ML20210U748
| ML20210U748 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Farley  |
| Issue date: | 05/30/1986 |
| From: | Mcdonald R ALABAMA POWER CO. |
| To: | Rubenstein L Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| References | |
| GL-86-04, GL-86-4, NUDOCS 8606030068 | |
| Download: ML20210U748 (3) | |
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MalNog Address Atb ma Power Company 600 North 18tn Stesst Post Office Box 2641 Birmingham, Alabama 35291 Tefephone 205 783-6090 r
R. P. Mcdonald Senior Vice President Flintridge Building Mahallla Power tv scat'vo emtm s, su-m May 30, 1986 Docket Nos. 50-348 50-364 Director, Nuclear Reactor Regulation U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D. C. 20555
-Attention: Mr. L. S. Rubenstein Gentlemen:
Joseph P. Farley Nuclear Plant - Units 1 and 2 Policy Statement on Engineering Expertise On Shift Generic Letter 86-04 Generic Letter 86-04 requested that Alabama Power Company provide information concerning its current program for providing engineering expertise on shift; a description of the equivalency criteria to an engineering degree; and a description of any proposed program modi ficati ons. Attached is Alabama Power Company's response to this request.
If you have any questions, please advise.
Respectfully submitted, R. P. Mcdonald RPM / JAR : dst-D-T.S.3 I
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Dr. J. N. Grace Mr. E. A. Reeves Mr. W. H. Bradford Mr. F. Rowsome r
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Current Program for Providing Engineering Expertise on Shift To provide engineering expertise on shift at FNP. an individual is designated to serve in a dedicated capacity as Shift Technical Advisor (STA). This indivfdual has the following qualifications:
-a, An engineering degree 'or a technical education as described below,
- b. Completed the accredited FNP STA program which includes two weeks of training in thermodynamics and heat transfer, four weeks of training in reactor theory, eight weeks of simulator training,13 weeks of systems and instrumentation and controls training, and training on health physics and administrative procedures and controls.
Each operating shift at FNP has at least one designated STA for the two units, Usually, there is one STA for each unit. The STA goes through shift rotation with the rest of the operating crew. During normal plant operations, the employees assigned to serve as STAS in an emergency situation function in a support role to the Shift Supervisor as Shift Foremen - Inspecting (SFI). Tne SFI duties are to support the Shift Supervisor in the tagging out of & qui,pment, processing of work orders, maintaining an equipment status log, and in assuring the implementation of independent valve position verification requirements.
By serving as the SF1, the STA is integrated into the operating crew. By virtue of his responsibilities and work relationships, he is in or near the control room during his shift and is aware of changes in the plant status and equipment availability. Furthermore, administrative procedures specify that the Shift Supervisor notify the STA and request his immediate presence in the control room as soon as the Shift Supervisor learns of a significant abnormality or developing emergency. These measures ensure that the STA learns of an existing or slowly developing emergency condition shortly after the condition is recognized.
As part of the operating shift, the STA is required to review Farley Nuclear Plant's LERs, significant LERs of other plants, and lessons learned in accordance with existing plant procedures. The STAS also participate in the licensed operator requalification program to ensure that they maintain updated information and knowledge.
In addition, the results of relevant operational assessments are provided to the STAS.
Equivalency Criteria to an Engineering Degree FNP procedures provide equivalency criteria to an engineering degree. However, all FNP STAS currently have either a bachelor's degree in engineering or a bachelor's degree in a physical science from an accredited institution.
In lieu of an engineering degree, Alabama Power Company STAS may have a general technical education taught at the college level and equivalent to about 60 e
semester hours in basic subjects of engineering and science.
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Nognsed Prograni NodificationJ, Alabama Power Conpany has confidence in its current STA program and helieves that adequate enginecting and. assessment expertise is possessed by its cperating staff to ef fective!y deai with plant transiants or othar abaarmal ' conditions.
Air.o, Alabams Power Company is work 1pg toward having a combination of degreed shift supervisors and pan. degreed shift supervisors with in-depth plant experience. Inis program will ensurs a balance of erigineering expertise and in-plant operating experience.
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