YOUNG-MEEN EOM
Abu Dhabi,AZ
Summary
Dedicated and seasoned Quality Assurance Manager with over three decades of experience in the Electric Industry, specializing in Nuclear Quality Assurance.
Experienced in Quality Program Management and Electric Industry Deregulation (Reform), with a proven track record of contributing to competitive electricity market reform initiatives. Committed to ensuring reliable and competitively priced energy for electricity consumers.
Proficient in promoting competition and ensuring reliability in the energy market, with a demonstrated ability to align with the goals of organizations such as TRANSCO of Abu Dhabi.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
QA Audit Team Lead
Nawah Energy Company
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
08.2016 - Current
- Manage Quality Assurance systems and procedures for vendors and suppliers at Nawah Energy Company, ensuring compliance with nuclear standards for assets at the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant, including the High Voltage Transmission Switchyard and related technologies.
- Implementing and managing Quality Assurance programs for nuclear power plants, ensuring compliance with industry standards such as ASME NQA-1, ISO9001, and IAEA GS-R.
- Lead auditor responsible for executing nuclear quality assurance audits, assessments, and departmental self-evaluations, ensuring compliance with nuclear and electric industry codes and standards.
- Formulate comprehensive audit reports with actionable recommendations for corrective actions, driving continuous improvement efforts.
- Oversee the quality assurance audit team, providing constructive feedback and maintaining globally recognized quality assurance programs for generating power plants.
Nuclear Quality Assurance Mentor
Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
05.2014 - 07.2016
- Provided comprehensive training and mentorship to new employees in nuclear quality assurance processes and procedures.
- Ensured adherence to quality standards and regulations, facilitating the successful completion of the QA Training Program.
- Empowered mentees to take responsibility for their learning and development, fostering self-confidence and resilience.
- Guided mentees in overcoming challenges by sharing personal experiences and offering practical advice.
Quality Assurance Manager (Nuclear Quality)
Schneider Electric
Seoul, South Korea
12.2011 - 04.2014
- Managed Quality Assurance processes for installation, testing, and commissioning of software and computer-based hardware in electric industry sectors.
- Enhanced product quality by implementing comprehensive QA processes and procedures.
- Trained team members on quality assurance principles, fostering a culture of accountability and high performance.
- Provided QA solutions for industrial control and process markets, ensuring high standards of quality and compliance.
Manager for Electric Power Grid System Scheduling
Korea Power Exchange
SEOUL, South Korea
04.2001 - 11.2011
- Played a key role in promoting competition within the wholesale electricity market by actively participating in stakeholder meetings (Cost Evaluation Committee) and monitoring international market trends, including capacity markets and demand response compensation. Implemented strategies in consideration of PJM’s Reliability Pricing Model (RPM) and ISO-New England's Forward Capacity Market (FCM), as well as for demand response (DR) compensation, resulting in new electricity market rule for the Two-Way Bidding Pool.
- Monitored and analyzed national wholesale energy markets, including activities at Korea Power Exchange, to facilitate competition and ensure the availability of affordable and reliable energy for South Korean consumers. Implemented strategic initiatives resulting in market rules to produce hourly wholesale market prices in consideration of power system reliability and stability.
- Demonstrated expertise in financial markets by developing the discounted cash flow (DCF) model to determine base and incentive return on equity (ROE) for Gencos, ensuring accurate revenue allocation. Resulted in adjustment coefficients in the settlement process of the whole sale market.
- Extensive experience collaborating with wholesale electricity market operators across Asia, Oceania, and North America, including key organizations such as California ISO, ISO New England, the New York ISO, and PJM Interconnection, Singapore EMC, IMO in Western Australia, WESM in Philippines.
- Leveraged insights to government policy for transmission incentive rates, transmission planning, vesting contract trading, and wholesale market credit risks. Acted as a liaison with the investment community to foster information exchange on government energy policy issues.
- Served as a key liaison between the energy sector and the investment community, facilitating information exchange on government energy policy issues. Strengthened collaboration resulting in increased market participants in the Korean electricity wholesale market.
- Played a key role in the large-scale IT development project aimed at enhancing the Load Dispatch Center within South Korean Power Grid Operator. Contributed to the design, development, and implementation of the Energy Market Bidding, Pricing, and Settlement System, ensuring efficient and reliable energy distribution.
