Exelon Nuclear Partners. Exelon Nuclear Management Model

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1 Exelon Nuclear Partners Exelon Nuclear Management Model

2 Lorem ipsum sit amet 1 Exelon uses the Exelon Nuclear Management Model to operate a world-class fleet of nuclear reactors with consistently high capacity factors, short refueling outages, low cost of operation, and high nuclear safety performance. As owner-operators with an industryleading performance record, Exelon Nuclear Partners offers the proven Exelon Nuclear Management Model to nuclear operators around the world who want to achieve the same superior level of performance as Exelon plants.

3 2 1.0 Introduction 1.0 Introduction In 2000, Exelon Corporation was formed through the merger of the Philadelphia-based PECO Energy Company and the Chicago-based Unicom Corporation. In the process, seventeen (17) nuclear units were merged into a single fleet under the ownership of Exelon Generation Company, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Exelon Corporation. The challenge for the Exelon nuclear management team was to transform numerous and diverse single unit practices into a single fleet-based operational framework. To meet this challenge, Exelon developed and implemented the Exelon Nuclear Management Model (the Model ).

4 1.0 Introduction 3 The Model is premised on strong centralized governance with clear objectives and performance standards which are defined and enforced by a set of common policies, processes, and programs implemented across the fleet. Since the merger, the Model has become the hallmark of Exelon, providing the template for our sustained high levels of performance. Through benchmarking, incorporating lessonslearned, and applying continuous improvement practices, the Model continues to evolve and remains the cornerstone of Exelon s efforts to achieve our vision of being the best operator of nuclear power plants worldwide. Exelon uses the Model to achieve operational excellence. The Model describes our vision, values, strategic focus areas, programs, and processes. It defines how we execute tasks, manage performance, and assess results. At Exelon, we have learned that top performance is not automatic or selfsustaining, rather it is achieved through: management leadership and vision, involvement of the workforce, a commitment to stretch goals and continuous improvement, rigorous definition, reinforcement, and execution of fundamental behaviors on a daily basis, implementation of and adherence to standard policies, programs, and processes based on best practices, close engagement and oversight by management, and a profound respect for nuclear safety held by every employee. The Model s applicability is not limited to just Exelon s fleet, which collectively has over 500 years of operating experience. Rather, it has been successfully applied to markedly improve the performance of other facilities and is adaptable to meet the needs of existing nuclear owners and operators, and to those new to nuclear. For new nuclear development projects, owners will receive operational procedures from their reactor vendor. These procedures will provide direction regarding the operation of individual systems, but are only a portion of the documentation needed to successfully operate a nuclear facility. New owners will, by necessity and regulatory mandate, need to develop an extensive body of information describing policies, programs, and processes as to how the organization will safely and successfully manage nuclear operations. Owners can develop this information themselves or hire others to develop it for them. Both options will require substantial cost, time, and effort with no guarantee that this information will result in high levels of performance and safety. A third option, the Exelon option, is to acquire a time-tested and proven management system with our support in its implementation. For the new owner, this latter option will save time, maintain focus on core competencies, reduce risk, accelerate the achievement of high levels of performance, and maximize the return on investment. Exelon Nuclear Partners provides owners and operators with experienced personnel to successfully implement the Model and transfer Exelon s expertise to your management team. Our team stands ready to work with you to apply the proven methodology in the Model to provide you sustained higher capacity factors, lower production costs, shorter refueling outages, and safer nuclear operations.

5 4 2.0 Background 2.0 Background As the operator of the largest nuclear fleet in the United States, owning approximately 20 percent of the U.S. nuclear industry s installed capacity, Exelon has amassed unparalleled experience and expertise in operating both boiling and pressurized water reactors, from different manufacturers and vintages, in different geographic locations and operating environments.

6 2.0 Background 5 Plant Reactor Type Vendor Years in service thru 2012 Location Braidwood-1 PWR W 25 Illinois Braidwood-2 PWR W 24 Illinois Byron-1 PWR W 27 Illinois Byron-2 PWR W 25 Illinois Clinton BWR GE 25 Illinois Dresden-2 BWR GE 43 Illinois Dresden-3 BWR GE 42 Illinois LaSalle-1 BWR GE 30 Illinois LaSalle-2 BWR GE 29 Illinois Limerick-1 BWR GE 27 Pennsylvania Limerick-2 BWR GE 23 Pennsylvania Oyster Creek BWR GE 43 New Jersey Peach Bottom-2 BWR GE 39 Pennsylvania Peach Bottom-3 BWR GE 38 Pennsylvania Quad Cities-1 BWR GE 40 Illinois Quad Cities-2 BWR GE 40 Illinois Three Mile Island-1 PWR B&W 38 Pennsylvania Exelon attributes its success in managing the unique challenges of geographic dispersion and technological diversity to our strong, processdriven, centralized governance Model. Despite these challenges, Exelon plants consistently produce some of the industry s highest capacity factors, lowest power production costs, and best safety ratings from the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO). Exelon also leads the U.S. nuclear industry in shortest refueling outages, allowing our plants to spend more time online generating electricity and producing revenue. Exelon s sustained top-level performance is the direct result of disciplined implementation of and adherence to our Model, which can work for any technology within any size fleet, and is adaptable to meet the needs of any nuclear program.

7 6 3.0 The Model 3.0 The Model The Model defines how to conduct business at the corporate and nuclear facility level. It establishes a safetyconscious and results-driven organizational structure that dictates how to set priorities, develop and execute plans, define and implement programs, and monitor and assess performance. It is a proprietary, process-based operations methodology that was first developed in 2000 with annual updates to reflect best practices, industry benchmarks and lessons learned. As shown in the table on the right, our foundation is built on more than 1,870 policies, programs, processes and procedures to implement and control the principles of the Model. The documents include Training and Reference Material that support knowledge transfer. In addition, there are hundreds of other supporting procedures and forms designed to meet site and technology specific needs.

