DOE-STD-1151-2019, Facility Representative Functional Area Qualification Standard
The primary purpose of the Technical Qualification Program (TQP) is to ensure employees have the requisite technical competency to support the mission of the Department of Energy (DOE). The TQP forms the basis for the development and assignment of DOE personnel responsible for ensuring the safe operation of defense nuclear facilities. The Functional Area Qualification Standards (FAQS) are not intended to replace the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) qualifications standards or other departmental personnel standards, rules, plans, or processes. However, the FAQS should be referred to when developing vacancy announcements, crediting plans, interview questions, and other criteria associated with the recruitment, selection, and internal placement of technical personnel.
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Section 1
NOT MEASUREMENT
SENSITIVE
DOE-STD-1151-2019
May 2019
DOE STANDARD
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE
FUNCTIONAL AREA QUALIFICATION
STANDARD
DOE Defense Nuclear Facilities Technical Personnel
U.S. Department of Energy AREA TRNG
Washington, D.C. 20585
DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
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This document is available on the Department of Energy
Technical Standards Program
Website at
https://www.standards.doe.gov/
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APPROVAL
The Federal Technical Capability Program (FTCP) Panel consists of senior U.S. Department of
Energy (DOE) managers responsible for overseeing the FTCP. This Panel is responsible for
reviewing and approving the qualification standard for Department-wide application. Approval
of this qualification standard by the FTCP Panel is indicated by signature below.
____________________________________ _______________
Karen L. Boardman, Chairperson Date
Federal Technical Capability Program Panel
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
APPROVAL ............................................................................................................................... iii
TABLE OF CONTENTS .............................................................................................................. v
ACKNOWLEDGMENT ............................................................................................................... vi
PURPOSE ................................................................................................................................. 1
APPLICABILITY ......................................................................................................................... 1
IMPLEMENTATION ................................................................................................................... 1
EVALUATION CRITERIA ........................................................................................................... 3
INITIAL QUALIFICATION AND TRAINING ................................................................................ 3
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ............................................................................................ 4
BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE ......................................................................................... 4
REQUIRED PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES ...................................................................... 4
APPENDIX A – Required Technical Knowledge Areas .............................................................. 18
APPENDIX B – Site-Specific Technical Knowledge Areas ........................................................25
APPENDIX C – Initial and Continuing Training Recommendations ...........................................30
APPENDIX D – Integrated Nuclear Facility Oversight Duty Area Analysis .................................33
CONCLUDING MATERIAL .......................................................................................................35
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
The Department of Energy’s Office of Enterprise Assessments National Training Center (NTC,
EA-50), in support of the FTCP Panel and the Department of Energy (DOE) Headquarters (HQ)
Facility Representative (FR) Program Manager, facilitated the development of the revision of the
FR Functional Area Qualification Standard (FAQS).
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The following subject-matter experts participated in the development and/or review of this FAQS.
James Heffner AU-32
Albert MacDougall EA-50
Stan Keach EA-50
Brad Davis NE-ID
Dary Newbry NE-ID
Dimple Patel EM-ORP
Dennis Yates EM-SRS
David Grey EM-CBC
John Krepps NA-NPO
Peter Washburn SC-CH
Joshua Allen EM-RL
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
FUNCTIONAL AREA QUALIFICATION STANDARD
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE (FR)
PURPOSE
The primary purpose of the Technical Qualification Program (TQP) is to ensure employees have
the requisite technical competency to support the mission of the Department of Energy (DOE).
The TQP forms the basis for the development and assignment of DOE personnel responsible
for ensuring the safe operation of defense nuclear facilities. The Functional Area Qualification
Standards (FAQS) are not intended to replace the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
qualifications standards or other departmental personnel standards, rules, plans, or processes.
However, the FAQS should be referred to when developing vacancy announcements, crediting
plans, interview questions, and other criteria associated with the recruitment, selection, and
internal placement of technical personnel.
APPLICABILITY
The Facility Representative (FR) FAQS establishes common performance competencies for all
DOE FR personnel who perform duties and responsibilities that could impact the safe operation
of DOE’s defense nuclear facilities. This FAQS has been developed as a tool to assist DOE
Program and Field Offices in the development and implementation of the TQP in their
organization. For ease of transportability of qualifications between DOE elements, Program and
Field Offices must use this FAQS without modification or addition to the performance
competency knowledge requirements. Satisfactory and documented attainment of the
performance competencies contained in this FAQS ensures personnel possess the minimum
requisite knowledge and skills to perform functional area duties and tasks common to the DOE
enterprise. Additionally, needed organization specific qualification standards, handled
separately, supplement this FAQS and establish unique performance competencies at the
organization (headquarters, field element, site, or facility) level.
IMPLEMENTATION
This FAQS identifies the minimum performance competencies for DOE FRs. These
performance competencies and related tasks were derived from an integrated nuclear facility
federal oversight duty area analysis. Oversight duty areas where the FR was considered the
lead or provided major support to other federal oversight positions were included in this
FAQS. These performance competencies include DOE unique knowledge requirements that
the candidate must attain and then apply to satisfactorily complete the job tasks that are
identified as mandatory performance activities (MPAs) in this FAQS. The DOE National
Training Center (NTC) developed evaluation guides to support attainment of the performance
competencies in this FAQS. These evaluation guides provide the expected level of
knowledge for each knowledge requirement and are available for personnel assigned this
FAQS, and qualifying officials (QO) responsible for verifying the attainment of performance
competency knowledge requirements.
