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David Farr

David Farr

Wendell,NC

Summary

Dynamic Engineering Director with a proven track record at Fluor, driving performance improvement and risk assessment in nuclear projects. Expert in project management and contract negotiation, achieving significant cost savings and operational excellence. Championed safety and compliance, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

ENGINEERING DIRECTOR

FLUOR
GREENVILLE, SC
05.2022 - 04.2025
  • Directed multidisciplinary teams in delivery of mission-critical projects spanning nuclear weapons production, advanced modular reactor deployment, and clean energy infrastructure.
  • Championed adherence to nuclear safety protocols, quality standards, and DOE/NRC regulatory frameworks.
  • Promoted culture of safety, technical rigor, world-class outcomes, and continuous improvement.
  • Facilitated daily briefings, issue resolution sessions, and progress reviews to ensure cross-discipline alignment.
  • Supported deployment of next-generation nuclear technology by ensuring operational readiness.
  • Collaborated with project stakeholders to define requirements and develop scalable project frameworks.
  • Optimized design deliverables to ensure project viability and compliance with regulatory and safety standards.
  • Engaged with cross-functional teams to resolve challenges, align objectives, and maintain project momentum.
  • Ensured safe, compliant, and efficient production of nuclear weapons by minimizing risks with strict protocols.
  • Aligned safety, regulatory, and scheduling objectives to meet national defense requirements.
  • Directed daily operations to ensure timely progress, minimize disruptions, and meet safety benchmarks.
  • Implemented oversight and performance tracking systems to monitor milestones and overall costs.

CEO & MANAGING PARTNER

Peachtree Consulting Corporation
Kennesaw, GA
09.2017 - 05.2022
  • Spearheaded high-impact consulting engagements with major nuclear organizations including Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) and Japanese Nuclear Safety Institute (JANSI).
  • Analyzed operations to drive performance improvement, leadership development, safety initiatives, and operational readiness across multiple sites.
  • Generated $1.2 M in savings for ENEC by renegotiating contracts, streamlining processes, and mentoring leadership.
  • Reviewed operational and procurement process inefficiencies to identify cost-saving opportunities.
  • Simplified cumbersome processes to streamline workflows, improve usability, and accelerate decision making.
  • Developed performance management frameworks to build leadership capability and sharp operational focus.
  • Assisted Fukushima disaster recovery efforts with deliberate, disciplined approach to implementation of best practices.
  • Conducted in depth review of disaster response to pinpoint procedural gaps and critical failures.
  • Reinforced adherence to technical and regulatory standards to reduce operational variability and risk.
  • Provided coaching and mentorship to plant managers and staff to instill disciplined decision-making skills.

VICE PRESIDENT, ENGINEERING & TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO)
Atlanta, GA
01.2016 - 09.2017
  • Provided enterprise-wide leadership over INPO’s technical divisions to advance safety, reliability, and performance following the Three-Mile Island disaster.
  • Oversaw team of 30 direct and 360 indirect personnel responsible for delivering expert guidance and performance improvement initiatives across critical technical disciplines.
  • Served as primary liaison for 17 global nuclear vendors, including GE, Westinghouse, and Toshiba.
  • Ensured long term sustainability of INPO technical programs with redesign of evaluation processes.
  • Engaged with global regulators and internal stakeholders to identify gaps and emerging challenges.
  • Established clear evaluation criteria to ensure consistency and relevance across all technical programs.
  • Formulated unified strategic vision to embed new processes into day-to-day operations.

