World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO)

In this #PlantStory ✨ published in the latest version of Inside #WANO, we look at how Grand Gulf Nuclear Station, part of Entergy is improving and sustaining excellence. 🤝 📈 Turning around performance isn’t just about fixing problems – it’s about building a #culture of #excellence. 📊 At Grand Gulf Nuclear Station, the largest single-unit nuclear plant in the U.S, this journey began in 2016 with a commitment to high standards, #collaboration, and continuous #improvement. 👏✅ The results? By 2021, Grand Gulf set an all-time production record for clean, carbon-free #nuclear #energy. But the real win has been fostering a culture where people 🦺 , processes 📊 , and plant #performance 📈 work in harmony. 🚀 Read more on how Grand Gulf is showing how the power of #collaboration and a relentless focus on values are setting even higher standards in nuclear excellence here 🔗 ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e66FF5nv

Did you know ❓ that WANO has 6 Offices / Regional Centres globally? 🌐 Today we’re looking at our WANO #Shanghai Office which is located in the New Bund World Trade Centre in #Pudong, known for its rapid development and #futuristic skyline. ✅ ✨   WANO Shanghai Office brings a diverse and rich background of experience to the #organisation, with members and #secondees contributing their international experience from across WANO to the development of the 5th WANO #Regional Centre. The WANO Shanghai Office is part of WANO’s three-phase deployment model, including 1️⃣ as a Branch Office, 2️⃣ as a Support Centre, and finally, 3️⃣ as a Regional Centre, currently in its second phase of development. 👏 📈   WANO Shanghai Office plays a crucial role in fulfilling WANO’s #mission including supporting the #London Office and all WANO #Regional Centres in delivering the support to our members and industry as they stive to achieve the 2030 Action for #Excellence goals. 🚀 Find out more about WANO Shanghai Office 🔗➡️ https://lnkd.in/eyKg4i_Z

In this #Editorial Story published in the latest version of #InsideWANO 📚, we focus on the fundamentals of #safety across the #nuclear power #industry. 🦺 ✅ The recent WANO Biennial General Meeting 🗓️ in Abu Dhabi 🌍 reminded us of the power of #collaboration 👏. Over 400 delegates from 35 countries came together, setting aside regional differences to prioritise one shared mission: maximising nuclear safety #worldwide. 📈 📊 As WANO #Chairperson Tom Mitchell emphasised, this is a time of both opportunity and challenge for the nuclear industry. With 60 new units under #construction 🏗️ and new countries 🌐 entering the nuclear community 🤝, it’s easy to get distracted. But our focus must remain steadfast: do the basics well and prioritise the fundamentals of #safety. Read more from WANO Chairperson on seizing the moment to shape a positive future for the industry here 🔗➡️ https://lnkd.in/eUtvN2EE

Spreading the #festive cheer 1️⃣ jumper at a time! #ChristmasJumperDay ❄️🎄🧑🎄🤶 Today many members of the WANO team were sporting their favourite #festive sweaters, even while they work from home. Each year, #WANO actively participates to help raise funds for Save the Children UK

In November the Performance Indicators Industry Working Group (PI I-WG) Meeting 🚀 was hosted by Iberdrola and Centrales Nucleares Almaraz-Trillo, AIE (CNAT) in #Spain 🌍 and was attended by 26 nuclear professionals.🌟 The agenda included updates from each of the #WANO regional centres, several presentations from WANO members in attendance, and updates from each of the sub-committees. The two-day meeting was preceded by a visit to Trillo Nuclear Power Plant. The visit included an introductory presentation, and a tour. You can read the full story on the WANO website🔗 ➡ https://lnkd.in/gM9mb-2d

A massive congratulations 🌟 to Fatiha BOUIKANNAOUI, Functional Lead at #WANO #Paris Centre 🌍 who recently amongst of group of 300 women 👏 was presented with the Women in Nuclear 2024 Award. 🎉🙌 Fatiha said “I did not expect to receive any award, and I was simply amazed that I had a chance to take part in this event. It was an honour to attend the ceremony as a chance to meet women with an extraordinary background.” Read more about the award and Fatiha’s story here 🔗 ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ebZX_hVp