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An FR candidate needs to have system and related engineering principles knowledge to support
the performance of their oversight duties at DOE defense nuclear facilities. Appendix A,
Required Technical Knowledge Areas, includes the system and related engineering principles
knowledge that an FR must demonstrate they have attained in areas that are common across
most DOE defense nuclear facilities.
An FR candidate may have attained the expected level of knowledge in Appendix A in a portion
of or all of the technical areas through previous education and or experience such as
commercial or Navy Nuclear power programs. The expected level of knowledge for the
technical areas in listed in Appendix A is described in the archived DOE engineering
fundamentals handbooks. The engineering fundamentals handbooks and supporting training
materials are available for self-study as a refresher for any of the technical knowledge areas,
and as an additional reference for technical areas in which a candidate has not previously
attained the required knowledge. The evaluation guides, engineering fundamentals handbooks,
and other supporting training materials for this FAQS are available through the NTC Technical
Qualification Program (TQP) support site at: https://ntc.doe.gov/student/stp/techqualprogram.
Since attainment of the knowledge in Appendix A is considered a prerequisite for completing the
performance competencies identified in this FAQS, a designated qualifying official must verify
attainment of the knowledge in Appendix A through one of the following methods:
- Satisfactory completion of a comprehensive exam covering an appropriate sample of all
the technical knowledge areas
- Oral interviews, knowledge quizzes, documented equivalent experience and/or
education, or a combination of these covering all of the technical knowledge areas.
Appendix B, Site Specific Technical Knowledge Areas, is provided as a tool to support
development of organization specific qualification standards. The system and related
engineering knowledge in this appendix was not included in Appendix A because the related
systems are not common to a majority of DOE nuclear facilities. If a supervisor determines that
any of the knowledge in Appendix B is needed for an FR assigned to a specific site or facility to
perform their oversight duties, the applicable knowledge from Appendix B should be included in
the organization specific qualification standard. Additionally, if an FRs has organization specific
oversight responsibilities in areas not addressed in this FAQS, any knowledge requirements and
performance activities associated with these responsibilities should be included in the
organization specific qualification standards.
The MPAs listed in this FAQS are required to be satisfactorily performed only once. If during a
performance of the MPA any of the evaluation criteria are not satisfactorily met, the qualifying
official may require the candidate to perform the MPA again. In these cases satisfactory
completion of the MPA only needs to be documented once. It is also recognized that some of
the MPAs in this FAQS may already be included in organization specific qualification standards.
In these cases the designated QO only needs to sign verifying completion of the MPA once as
part of this FAQS or during completion of the organization specific qualification standard.
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Also, the intent is for FR candidates to perform the MPAs as written in the site or facility that
they are assigned. However, in cases where the MPAs cannot be performed exactly as written
in the FRs assigned facility within the required qualification timeframe, supervisors may use
other options to complete the MPA requirements. This could include performance of the MPA in
a simulated environment or by making minor modifications to the MPA or MPA evaluation
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criteria to fit local conditions. The reason for any changes in the MPA or MPA evaluation criteria
(e.g. simulate or use of exercise materials instead of performing) must be documented by the
designated qualification official with approval of the supervisor and local FTCP agent.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Attainment of the performance competency knowledge requirements and MPAs listed in this FAQS
must be documented per the TQP plan or policy of the specific organization qualifying the individual
and the requirements in DOE O 426.1A, Federal Technical Capability Program.
Each performance competency includes knowledge requirements that need to be completed in
order to demonstrate the performance competency has been met. Attainment of the
performance competency knowledge requirements listed in this FAQS must be verified by a
designated QO using one or a combination of the following methods:
- Satisfactory completion of a written examination
- Satisfactory completion of an oral examination
- Documented evaluation of equivalencies
Equivalencies should be used with the utmost rigor and scrutiny to maintain the spirit and intent
of the TQP. Equivalencies may be granted for specific knowledge requirements and/or MPAs
based on objective evidence of previous experience. Objective evidence includes a
combination of transcripts, certifications, or completed work products. Equivalencies must be
granted in accordance with the TQP plan of the organization qualifying the individual.
Successful completion of the MPAs in this FAQS must also be verified by a designated
qualifying official (QO). The QO must verify that the evaluation criteria, including any
organization specific requirements, were satisfactorily met during observation of the MPA and/or
review of the results of the MPA. Satisfactory attainment of the performance competency
knowledge requirements and MPAs contained in this FAQS must be documented using the FR
FAQS qualification card in the Electronic Technical Qualification Program at
https://etqp.ntc.doe.gov.
After verification of attainment of all the performance competency knowledge requirements and
the MPAs in this FAQS, an FR candidate must satisfactorily complete the final qualification
activity requirements identified in DOE O 426.1A, the FR Program Standard, and any other
applicable organization specific requirements before being designated as a Qualified FR.
