ML20091K283
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| Issue date: | 02/24/1984 |
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- 1 NUCLEAR PLANT SHIFT EXPERIENCE Operating Shift Experience Requirements o
Experience Categories and Factors for o
Accumulating Nuclear Power Plant Experience o
Shift Advisor Qualifications t
Developed By NTOL UTILITY WORKING GROUP _
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Presented By Donald F. Schnell 8806060473 040525
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' INTRODUCTORY RE.VJtXS DONALD F.
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Mr. Chairman, Commissioners, by way of introduction, I am Vice President - Nuclear of Union Electric, and am res-ponsible for design, construction, startup and operation of Callaway Plant, an 1150 MW PWR -- the lead SNUPPS plant.
- SNUPPS, you will remember, is the original multi-utility, multi-site I have been engaged full-time plant standardization concept.
in responsible management positions associated with Callaway since the project was conceived in 1971, and have been directly responsible for plant operation since 1980.
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In related industry activities, I en a member of the Nuclear Power Division Committee of EPRI and serve as Chairman of the Industry Review Group for INPO's Construction Proj ecr Evaluation Program.
c1 Our Callaway Plant is *.dtMm to morihs of readiness for fuel load, so it is fitting that I speak to you on this issue.
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b Miller has described. Georgia Power's program for selecting and training operating personnel; we at Union Electric also recognize our management responsibility to properly select l,
and train operators so that Callaway Plant is started and operated in a manner which helps ensure public health and safe-J, ty, while at the same time protecting our investment in the 5
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cient generation to our system; nothing less will be tolerate With this goal in mind, we have selected an outstanding in comnercial group of operator candidates who, though light nuclear plant experience, have already' demonstrated their com-startup.-
potence and reliability in activities leading to plant To prepare our operators for this heavy responsibility, we have assembled a training staff of superior individua~1s and have invested 'in an on-site training center which includes The simulator has been in a callaway Reference Simulator.
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operation at Callaway since mid-1982; a Callaway/SNUPPS'simu a has been operational and available to our personnel since 1979 We have also sent our at the Westinghouse Training Center.
SRO/RO candidates to operating plants for participation training.
2 activities at Callaway They have assisted in preoperational test functional test and have had shift responsibility for our hot l
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.I am convinced we have prepared these peop e program.
the responsibility of operating Callaway Plant.
i Notwithstanding this, the staff as well as the ACRS have required the addition of advisors to supplement our shift ex,
We committed to add shift advisors in 1981 l
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I might also point out that we have commercial, experience issue.
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to With this personal be.ckground, I will now present you the plan developed by our working group to assure a res-pensible level of shift operating Experience.
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Slide illustrates experience requirements of the four licensed shift positions:
Shift Supervisor (SRO),
Senior Operator (SRO), and two Licensed Operators (RO's).
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Derived from ANSI /ANS-3.1-1981, with additional het plant shift time within assigned i
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As defined in ANSI /ANS-3.1-1981.
j Assures =4n4== of 13 years per shift crew.
Nuclear Plant Experience:
Equivalent experience derived from 10 categories of applicable experience, with specific weighting factors and==v4==
time credited to each category.
Assures minimum of 6 years equivalent experi-ence per crew.
Hot Participation Experience:
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ment in review and discussions leading to decisions relative to operation of a commercial nuclear plant, or, direct hands-on operation as a trainee at a commercial nuclear power plant.
Includes:
Six weeks participation in SRO/RO duties at an operating plant of the same type for Shift Supervisor and Senior Operator; Shift Supervisor participation in reactor startup and shutdo'.m at same type plant; Six months participation in SRO/RO' duties at an operating plant of the same type by the Shift Supervisor or the Senior Operator.
(An SRO-Licensed STA may be considered an acceptable alternate for this experience i
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Experience at "same type pla,1t
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Must be on shift if any Hot Partici-pation Experience factor is not satisfied by.the Shift Supervisor or Senior Operator.
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Hot Participation. Experience Power ~
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- Plant Piant Startup and 6 Months Experience Experience Position Years Years License
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2 SRO 6 weeks X
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'If any of the Hot Participation Experience requirements are not satisfied by the SHO's, a qual advisor is required.
