AECM-83-0750, Forwards Description of Corrective Actions to Strengthen Operator Training Program,Per Discussion at 831118 Meeting. Estimated Schedule for Completion Provided
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bN MISSISSIPPI POWER & LIGHT COMPANY Helping Build Mississippi P. O. B O X 164 0, J A C K S O N, MIS SIS SIP PI 3 9 2 05 November 21, 1983 2
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Mr. J. P. O'Reilly, Regional Administrator 3t v
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission r tta St., N.W., Suite 2900 Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Dear Mr. O'Reilly:
SUBJECT:
Grand Gulf Nuclear Station Units 1 and 2 Docket Nos. 50-416 and 50-417 License No. NPF-13 File 0260/0765/L-860.0 Corrective Action Plans for Operator Training Program AECM-83/0750 As discussed with your staff in the meeting held on November 18, 1983, Mississippi Power & Light Company (MP&L) is providing the attached information describing corrective actions to strengthen the operator training program at Grand Gulf Nuclear Station. The estimated schedule for completion and the MP&L manager with responsibility for implementation are provided with each proposed corrective action.
As noted in the attachment, MP&L proposes this corrective action program with the belief that all identified discrepancies will be corrected and that adequate measures will be implemented to prevent their recurrence. This program of corrective action will be pursued in an aggressive and dedicated manner.
Please advise this office if additional information on this matter is required.
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Mr. R. B. McGehee (w/o)
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Mr. G. B. Taylor (w/o)
Mr. Richard C. DeYoung, Director (w/a)
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GRAND CULF NUCLEAR STATION CORRECTIVE ACTIONS FOR OPERATOR TRAINING PROGRAM
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Certain areas have been identified in the Grand Culf Nuclear Station (GONET licenred operater training program whereir. corrective actions arc dcened necessary to strengthen the prograr.
These corrective actions, which include retiens.te prevent recurrence, generc']y f all inte two categories:
- 1) operator
, recertification and 2) canagerent centrol.
Ecch of these cajor categories is addressed in this plan with specific staterentr dclinesting the cetions to be taken.
MP&L believes this program will correct all identified discrepancies and prevent their. recurrence.
Additionally, it is - comprehensive in nature and vill i
strengthen other areas wherein no discrepancies have been identified.
The prograr vili cencentratc n.anagement attention en operator trcining and vill enhance the safe operation of the Grand Gulf Nuclear Station. MP&L is corritted 4
to pursuing thir program to completion in an aggressive and dedicated manner, r
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Operator Recertification In order.to.. verify the level of.in-plant system. knowledge, to. provide increased levels of plant knowledge and refresh all control room operators' knowledge and experience with systees in the physical plant, Mississippi Power and Light Company (MP&L) is taking the following steps:
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All KKC licensed operators wil2 be orally re-examined in the plant or c11 systers and vill perfert all practical factors as listed on the Crcnd Gulf Control Roer Operator Oualificatien Card, health Physics, Energency Precedures, and Technical Specificatien aspects vill be covcred in these extrinatione. All exarinations vill be docurented.
Respensibility:
Plant Manager Estimated Completion.Date: January 16, 1984 2.
The Centrol Reor Operater Outlificatier Card has beer reviewed for adecuacy and re-issued with instructions indicating the icvels of knowledge required and the restensibilities of the examiner.
Respensibility: Training Superintendent Estierted Corpletien Date: Cocplete "PEL is reviering recent requalificction and KRC license exar results 2.
tt identifv snv individuci vcaknesses.
These weaknesses vi13 be addressed fer cael, individual.
Eesults of this revieu will be ar-alyzed fer generic weaknesses and any needed corrective actions vill bc incorporated into the training program.
Ferpensibility:
Training Superintendent Estincted Completion Date: Decerber 19, 1083 4
On ccepletten of the above steps, cll licensed operaters vill be evclucted and certified by the Opernter ; raining Evaluation Bcard.
Responsibility:
Assistant Plant Manager - Operations Estiented Completion Date: January 16, 19E4 1
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Examiners performing oral, in-plant re-examinations vill be GCNS SRO's selected by the Plant Manager and the Assistant Plant Managet
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Operations on the basis of excellence in plant knowledge. They vill further be endorsed by the Vice President - 1:uc1 car.
These individuals vill be certified by the Operater Training Evaluation board af ter cenducting at Icast tvc eterater evrluations on each syster.
Exctirers vill ccndutt erc-e.-crc che 1 rtr.
Ferpensibilit.: Ficrt Mantrer Ertiested Ccepletien Drte:
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The Vice Freefdent - huci cci, the Tic. t Eanager and the Assistant Plant Managers vill pertenclly obrcrcc sere of the exaninatiens to verify the adequacy of the examining technique and demonstrated levels of knowledge.