INITIAL QUALIFICATION AND TRAINING
Initial training and qualification of FRs shall be conducted in accordance with the requirements of
DOE O 426.1A and DOE-STD-1063-2017. Appendix C, Initial and Continuing Training
Recommendations, contains training recommendations and supporting courses that cover the
knowledge requirements and MPAs in this FAQS for personnel completing initial qualifications.
Courses from this list should have first priority in meeting the continuing training requirements in
DOE O 426.1A for FRs following initial qualification. Additional continuing training requirements
are outlined in DOE-STD-1063-2017, Facility Representatives.
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The typical duties and responsibilities expected of personnel assigned to the FR functional area
are found in DOE-STD-1063-2017. This FAQS includes performance competencies and related
tasks that were derived from an integrated nuclear facility federal oversight duty area analysis.
Oversight duty areas where the FR was considered the lead or provided major support to other
federal nuclear facility oversight positions were included in this FAQS. This FAQS requires
satisfactory completion of MPAs (specific operations awareness activities) in the oversight areas
where the FR was considered the lead or provided major support to another federal oversight
position, such as nuclear safety specialists (NSS) or Safety System Oversight (SSO). Appendix
D, Integrated Nuclear Facility Oversight Duty Area Analysis, includes the duty areas and
oversight topic/subject areas applicable to the FR role that were included in the scope of this
FAQS.
Position-specific duties and responsibilities for FRs should be included in organization specific
qualification standards and position descriptions. The organization specific QS should also
contain any oversight related duties and responsibilities assigned to FRs that are not identified as
FR lead or major support in Appendix D.
BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE
The background and experience criteria for entry into the FR Program are found in DOE-STD-
1063-2017. The immediate supervisor or other designated person should verify that any
prospective FR candidate meets the background and experience requirements of DOE-STD-
1063, Facility Representatives, before being assigned this FAQS.
REQUIRED PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
The performance competencies contained in this standard include knowledge requirements that
are distinct from knowledge requirements contained in DOE-STD-1146-2007, General Technical
Base (GTB) Part A and B Qualification Standard (QS). All FR personnel must satisfy the
knowledge requirements of the GTB Part A QS and the knowledge requirements and MPAs in
the GTB Part B QS, prior to or in parallel with obtaining the knowledge requirements for the
performance competencies contained in this FAQS. Each performance competency defines the
expected level of knowledge an individual must attain to meet the intent of this standard.
Following the performance competencies is the list of MPAs that must be completed to verify
the candidate can apply the knowledge in this FAQS to satisfactorily perform specific nuclear
facility operational awareness and assessment activities.
Note: When regulations, DOE directives, or other industry standards are referenced in the
FAQS, the most recent revision should be used. However, some FRs may oversee facilities that
utilize predecessor documents to those identified in this FAQS. In these cases, FR candidates
and QOs should reference the versions of the applicable requirements document included in
local contracts during the attainment and verification of the related knowledge requirements.
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1. A facility representative must demonstrate knowledge of the purpose, scope, and
application of applicable Nuclear Safety Federal Regulations to include:
A. 10 CFR Part 820, Procedural Rules for DOE Nuclear Activities
B. 10 CFR Part 830, Nuclear Safety Management
C. 10 CFR Part 835, Occupational Radiation Protection
Knowledge Requirements
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A. Discuss the purpose, scope, and application of each of the listed Federal Regulations.
B. Discuss the key terms, essential elements, and responsibilities and authorities for each of
the listed Federal Regulations.
C. Describe the methods by which noncompliance to the listed Federal Regulations is
determined and communicated to contractor and DOE management.
2. A facility representative must demonstrate knowledge of the purpose, scope, and
application of applicable DOE Orders to include:
A. DOE O 151.1D, Comprehensive Emergency Management System
B. DOE O 231.1B Chg. 1, Environment, Safety and Health Reporting
C. DOE O 420.1C Chg.1, Facility Safety
D. DOE O 225.1B, Accident Investigations
E. DOE O 435.1 Chg. 1, Radioactive Waste Management
F. DOE O 451.1B Chg. 3, National Environmental Policy Act Compliance Program
G. DOE O 460.1C, Packaging and Transportation Safety
Knowledge Requirements
A. Discuss the purpose, scope, and objectives of the listed DOE Orders.
B. Identify any associated regulations, invoked DOE or Industry Standards, and any
required contractor deliverables for the listed DOE Orders.
C. Discuss the DOE Field element manager responsibilities and requirements for the listed
DOE Orders.
D. Describe the key elements 1in the applicable contractor requirements document (CRD)
and how meeting these requirements should result in acceptable contractor work
performance.
3. A facility representative must demonstrate knowledge of DOE- STD-1063-2017, Facility
Representatives.
1 In the context of evaluating program performance, key elements are those attributes of a program that
either significantly contribute to achieving the desired result of the program or if they fail will lead to a
failure in meeting the overall objective of the program. Key elements are typically associated with
requirements in the Contract Requirements Document (CRD) for the applicable program.
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Knowledge Requirements
A. Discuss the purpose, scope, and application. Include in this discussion the key terms,
essential elements, and personnel responsibilities and authorities.
B. Discuss the process by which DOE line management determines an appropriate level of
coverage by a facility representative. Include in this discussion factors that may be
considered to adjust the established level of coverage.
