Christopher D. Dunn has over 30 years of experience in nuclear power, including 26 years at Clinton Power Station where he currently serves as Operations Director. Prior to his current role, Dunn held several leadership positions at Clinton Power Station such as Training Director, Regulatory Assurance Manager, and Shift Operations Superintendent. Dunn also has 6 years of experience in the US Navy as a Machinist Mate working on nuclear propulsion plants and received an honorable discharge at the rank of E6. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Technology from Excelsior College.
1. Christopher D. Dunn
5Brittany Ct.
Bloomington, IL 61704
Phone 309-261-8900
PROFESSIONALEXPERIENCE
CLINTON POWER STATION – Clinton, IL
02/16 – Present Operations Director – Operations Department
Provide oversight for all Operations Department day to day activities including budgeting, scheduling, maintenance
support, regulatory interface and plant manipulations.
Provide oversight for the Operations Training Committee to ensure Operator Training program effectiveness and
compliance.
Member of theStation Senior Leadership Team responsible for developing and implementing the station vision
ensuring world class performance.
Perform the role of Station Emergency Director on the Emergency ResponseTeam.
06/12 – 02/16 Training Director – Nuclear Training Department
Provided oversight for all accredited and non-accredited training at the station.
Ensured the accredited training programs followed theSystematic Approach to Training, producing a workforce capable of
effective and efficient Operations and Maintenance of the station while meeting all the accreditation requirements of the
National Academy of Nuclear Training.
03/12 – 06/12 Regulatory Assurance Manager – Regulatory Assurance Department
Implemented the procedures and policies necessary to maintain regulatory compliance with 10CFR requirements. Provided
oversight for theStation’s Corrective Action, Operating Experience, Emergency Preparedness, and Regulatory Assurance
Programs.
02/10 – 03/12 Shift Operations Superintendent – Operations Department
Oversaw thequality and effectiveness of theOperations training program by actively participating various
Operations Training Committees.
Filled the role of the license holder for the station and ensured shift activities were conducted within regulatory and
procedure requirements.
Provided guidance, and direction, to the Shift Managers and overview crew activities to ensure special attention is
given to the planning and execution of all activities that could impact core reactivity, pressureand temperature.
06/08 – 02/10 Shift Manager – Operations Department
Served as the final operating authority on an assigned shift; monitoring compliance to all license requirements and
regulations, ensuring that all work is performed according to approved procedures and policies.
Oversaw theperformance and actions of all personnel on crew; including training, career and professional
development, rewards and discipline, and radiation dose.
Evaluated Operations Shift Team personnel performance, providing instructions, guidance or counsel as required.
Maintained a broad perspectiveof operating conditions affecting the operation and safety of the plant at all times.
Ensured notification of appropriateoff-sitepersonneland agencies in accordance with the Emergency Plan, Exelon
Reportability Reference Manual and Significant Event Reporting procedures.
Performed therole of Shift Emergency Director.
08/05 – 06/08 Senior Reactor Operator – Operations Department U.S. NRC License Number: 31181
Operated the power plant, providing supervisory oversight for operating, maintenance, and regulatory concerns.
Supervised bargaining unit employees, administering feedback on daily issues, career development, and discipline.
Control Room Supervisor: Supervised Reactor Operators, controlling all facets of plant operation.
Work Control Supervisor: Provided supervisory authority for Electrical, Instrument, and Mechanical Maintenance
Departments. Served as the single point of contact for control of scheduled work activities.
Operations Work Coordinator: Provided Operations oversight into maintenance scheduling from five weeks prior
to execution. Implemented the prepared schedule and executed it as theday shift Work Control Supervisor.
02/03 – 08/05 Operations Work Planner – Work Control Department
Developed multidiscipline work week schedules including logic tying activities with PV softwareto ensure no discipline
2. conflicts, production risk screening, clearance order development, and work order planning.
First Clinton Power Station Reactivity Champion: A member of an Exelon team who benchmarked the nuclear
industry and developed the current Exelon Fleet reactivity procedures using industry best practices.
Member of switchyard modification team working with Ameren/IP and contracted support to completeupgrade of
Switchyard to 3000 amp service, replacing four 345 KV circuit breakers and strain buss.
07/00 – 02/03 Reactor Operator – Operations Department U.S. NRC License Number: 31852
Monitored and operated the Reactivity Controls, Reactor Safety, and Balance of Plant Systems to meet production needs
while maintaining the health and safety of the public.
01/91 – 07/00 Non- Licensed Equipment Operator – Operations Department
Supported theMCR operating team by providing local monitoring and operation of plant equipment.
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
1984 – 1990 Served 6 years as Machinist Mate in the Nuclear Navy receiving and honorable discharge with the rank of E6.
1989 – 1990 Mechanical Division Leading Petty Officer – USS Dwight D. Eisenhower
Supervised the operation and maintenance of all machinery and equipment to meet theship’s mission.
Veteran of First Iraq War.
Received Navy Achievement Medalfor major overhaul of Ship Service Turbine Generators.
1986 – 1989 Mechanical Instructor – Naval Nuclear Prototype Training Unit D1G – West Milton, NY
Instructed and evaluated graduates (officer and enlisted) of the US Naval Nuclear Power School on theintegrated operation
and maintenance of reactor and steam plant related equipment to ensure theability to practically apply theoretical
knowledge.
Performed cross-discipline oral boards to ensure students obtained required knowledge prior to certification.
Supervised direct reports in training to ensure required benchmarks met to achieve certification in required
timeframe.
Maintained plant equipment at multiple prototypes as part of theMaintenance Training Group ensuring prototypes
able to meet thetraining requirements for the Naval Fleet.
1985 Machinist Mate Student – Naval Nuclear Power School – Orlando, FL
Graduated in top 10% of class 8506 with a 3.56 GPA.
EDUCATION & SPECIALIZED TRAINING
2013 Excelsior College – Albany,New York
Bachelors of Science in Nuclear Technology
2009 Exelon Management Program – Exelon
Two-week senior level training for manager development and business plan acumen
2009 Institute of Nuclear Power Operators National Academy for Nuclear Training – Atlanta,GA
One-week Next Level Leadership Seminar for Shift Managers to cultivate management techniques. used to develop first line
supervisors
2004 – 2005 Clinton Power Station – Exelon
Initial License Class – Senior Reactor Operator
2004 Supervisor Development Program – Exelon
Three-week intensive training program on managing employees for discipline, motivation, and conflict resolution
1999– 2000 Clinton Power Station – AmerGen Energy
Initial License Class – Reactor Operator
General Fundamentals – Boiling Water Reactors
1991 – 1992 Clinton Power Station – Illinois Power Company
Non-Licensed Operator Initial Training
1985 – 1986 Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory – D1G Nuclear Power Prototype
Six-month intensive “hands on” training on naval nuclear propulsion plants, reactor and steam plant theory
3. 1985 Naval Nuclear Power School – Orlando, FL
Six-month intensive theoretical course on naval nuclear propulsion plants, reactor and steam plant theory
1984 – 1985 Naval Nuclear Field 'A' School – Great Lakes Naval Training Center, Waukegan, IL
A three month training program on machinery design and steam plant operation.