Mr. Nielson has over 30 years of combined experience in power plant operation and maintenance, electric distribution/transmission operation and water distribution maintenance/operations. He is responsible for managing the maintenance of the Water System’s distribution facilities and the Authority’s hydroelectric generation operation and maintenance activities. Mr. Nielson holds the highest level of State water certification (Grade IV) in water distribution and holds Level 1 certification in water treatment. He is also a Nevada Certified Journeyman Pipe Fitter.