C. Describe the facility representative's role with respect to performance of oversight of
government-owned, contractor-operated facilities.
D. Describe the assessment requirements and limitations associated with the facility
representative's interface with contractor employees.
E. Describe the relationship and interface of facility representatives with other DOE
oversight personnel.
F. Describe the facility representative's role in contractor oversight.
4. A facility representative must demonstrate knowledge of event investigation
principles and techniques
Knowledge Requirements
A. Discuss the techniques associated with identifying the events, facts, and conditions
(known and assumed) necessary to perform causal analysis.
B. Discuss the principles and techniques associated with the following root cause analytical
techniques:
1) Events and causal factors analysis
2) Barrier analysis
3) Change analysis
4) 5 Why analysis
C. Discuss the process associated with forming conclusions based on the results of the
analytical process.
D. Discuss the process associated with developing judgments of need.
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E. Explain the necessity for and differences between the immediate, short-term, and long-
term actions taken as the result of a problem identification or occurrence.
F. Describe the following criteria that must be considered to determine whether any
accident resulting from DOE, contractor, or subcontractor operations requires the
appointment of an Accident Investigation Board:
1) Human Effects
2) Loss of Radioactive Material
3) Environmental Release of Radioactive Material
4) Property Effects
5. A facility representative must demonstrate knowledge of conduct of maintenance
principles and Department of Energy requirements.
Knowledge Requirements
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A. Discuss the application of DOE O 433.1B, Maintenance Management Program for DOE
Nuclear Facilities, and DOE O 430.1B Chg. 1, Real Property Asset Management.
B. Define each of the following maintenance related terms and explain their relationship to
each other:
1) Corrective
2) Preventive
3) Predictive
4) Periodic
5) Planned
6) Reliability-centered
7) Troubleshooting
C. Explain the purpose and content of a master equipment list.
D. Explain the purpose of post-maintenance testing (PMT) and the relationship between PMT
and system operability.
E. Explain the purpose of maintaining good facility condition and housekeeping.
F. Describe configuration control and its relationship to the maintenance work control
process and the maintenance history file.
G. Explain the process for developing, maintaining, and communicating performance
measures to identify maintenance issues requiring corrective action and lessons
learned.
H. Explain facility management's role in facility maintenance.
I. Describe the principles of instrument calibration to ensure safe and efficient operation.
6. A facility representative must demonstrate knowledge of the Occurrence Reporting
and Processing System (ORPS) in accordance with DOE O 232.2A, Occurrence
Reporting and Processing of Operations Information.
Knowledge Requirements
A. Define the term reportable occurrence.
B. Discuss the FR and operating contractor's (facility manager) responsibilities.
C. Discuss the intent and contents of DOE O 232.2A requirements for occurrence reporting
including the following:
1) Reporting philosophy, including the purpose of the occurrence reporting model
2) Event or condition discovery
3) Event or condition categorization
4) Process for DOE notifications
5) Written notification report
6) Occurrence investigation and analysis, including the purpose of the causal analysis
tree
7) Occurrence report closure
8) Training
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D. Discuss information security requirements for ORPS Reports.
E. Discuss how DOE and contractors should utilize reportable occurrence information,
particularly as a feedback mechanism.
F. Explain the difference between the ORPS notification requirements and emergency
management systems event classification and notification requirements.
7. A facility representative must demonstrate knowledge of the Department’s philosophy
and approach to implementing quality assurance programs.
Knowledge Requirements
A. Discuss the Purpose, Scope, and Regulatory and/or DOE Directive requirements for a
Nuclear Facility Quality Assurance (QA) Program.
B. Describe the relationship between 10 CFR 830, DOE O 414.1D, Quality Assurance, and
NQA-1 for implementing a nuclear facility QA program.
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C. Describe the key elements of a nuclear facility QA program and the related performance
measures for measuring the effectiveness of the implementation of the overall program.
D. Contrast quality assurance and quality control.
E. Explain the factors applicable to and methods of implementing the graded approach to
quality.
F. Explain facility management's and the individual’s role in quality assurance.
8. A facility representative must demonstrate a knowledge of worker safety and health
programs
Knowledge Requirements
A. Discuss the purpose, scope and applicability of the following:
1) 10 CFR 851, Worker Safety and Health Program
2) 29 CFR 1910, Occupational Safety and Health Regulations
3) 29 CFR 1926, Safety and Health Regulations for Construction
4) DOE O 440.1B, Worker Protection Program for DOE
5) DOE O 442.1A, DOE Employee Concerns Program
6) DOE O 422.2, Differing Professional Opinions for Technical Issues Involving
Environment, Safety, and Health Technical Concerns
B. Discuss the processes that ensure flow down of safety and health requirements from
DOE to major contractors and their subcontractors.
C. Discuss the function and typical content of a worker safety and health program that
meets 10 CFR 851 and OSHA.
D. Identify common worker safety program performance indicators.
E. Describe the hierarchy of hazard control methods.
F. Discuss common types of engineering and administrative controls and discuss the
applicability and relationships of each.
G. Discuss general personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, functionality and
effects of PPE on safety and worker performance for industrial operations.
