Robert Thorson

Robert Thorson possesses extensive experience in engineering and management across various sectors, including his current role as a DCPP Licensing Engineer at Pacific Gas and Electric Company since July 2023. Prior to this, Robert served as a Project Engineer at L3Harris Technologies and as the Maintenance and Reliability Department Manager at Chemtrade, where significant achievements included reducing unplanned plant shutdowns by over 50% and enhancing Overall Equipment Effectiveness from 96% to 98%. Robert's background also includes expertise gained as a Commissioning Mechanical Systems Engineer at AECOM and as a Nuclear Submarine Officer in the US Navy, where leadership and operational management skills were honed. Robert holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Washington State University, along with several nuclear qualifications and military training.