How a nuclear security officer became a Mustang
Richard Pierce has been many things throughout his life: a Marine, a security officer, a father and now, at 50 years old, a Mustang.
How 3 nuclear workers stay active in the military
It’s no secret many of our nuclear workers are also military veterans. But, some continue to serve their country while also powering their communities.
Why three interns gave nuclear energy a second chance
This year, we had several returning interns to our nuclear plants. We asked a few of them to share what they learned from last summer and what advice they have for future interns.
Meet Macrae Walters, Environmental Field Support Professional
Macrae Walters was the kind of girl who’s always loved science. As a child, she would wake up early to watch “Mr. Wizard” (for those millennials out there, “Mr. Wizard” was an educational television programs for children devoted to science and...
Career Profile: Highlighting the Shift Outage Manager Role with Amanda Breland
Managing a team that’s working to complete nearly nine thousand tasks in a little more than 20 days may seem daunting; but, the teamwork and satisfaction created from completing a teeming outage schedule is what makes being a shift outage manager worthwhile.
New employee optimistic about the future of nuclear
More than 45 years after Mike Wesson started work at Duke Power as a junior designer, Martin Isoler stepped foot in Catawba Nuclear Station as an intern in electrical design...
After 49 years in the industry, Mike Wesson is still passionate about nuclear
It was 1969. The Beatles staged their last public performance. The Boeing 747 debuted. The average income was $8,550. Apollo 11 landed on the moon. And two months before Woodstock, an 18-year-old graduated from Charlotte’s West Mecklenburg High School on Wednesday, went to work for Duke Power the following Monday.
How to become a nuclear energy trailblazer? Ask Angie Rucker.
There’s a figure at Harris Nuclear Plant that casts a long shadow across the site. No, it’s not the 523 foot tall cooling tower on a sunny day. This one stands barely five feet tall – but the positive effect that this influential figure has on the site, the nuclear fleet and the company is far-reaching.
Retired nuclear expert awarded a rare industry honor
Although the nuclear utility industry relies on many experts to safely and reliably generate electricity for communities across the country, few rise to the level of Dr. Stephen Schultz.
Award honors outstanding mentors who make a difference
No matter what your job is, chances are you had some help getting to where you are today. In the nuclear industry, mentoring not only helps individuals grow as professionals, but also serves as an effective way to transfer complex technical knowledge.
