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Attracting the Next Hydro-Generation. Katie Clarkson, P.E. FERC, Portland Regional Office kathleen.clarkson@ferc.gov. Introduction. Planning for the Next Generation Attracting the Next Generation Training the Next Generation Retaining the Next Generation. FERC Regulation?.
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Attracting the Next Hydro-Generation Katie Clarkson, P.E. FERC, Portland Regional Office kathleen.clarkson@ferc.gov
Introduction • Planning for the Next Generation • Attracting the Next Generation • Training the Next Generation • Retaining the Next Generation NWHA Conference
FERC Regulation? • FERC Statutes and Regulations, 18 CFR Subpart C – Emergency Action Plan §12.25, Posting and readiness. (b) Each licensee or applicant must annually test the state of training and readiness of key licensee or applicant personnel responsible for responding properly during a project emergency to ensure that they know and understand the procedures to be followed throughout a project emergency. NWHA Conference
Planning for the Next Generation • FERC Owner’s Dam Safety Program NWHA Conference
Planning for the Next Generation • Owner’s self-assessment tool to evaluate the essential elements of a dam safety program. NWHA Conference
Planning for the Next Generation • ODSP Organizational Practices A. Recognition of Responsibility for Dam Safety B. Communication C. Allocation of Resources to Dam Safety D. Learning Organization E. Clear Designation of Responsibility NWHA Conference
Attracting the Next Generation • Internships • Selling Points • Stability • Variety • Society NWHA Conference
Training the Next Generation • ODSP Technical Requirements A. Technical Competence of Responsible Personnel, B. Ongoing Visual Surveillance, Performance Monitoring and Periodic Inspection, C. Emergency Preparedness, D. Ongoing Maintenance, E. Remediation of Dam Safety Deficiencies or Vulnerabilities NWHA Conference
Training the Next Generation NWHA Conference
Training the Next Generation • Mentorship • Formal vs. Informal • Potential Failure Modes Analysis • Risk? NWHA Conference
Retaining the Next Generation • Salary & Benefits • Opportunities for Growth • Selling Points • Stability • Variety • Society NWHA Conference
Questions? NWHA Conference