From: Hutch Neilson
Sent: Monday, February 27, 2006 5:39
PM
To: Hutch Neilson; Bradley E. Nelson; Jim Lyon; Lawrence E. Dudek;
Mike Williams; Michael C. Zarnstorff; Phil Heitzenroeder; Wayne T. Reiersen;
Ronald L. Strykowsky
Subject: Summary of NCSX SIT Meeting of
2/27/06
Summary of NCSX
System Integration Team (SIT) Meeting of Monday, February 27,
2006
1. Management items
- Results of recent Watch
List briefing (2/17): Re-affirmed expectations for the May 9-10 Lehman
review:
- Demonstrate delivery of
MCWFs according to the new schedule (C3, C4, and C5 delivered by the Lehman
review)
- Demonstrate improved cost
performance in modular coil winding. (Assess costs to date, update estimate
to complete, identify contingency needs.)
- Assess cost-saving
opportunity in outside fabrication of TF coils, including wedge supports.
(Award contract by April 15).
- VVSA #1 delivered and
Field Period Assembly under way.
- Overall cost and schedule
performance improving.
- Recent quarterly briefing
(2/22): Highlighted MC winding efficiency improvements
needed.
- Reduce unbudgeted work
(e.g., rework of procured parts)
- Day to day management of
technician staffing. Follow-up Mike W., Larry
- Implement process
improvements.
- Possible “Yellow”
designation by OECM. If so, work with Greg to establish criteria to
return to green: Schedule and cost improvement criteria for the ~May time
frame. Hutch, Ron work with Greg.
- Preparation for ISMS
Review, March 6-10, featuring NCSX. (Wayne)
- Dry runs and area
walk-throughs, March 1 at 1:30.
- Review ISM core functions
(5) and guiding principles (7) with staff, in relation to day-to-day
procedures and practices. Follow up Wayne, Larry.
- Extra attention to
addressing safety issues associated with MC winding ring imbalance issue. Be
sure we are safe before we resume operations. Be sure all staff are briefed
on the hazards and hazard controls. Larry
- Continue to pursue goal
of 100% participation in hazard awareness training. Openings available in
March 9 session.
2. Risks
- Readiness for Field Period
Assembly (Wayne)
-
Parts: stud
procurement going out, MagLoop templates being fabricated, heating &
cooling configuration established (flexible tubes), heater tape issues
resolved and nearly ready to go out.
- Risk: heating/cooling
tube clamp design needs further work to reduce cost due to large number
(2,200). Prototype activity in progress.
Brad.
- Fixtures: 2 Station 1
fixtures nearly complete, braking mechanism being implemented.
- Procedures:
assembly sequence has been developed by Brown. MIT/QA plan being
developed by Viola. Procedures by Edwards and Viola.
- Reviews: Station 1
ACC review planned for mid-March.
- Staffing and training:
Viola to close loop with Ron, identifying staff needs by name.
Engineering has a plan for providing needed staff. Larry and
Ron follow up until a plan is in place.
Expediting TF Procurement. (Hutch)
- Proposal deadline (March
6) reminder issued to offerers. Follow-up discussions in progress.
- Plan to expedite proposal
evaluation and selection if possible.
- Kick-off meeting will be
scheduled with successful offerer to review requirements in detail and get
everyone on the same page.
- Follow-up: Hutch work
with Kalish.
- MC fabrication cost
control. (Mike W., Larry)
- Additional technican
staff will be pursued to ensure full staffing continuity in spite of
vacations, illnesses, etc.
- Will use daily 8:00
planning meetings to strengthen day to day management of staff
assigments. Larry
- Need to ensure cost and
schedule objectives are properly balanced.
3. Project Control
(Ron)
- February Job Status
meeting: Friday, March 3 at 1:00 p.m.
4. Next SIT Meeting:
March 13 at 11:00.
Summary by:
Hutch Neilson