Waterford 3 – Entergy We power life. Tue, 02 Sep 2025 18:47:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 /wp-content/uploads/2024/06/cropped-FavIcon-32x32.png Waterford 3 – Entergy 32 32 Light after the storm: 20 years strong Episode 3 /blog/light-after-the-storm-episode-3 Tue, 19 Aug 2025 20:35:11 +0000 /?p=19463 Reflecting on lessons that have strengthened us Posted:August 19, 2025 | Posted:Corporate Team | Category:Blog post, Storm Center update | Tags:Arkansas, Hurricane Katrina, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Orleans, Nuclear, Storm Center, Texas, Waterford 3 Heading into the 2005 hurricane season, Entergy employees gathered to participate in the annual systemwide storm exercise.

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Meet the pros: Kyle Sanford /blog/meet-pros-kyle-sanford Wed, 02 Apr 2025 20:45:39 +0000 /?p=13756 Kyle Sanford is an engineering supervisor and co-chair of the Waterford 3 Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging group. From an early age, Sanford was drawn to mathematics and problem-solving which led him to a career in engineering. “I found the nature of engineering appealing because success is measured by objective results, either the design works or it doesn’t,” he explained.

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A Women’s History Month spotlight /blog/a-womens-history-month-spotlight Mon, 17 Mar 2025 21:08:21 +0000 /?p=13785 For many, the nuclear industry seems like a distant world, something seen in movies. But for Waterford 3’s Radiation Protection Technician Lisa Parks, nuclear energy is not just her profession, but a passion. In 2016, Parks started her Entergy career as a decontamination technician at New York’s Indian Point şÚÁĎłÔąĎÍř Center, which closed in 2021. But quickly she realized she wanted more.

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Meet the pros: Wayne Matthews /blog/meet-pros-wayne-matthews Thu, 20 Feb 2025 23:01:34 +0000 /?p=13594 Born and raised in New Orleans, Wayne Matthews developed an early interest in engineering and science. His favorite shows as a child included Junk Yard Wars, How It’s Made and MythBusters. Not only did television shows spark Matthews’s interest in engineering, but his curiosity also evolved into a career aspiration after his brother pursued a computer engineering degree. He went on to receive a…

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Meet the pros: Christian Case /blog/meet-pros-christian-case Tue, 21 Jan 2025 22:18:35 +0000 /?p=13504 Christian Case, plant operator at Waterford 3 Steam Electric Station As a nuclear plant operator, Christian Case plays a key role at Waterford 3 Steam Electric Station in Killona, La. by ensuring the site stays on track in achieving its goals. His responsibilities include monitoring equipment, checking tank levels and ensuring everything operates as it should. He also stays vigilant in…

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2024 in retrospect /blog/2024-in-retrospect Thu, 19 Dec 2024 21:22:23 +0000 /?p=13338 Amid the glad tidings this season brings, with the sound of bells ringing, children singing and wallets emptying, the most familiar sound of all is heard among dubious adults: I can’t believe it’s already December! What happened to this year? And yet, the season also gives us time to pause, to reflect on 12 months of achievements and challenges, and to plan for fresh beginnings in the spanking…

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Meet the pros: Michael Jesson /blog/meet-pros-michael-jesson Tue, 10 Dec 2024 20:46:49 +0000 /?p=13271 Meet Michael Jessen, the lead for fleet maintenance training at Entergy Nuclear headquarters in Jackson, Miss. That’s the group that performs governance and oversight for maintenance and technical training programs at Entergy’s four nuclear sites in Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi and one that’s getting noticed for its impact across the fleet. What’s the secret sauce for Jessen’s success? He’…

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Jonathan Wood: expert marksman with an aim for superior standards /blog/jonathan-wood-expert-marksman-with-an-aim-for-superior-standards Wed, 04 Dec 2024 20:33:29 +0000 /?p=13244 As a radwaste technician II at Waterford 3 nuclear plant in Killona, La., Jonathan Wood plays a critical role in maintaining the safety and cleanliness of the site. His work ensures that radioactive materials are properly handled and that areas within the plant are thoroughly decontaminated and prepared for safe operations. Whether it’s preparing materials for shipment…

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Think Clean. Think Solutions. Think Nuclear. /blog/think-clean-think-solutions-think-nuclear Mon, 21 Oct 2024 20:15:00 +0000 /think-clean-think-solutions-think-nuclear This week we celebrate achievements across the nuclear energy industry and at Entergy, as we recognize the vital role nuclear professionals play in powering our communities with clean, carbon-free electricity. This is only achieved because of their relentless focus on operating our plants safely, securely and reliably. Our customers count on us to keep the lights on, and we do so with clean…

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During Hurricane Francine, our plants underscore the resiliency and strength of nuclear power /stormcenter/during-hurricane-francine-our-plants-underscore-resiliency-strength-nuclear-power-123696273 Fri, 13 Sep 2024 04:22:00 +0000 /during-hurricane-francine-our-plants-underscore-resiliency-strength-nuclear-power-123696273 Entergy’s Waterford 3 Nuclear Generating Station and River Bend Station in Louisiana and Grand Gulf Nuclear Station in Mississippi operated at full power during Hurricane Francine, which once again shows the resiliency and strength of nuclear power. I want to praise our nuclear professionals – and those across our company — who focused on in-depth preparation, strong teamwork and unparalleled…

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