Professional Overview
Karen Reick is an accomplished energy industry professional with over 15 years of experience in operations management and project leadership. As a Senior Operations Manager at Exelon, she leverages her technical expertise and leadership skills to drive efficiency and innovation across the organization's power generation assets.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As Senior Operations Manager at Exelon, a leading energy company, Karen is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of several power generation facilities. In this role, she manages cross-functional teams, identifies optimization opportunities, and implements process improvements to maximize productivity and reduce costs. Under her leadership, her facilities have achieved industry-leading safety and reliability metrics.
Career Progression
Prior to her current position, Karen served as an Operations Supervisor at Exelon, where she honed her skills in plant troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, and team motivation. Earlier in her career, she held various engineering roles at a nuclear power plant, gaining hands-on experience in system design, project management, and plant operations.
Academic Background
Karen holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. She is a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) and has completed executive leadership training at the Kellogg School of Management.
Areas of Expertise
- Power generation operations and optimization
- Project management and process improvement
- Cross-functional team leadership and collaboration
- Technical expertise in mechanical systems and equipment
- Safety and compliance program management
Professional Impact
During her tenure at Exelon, Karen has led several high-profile initiatives that have resulted in significant cost savings and operational improvements. Most notably, she spearheaded a major overhaul of the preventive maintenance program, which led to a 25% reduction in unplanned outages and a 15% increase in equipment availability. Karen's contributions have been recognized through numerous awards, including the Exelon Excellence in Operations award.
Conclusion
With her extensive industry experience, technical expertise, and proven track record of driving operational excellence, Karen Reick is a valuable asset to the Exelon team. She is committed to continuous improvement and delivering sustainable solutions that enhance the company's competitive edge in the energy sector.
