Jack Vecchiarelli

Background

About Jack Vecchiarelli

Ph.D, University of Toronto, Mechanical Engineering Licensed Professional Engineer in Ontario (P.Eng.) Over 27 years experience in the nuclear industry, including-Senior Leadership roles including VP of Nuclear Regulatory Affairs and VP of Pickering Optimization (refurbishment / redevelopment)-Nuclear Regulatory Affairs: Relicensing Manager responsible for 10-year licence renewal of Pickering Nuclear Generating Station -Preparation of Licence Application and other licence renewal submissions to the Regulator -Public hearings: participation and co-ordination of preparatory efforts for senior management -Manager of Nuclear Safety Department (over 25 staff and multi-million dollar budget)-Oversight of Reactor Safety Program, Probabilistic Risk Assessments, Safe Operating Envelope, Safety Report Update, Severe Accident Management Guidelines, generic safety issues, nuclear waste safety assessment, Risk & Reliability Program, Fuel Program -Lead Expert Witness on nuclear safety at public hearings for Darlington new build -Extensive procurement of nuclear safety analysis from vendors -various Leadership training and roles -Project Management -Quality Assurance and Governance -Systematic Approach to Training -Review and comment on Canadian / international nuclear regulatory requirements, e.g, IAEA meetings -application of Corrective Action Program -numerous publications Lectured a full course at the University of Toronto, Mechanical Engineering Department; and various other teaching experiences