review processes
• Developed and implemented Corrective Action strategies associated with Plants’ Restart
• Provided Independent oversight of Nuclear Engineering processes for Plants’ Restart
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