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H. Describe the hazards and general safety precautions for the following:
1) Operation and maintenance of pressurized air systems
2) Operation and maintenance of electrical systems and components
3) Use and storage of lead-acid storage batteries
4) Use, handling, storage, and disposal of corrosives (acids and alkalis)
5) Use of pyrophorics
6) Use of toxic compounds
7) Use, handling, and storage of compressed gases, including specifically hydrogen,
oxygen, and nitrogen
8) Operation and maintenance of cryogenic liquids
9) Use, handling, and storage of flammable and combustible liquids
10) Operations that generate non-ionizing radiation (e.g., lasers, accelerators, pulse
power machines)
11) Confined space entry
12) Operations involving Hoisting and Rigging
I. Describe the criteria used to determine if a compound is a health hazard and discuss the
methods by which toxic compounds may enter the body.
J. Explain the difference between a flammable liquid and a combustible liquid.
K. Discuss the information provided by and the appropriate use of the Safety Data Sheet
(SDS).
L. Discuss application of requirements related to basic design principles in the National Fire
Protection Association 101, Life Safety Code, including emergency egress, evacuation,
and other related program elements.
M. Discuss the differences between the Employee Concerns Program and the Differing
Professional Opinions process.
9. A Facility Representative must demonstrate knowledge of the requirements for
developing a documented safety analyses (DSAs) for DOE Hazard Category 1, 2, or 3
nuclear facilities as required by 10 CFR 830 Subpart B, Safety Basis Requirements.
Knowledge Requirements
A. Discuss the following related to 10 CFR 830, Nuclear Safety Management:
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1) The applicability of 10 CFR 830 Subpart A, Quality Assurance Requirements, to the
requirements of 10 CFR 830 Subpart B
2) The requirements in sections of 10 CFR 830 Subpart B, Safety Basis Requirements,
Sections 830.200 through 830.207
3) The content of 10 CFR 830, Appendix A to 10 CFR Subpart B, General Statement of
Safety Basis Policy
B. Identify the four main components of the safety basis and discuss the purpose and
relationship of these components to the ISM core functions.
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C. Describe the major steps in developing the documenting safety analysis.
D. Describe the following related to hazard categorization in DOE-STD-1027-92, Hazard
Categorization and Accident Analysis Techniques for Compliance with DOE Orders
5480.23, Nuclear Safety Analysis Reports, Change Notice No. 1.
1) The purpose of DOE-STD-1027-92
2) The process for determining the initial hazard categorization of a DOE nuclear facility
3) The process for determining the final hazard categorization of a DOE nuclear facility
E. Discuss the purpose, scope, inputs and outputs of safety control selection and
classification.
F. Describe how to determine if safety class controls are required.
G. Describe how to determine if safety significant controls are required.
H. Describe how other hazard controls documented in hazard evaluations are maintained in
the DSA.
I. Describe how criticality safety controls are identified and documented in the DSA.
J. Discuss the control selection hierarchy provided in DOE-STD-3009-2014, Preparation of
Nonreactor Nuclear Facility Documented Safety Analysis.
K. Describe the purpose of Safety Management Programs (SMPs).
L. Describe how Specific Administrative Controls (SACs) are identified.
M. Identify how safety functions, functional requirements, and performance criteria for
safety controls are developed, documented, and how DOE O 420.1C requirements
apply.
10. A Facility Representative must demonstrate knowledge of Technical Safety
Requirements (TSRs) for DOE Hazard Category 1, 2, or 3 nuclear facilities as required
by 10 CFR 830 Subpart B, Safety Basis Requirements.
Knowledge Requirements
A. Describe the purpose and scope of TSRs.
B. Describe the inputs from the DSA in the development of the TSRs.
C. Discuss the definition for each type of TSR listed in Appendix A to Subpart B of 10 CFR
830.
D. Discuss the general principles of SSC Operability in the TSRs.
E. Describe the importance of facility modes and how they relate to limiting conditions for
operability (LCOs).
F. Discuss where minimum staffing levels are defined in the TSRs.
G. Discus where procedure requirements are defined in the TSRs.
H. Describe how DOE O 420.1C requirements relate to TSR development such as the
development of surveillance requirements based on national codes and standards.
I. Discuss the different types of administrative controls (ACs) in the TSRs.
J. Discuss the concept of key elements of safety management programs (SMPs) and how
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they relate to ACs.
K. Describe the guidance provided in DOE-STD-1186, Specific Administrative Controls,
and the two different formats for writing the SAC in the TSRs.
L. Describe how MAR limits developed per DOE-STD-1027 are treated in the TSRs.
M. Discuss how design features are treated in the TSRs.
N. Describe the four circumstances of TSR violations that can occur and associated
reporting requirements.
O. Describe how general LCO Surveillance Requirements (SRs) are used in the TSRs.
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P. Using the guidance in DOE G 423.1-1B, Implementation Guide for Use in Developing
Technical Safety Requirements, discuss the following:
1) The purpose of IVRs (Federal and Contractor)
2) The timing of a Federal IVR
3) Considerations in the application of the graded approach when conducting IVRs
11. A facility representative must demonstrate knowledge of the requirements for
operability of structures, systems, and components (SSCs).
