Executive Leadership (COO, CNO) in Nuclear Utilities
David Hamilton was the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Nuclear Officer for Energy Harbor, responsible for overseeing the safe and reliable operation of the nuclear and coal electrical generation segment, including over 33 million megawatt hours of carbon-free generation at four nuclear units in Ohio and Pennsylvania. His responsibilities as COO included an executive role on the company’s Retail Development Committee and key oversight of Energy Harbor’s shared services organizations. Recognized as an industry leader, David has held several advisory roles for both technical and business operations for various industry corporations and organizations.
In March 2024, Energy Harbor successfully completed its sale to and acquisition by Vistra Energy; David was Energy Harbor’s integration lead through this transition. Prior to Energy Harbor, David was the Chief Nuclear Officer for the FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Company (FENOC). Other executive positions held within FENOC include Site Vice President of the Perry Nuclear Power Plant, General Plant Manager of the Perry Nuclear Power Plant, and Director of Fleet Project Management. Before joining FirstEnergy, David worked for Entergy at Waterford 3 Nuclear Station, where he was Nuclear Safety Assurance Director, and at Palisades Nuclear Plant as General Manager of Plant Operations.
David also worked for Exelon Generation (now Constellation Energy) at Limerick Generating Station, Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station, and Quad Cities Station in various management roles. David has a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Delaware, a bachelor’s degree in nuclear engineering from Pennsylvania State University, and holds a Senior Reactor Operator License Certification.
Areas of Expertise:
Executive Leadership (COO, CNO) in Nuclear Utilities
Oversight of 33+ Million Megawatt Hours of Carbon-Free Generation
Major Utility Acquisition & Integration Experience
Nuclear Power Plant Management across Multiple Facilities
Senior Reactor Operator License Certification