Matt O'Kelly

Matthew is a Mechanical Engineer with five years of experience delivering engineering solutions across the UK and international nuclear sectors. Working towards chartership, he has a proven track record in authoring high-quality technical deliverables, supporting multidisciplinary teams, and driving projects from concept through to commissioning. His background spans asset management, safety case delivery, and mechanical handling systems for both operational and next-generation nuclear facilities.

Matthew is recognised for his ability to balance technical, safety, and commercial considerations, while also mentoring junior engineers and collaborating effectively across disciplines to achieve project objectives. 

Project Engineering: Led the isolation and removal of major fire protection systems at Dungeness B, managing full lifecycle delivery.

Equipment Engineering: Produced technical specifications for mechanical and process equipment to UK and international standards; developed monitoring programmes for Dungeness B and the CANDU MONARK.

Safety Case Production: Authored EC proposals for significant modifications at Dungeness B, including cooling circuit rerouting and boiler operating condition amendments.

Technical Reporting: Delivered reports on containment breach feasibility and 70-year plant life strategies, shaping design direction and client decisions.

Collaboration & Mentoring: Supported international project teams, mentoring junior engineers to improve delivery quality and efficiency.

Likes: Exploring new places, skiing, and pretty much every sport.

Dislikes: Slow Wi-Fi, weak tea and spiders.

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