Let us introduce Khaloud! ⭐ Khaloud started her #WANO journey in January 2024 📅 as a secondee from Emirates Nuclear Energy Company (ENEC). 🌍 She joined our #Governance Team as a Corporate Strategy #Manager 📊 and has demonstrated exceptional #leadership and commitment to WANO’s mission for safety and reliability 👏 in the #nuclear industry.✅ “I have been instrumental in maturing the annual and long-term business planning process, ongoing monitoring of its execution using Management Review Meetings and maintaining visibility of our progress in executing the business plan through facilitating open and transparent communications with personnel.” “Becoming an active member of the New Nuclear Delivery Team has enabled me to contribute to WANO’s long-term strategy and support the development of the strategic plan to support new entrants in the industry. I had the opportunity to engage some of the new entrant countries through participation in the engagement programs and sharing the success story of Barakah Nuclear Power Plant, as well as leading the inaugural WANO Café event during the Biennial General Meeting (BGM), to welcome new entrants. Both have contributed in my professional growth and in deepening my knowledge of the nuclear industry.” “I have expanded my international collaboration and experience further through participating in the Moscow Regional International Women’s Day, New Unit Assistance Workshop, being a member of the BGM organising committee as well as collaborating with colleagues across WANO to develop the One WANO Core Values and Behaviours.” Khaloud’s #enthusiasm and #eagerness have helped her achieve so much in just one year. We’re looking forward to her updates in #2025! 🚀🌟 If you're considering becoming part of our team, we invite you to explore our careers page and discover WANO ➡️🔗 www.wano.info/careers

Join us as we explore real experiences and celebrate the remarkable individuals shaping the future of nuclear safety.🏆 In this captivating series, we delve into the journeys of current and former #WANO employees 🌏, as they share personal stories of #growth 📈 , reflections on their career aspirations, and the invaluable support provided by WANO during their secondments. 🚀 For this fourth video we hear from WANO Tokyo Centre Alumni, Tamami Sato and her secondment experience in contributing to #nuclear energy worldwide, helping to drive #innovation and #progress within the sector. 🙌 watch via #YouTube 🔗 ➡ https://lnkd.in/e9-dg7jV. #WANOTC #TokyoCentre #Secondments

Achievement alert! 🚨 The Communication Industry Working Group (COM I-WG) representing 50 companies from 24 countries has today completed an exciting achievement in collaboration with communications professionals globally. Within 9 months 🎉 they have developed two guides on nuclear communications, 1️⃣ on internal communications and 1️⃣ on external communications. 🙌 Both products are available to WANO Members 👏 and are recommended as a handbook 🧾for nuclear operators’ communications 💭 functions at any stage of plant lifecycle. 🔁 Our sincere gratitude to all contributors for their professional and dedicated input, personal time and energy invested. A special recognition to the COM I-WG Leads who took extra commitment to shape the group collaboration towards the common goals. Thank you Lizzy Yates, Helen Connolly, Nicolas Doyle, Umed Yadav, Paul-Emmanuel Schoeller, and Ali Salem Al Ameri for your true leadership

This is Robert, our New Unit Operational Readiness Advisor! 🌟 Robert is a #Secondee from EDF and an invaluable addition to our #WANO team of experts supporting new members ✅ and operating organisations during the transition from #project phase 🚀 all the way through to the #operating phase of a #nuclear power plant. 📊🏗️   “Embracing the chance to embark on a new venture and engage with a diverse #international community is a tremendous opportunity. By leveraging my current nuclear expertise while acquiring fresh skills, I am enthusiastic about sharing my knowledge with newcomers to the industry and new nuclear projects. This secondment position offers invaluable #connections with industry peers #worldwide, fostering collaboration and enhancing reliability and safety in emerging nuclear units. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time so far and encourage anyone to apply.”   Thinking of joining us? 👋 Find out more about a #secondment at WANO here 🔗 ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eX2aZCQ8