ML20209G055
| ML20209G055 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Rancho Seco |
| Issue date: | 03/11/1987 |
| From: | Julie Ward SACRAMENTO MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT |
| To: | Martin J NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION V) |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20209G060 | List: |
| References | |
| JEW-87-040, JEW-87-40, NUDOCS 8704300462 | |
| Download: ML20209G055 (3) | |
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SACRAMENTO MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT C 6201 S Street, P.O. Box 15830, Sacramento CA 95852-1830.(916)452 3211 AN ELECTRIC SYSTEM QRVLt4C THE HEART OF CALIFORNIA j
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J. B. Martin, Regional Administrator Region V Office of Investigation and Enforcement U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 1450 Maria Lane, Suite 210 Walnut Creek, CA 94596 Docket No. 50-312 Rancho Seco Nuclear Generating Station Unit #1 License No. DPR-54 OPERATIONS ADVISOR PROGRAM
Dear Mr. Martin:
In accordance with my letter to you dated December 3, 1986 (JEW 86-963),
we have completed the initial preparations for our formal Operations Advisor Program which will provide additional experienced senior Operations personnel on each operating shift.
The attachments provided are the Operations Advisor Program outline and a draft of its implementing administrative procedure.
The outline includes objectives, Operations Advisors' duties and responsibilities, qualification requirements, training, and implemen-tation schedule. We are actively recruiting personnel to fill the positions and at this time have established contracts for five Operations Advisors.
The formal classroom training program is scheduled from March 2,
1987 through April 3, 1987.
I would appreciate any comments you might have on this Sincerely, i E.
eputy General Manager, Nuc a Attachment cc:
F. Miraglia J. Taylor, AEDO NRC A. D'Angelo S. Miner 8704300462 870311 DR ADOCK 0500 2
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I OPERATIONS ADVISOR PROGRAM I.
Objective The objective of the Operations Advisor Program is to enhance the I
analysis and decision making ability of the operating shift crews.
II.
Operations Advisor Duties and Responsibilities Operations Advisors (OA) are assigned under the administrative direction i
I of the Nuclear Operations Manager.
The OA reports to the Shif t Supervisor and is used on shif t in an advisory capacity. The OA shall have direct access to the Nuclear Operations Manager or the Plant Manager to resolve any disagreements which may affect safe operation of the unit.
The OA may be assigned specific responsibilities, however, these assignments shall not include activities that require an operators license.
The OA duties generally include the following tasks:
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Review and assess the impact on routine shift operations of SRTP (System Review and Test Program) activities.
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Observe and evaluate pre-test briefings and recommend to the shift supervisor appropriate action (up to and including test termination) prior to and during testing.
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Review and assess the impact of significant plant evolutions planned for the shift and participate in shift turnover briefings.
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Research any potential problems involving Technical Specifications and provide input based upon experience.
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Other miscellaneous activities including reviewing shift turnover check lists, operator logs and equipment status in the Control Room. Assist in review of plant problem reports and preparation of required reports.
III. Experience Requirements Operations Advisors (OA) shall have held a Senior Reactor Operator License with at least one year of on-shift experience at a B&W commercial nuclear power plant.
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e III. Experience Requirements - Continued The OA shall have at least one year of experience at a commercial power plant in a management position or staff position that required routine use of administrative controls such as Work Requests, Equipment Status Control, Radioactive Release Permits, Control of Ignition Sources, etc.
Candidates will be selected considering their ability to evaluate and analyze equipment and personnel problems and provide constructive input to plant management.
IV.
Training Requirements Each Operations Advisor shall satisfactorily complete the OA Training (an overall grade of 80 percent or greater and no examination less than 70 percent).
The training topics and scope are tailored to the OA needs, experience and current licensing status of the individ-uals and include plant systems and procedures, technical specifica-tions, reactor theory, heat transfer / fluid flow, radiation protection and administrative /watchstanding procedures.
Operating crews shall also be provided training on the role and responsibility of the OAs.
V.
Operations Advisor Program Schedule
- March 2, 1987 - Obtain individuals for Operation Advisor positions.
- March 16, 1987 - Classroom Training status
- On shift prior to plant heatup The OA may be discontinued af ter the SRTP is complete and the unit is returned to stable power operations.
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