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Elbert C. Simpson Appointed Senior Vice President - Nuclear Engineering at PSE&G

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Elbert C. Simpson, a veteran in the nuclear power industry, has been elected senior vice president - nuclear engineering at Public Service Electric and Gas Company (PSE&G). Simpson brings an impressive record of managing nuclear power facilities, improving plant performance, and engineering design expertise to his new role. He will oversee operational and support activities for the Salem and Hope Creek generating stations in New Jersey, reporting directly to Leon R. Eliason, chief nuclear officer and president of the nuclear business unit.

Key Takeaways:

  • Simpson has been appointed senior vice president - nuclear engineering, effective June 30, 1995, replacing a newly created position within the nuclear business unit.
  • He will lead the operational and support activities for the Salem and Hope Creek generating stations, both located in Lower Alloways Creek Township, N.J.
  • Simpson brings over 23 years of experience in nuclear power operations, including his previous role as vice president, nuclear support at Arizona Public Service Company.
  • Prior to joining Arizona Public Service Company, Simpson held various positions at Florida Power Corporation, including director-nuclear operations engineering and projects, and director-nuclear operations site support.
  • Simpson holds bachelor's degrees in electrical engineering and nuclear engineering from the University of Florida.

Statistics:

  • 23 years: Simpson's total experience in nuclear power operations
  • 1972: Year Simpson began his career in nuclear power operations as an engineer assigned to Florida Power's Crystal River Nuclear Station
  • 1988: Year Simpson was appointed director-nuclear operations engineering and projects at Florida Power Corporation
  • 1990: Year Simpson joined Arizona Public Service Company as vice president, nuclear engineering and construction
  • 1993: Year Simpson was named vice president, nuclear support at Arizona Public Service Company
  • 1995: Year Simpson is appointed senior vice president - nuclear engineering at PSE&G

Sources:

  • "Appointment of Elbert C. Simpson as Senior Vice President - Nuclear Engineering" by Public Service Electric and Gas Company (no date)
  • "Florida Power Corporation" (no date)
  • "Arizona Public Service Company" (no date)
  • "University of Florida" (no date)

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