Adams has shaped her career in project management, inspired by a family legacy of first responders. Growing up surrounded by retired rangers, mail carriers, railroad nurses, police officers and military personnel, she learned the value of service and resilience early on. For Adams, the noble cause of making power was a calling, and she found her niche in the technical and team-oriented environment of the nuclear industry.����
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Starting her career in operations, Adams quickly knew she wanted to learn every aspect of��operating��a plant. After years as a plant operator, her passion for cross-functional teamwork led her to move into project management within the engineering sector. She recognized that building connections and strong relationships was key to success in project management, enabling effective communication and progress in complex projects.����

Trust is essential in project management, and Adams has fostered this trust with her colleagues throughout her career at Entergy. This trust is��evident��in the successful outcome of her projects. Her efforts created a supportive environment where every team member thrived and effectively addressed the challenges that arose.����

As Adams reflects on her development over the years, she credits her mother with instilling the importance of paving the way for future generations of women, teaching her that every action she takes impacts those who will follow. “The women who come today set the stage for those who come tomorrow,” Adams said.����

Committed to recognizing the��hard work��of her team, Adams strives to ensure that strong contributions do not go unnoticed. She��demonstrates��that leadership is not just about authority but also about empowering others.����
Adam’s ability to build trust and support within her team has been a crucial factor in her success. By creating an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered, she has not only contributed to multiple project achievements but has also strengthened the foundation for future collaboration within the organization.��

After earning her civil engineering degree from Mississippi State University, she embraced the unique opportunity to contribute to sustainable energy production at River Bend, a facility closest to the community she loves.��

“I have been fortunate enough to participate in numerous plant walk-downs, including a walkdown of the upper fuel pool and reactor itself. I am grateful for my experienced coworkers, especially the civil engineers, for generously involving me in their projects,” Noble said. “I have enjoyed performing the calculations and behind-the-scenes actions and then witnessing the execution of the work in the field.”����

Haley credits her mother-in-law, Shanna Noble, who is also a civil engineer, as a significant mentor.����

“She has taught me that in this field, the most important measure of success is not about how well you complete your own challenging work,��but the impact you can have on those around you. She often emphasizes that people never forget how you make them feel when you contribute to their success,” Noble said. “The philosophy of putting others first resonates with me and changes my everyday point of view.”��

Additionally, Noble acknowledges her mother, Cristy Walker, as a crucial influence in her life.����

“My mother has always encouraged me to pursue a challenging career path. She supported me throughout my undergraduate journey, celebrating my successes and guiding me through the difficult times. She continually pushes me to strive for excellence and to never settle for less than my best. I truly would not have made it to where I am today without her support,” Noble said. “Having such remarkable and inspiring women in my life has been an incredible blessing.”��

As an advocate for future engineers, Noble actively participates in organizations like the North American Young Generation in Nuclear and Women in Nuclear. She aims to inspire the next generation of female engineers by sharing her journey and highlighting the fulfilling opportunities within the field.��

“To young women considering a career in engineering, I encourage you to go for it! It takes a lot of perseverance, self-confidence and willpower, but if you have a drive for problem-solving and enjoy developing innovative solutions, engineering can be an incredibly rewarding path where you can make a difference in the world.”��

This Women’s History Month let’s celebrate Haley Noble and all the women supporting the River Bend team and paving the way for future generations.��

One example of engaged employees is Kyle Lanoue, a mechanical maintenance repairman at River Bend Station in St. Francisville, La. Lanoue recently contributed an idea during a brainstorming session to utilize a tool from the����—a 3D integral viewer of the station’s Terry turbine,��a vital component used to drive pumps that deliver coolant to the steam generators. This innovative resource will enhance our just-in-time training and will be a vital tool during periodic refueling outages.��

The 3D viewer provides a detailed visual representation of how the turbine disassembles, breaking down each step so that team members can understand their upcoming tasks. This tool is particularly beneficial during the maintenance walk-down process, as it enables users to roll over actual bolts to check stud lengths and sizes, ensuring all work is performed accurately and efficiently.��

“It gives you a full idea of what you plan to see before getting into the work activity in the field. This helps us perform the work activity safely and efficiently,” Lanoue said. “You can come in here, look through the work steps and say, ‘I want to accomplish this when I go out there.’”��

“This is a testament to what can happen when we listen to our workforce and support them by putting into action what would help them do their jobs better, more safely and more reliably while adhering to our schedules,” said��Phil Hansett, River Bend Station site vice president.��

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Driven by a desire to make a positive impact on the environment and her community, Andrea was inspired to pursue a career in the nuclear power industry. Her technical skill set is dedicated to providing clean electricity and investing in a sustainable future.