Knowledge Requirements
A. Discuss structure, system, and component (SSC) reliability including the definition of
reliability and how system reliability relates to system performance and operability.
B. Discuss SSC availability including the definition of availability and how system
availability relates to system performance and operability.
C. Discuss the attributes of SSC maintainability and how SSC maintainability may impact
system availability and reliability.
D. Describe how to determine if a given SSC meets system safety functional requirements
and design performance criteria.
E. Describe the basic elements used to perform an operability determination as related to
limiting conditions for operation (LCOs).
F. Describe DOE expectations for contractor system health reports and how the information
in these reports should be used as part of an FR’s oversight activities.
G. Describe how to perform system walk downs and how system walk downs relate to
configuration management and ensuring the operability of safety SSCs.
12. A Facility Representative must demonstrate knowledge of the Unreviewed Safety
Question (USQ) process.
Knowledge Requirements
A. Discuss the purpose, scope, and basic steps of the USQ process.
B. Discuss the guidance and related requirements provided in DOE G 424.1-1B,
Implementation Guide for Addressing Unreviewed Safety Question (USQ) Requirements
for the following topics:
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1) The types of changes that apply to the USQ process
2) Integration of the USQ process into the facility’s change control process
3) USQ screening
4) Use of categorical exclusions
5) USQ Contractor Procedures
6) Training and Qualification of various roles in the USQ process
C. Discuss the following guidance and related requirements in DOE G 424.1-1B for
performing USQ Determinations (USQDs):
1) The questions that need to be addressed when performing a USQD and the two
potential results
2) Potential outcomes from a positive USQD
D. Discuss the following guidance and related requirements in DOE G 424.1-1B for
Potentially Inadequate Safety Analyses (PISAs) and Justification for Continued
Operation (JCO).
1) The initial confirmatory process including timelines for declaring a PISA provided in
DOE G 424.1-1B
2) DOE’s responsibilities/authorities in resolving a PISA
3) The purpose and content of an ESS
4) The purpose and content of a JCO
E. Discuss the FRs roles and responsibilities for providing oversight of the implementation
of the USQ process including the following.
1) Proper screening of changes
2) Proper completion of USQDs
3) Prompt identification and evaluation of PISAs
4) Verification of proper implementation of new safety basis controls resulting from
PISAs in ESSs and JCOs
13. Facility Representatives must demonstrate knowledge of the requirements for
implementing and maintaining configuration management.
Knowledge Requirements
A. Discuss the concept of configuration management and its importance in ensuring
operational safety.
Section 11
B. Describe the DOE directives or technical standards that pertain to configuration
management.
C. Describe how effective configuration management protects the design basis of a nuclear
facility while supporting mission.
D. Discuss in general, the following engineering principles:
1) Design items and processes are developed using engineering principles and
appropriate technical standards
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2) Appropriate technical and industrial standards are incorporated into the design work
or changes
3) Design interfaces, including organizational and design product interfaces, are
identified and controlled
4) Changes to the original design receive reviews and approval comparable to the
reviews and approvals of the original design considering the scope of the change
E. Describe a typical document control and records management system.
F. Discuss general requirements for inspection and acceptance testing.
G. Describe the roles and responsibilities of the design authority position.
H. Discuss the purpose of change control boards.
I. Describe the relationship of configuration management to safety basis documentation
and requirements (DSAs and TSRs, including system design description documents
[SSDs]).
J. Describe how change control is related to the USQ process.
14. A facility representative must demonstrate knowledge of on-shift/on-the-job training
requirements for nuclear facility operational personnel.
Knowledge Requirements
A. Discuss the expectation for a successful on-shift/on-the-job (OJT) training evolution as
described in DOE-STD-1070-94, Guidelines for Evaluation of Nuclear Facility Training
Programs.
B. Discuss key elements of an effective on-shift training program as are described in DOE O
422.1 Chg. 2, Conduct of Operations and DOE-HDBK-1226-2019, Conduct of
Operations Implementation.
C. Discuss the expectations for conducting successful operational drills as described in
DOE-HDBK-1214-2014, Conduct of Operations Assessment Field Handbook, Part II,
Section U, Observing/Assessing Drills.
D. Discuss how the requirements and objectives for on-shift/on-the-job training are
identified and implemented, how these requirements flow down from DOE O 426.2 to
contractor implementing procedures, and how on-shift/on-the-job training and on-the -
job evaluation is used to support operator qualification.
15. A Facility Representative must demonstrate knowledge of the requirements for
implementing and maintaining activity level work planning and control (WP&C).
Knowledge Requirements
A. Explain the WP&C drivers (regulations and directives, including their relationship) for
implementing activity-level WP&C.
B. Using DOE-HDBK-1211-2014, Activity-Level Work Planning and Control
Implementation, explain the basic elements of the WP&C implementation process.
C. Discuss the basic roles and responsibilities of key personnel involved in the WP&C
process.
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D. Explain the application of tailoring and the graded approach to WP&C.
E. Apply the basic elements used to develop the work scope of an activity-level task.
F. Explain the importance of identifying and screening impacts on technical safety
requirements (TSRs), changing modes of facility operation, and entrances to limiting
controls for operations (LCOs) during the early planning of work activities.