Senior VICE PRESIDENT OF NUCLEAR PROJECTS & ASSET MANAGEMENT

EXELON NUCLEAR
Chicago, IL
01.2014 - 12.2016
  • Directed large-scale, enterprise-wide nuclear asset management and capital project portfolio spanning 23 units across 18 nuclear sites.
  • Spearheaded planning, execution, and financial performance of $740M in capital projects and $300M in operations and maintenance programs.
  • Provided executive oversight and subject matter expertise to ensure projects met stringent regulatory, safety, budgetary, and operational goals.
  • Managed over $1B annual budget and reduced contractor expenses $20M through negotiation of contracts and the overhaul of project management best practices.
  • Assessed project management methodologies and inefficiencies to establish baseline for improvements.
  • Streamlined best practices and standardized processes to reduce redundancy and lower costs.
  • Renegotiated vendor contracts and enforced performance standards to deliver significant savings.
  • Completed three 18-day refueling outages at LaSalle County Station with precise coordination across stakeholders.
  • Created detailed outage execution plans to ensure precise scheduling, resource allocation, and risk mitigation.
  • Led daily progress monitoring and issue resolution meetings to address emerging challenges in real time.
  • Instituted post-outage reviews to apply lessons learned, reduce cycle time, and minimize financial losses.

Site Director

British Energy
London, England
01.2014 - 12.2016
  • Oversaw all station activities and led performance turnaround of a four-loop 1280 Mwe Westinghouse pressurized water reactor.
  • Managed six direct reports and indirect performance of 625 individuals across the station.
  • Directed and led teams involved in operations, plant safety, engineering, maintenance, work control, outage management, and supply chain.
  • My leadership resulted in the first cycle to cycle run for the plant and a operating capacity factor of over 90 percent in several subsequent cycles.

Education

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - FINANCE

NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
EVANSTON, IL

BACHELOR OF NUCLEAN ENGINEERING -

GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
ATLANTA, GA

Skills

  • Problem Solving
  • Project management
  • Performance improvement
  • Risk assessment
  • Contract negotiation
  • Process optimization
  • Communication
  • Project Management

Accomplishments

  • Completed three 18-day refueling outages seamlessly with precise coordination across multiple stakeholders
  • Generated $1.2M in savings for ENEC by renegotiating contracts, streamlining processes, and mentoring leaders
  • Reduced contractor expenses $20M for Exelon through overhaul of project management best practices
  • Ensured long term sustainability of INPO technical programs with redesign of the evaluation processes

Awards Affiliations Certifications

  • World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO) – Most Successful Director in the World Award
  • Exelon Nuclear – 10 Corporate Professionalism Awards for Transformative Strategic Contributions received
  • Member – International Advisory Committee to Board of Directors, American Nuclear Society (2012-2013)
  • U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) – Senior Reactor Operator Certification, LaSalle (GE BWR-5)
  • U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) – Senior Reactor Operator License, Byron (4-Loop PWR)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Registered Professional Engineer

Personal Information

Title: Senior Vice President, Global Operations

Career Trajectory

  • Engineering Director, Fluor, 05/2022, 04/2025
  • CEO & Managing Partner, Peachtree Management Consulting Group, 09/2017, 05/2022
  • Senior Vice President, Nuclear Projects & Asset Mgmt., Exelon Corporation, 01/2014, 12/2016
  • Vice President, Engineering & Technical Support, Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO), 01/2016, 09/2017
  • Vice President, Operations, Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO), 01/2005, 01/2008
  • Vice President, International Division, World Association of Nuclear Operators, 01/2009, 01/2013
  • Site Director, British Energy Sizewell B Nuclear Plant, 01/2004, 01/2009

Executive Value Offered

Strong financial management, effective negotiation skills, Shares global knowledge in electric utility operations and energy market dynamics, Fosters cultures of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning, Removes inefficiencies and bottlenecks to enhance plant reliability and minimize costs, Ensures operational decisions are technically sound, forward-thinking, and sustainable, Creates and scales programs to future-proof operations and advance technologies

Timeline

ENGINEERING DIRECTOR

FLUOR
05.2022 - 04.2025

CEO & MANAGING PARTNER

Peachtree Consulting Corporation
09.2017 - 05.2022

VICE PRESIDENT, ENGINEERING & TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO)
01.2016 - 09.2017

Senior VICE PRESIDENT OF NUCLEAR PROJECTS & ASSET MANAGEMENT

EXELON NUCLEAR
01.2014 - 12.2016

Site Director

British Energy
01.2014 - 12.2016

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - FINANCE

NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY

BACHELOR OF NUCLEAN ENGINEERING -

GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

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