Organizational Structure of a Nuclear Facility
Organizational structure is critical to the operation of a nuclear facility. An organizational structure adequately assisting plant operations aids in achieving maximum safety and output.
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Chief Nuclear Officer
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Typically the Chief Nuclear Officer (CNO) is responsible for all aspects of the nuclear facility operation. The CNO is responsible for informing the Board and regulators of any problems with the nuclear facility.
Senior Management
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In addition to the CNO, senior management may have five other positions. The Chief Operation Officer is responsible for the facility's organizational issues. The Site Vice President handles plant functions such as operation and maintenance. The Plant Manager also handles operation and maintenance. The Chief Engineer is responsible for most engineering functions. The Senior Support Manager is responsible for budget, licensing and human resources.
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Employees
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A nuclear facility may employ staff in a number of areas including: operations; maintenance responsible for construction support, planning, outage craft; engineering responsible for computer engineering and design; safety responsible for licensing and nuclear safety; support responsible for administration, budget and finance, human resources and information technology; site service responsible for employee housing, facility maintenance, fire protection and waste disposal.
Training
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A nuclear facility must train adequate numbers of staff to ensure operations run safely and smoothly. The amount of staff needed will depend on the nuclear facility size, plant design, regulatory requirements and management.
Research Staff
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Research staff have independent functions that may include advanced materials and fuel research as well as supporting the U.S. initiative of building nuclear reactors to decrease the country's reliance on fossil fuels.
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