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_j EXPERIENCE CATEGORIES AND FACTORS FOR ACCUMULATING NU m a POWER PLANT EXPERIENCE 1.
COMMERCIAL PLANT SRO/RO - SAME TYPE PLANT (BWR/PWR)
This experience category is applicable when the individual t
was assigned to licensed operator duties at a commercial nuclear power plant of the same type (BWR/PWR) as the one for which the operating license is sought.
Nuclear Plant Excerience Value Weighting Factor 1.00 Maximum Time Credit No limit
Background
Actual hands-on experienc,e at the same type (BWR/PWR) plant is essentially equivalent to the experience that would be acquired once the plant in question goes into operation.
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COMMERCIAL PLANT SRO/RO - NOT FROM THE SAME TYPE PLANT This experience category is applicable when the individual was assigned to licensed operator duties at a commercial nuclear power plant which is not of the same type as the L.
one for which the operating license is sought.
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L Nuclear Plant Experience Value l-l Weighting Factor' O.75 Maximum Time Credit No Limit
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L Hands-on experience at a ccatercial nuclear power plant which is not the same type plant is as, signed a weighting factor of 0.75 based on our working group's task-by-task comparison of the PWR/BWR control room operator job task data base available from INPO.
Analysis of the data shows a 75% correlation between PWR and BWR tasks at the RO level and over 85% corre-
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NAVY (MILITARY) NUCLEAR OPERATING EXPERIENCE This experience category'is applicable when the individual was assigned in the positions-discussed below at a Navy (military) nuclear power plant.
- a. Navv Operating Experience Nuclear Plant Excerience Value Weighting Factor' O.5 Maximum Time Credit 36 months
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'This experience category applies to Navy watch positions such as Reactor Operator (RO), Engineering Watch Supervisor -(EWS),
Propulsion Plant Watch Supervisor.(PPWG), and Engineering Officer of the Watch (EOOW).
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Thus, a weighting factor of 0.5 is appropriate.
- b. Other Navy Nuclear Excerience Nuclear Plant Experience Value Weighting Factor 0.25 Maximum Time Credit 36 months
Background
Comparison of PWR and BWR contrcl room operator tasks listed in the INPO data base with tasks performed by Navy personnel not directly in control o,f the reactor plant is more variable.
Comparisons varied from i,5% to 25% depending on the type of therefore, a weighting factor of 0.25 is applicable.
plant; Note The==v4= = time credit allowed for a combination of a. and
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FULL SCOPE NUCLEAR POWER PLANT SIMULATOR This experience category is applicable for the actual time spent in the simulator control room in a structured training program including instruction, practice, and demonstration of competence in normal and abnormal operations.
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Weighting Factor 5.0 Maximum Time Credit-12 months i
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- b. Similar Plant Simulator Weighting-Factor 3.0 Maximum Time Credit 9 months Note The==v4 mum credit applicable when simulators of 1
both types are used in a tr'=4 ning program is 12 months.
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Simulators are generally accepted as an alternative to gaining actual operating experience.
The training simulator affords the operator the opportunity to develop and demon-strate application skills.
The full-scope nuclear power plant tra4ning simulator provides a means for obtaining, 4
in a compressed time frame, extensive exposure to the full
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spectrum of plant operational evolutions and occurrences beyond that which could be gained through years of on-shift operating experience.
Full credit experience equivalency has been demonstrated for training on simulators in other 4
industry applications.
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equivalent to actual plant experience by the NRC staff and the industry in that these simulators have instrumenta-tion and control configurations which reproduce the operator's own plant arrangement, they have operational. characteristics modeled specifically from actual plant performance and/or i
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-actual plant normal, abnormal and emergency operating proce-dures.
Training on the simulator can. realistically demon-strate the shift crew's command and communication hierarchy.
A 5.0 weighting factor is easily supported by the working group's study which indicated that, on a real-time basis, control manipulations take place on a' simulator in a ratio of perhaps 400 to 1 when compared with actual plant control actions.
.The NRC staff also recognizes the use of similar plant simulator certification programs in meeting operator license eligibility requirements {
Although lacking the direct benefits a reference plant simulator affords in training, credit pertaining to similar type plant experience is valid.
A 3.0 weighting factor for similar plant simulator experience has been endorsed by the Operator Licensing Branch of the NRC.