8 3.0 The Model 7 The Exelon Nuclear Management Model Functional Area Policies Programs Processes Procedures Total AD Administration AR Advanced Reactors BO Business Operations CC Configuration Control CY Chemistry DC Decommissioning DD Department Description EI Employee Issues EN Environmental EP Emergency Preparedness ER Equipment Reliability HR Human Resources HU Human Performance IT Information Technology LR License Renewal LS Licensing MA Maintenance NF Fuel Management NO Nuclear Oversight OP Operations OU Outage Management PC Project Management PI Performance Improvement RM Records Management RP Radiation Protection RW Radwaste SA Industrial Safety SM Supply SY Security TQ Training WC Work Control Totals

9 8 3.0 The Model Our experience has taught us that top-level performance and continuous improvement are not self-sustaining, but must be proactively managed on a regular basis. It has also shown that when resources and priorities are aligned to achieve common goals, it is easier to realize synergies, identify and apply best practices, and share lessons learned. Integration and Interdependence The Model, created from an owneroperator s perspective, is distinguished from management systems used by other nuclear operators by its integration of individual programs into an overall framework that supports key business, performance, and safety objectives. For example, other operators may develop a good engineering program, a good radiation protection program, etc., yet overall plant performance may be lacking. The Model distinguishes itself by its ability to integrate and harmonize multiple programs into one seamless, interdependent management system. The Model articulates strategic focus areas and management processes; defines management ownership of the enterprise and its objectives; assigns management controls and accountabilities; and provides a template through and against which a nuclear power plant s organizational performance can be assessed. The policies, programs, and processes in our Model are continuously assessed, best practices are benchmarked and integrated, and process innovations are captured. No single element of the Model operates independently all parts of the Model s management system are interdependent on a department, unit and fleet-wide basis. Responsibility and Safety Ownership of process and accountability for results are core tenets of the Model. Every employee within the organization has the responsibility to conduct nuclear activities with the utmost respect for safety and with an over-arching charge to protect the health and safety of the public and fellow employees. The collective and individual responsibilities instilled by the Model define the cornerstone upon which the trust of the public, regulators, industry peers, and shareholders is based. Safety culture is defined by an organization s values and behaviors. The Model is built on a foundation of steadfast principles that demand a strong culture of nuclear safety.

10 3.0 The Model 9 Management Controls The Model establishes standard management controls that implement best practices, capture synergies, provide meaningful performance metrics, and produce expected results. Implementation tools like document hierarchy and standardization guidelines support management controls across the entire fleet. Governance aspects of the Model are overseen by Corporate Functional Area Managers (CFAM). A Corporate Functional Area is a key organizational discipline that supports the Model s organizational structure; examples are Operations, Maintenance, Training, and Work Management. The CFAM is the highest level of authority for a given functional area, and will typically be a senior director or an executive. The CFAM governance approach provides fleet-wide leadership, direction and organizational attention. The goal of a CFAM is to achieve top industry performance in their functional area. The CFAM accomplishes this by identification of all issues and application of industry best practices and progressive elevation or escalation of issues or performance gaps. Exelon is committed to continuous process improvement because we believe it drives sustainable, superior performance. While CFAM governance is a key aspect of the Model s process improvement methodology, the Model includes a myriad of control elements in its policies, programs and processes designed to support organizational strategic focus areas. These control elements demonstrate the integrated nature of the Model and the interdependencies that are managed to achieve the desired superior results.

11 The Model Management Controls The major operational elements of the Model are listed in the following two tables. For each element, the Model provides a detailed description of purpose, ownership, outcome, metrics and/or cross-references across Model elements. Each area is reinforced by extensive documentation that provides actionable instructions for achieving the desired levels of performance. Operational Excellence and Nuclear Safety Conduct of Operations Design Configuration Management Reactivity Management Nuclear Security Conduct of Maintenance On Line Work Control Engineering Programs Design Control Process Emergency Preparedness Program Event Prevention Instrument Program Radiation Protection Program Chemistry Program Radwaste Program Environmental Program Industry Leadership Strategy Industry Assistance and Experience Nuclear Oversight On-Site Nuclear Safety Oversight Regulatory Compliance Learning Programs Issue Management Records Management Program Performance Improvement Program Generation Refueling Outage Management Forced Outage Recovery Plan Material Condition Improvement Program Equipment Reliability Fuel Management New Nuclear Plant Strategy and Development

12 3.0 The Model 11 Financial Management Business Planning Cost Management Information Technology Project Review and Management Supply Chain Management Contractor Utilization Contractor Alliance Strategy Fuel Cost Management Decommissioning Funding Workforce Safety and Effectiveness Training and Qualification Compensation Programs Performance Management Diversity Employee and Labor Relations Strategy Communications Employee Involvement Change Management Human Performance Technical Human Performance Employee Concerns Program Industrial Safety Leadership Continuity Disability Management Nuclear Management and First Line Supervisor Training Business Planning Strategic Focus Areas Business Analysis and Benchmarking Goal Setting Gap Analysis Plan Development Plan Integration Business Plan Progress Reviews Nuclear Executive Indoctrination Training

13 12 Lorem ipsum sit amet Exelon Nuclear Partners understands the challenges that you face. Exelon Nuclear Partners can offer you our expertise and management services, and provide you with the ability to quickly apply the Model at your company in either a specific functional area or across your entire operation.

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