G. Explain the purpose of general hazard analysis.
H. Explain the basic process for developing a job hazards analysis (JHA) or job safety
analysis (JSA).
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I. Explain the concept of skill of the worker/craft and how it may be applied in the WP&C
process.
J. Explain the considerations necessary to ensure that work activities are scheduled and
authorized according to priorities and available resources.
K. Explain the hierarchy of controls.
L. Explain the steps involved in the preparation and release/authorization of work.
M. Explain the purpose and scope of pre-job briefings and post-job reviews.
N. Explain the purpose and scope of documenting and accepting the results of performing
activity-level work for a work activity performed in a virtual facility.
O. Discuss examples of post-job feedback.
16. A facility representative must demonstrate knowledge of conduct of operations
principles and Department of Energy requirements.
Knowledge Requirements
A. Explain the Department of Energy's role in the oversight and implementation of the
contractor’s conduct of operations program.
B. Describe the FR’s role relative to conduct of operations at DOE facilities as is provided in
DOE O 422.1, Conduct of Operations.
C. Describe contractor responsibilities associated with implementing the conduct of
operations at DOE facilities.
D. Explain the general and specific requirements of conduct of operations in DOE O 422.1
and DOE-HDBK-1226-2019, Conduct of Operations Implementation, for the following:
1) Organization and administration
2) Shift routines and operating practices
3) Control area activities
4) Communications
5) On Shift Training
6) Investigation of abnormal events, conditions, and trends
7) Notifications
8) Control of equipment and system status
9) Lockout and tagouts
10) Independent verification
11) Log keeping
12) Turnover and assumption of responsibilities
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13) Control of interrelated processes
14) Required Reading
15) Timely instructions/orders
16) Procedures
17) Operator aid postings
18) Component labeling
17. A Facility Representative Must Demonstrate Knowledge of the readiness review
requirements in DOE O 425.1D, Change 1, Verification of Readiness to Start Up or
Restart Nuclear Facilities.
Knowledge Requirements
A. Discuss the following from DOE O 425.1D:
1) Describe the purpose and scope of the Order.
2) Identify the requirements used to determine the need for a Readiness Review.
3) Define Readiness Review and identify the types of Readiness Reviews.
4) Identify the requirements for conducting a federal readiness review.
B. Explain the objectives and overall process for achieving and verifying readiness in DOE-
STD-3006-2010, Planning and Conducting Readiness Reviews.
1) Explain the use of the startup notification report.
2) Explain the key elements of the Plan of Action (POA) and the importance of the POA
to the overall process of verifying readiness.
3) Explain the terms declaration of readiness and readiness to proceed, and how FR
may interact with these process steps.
C. Explain the Federal and Contractor Line Management's responsibilities for achieving and
verifying readiness.
1) Describe what is meant by achieving Readiness and the difference between
achieving and verifying readiness.
2) Identify the Contractor Line Management actions during a Readiness Review.
3) Identify the DOE Federal Line Management actions during a Readiness Review.
4) Identify the DOE Federal Line Management actions to oversee the contractor's
achievement of readiness.
5) Identify the DOE Federal Line Management actions to achieve DOE readiness.
Section 13
MANDATORY PERFORMANCE ACTIVITIES
18. Facility Representatives must satisfactorily complete the following Mandatory
Performance Activities (MPAs) in the listed oversight duty areas.
Evaluation Criteria
The following evaluation criteria are applicable to all MPAs. MPAs should be performed in
assigned facilities. Additional evaluation criteria, if applicable, are included for each set of
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MPAs. Expectations for evaluating observed activities should be based on both local
implementing procedures and DOE Order requirements.
A. Identify expectations (i.e., criteria) for the specific operational awareness activity
B. Compare results of operational awareness activity to expectations (criteria) and draw
conclusions
C. Document results using local procedures for an operational awareness activity
1) SSC Operability
MPA #1. Review a contractor SSC Operability Determination
2) Configuration Management
MPA #2. Perform a safety system walk down using applicable system engineering
drawings (e.g., mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and control) and verify the
following:
a. “As designed” versus “as found” physical configuration
b. Identification of interfaces with non-safety systems
c. Material condition and general housekeeping
3) Activity Level Work Planning and Control
MPA #3. Evaluate a contractor maintenance activity (corrective, preventive, or
predictive) including as a minimum the following elements:
a. Review the associated contractor work package (or equivalent) for the selected
maintenance activity
b. Observe the pre-job briefing for the selected maintenance activity
c. Observe the selected maintenance activity work tasks
d. Observe the post maintenance testing and post job briefing for the selected
maintenance activity
4) Safety Basis (DSA, TSR, and USQ)
MPA #4. Observe a facility operational TSR daily, weekly, or monthly surveillance
activity.
MPA #5. Review the implementation of the USQ process for an operational
procedure change.
MPA #6. Review TSR SR completion status board or other tracking tool.
MPA #7. Review the facility logs and verify compliance with the following sections of
the facility TSRs:
a. Mode Change
b. Use of General LCO and SR
c. Entry/Exit from a specific SSC LCO action statement
5) On shift/On-the-Job Training
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MPA #8. Observe a contractor on-shift/on-the-job training evolution.
