OAC Assessment

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Assessment of Plant Material Condition

OAC was retained by plant management to provide an assessment of the plant material condition program. This included its effectiveness and its overall efficiency. The program was integrated into the plant organization with the apparent lead being in the maintenance department with involvement by operations and engineering. Recommendations were provided to enhance accountability and the overall structure of the program, giving it higher visibility within the plant management structure to ensure sufficient technical and operational support were provided when needed.

Site Assessment

OAC was part of a small management team bought from the outside to work with an internal review group to study the management of a shutdown plant with the intent of speeding-up the recovery effort. The study reviewed all aspects of the restart operation including performing a productive-axis study, allocation and control of technical and management resources, and establishment of recommendations for management. The outside team provided leadership and worked with ten members of an internal group during the study.

Plant Maintenance Project

This project involved reviewing and assessing the maintenance programs and organization at a production facility. The project considered policies, procedures, and personnel practices in creating a Maintenance Improvement Plan. The plan included recommendations for structure, interfaces, and restructuring policies and procedures to be consistent with appropriate recommended good practices. A plan was developed and submitted for use by the contractor work force.

Maintenance Department Assessment

An assessment and diagnostic effort was performed of an operating plant's maintenance department with the main thrust being establishing methods of increasing departmental effectiveness. Work flows were investigated from both the paper process and the physical work process to define where the structure was not effectively providing work packages to the field staff for performance. Other issues were discovered that allowed for recommended restructuring of the crafts and improvements in work control processes. A productive axis study was performed to define interference in the plant with inspection and hold points, radiation protection support, and work approvals by operations.

Special Investigation - Allegations

A special investigation was performed for the President of a company to assess the validity of allegations of improper and unsafe conduct during a restart effort after a prolonged shutdown at one of its production facilities. The primary scope of this project was to review allegations of unsafe practices and improper actions on the part of management and to provide an independent assessment. Interviews were conducted with key staff throughout the organization. Design documents, test procedures, and modifications to operating procedures were studied to note changes and potential impacts on safety. Interfaces were also reviewed in depth to define effectiveness of communications links, allocations of responsibilities, and conduct of defined responsibilities.