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Workforce Challenges for the Nuclear Future Eugene S. Grecheck Vice President Nuclear Support Services November 18, 20

PP571.2. The Aging Nuclear Workforce (and the US workforce in general). Average age of nuclear workers typically in high 40's (median age of the population has risen from 30 to 36 over the past 20 years)The Baby Boom is nearing retirementMany experienced workers eligible for retirement over the ne

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Workforce Challenges for the Nuclear Future Eugene S. Grecheck Vice President Nuclear Support Services November 18, 20

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    1. PP571.1 Workforce Challenges for the Nuclear Future Eugene S. Grecheck Vice President Nuclear Support Services November 18, 2003 ANS 2003 Winter Meeting

    2. PP571.2 The Aging Nuclear Workforce (and the US workforce in general) Average age of nuclear workers typically in high 40’s (median age of the population has risen from 30 to 36 over the past 20 years) The Baby Boom is nearing retirement Many experienced workers eligible for retirement over the next decade Slow industry growth has resulted in fewer students in nuclear related fields

    3. PP571.3 Age Distribution of US Population

    4. PP571.4 US Population Demographics Compared to Dominion Nuclear

    5. PP571.5 Why the Difference? No new nuclear plant orders since the 1970’s Perceived risk of early plant shutdowns Declining university enrollment in nuclear related areas Other areas/industries more attractive Relatively few new entry level hires in recent years

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    10. PP571.10 Workforce Challenges Going Forward Knowledge Transfer for existing plants 90,000 new employees over next years industry wide 26,000 for nuclear plants alone Skilled craft workers for new construction New plant staff

    11. PP571.11 Issues from the first generation Non existent, or less than optimum, procedures Lack of available design basis information No plant specific simulators Little nuclear experience in management Only beginning to understand safety culture

    12. PP571.12 Many Improvements in Place Detailed design basis information readily available Procedure improvements Plant specific simulators Accredited training programs Robust corrective action systems

    13. PP571.13 Undocumented Knowledge Still Important Not covered by procedures, manuals or training Key “go to” people Big picture, hidden interrelationships Plant and corporate history Location of information

    14. PP571.14 What Can You Do? Encourage knowledge transfer; seek out the experts Insist that workarounds and hidden information be documented Encourage young people to join the industry Encourage middle/high school students to prepare for technical careers

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