Derek Wilson
Chief Operating Officer at Nuclear Waste Management Organization
📍 Canada
Derek Wilson serves as the Chief Operating Officer at the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO), where he has worked for over 12 years. He is a mining engineer with more than 25 years of experience in project and operational management within the heavy construction and mining industries, including previous roles at AMEC and Holcim Canada.
He is responsible for guiding one of Canadas most significant and complex environmental infrastructure projects: the development of a deep geological repository for the nations used nuclear fuel.
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3 Years
Current Role
Chief Operating Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Canada
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Priorities
Topics Derek cares about
Nuclear Waste Management
As COO of NWMO, he is a leader in implementing Canada's plan for the safe, long-term management of used nuclear fuel.
Repository Engineering
His background as a mining engineer and former VP of Construction and Projects directly informs his oversight of the deep geological repository's technical implementation.
Career
Work history
1-2022
Chief Operating Officer
Nuclear Waste Management Organization
Chief Engineer & VP Contract Management
Nuclear Waste Management Organization
In the press
Media appearances
The NWMO appoints new Chief Operating Officer and Vice‑President/Chief Engineer. Featured in Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) – News Release
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