Monica Beistline Block

About Monica Beistline Block

Senior Manager in Engineering leading $1.3B nuclear energy facility uprate project. Has 17 years of well-rounded experience in energy Project Management, Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and Work Management. Background includes environmental, mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering and equipment as well as 12 years of project management experience. I am a focused problem solver, constantly trying to streamline processes and generate efficiency. Interested in Director or Senior Director roles in large energy infrastructure, national and international energy start-ups, environmental clean-ups, and nuclear, LNG, and data center projects.Specialties: Project Management, Leadership, Reasoning Skills, Project Planning, Strategic and Critical Thinking, Schedule Control, Testing, Project Coordination, Project Design, Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Coordinating Activities and Teams

Experience

1. Senior Engineering Manager for Strategic Projects

   PSEG

   Mar 2024 — Present

   Leading a $1.3B project to uprate both Salem nuclear energy facilities. Manages a diverse team of 10 direct and 30 indirect engineers and provides oversight of the design engineering functions for the Salem Power Uprate Project.Responsible for the following Balance of Plant project scope:• Feedwater heaters modification/replacements• Moisture Separator Reheater modification/replacements• Condensate Polisher demineralizer vessel addition and associated building expansion• Condensate and Feedwater system piping and valve modifications/replacements• Steam Generator Feed Pump speed setpoint changes• Condenser dump capacity review, TGV DP, and MSSVs• Feedwater Regulating valve trim and operator replacements• Higher turbine exhaust flow and impact on condensers• Review of setpoint changes related to transient conditions (runbacks, load reductions, loss of heater and condensate pumps)• Thermal performance of the secondary side of the plant and increased FW flow• Environmental permit impacts and considerations

Education

• Gies College of Business - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Mergers & Acquisitions

  2020 — 2024

• Excelsior University

  Bachelor of Science, Nuclear Engineering Technology

  2010 — 2015

• Widener University

  Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering

  2004 — 2008