- Provided leadership in the implementation of the smart grid policy within the South Korean electric industry, overseeing the transition to a next-generation power grid. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to establish a widely distributed automated energy delivery network, leveraging two-way flows of electricity and information to enhance efficiency and reliability. For this purpose, explored and addressed diverse management objectives, including enhancing energy efficiency, demand profiling, utility maximization, cost reduction, and emissions control within the smart management system. Implemented various failure protection mechanisms to enhance the reliability of the smart grid and conducted comprehensive analysis of security and privacy issues.
Manager at Electric Industry Restructuring Office
Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO)
Seoul, South Korea
07.1999 - 03.2001
- Participated in the Korean Government's electricity market reform initiative, which included divesting and privatizing Korea Electric Power Corporation's (KEPCO's) generation segment from 2000 to 2002, implementing transmission open access and wholesale competition by 2008, and introducing retail competition thereafter. Played a key role in shaping the electricity market design phase of the reform plan by actively contributing to the development of pricing and settlement rules.
- Engaged in the controversial debate surrounding electricity market reform in Korea, providing support for government policy decisions. Advocated for the viewpoint that electricity can be effectively traded in a competitive market, emphasizing the manageability of potential transition challenges.
- Acknowledged and addressed concerns raised by opponents of the reform, including issues related to the idiosyncratic nature of electricity (e.g., low-price elasticity of demand and not being storable at low cost) as well as the country's isolated electricity network.
- Executed follow-up actions following the suspension of the electricity reform plan in Korea. Engaged with stakeholders and contributed to discussions on the conclusion reached by the Tripartite Commission, which considered the theoretical benefits of reform against the substantial costs and risks.
Manager at Quality Assurance Office
Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO)
Seoul, South Korea
04.1996 - 06.1999
- Developed, established, and managed the Nuclear Quality Assurance program, standards, and measures for Nuclear Power Plants of KEPCO.
- Nuclear QA lead auditor to perform Quality audits and oversight on 12 Nuclear Plants(under construction and operation) for all those planned and systematic actions necessary to provide adequate confidence that all items operated are in accordance with the Nuclear QA standards.
- Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management.
- Led change management initiatives to drive organizational transformation without compromising employee morale or productivity levels.
- Ensured compliance with nuclear industry regulations and legal requirements by implementing comprehensive policies and training programs for staff members.
Manager at Hanbit and Hanul Nuclear Power Plants
Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO)
Yeonggwang, Ulchin, South Korea
02.1984 - 03.1996
- Led a team of over 200 operators in the Commissioning and Operations department and managed the operational readiness program team for the commissioning of Hanbit nuclear power plant units 3&4.
- Oversaw all aspects of commissioning and operations, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and regulatory standards.
- Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing systems and proactively addressing these challenges through appropriate solutions implementation.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
Education
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Ajou University
Suwon, South Korea02.2008
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Jeonbuk National University
Jeonju, South Korea02.1984
Skills
- Quality Assurance Audit for Project, Purchase Contract, Technical Specifications
- Policy Development and Rule Making to support government officers
- Knowledge and Experience in the Electricity Market Reform and Smart Grid Initiative
- Instructor or Mentor for employee training
- Certified Professional Engineer for Nuclear Power Generation
- Regulatory Compliance
- Performance monitoring
Certification
- Certified Professional Engineer for Nuclear Power Generation, Korea Institute of Nuclear Safety - 1998
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
French
Elementary (A2)
German
Beginner (A1)
Timeline
QA Audit Team Lead
Nawah Energy Company
08.2016 - Current
Nuclear Quality Assurance Mentor
Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation
05.2014 - 07.2016
Quality Assurance Manager (Nuclear Quality)
Schneider Electric
12.2011 - 04.2014
Manager for Electric Power Grid System Scheduling
Korea Power Exchange
04.2001 - 11.2011
Manager at Electric Industry Restructuring Office
Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO)
07.1999 - 03.2001
Manager at Quality Assurance Office
Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO)
04.1996 - 06.1999
Manager at Hanbit and Hanul Nuclear Power Plants
Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO)
02.1984 - 03.1996
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Ajou University
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Jeonbuk National University