Brian Grimes
Senior Executive Consultant

Education

• MS, Nuclear Engineering, University of Washington, 1964
• BS, Chemical Engineering, University of Washington, 1962
• Graduate courses in Engineering Administration, George Washington University, 1970-1971
• International School of Nuclear Science and Engineering, Argonne National Laboratory, 1963-1964

Areas of Specialization/Experience

• Project management and engineering management
• Reactor licensing (construction, operation)
• Design and licensing basis reconstitution
• Probabilistic risk assessment
• Quality programs
• Emergency preparedness
• Team inspection management
• Safety conscious work environment (Safety Culture)
• Decommissioning
• Release criteria
• Configuration management
• Research and advanced reactor safety assessment

Previous Positions

• U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)/Atomic Energy Commission (AEC), 1971-1996:
• Deputy Director and Acting Director, Division of Reactor Program Management (1995-1996)
• Director, Division of Project Support (1994-1995)
• Director, Division of Operating Reactor Support (1992-1994)
• Director and Deputy Director, Division of Reactor Inspection and Safeguards (1987-1992)
• Director, Division of Quality Assurance, Vendor and Technical Training Center Programs (1985-1987)

Recent Recognition

• American Nuclear Society Walter H. Zinn Award for ongoing leadership and mentoring of future leaders, and leadership in regulating nuclear energy systems, 2018