Transcript Development of capable owner / operators

Development
of Capable
Owner/Operator
David Ward
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What is the Owner/Operator?
The organisation which:
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Invites bids for construction of NPP
Selects the vendor/contractor
Oversees construction of NPP
Licences the NPP
Commissions the NPP
Operates NPP
Maintains NPP
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What are the
Characteristics of the
Owner/Operator?
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It can be Licensed
 It can be authorised by the nuclear
regulator to operate NPP
That is, it can hold a “licence”
The licensed organisation carries
ultimate responsibility for safety
during the life of the plant
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It has a Strong Safety Culture
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The characteristics of the organisation
and
The attitudes of individuals
ensure that
Nuclear plant safety issues always
receive proper attention
Effective leadership by senior
management is essential
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It has an Integrated
Management System
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A single framework to address
• Safety
• Health Environment
• Security
• Quality
• Economic performance
• Social responsibility
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Able to Manage Growth
and Change
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Starts as a small group of experts
Expands to be able to place an
order for an NPP.
Expands to be able to apply for a
licence for the NPP
Recruits and trains staff to operate
the NPP
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Technically competent
Have sufficient skilled and trained
staff to:
 Operate the plant safely
 Understand all safety issues
 Take full responsibility for safety
 Satisfy the nuclear regulator
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Commercially Competent
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Has normal commercial discipline
• Controls costs
• Maximises income
• Makes a profit
But
 Commercial attitude must not
conflict with the priority given to
safety
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IAEA guidance
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Document in preparation:
“Initiating a Nuclear Power Programme
– Responsibilities and Capabilities of
the Owner/Operator”
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