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USA improvement in reactivity management through a focused fleet approach

Author: Alexander McGalliard

The Reactivity Management Gap Focus Area assessments captured items impacting the industry reactivity management key performance indicator and current station processes that impact reactivity management performance - both human performance and equipment reliability. USA team members developed an Excellence Standard using industry practices and an assessment tool to evaluate excellence at each USA site. The...

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USA improvement in planning and preparation through a focused fleet approach

Author: Dick Ehr

The Planning and Preparation GAP Focus Area assessment team looked in detail at resource utilization and milestone adherence in the on-line work management process. The team focused on fleet performance in several key areas and improving station alignment on critical work and work priorities. A USA Standard was developed based on industry excellence and best...

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Christensen elected Utilities Service Alliance President, CEO

Author: USA Communication

The Utilities Service Alliance (USA) Board of Directors today announced its election of John Christensen to serve as President, Chief Executive Officer, of the Overland Park, Kansas-based organization, effective September 19, 2017. USA is a not-for-profit cooperative designed to facilitate collaboration among its member utilities in the commercial nuclear power industry. Christensen launched his career...

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USA raises money for St. Bonaventure

Author: USA Communication

St. Bonaventure Indian Mission and School received $17,500 during this year’s USA Executive Summit. “This is the second year the USA team donated to St. Bonaventure and I’m thankful for the support from our corporate donors and USA members,” said USA President and CEO (acting )John Christensen. St. Bonaventure will use the donation for their safe...

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Curtiss-Wright Sweeps USA’s 2016 Supplier of the Year Awards

Author: USA Communication

During USA’s Executive Summit last month, Curtiss-Wright received USA’s Supplier of the Year award for 2016 in both the Materials and Services categories. Each year USA members vote for the Supplier of the Year based on a variety of criteria important to their success. To be eligible, a USA Supplier-Partner has to achieve a pre-determined...

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USA 2017 Executive Summit recap

Author: USA Communication

The Utilities Service Alliance (USA) fleet members hosted representatives from more than 106 companies on the Florida’s coast last month for the Annual Nuclear Generator & Supplier Executive Summit. This year marked the 23rd annual conference hosted by USA, which welcomed leadership and membership alike to this idyllic setting for several specific reasons. USA board...

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