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Friday, August 16, 2013
Tepco’s shareholders decline to pursue GE for Fukushima claims
Tokyo Electric Power Co. (9501) shareholders rejected a proposal to look into pursuing claims for compensation against companies that supplied parts for the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant, including General Electric Co.
Shareholders at today’s annual general meeting for the company known as Tepco voted down the motion, proposed by Greenpeace, to study whether suppliers can be held liable for damages incurred during the March 2011 earthquake, tsunami and subsequent nuclear disaster.
The proposal was one of 15 motions advanced today by Tepco investors, many of them aiming to raise funds for the company that has so far been granted 3.79 trillion yen ($38.9 billion) by the government to settle compensation claims from the nuclear disaster. Other proposals included relocating Tepco headquarters so its current building can be sold, and to cut employee bonuses and board member salaries. All were rejected.
“It is very important to find how much GE knew about issues that may lead to accidents and how much GE has tried to remedy them in order to find cause of the accident and to determine responsibility,” Greenpeace campaigner Ayako Sekine said at the meeting. “At this moment, only Tepco is paying the compensation. But this isn’t enough for the victims to reestablish their lives.”
Tepco’s board had recommended that shareholders reject the measure, arguing that there was no clear basis to pursue claims.
Turnaround Plan
The March 11, 2011, earthquake and tsunami that caused meltdowns and radiation leaks at Tepco’s Fukushima Dai-Ichi nuclear station forced the utility to seek a government bailout to help meet costs for compensation and damages.
Tepco, which had a 685.3 billion yen loss last fiscal year, said in a turnaround strategy released May 2012 that it would return to profit by the end of the current fiscal year if it pursued a plan that includes restarting its Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear station.
Tepco President Naomi Hirose said yesterday that the company had not yet decided whether to seek the plant’s restart when Japan’s nuclear regulator begins inspections on July 8. All but two of Japan’s 50 reactors are idled for the safety assessments after the accident at the Fukushima plant, which caused the evacuation of 160,000 people.
Shareholders today rejected a motion to decommission the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant and the Fukushima Dai-Ni plant about 12 kilometers (7 miles) from the tsunami-damaged Dai-Ichi station.
The only item approved at the shareholder session was the appointment of its 11 directors. Tepco said 2,090 shareholders attended the meeting, which lasted for 3 hours and 41 minutes, today at the Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Tokyo. There were 4,471 attendees at the meeting last year.
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Posted: 2013-03-11, 11:50AM PDTemail to a friendMotorhand - Patterson-UTI Energy Inc. - Fruita, CO
Detailed Description
Key relevant tasks performed by a Motorhand include the following:
Regularly inspect, maintain, and repair generators, equipment, and SCR or VFD house Responsible for hydraulic and electrical systems and equipment Provide instructions, train, and oversee Floorhands during drilling activities Regularly check rig and equipment for any problems and safety issues on an ongoing basis Use forklift to off-load and move materials In charge of all lock-out/tag-out of breakers Keep a daily log of maintenance and repair activities Assist Derrickhand with mixing chemicals and other mud maintenance as needed Assist with rig up / down procedures Assist in cleaning and general upkeep of the rig and drilling floor Support other crew members as needed, ensure compliance with safety procedures, and other additional tasks as assigned
Job Requirements
To qualify for a Motorhand position, an individual must be willing and able to safely perform the following activities:
Stand or stand and walk for a minimum of 3.5 hours and up to 12 hours without being able to sit and while wearing steel-toed boots Repetitively climb steep stairs and be able to lift and carry 50 pounds independently up and down the stairs Lift and carry 50 pounds independently while walking on uneven surfaces Bend, stoop, kneel, twist, and crawl throughout the tour work shift Lift and place slips weighing approximately 150 pounds with another person occasionally during the tour work shift Independently use heavy-duty handheld and long-handled tools Clear vision to judge near and far distances to maintain awareness of, watch, and report ongoing work activities to coworkers and third parties Listen for unusual noises that signify equipment and machinery problems Accurate recall over short and long-term memory Maintain spatial orientation and awareness to safely move around work environment with many moving objects Stay alert and focused up to12.5 hours while performing repetitive and routine activities Demonstrate clear communication skills and ability to promptly follow directions Take initiative and work independently during downtime Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all designated times Education Requirements and Knowledge
The Motorhand job requires a high school diploma, certificate or equivalent. A Motorhand must be able to do the duties of a Floorhand as they will oversee, train, and work closely with Floorhands. Mechanical knowledge and aptitude is helpful, but not required as long as the individual is able to learn and perform tasks necessary to the upkeep of the generators and systems.
Certification:
Forklift
Additional Details
This position requires the person to work outdoors for an entire tour work shift in all types of weather conditions, including precipitation, cold / heat, high wind, and turbulent conditions. They will be exposed to the typical conditions of the local area where the rig is located. The Motorhand must work with an emphasis on safety for themselves and others including coworkers and third parties. They must be able to work closely with others as they will work together in the confined area of the drilling rig and may choose to live together in crew quarters. They must be willing to work a hitch, which consists of 7 days on / 7 days off, or 14 days on / 14 days off, working 12.5 hour shifts that can include days or nights and as well as weekends and holidays.
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Posting ID: 3674297320Posted: 2013-03-11, 11:52AM PDTEdited: 2013-03-11, 11:56AM PDTemail to a friend