Will Cothen graduated from the Carnegie Mellon University where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
Will is currently employed by FirstEnergy as a Unit Supervisor at Beaver Valley Power Station Unit 1. As Unit Supervisor, he directs and oversees the unit to ensure safe and reliable operation. To perform this role, Will is licensed as a Senior Reactor Operator by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Previously, he worked as an engineer in Probabilistic Safety Assessment group in the Beaver Valley Design Engineering Department. He also earned an equivalency certification as a Senior Reactor Operator at BVPS Unit 2.
Will resides in Beaver, PA with his son and wife. He enjoys fishing, cooking, and home repair projects.
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