Douglas Badgero P.E.
About Douglas Badgero P.E.
Douglas Badgero is a Staff Engineer specializing in Nuclear Safety Analysis at American Electric Power, where he has worked since 2011. He manages outage shutdown risks and conducts various safety analyses to ensure compliance with nuclear safety standards.
Current Role in Nuclear Safety Analysis
Douglas Badgero serves as a Staff Engineer in Nuclear Safety Analysis at American Electric Power. In this role, he manages outage shutdown risks, focusing on ensuring safety and efficiency during nuclear plant downtimes. His responsibilities include conducting thorough analyses of operator time-critical actions to enhance response strategies in nuclear safety scenarios. He also performs dose analysis to evaluate radiation exposure, ensuring compliance with established safety standards.
Professional Experience at American Electric Power
Douglas Badgero has a lengthy tenure at American Electric Power, where he has held multiple positions since 1990. He began as an Auxiliary Equipment Operator/Reactor Operator, serving for 11 years before transitioning to Unit Supervisor from 2001 to 2007. He then worked as a Senior Operations Training Instructor from 2007 to 2011. Since 2011, he has been in his current role as Staff Engineer Nuclear Safety Analysis, accumulating over 30 years of experience in various capacities within the organization.
Educational Background in Engineering
Douglas Badgero earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering, graduating Cum Laude from Michigan Technological University. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science (M.S.) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the same institution. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in nuclear safety and engineering.
Expertise in Nuclear Safety Analysis
Douglas Badgero possesses specialized expertise in several critical areas of nuclear safety analysis. He performs Loss of Coolant Accident (LOCA) analysis, which is vital for ensuring the safety of nuclear operations. Additionally, he handles high energy line break assessments to prevent and mitigate potential hazards. His work includes conducting 10 CFR 50.59 screenings and evaluations, which are essential for assessing changes to nuclear facilities. He also specializes in thermal hydraulic analysis, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of nuclear reactor behavior.