Reeperribility: Vice Prcridert - ';ueleer Esticated Corpletien Date:
Janucry 16, 1954 7.
Any venknerser identified ir the eratinatien cf licensed operators 1
vill be addressed and corrected en an individut1 basis.
If a licenscd eperater theuld derenstrato try sirnificcrt vrakness.. hc vill he renoved fror licensed cperator duty cnd ceip]ete a ryrter traininr prograr thrt addresser the identifici vecknctr.
Respenribility: Plant Managcr Estimated Completion Date:
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Any generic weaknesses idcntified during the irplementation of item 7 abnvc vill be factered into trcirihg proprcr irproverents.
l hespencitility: Training Eu;crintendent Ertincted Completien Datc: Mtreh 19, loS; 9.
Any procedure deficiencies er impreperly labeled panels identified during the in-plant exacinations vill be doeurented f or corrections and forvtzded tc. Plant Managerent (Plcnt Mane.per and Arristant Plant Managers) fer tirely resciution.
Responsibility: Plant Mancper Estincted Completien Date:
January 16, 1984 An
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STAS will be interviewed and re-certified by the Operator Training Examination Board to meet FSAR requirements.
Responsibility: Assistant Plant Manager - Operations Estimated Completion Datc:
January 2, 1984 11.
The experienced ITE Ft.if t Advisors' knev3 edge of CCSS systems will be I
entrined by thc-Operator Trnining Exctint.tien Ecard and their quali-ficatiens vi31 he certified.
hesponsibilityr Assistent Plant Ecr.ager - Operations Estimated Completion Date: January 16, 1984 12.
MP&L corporate management will monitor the progress of these activ-itier end vill utilize the expertise ard resistance of experienced i
training perse.nnel f rer, the Genercl Electric Co., Arkansas Pever &
Light Co. and Duke Povec Co.
This tenitoring ef fort vill include:
c, k'eckly progress teetings with the Sr. Vice President - Nuclear.
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Periodic progrese nectings with the ITEL Frcsident.
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Assignrent cf the Vice Fresident - Evelcar ensite essenticl3y full-tite fer thc duration of the recortificaticn ef fort.
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MPLL Outlity Assurance audit cf the pregrar i
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!TEL Saf ety Review Coc=ittee revice of the prograr:..
j-j Responsibility:
Sr. Vice President - Euclear Estir.ated Completion Date: -Jeruary 1A, 19FL f
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Management Control In addition to the GGNS Operator Recertification Program described above, MP&L is taking the following steps to strengthen the management and control of the operator training program.
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An experienced Grand Gulf Senior Eeacter Operator has been assigned to the Training Department as Operations Training Supervisor.
Ecspensibility:
Tiant Manager Esticated Corpletion Date: Complete 2.
An Operations Assistant for Training has been assigned to the Operations Superintendent for supervision of in-plant training.
Responsibility: Plant Manager Estinated Corpletion Date:
Complete l
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A senior level engineering supervisor, who is completely independent of plant operations, has been assigned as Project Cecrdinctor to cversee the itplementation of the operator recertification portion of l
this plan. he reports to the Assistant Flant Manager - Operations and this effort censtitutes his primary duty.
Eerpensibility: Vice President - Suclear Esticated Completion Date:
Corpletc 4.
An expcrienced training support supervisor vill be hired to handle administrative matters including records, caintenance of training r.aterial. develeprent of instruction techniques and other areas.
Eecruiting fer this position is being actively pursued.
I Lestensibility:
Training Superintendent Estimated Completion Date: As soon as possible 5.
All operator training staff has been consolidated in one location in the Energy Services Center.
Responsibility: Training Superintendent I
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An in-plant operations training support center has been established outside the control room.
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_ Responsibility: Plant Manager a.
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STAS and the experienced B*a'R Shift Advisorr vill reesin assigned to a particular shift and vill train on the training rotation with that I
shift as apprcpriate.
Responsibility: Plant Manager Ertirated Completion Date: Ongoing 8.
Plant administrative controls vill be reviewed to ensure adequacy of the division cf responsibility between the Operations Sectica c-d t!.a
~ raining Section. Discrepancies vill bt resolved by Plant Managccent.
Responsibility: Plant I:anager Estimated Ceepletien Date:
January 2, 1984 9.
A third I.ssistant Plant Manager has been assigned to ha::dle support functions, including training, therchy providing additicta: renacement
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Fesponsitility: Plant Manager 4
Estimated Ceepletion Date: Complete
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I Corperate Nuclear Human Resource f.'anager vill be hired te relieve the Training Superintendent of handling curside activities reistine to staffint the training pipeline, IETC an? industry centacit and persor-i tr'-related tatters. Recruiting f or thf e positten is being actively TUTEUCl.
Responsibility:
Sr. Vice President - Nuclear Estimated Completion Date: As soon as possibic i
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