We-believe this weighting factor remains valid.
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NU m u POWER PLANT EXPERIENCE ON SHIFT AT OWN PLANT This experience category is applicable when the individual is assigned on-s'hift.SRO/RO duties at his own plant during the construction and testing phases prior to fuel load.
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Less than 1 1/2 years 0.75 12 months prior to fuel load b.
More than 1 1/2 years 0.50 12 months prior to fuel load
Background
To be a. successful operator, an individual must have an intimate knowledge of the construction, layout and design of the plant and its equipment.
He must know the physical location and relationships of'each piece of equipment, piping routes, etc.
This knowledge can only be gained by an extended assignment to the plant and is best gained by assignment during the constructiori and testing phases prior e
to initial fuel leading.
During this period, the operator has access to all plant equipment.
Operators assigned after the plant has commenced operation do not have such full access because of radiation restrictions.
During the year and a half period preceding fuel load, t
.much system testing and equipment operation occurs; therefore, a weighting factor of 0.75 has b'een assigned.
1 Prior to this time, testing and equipment operation may be less frequent; thus, a weighting factor of 0.5 is assigned.
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LICINSE CLASSROC_M TRAINING AND EXAMINATION AT OWN PLANT This experience category is applicable when an individual successfully-completes a license training program including an evam hmtion for the license being sought.
This experi-ence is applicable to the classroom portions of the license
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Simulator and on-the-job training are addressed in other experience categories.
Nuclear Plant Experience Value l
Weighting Factor 0.5 Maximum Time credit 9 months
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This contribution to experience consists of knowledge in
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It is essential that a nuclear operator understands the theoretical and specific aspects of his plant.
The license training program contributes to experience in areas t
of power plant equipment operation, plant specific design, plant transient behavior, plant technical specifications and regulations.
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PARTICIPATION IN OPERATIONAL DUTIES AT AN OPERATING COMMERCIAL NUCLEAR' POWER PLANT This experience category is applicable when an individual l
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Participation is defined as either direct hands-on operation as a trainee or direct involvement in review and discussions leading to decisions relative to operation of.
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Personnel assigned as equipment or auxiliary operators at operating plants would i
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Nuclear Plant Experience Value 4
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4 Participation its operational duties provides significant experience.
Involvement in plant operation provides an individual with knowledge of the regulated nuclear environ-ment; i.e.,
radiation safety and ALARA, quality assurance, l
security, emergency plans, etc.
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OTHER NUCLEAR PCWER PLANT EXPERIENCE i
This experience category is applicable when an individual has< performed job duties related to design, construction, startup testing, maintenance or.preoperational testing of l
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Nuclear Plant Exterience Value Weighting Factor 0.25 Madmum Time Credit 12 months
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Personnel involved in related areas of plant operation also j
gain experience of value depending on the specific job i
assignment.
Such activities could include technical speci-fication writing, writing or performing surveillance tests and/or operating procedures, design / installation of plant modifications, participation in preoperational system checko'uts and hot functional testing, to name but a few.
Through such activities in a regulated environment, persennel i
gain experience in the areas of radiation safety, exposure control, quality assurance, security, emergency planning and' emergency response.
They gain knowledge of nuclear plant concepts and technology simply by performance of their job duties.
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CONDUCTING LICENSE TRAINING This experience f actor is applicable to those individuals j
who provide training in license training programs.
This experience is applicable for individuals who provide this training on site or at any other facility.
Nuclear Plant Exterience Value Weighting Factor 0.25 Maximum Time Credit 9 months j.
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Instructors in licensed operator training programs gain a considerable depth of kncwledge in nuclear theory and system operation.
Some operational skills are also gained, depending on the individual's involvement with on-the-job.
,l training or simulator training aspects of the overall license training program.
Recognizing that an instructor does not necessarily provide all elements of training and may not be involved in any hands-on training, the weighting factor is conservatively set as 0.25.
A maximum credit of 9 months is allowed to account for the variety of instructor assignments.
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DEGREE (ENGINEERING OR APPLIED SCIENCE)
This experience category is applicable for completion of degree requirements and credit'for equivalent college work.
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Experience credit for college work toward a degree may be assigned at the rate of one (1) ' month experi-ence credit for each ten (10) semester hours college credit earned in engineering or applied science course work.
