EFCOG Overview 2011 Waste Management Symposium Panel Session 59

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1 EFCOG Overview 2011 Waste Symposium Panel Session 59 Joseph R. Yanek Chair, Energy Facility Contractors Group March 2011

2 EFCOG s Mission Promote excellence in all aspects of the operation, management, and integration of DOE and NNSA facilities in a safe, environmentally sound, efficient and cost-effective manner 2

3 EFCOG Overview Founded in member companies All DOE program areas represented Large, Medium and Small Business members Approximately 1,000 participants annually in EFCOG activities 3

4 EFCOG Relationships Executive Council DOE HQ/ESE/NNSA Board of Directors EFCOG INPO, NEI Working Groups DNFSB Other DOE /NNSA Councils and Committees 4

5 EFCOG s Organization Executive Council Member Companies Chair Managing Director Working Group Coordinator EFCOG Coordinator Support to the Chair Vice Chair Vice Chair Elect Board of Directors Member Company Representatives Working Groups Subgroups / Task Groups 5

6 EFCOG s Critical Few Integrated Safety Contractor Performance Assurance Security DOE Priorities Infrastructure Human Capital Project 6

7 EFCOG Working Groups Safeguards & Security Acquisition Energy & Infrastructure Waste S. Goldston Safety Analysis R. McKeehan Project B. Miklos R. McGilvary K. Vaselopulos Working Group Essentials Clearly defined objectives DOE sponsorship Tangible accomplishments L. Dukes Engineering Practices C. Kronvall Human Capital D. Heusel D&D/Fac. Engr. R. Dearholt ISM&QA ES&H Contractor Assurance Enforcement Coordination N. Barker T. Umek J. Anderson C. Stair / A. Wagner 7

Bill Klemm Pete Knollmeyer Ellen Livingston- Behan Greg Meyer Bob Milazzo Bill

8 EFCOG Board of Directors Chair Vice Chair Vice Chair Elect Joe Yanek Sue Stiger Pat Smith Directors Juan Alvarez Mike Bebon Bill Gallo Tom Gioconda Pam Horning Bill Klemm Pete Knollmeyer Ellen Livingston- Behan Greg Meyer Bob Milazzo Bill Morrison Mike Schlender Director Emeritus Dennis Fisher Linc Hall Don Pearman 8

9 Best Practices EFCOG promotes development and dissemination of best practices across the complex All best practices have undergone disciplined and rigorous review prior to acceptance Over 20 key subject areas addressed 17 best practices documented in FY 2010; 87 best practices currently on website Best Practice Subject Areas Assessments Construction QC Contractor Assurance D&D Electrical Safety Energy Efficiency Engineering Environmental Information ISSM ISM Maintenance Nuclear Safety Performance Metrics Project Standards & Requirements S&S Subcontractor Safety Work 9

10 EFCOG s Cornerstones ISSUE RESOLUTION KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS CUSTOMER/MEMBER ASSISTANCE 10

11 Recent EFCOG Activities/ Accomplishments Completed the Safety Culture improvement task with final recommendations to continue strengthening ISMS Supporting DOE Regulatory Reform and Project & Contract Initiatives Continued to expand Security peer review process Continued development of Leading Indicators Developed tools for improved Contractor Assurance Systems Continued progress in understanding and closing gaps in Human Capital critical skill needs Conducted knowledge sharing and information exchange on Energy Efficiency initiatives and D&D execution Supported DOE in planning/executing ARRA projects 11

12 Recent EFCOG Activities/ Accomplishments Supported implementation of DOE-STD-1189 with lessons learned dissemination and training Developed an expert-based USQ determination process with a successful pilot study completed Supported EM and NNSA in improving QA programs Supported DOE in implementing Executive Order on Sustainability Strategic Performance Plan Supported implementation of DNFSB Recommendations DNFSB , Safety Classification of Fire Protection Systems Posted 17 Best Practices in FY 2010 Supported NNSA s Governance Reform Initiative 12

13 Challenges and Opportunities Establishing new relationships Aligning initiatives and priorities with the Administration Advancing improvements in security and contractor assurance Advancing productivity improvement Improving execution of major projects and contracts Improving implementation of ISM at task and activity level Advancing safety culture & human performance improvement Improving quality assurance program implementation Addressing human capital issues Addressing aging infrastructure and effective footprint reduction Championing energy efficiency and use of renewable energy 13

14 EFCOG s Focus Focus on items most critical to and value-added for DOE s mission success Keep our commitments provide high-quality products on schedule Keep improving safety, security, productivity despite political and budget challenges 14

15 2011 Annual Meeting June 14-16, 2011 June 14 th Working Group Chairs Meeting June 15 th General Session Day 1 June 16 th General Session Day 2 L Enfant Plaza Hotel, Washington DC Information will be posted at 15

16 For more information on EFCOG, please contact: Joe Yanek, Chair Sue Stiger, Vice-Chair Pat Smith, Vice-Chair Elect Juan Alvarez, Director Mike Bebon, Director Bill Klemm, Director Bill Gallo, Director Tom Gioconda, Director Pete Knollmeyer, Director Greg Meyer, Director Billy Morrison, Director Mike Schlender, Director Pam Horning, Director Bob Milazzo, Director Ellen Livingston-Behan, Director Support o o o John Longenecker, Managing Director Mark Frei, Working Group Coordinator Barbara Pierre, EFCOG Coordinator 16

A Year in Review. Pamela A. Horning, EFCOG Chair Annual Executive Council Meeting Washington DC February 21, 2007

A Year in Review. Pamela A. Horning, EFCOG Chair Annual Executive Council Meeting Washington DC February 21, 2007 A Year in Review Pamela A. Horning, EFCOG Chair 2007 Annual Executive Council Meeting Washington DC February 21, 2007 The Mission Promote excellence in all aspects of the operation, management, and integration