Expertise - Biography
Paul Kirker
Mr. Paul Kirker is a power
plant professional with a proven record managing large power generation
facilities in the areas of operations and work management departments. Mr.
Kirker's academic and professional experiences have resulted in strong
technical, problem solving and quantitative abilities. These experiences have
reinforced the safe, efficient production of electricity at the organization to
which Mr. Kirker has been affiliated. Proven Leadership skills, Paul has a keen
understanding of program and processes in Operations, Corrective Action Program,
Work Management and Self Assessment.
Corporate/Plant Experience
(2006 - 2009) Palo Verde
Nuclear Generating Station, Work Management, Work Management Department Leader
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Develop and implement strategies to improve Work
Management using INPO document AP-928 Rev. 2 as the implementing philosophy.
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Develop and implement organizational changes to
improve Station performance.
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Develop and implement top quartile metrics to
monitor performance on daily, weekly and 12 week cycle.
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Develop and drive the on-line scheduling
philosophy for the 3 Unit Site.
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Develop and implement strategies to reduce
Unavailability of Safety Related Structures, Systems and Components.
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Develop the Work Management staff to produce
peak, efficient performance.
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Integrate these philosophies into the Site
Leadership and work force.
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Develop Long Range Maintenance Plan and
implementing strategies.
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Develop and implement Performance Indicators in
accordance with INPO best practices.
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Serve as Plant Safety Review Board Member and
Alternate Chairman overseeing Nuclear Safety for the 3 Unit Nuclear
facility.
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Develop and implement Department budget and
manage within forecast.
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Shift Outage Director – manage resources and
implement Outage schedule.
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Participate as an Emergency Response
Organization Coordinator.
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Develop and implement procedures based on Best
Practices in the areas of Site Issues Response Team, Systematic
Troubleshooting and Look Ahead Process, Operations, Work Management,
Corrective Action Program.
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Serve as Work Week Manager to learn and
understand first hand, the challenges of implementing a site 12 week
scheduling matrix.
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Consistent mentoring and feedback to Site
Leadership team to anchor the scheduling process.
- Integral member of Palo Verde Management
Team that led the effort to close the NRC Confirmatory Action Letter and
move the Plant from NRC Matrix Column 4 to Column 1.
- Line Manager member of Closure Review Board
for Site Integrated Improvement Plan (SIIP) actions.
(1997 - 2006)
Palo Verde Nuclear
Generating Station, Operations Management, Unit Operations Manager
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Maintained a
valid Senior Reactor Operating license.
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Developed, mentor
Leaders and Leader candidates/managed Unit Operations personnel.
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Overall
responsibility for compliance with the NRC Operating License and the safe,
efficient operation of the facility for the long term.
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Actively
participated in the development, implementation and oversight of Licensed
and Non-licensed Training programs and was the Licensed Training Program
owner.
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Responsible for
the continuous improvement in Human Performance and accountability for all
personnel engaged in work activities in the facility.
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Participated as
an Emergency Plan member.
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Maintained active
membership in Plant Safety Review Board, Corrective Action Review Board,
STARS committee member, CE/Westinghouse Owners Group member.
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INPO Peer
Evaluator and Host Peer for the Operations Dept. Participate in INPO
Operations Management workshops
(1989 - 1997)
Palo Verde Nuclear
Generating Station, Operations Management, Shift Manager & Control Room
Supervisor
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Maintained a
valid Senior Reactor Operating license.
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Developed, mentor
Leaders and Leader candidates/managed Unit Operations personnel.
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Overall
responsibility for compliance with the NRC Operating License and the safe,
efficient operation of the facility for the long term.
-
Actively
participated in the development, implementation and oversight of Licensed
and Non-licensed Training programs and was the Licensed Training Program
owner.
-
Responsible for
the continuous improvement in Human Performance and accountability for all
personnel engaged in work activities in the facility.
-
Participated as
an Emergency Plan member.
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Maintained active
membership in Plant Safety Review Board, Corrective Action Review Board,
STARS committee member, CE/Westinghouse Owners Group member.
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INPO Peer
Evaluator and Host Peer for the Operations Dept. Participate in INPO
Operations Management workshops
(1986 - 1989)
Palo Verde Nuclear
Generating Station, Operations Management, Reactor Operator
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Maintained a
valid Reactor Operating license.
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Overall
responsibility for compliance with the NRC Operating License and the safe,
efficient operation of the facility for the long term.
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Actively
participated in the development and implementation of Licensed
and Non-licensed Training programs.
(1982 - 1986)
Palo Verde Nuclear
Generating Station, Operations Management, Non-License Operator
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Maintained NLO
qualifications.
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Overall
responsibility for compliance with the safe,
efficient operation of the facility for the long term.
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Actively
participated in the development and implementation of the Non-licensed Training programs.
Academic Credentials and Qualifications
- Baker-Victory H.S. – Buffalo, N.Y.,
Graduated with Academic Diploma
- Radio Operations – U.S. Army
- Memphis State University at Palo Verde
Nuclear Generating Station, Nuclear Fundamentals-Certificate
- Licensed Operator Training at PVNGS
- SRO
and RO License (1989 & 1986 respectively)
- Power Plant Economics – Az State Univ/APS
Business Institute Certificate
- Kepner-Trego Problem Solving
Techniques
- INPO Peer Evaluator