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Nuclear Plant Ex=erience Value Bachelor's Degree 12 months Associate Degree 6 months Degree Equivalent 1 month credit allowed for each 10 semester hours completed in technical subjects
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This contriisition to experie'nce is the exposure to fundamen-tals and principles of nuclear power plant operation.
It is essential for a nuclear operator to become knowledgeabla in the theoretical aspects of plant operation.
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EXPERIENCE CATEGORIES AND FACTORS FOR ACCUMULATING NUCLEAR POWER PLANT EXPERIENCE WElGHTING MAXIMUM FACTOR CREDIT EXPERIENCE CATEGORIES 1.00 No Limit.
- 1. Same Type Commercial ROISRO 0.75 No Limit
- 2. Other Commercial ROIGRO 36 Months
- 4. Simulator 5.00 (12 Months)
(Reference Plant) 3.00 (9 Months)
(Similar) 24 Months -
- 5. Nuclear Plant Experience on Shift (Own Plant) 0.75 (12 Months)
(Less than 1% Years Prior to F.L) 0.50 (12 Months)
(More than 1% Years Prior to F.L) 0.50 9 Months
- 6. Licensed Classroom Training and Exam (Own Plant) 0.75 12 Months
- 7. Participation at Operating Plant 0.25 12 Months
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0.25 9 Months
- 9. Conducting License Training
- 10. Degree (Engineering, Applied Science or 12 Months Equivalent),
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MINIMUM EXPERIENCE Four years power plant a.
As defined by ANSI /ANS-3.1-1981 b.
Two years nuclear power plant Equivalen nuclear experience as calculated for shift license positions One year on shift as a licensed SRO/RO at an c.
operating plant of the same type 2.
TRAINING PROVIDED BY UTILITY Extent to be determined by advisor's previous a.
experience -- typically 4 to 8 weeks b.
Program will include training in:
Plant Procedures, including administrative, normal / abnormal and emergency Technical Specifications Plant Systems Simulator time, if available on site Examination to be administered and evaluated by utility c.
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REyPONSIBILITIES/ DUTIES Advisor responsibilities, authority and limitations a.
will be clearly defined'and included in his training Shift crews wiil be trained to understand
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Advisor's function b.
Responsibilities assigned by Shift Supervisor Level typical of senior operator with commen-surate authority Will not include assignments which require operator license Will not include direction of licensed operators in assignments which require cperator license Responsible to recommend appropriate actions to Shift c.
Supervisor, including shutdown of unit r
Advisor will have direct access to management above d.
Shift Supervisor to resolve disagreements which may affect safe operation of the unit 4.
DURATION OF ADVISOR ASSIGNMENT As a minimum, until utility personnel meet operating shift experience requirements Utility management will review shift crew experience base prior to releasing advisor May be influenced by previous license ccmmitment 4
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- 1. EXPERIENCE
- 4 Years Power Plant f
- 2 Years of Which is Nuclear Power Plant
+ 1 Year Onshift at a llot Nuclear Plant of the Same Type-With NRC License 1
- 2. TRAINING Must Complete the Utility's Qualification Program to include:
- Procedures (Administrative, Normal, Abnormal and Emergency)
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Note: Training Will Be Determined by individual's Previous Experience
- 3. RESPONSIBILITIESIDUTIES
- Responsibilities at the Senior Operator Level with Commensurate Authority Will Be Assigned by Shift Supervisor
- Responsible to Recommend Appropriate Actions (including Shutdown) to Shift Supervisor
- lhis Individual Will Have Direct Access to Management Above the Shift Supervisor to Resolve Any Disagreements that Arise
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In closing, let me again state that, in our j udgment, our plan 1
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It provides an effective mechanism for measuring the nuclear plant experience base within each operating crew.
It assures that each shift will have commer-cial plant experience within the SRO positions or within the trained shift advisor.
Finally, it will avoid further strains
-cnd dislocations within the utilities new operating plants which would almost surely result if the NTOL utilities were now required-to recruit experienced operators from others.
All of the utilities represented here appreciate the opportunity to discuss this, question with.you.
We appreciate the input of the staff and are hopeful that our plan will re-coive your endorsement.
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