Alan Christensen
About Alan Christensen
Alan Christensen serves as the Principal Emergency Preparedness Coordinator at American Electric Power, bringing extensive experience in emergency preparedness and radiation protection. He has held various roles in the energy sector and military, demonstrating qualifications in quality assurance, environmental protection, and incident command.
Work at American Electric Power
Alan Christensen has been serving as the Principal Emergency Preparedness Coordinator at American Electric Power since 2015. He is based at the Cook Nuclear Plant in Bridgman, Michigan. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing emergency preparedness protocols and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. His extensive experience in emergency preparedness contributes to the operational safety of the facility.
Previous Experience at Dominion Energy
Before joining American Electric Power, Alan Christensen worked at Dominion Energy as a Senior Emergency Preparedness Specialist from 2004 to 2014. During his ten years in Kewaunee, Wisconsin, he focused on developing and implementing emergency preparedness plans, enhancing the safety measures of the organization.
Education and Expertise
Alan Christensen studied Nuclear Technology at Excelsior College, where he completed 102 semester hours towards a Bachelor of Science degree from 1996 to 1999. He also graduated from Gardner South Wilmington High School. Currently, he is pursuing studies in Liberal Arts and Sciences at Joliet Junior College, which he began in 2015.
Qualifications and Certifications
Alan Christensen holds several professional qualifications, including NQA-1 Quality Assurance Auditor and Environmental Protection Director. He is recognized as a National Registry Radiation Protection Technologist, although his certification is currently inactive. Additionally, he has qualifications as an INPO Instructor and holds a FEMA Exercise Evaluator Qualification and an Incident Command System Qualification (I-100).
Military Service Background
Alan Christensen served in the United States Navy from 1970 to 1977 aboard the Daniel Boone SSBN 629 as part of the Gold Crew. During his military service, he held the position of Primary Systems PO / RPPO, ERS, contributing to the operational readiness and safety of naval operations.