“I believe we should recruit at the college level when young adults are soaking up information and deciding what they want to do with their lives,” she said.

She emphasizes the nuclear power industry’s diverse career opportunities, growth potential and positive influence. By introducing more women to the benefits of nuclear power, she aims to bridge the gender gap and foster inclusivity in engineering.

According to Andrea, critical skills essential for success in engineering, regardless of gender, include thinking outside the box, prioritization and effective communication. These qualities empower engineers to solve complex problems, focus on critical tasks and convey ideas clearly to drive progress and innovation.

Remont-Waguespack and her team are responsible for overseeing and ensuring optimal performance for critical systems that are key to River Bend’s safe and efficient operation.

“Since starting at Entergy in June, I have tried to bring a new perspective to projects and problems with a questioning attitude,” said Remont-Waguespack. “I don’t accept things as true until I question enough to understand for myself why we do things a certain way. I believe that having a questioning attitude can improve safety and efficiency at River Bend Station.”

Remont-Waguespack’s journey into the field of engineering was sparked by her interest in math, science and electronics since high school. She combined her passion for understanding how things work and her desire to make a meaningful impact on society to pursue a career in engineering at River Bend.

“Our community uses power every day, so it’s great to not only provide a household necessity but to do so in a safe, reliable way that keeps our environment clean,” Remont-Waguespack said.

Her natural problem-solving ability relates with her career as an engineer.��She leverages her analytical and technical skills to aid in developing innovative solutions that address challenges effectively.

“I enjoy going through equipment history and pinpointing the exact causes of problems at the plant so we can fix them right the first time,” she said. “It’s exciting when all the research and troubleshooting comes together, and you get the answer to a problem.”

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Shrivastava’s team performs plant upgrades and modifies designs and reviews related to River Bend’s structure.��

“I ensure River Bend Station receives a quality design of structure that can be constructed and operated safely, successfully and at a reasonable cost,” said Shrivastava. “I also perform rigging and load path evaluations so that maintenance can be performed safely and efficiently.”

Nuclear power plants often deal with equipment of significant weight. His team ensures the equipment arrives on site and is moved throughout the plant safely by calculating the support structures’ ability to handle the weight, such as the roads they are moved on and the floors on which they are placed.

Shrivastava, who grew up on the Ganges River which flows through India and Bangladesh, became an engineer because of his passion to design structures and see them built.

“From large bridges, tall buildings, power plants and refineries, each of these always impressed me,” Shrivastava said. “My favorite part about being an engineer is performing new designs of large industrial structures.”

Mentoring plays a crucial role in the field of engineering, serving as a cornerstone for professional development and growth. Shrivastava values mentoring by taking on the role of mentoring fellow engineers in structural design. By investing in his mentoring relationships, Shrivastava contributes to the development of a new generation of skilled and innovative nuclear professionals who will shape the future of engineering.

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As a senior project manager in the projects department, Morton oversees station projects such as license renewals and machinery and equipment upgrades. She also serves as the chair of Entergy’s Veterans Employee Resource Group.

During her time in the Navy, she became the first woman to earn the title of a SeaBee Combat Warfare Specialist, a title awarded to members after demonstrating, “superior proficiency in naval heritage and doctrine, command and control, hazardous material/hazardous waste, environmental safety, supply & logistics, communications and communications security, weapons, general military tactics, safety, basic first aid, civil engineer support equipment and chemical, biological and radiological warfare,” as stated by the U.S. Navy Seabee Museum’s website. Their motto is a Latin phrase that translates to “Seabees can do—we build, we fight.”

Morton joined the military in 1982 and retired in 2008 with the rate as a Seabee Combat Warfare Specialist Engineering Aide.

“I joined the military to serve my country and do my part,” said Morton. “Being from a small town, I also knew I would be able to expand my travel opportunities and be assisted in my goal of a college degree.”

Since she wanted to become an architect, she chose her branch of service because they had draftsman and civil construction opportunities.

“The phrase ‘can do’ means having resilience, focus and drive while being tough and resourceful,” she said. “Seabees are well known for being resourceful and tenacious. If you want something accomplished, assign a Seabee.”

Morton explained her commitment to supporting Entergy’s Veterans Employee Resource Group as well as her local Veterans.

“I have been serving as my local American Legion Post Commander for three years,” she said. “I am inspired by my local community and Veterans.”

Morton, being a disabled Veteran herself, also advocates for disabled Veterans and has a message she wants to share.

“I work to educate others that not all medical conditions or disabilities can be seen,” she said. “Everyone has their challenges in life.”

Entergy thanks all our Veterans for their service.

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