6) Conduct of Operations
MPA #9. Observe contractor staff performing an operational activity and evaluate
implementation of the applicable conduct of operations attributes.
a. Identify the conduct of operations key elements and associated attributes
applicable to the selected operational activity.
b. Evaluate whether the expectations for implementing the selected attributes are
sufficiently documented in the Conduct of Operations applicability Matrix.
MPA #10. Perform a review of a contractor initial notification and final occurrence
report and evaluate the following:
a. The timeliness of the initial notification based on date and time of discovery
b. The accuracy of the reporting level and categorization
c. The effectiveness of the contractor’s evaluation of the extent of condition and
any immediate actions to contain the direct cause
MPA #11. Conduct an assessment of a selected portion of the implementation of the
Conduct of Operations program using the criteria in DOE-HDBK-1214-2014, Conduct
of Operations Assessment Field Handbook.
7) Contractor Assurance System (CAS)
Section 14
MPA #12. Attend facility issues management review board.
MPA #13. Review Conduct of Operations performance related information provided
by CAS.
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APPENDIX A
Required Technical Knowledge Areas
1. Pump components and characteristics
a. Discuss the principles of operation for centrifugal pumps, including series and
parallel pump operation.
b. Define the following terms and discuss their relationship:
• Shutoff head
• Net positive suction head
• Cavitation
• Pump run-out
c. Discuss the principles of operations for positive displacement pumps, and discuss
the importance of not operating against a closed valve on the discharge side of the
pump.
2. Valve construction, operation, and application
a. Describe the operation of the following valve classifications to include purpose,
construction and application:
• Ball
• Check
• Diaphragm
• Gate
• Globe
• Relief
• Safety
b. Given the specific valve below, match the valve to the applicable classification:
• Butterfly
• Lift check
• Needle
• Pinch
• Plug
• Pressure reducing
• Stop check
• Swing check
c. Given a drawing of a gate, globe or check valve, identify the following parts, as
applicable:
• Actuator
• Ball
• Body
• Bonnet
• Disk
• Packing
• Packing gland
• Packing nuts
• Plug
• Stem
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• Seat
d. Describe the principle of operation, construction, and application for the following
types of valve actuators:
• Manual
• Electric motor
• Pneumatic
• Hydraulic
• Solenoid
e. State the purpose and location of body markings (bridge wall markings, flow
arrows, etc.).
f. Given a process or system, explain what type of valve is best suited for the
application, what type of valve should not be used for the application, and why the
valve(s) should or should not be used.
g. Discuss the various methods that can be used to determine and verify valve
position. Include in your discussion operation and location of position indicators.
h. Describe the proper method to lockout valves using the valve actuators below:
• Manual
• Electric motor
• Pneumatic
• Hydraulic
• Solenoid
3. Compressed air systems
a. Discuss the basic operation of the following types of air compressors:
• Reciprocating
• Centrifugal
• Rotary
b. Discuss the uses of pressurized air systems.
c. Discuss the following major components of air compressors:
• Low pressure stages
• Intercooler
• High pressure stages
• After cooler
• Moisture separators
• Receivers
• Dryers
d. State the reason for using cooling systems in air compressors.
e. Describe the safety aspects and typical interlocks associated with air compressors,
including:
• Low oil pressure
• High compressor discharge pressure
• High compressor discharge temperature
• High cooling water outlet temperature
• Oil in breathing air
• Moisture in both breathing and control systems
4. Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems
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a. Describe the following heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system evolutions
and associated precautions and hazards:
• Start-up and shutdown
b. Normal operation
• HEPA filter maintenance and testing
• Ventilation system balancing
c. Describe the purpose of the HVAC system in the following applications:
• Hoods
• Gloveboxes
• Hot cells
• Confinement systems
d. Discuss the reason for and significance of the following system parameters:
• Positive vs. negative system pressure
• Differential pressure across filters
• Differential pressure across components
5. Electrical systems
Section 15
Terminology and Theory
a. Discuss the following terms:
• Electrostatic force
• Electrostatic field
• Conductor
• Insulator
• Resistor
b. Discuss the following parameters and their relationship:
• Voltage
• Current
• Resistance
• Ohm's Law
• Power
• Inductance
• Capacitance
Direct Current
a. Discuss the basic principle by which the following components produce DC:
• Battery
• DC generator
• Thermocouple
b. Discuss the purpose of a rectifier.
c. Discuss the following terms:
• Resistivity
• Electric circuit
• Series circuit
• Parallel circuit
d. Discuss the following terms:
• Battery
• Electrode
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• Electrolyte
• Specific gravity
• Ampere-hour
e. Discuss in basic terms what happens when a lead-acid battery is charged and
discharged.
f. Discuss the relationship between voltage and current-carrying capacity for series-
connected versus parallel-connected batteries.
Alternating Current (AC)
a. Discuss the basic theory of operation of an AC generator.
b. Discuss the reasons that three-phase power systems are used in industry.
c. Discuss the basic theory of operation of an AC motor.
d. Discuss the basic theory of operation of a transformer.
Electrical Distribution Systems
a. Describe the following electrical circuits:
• Series
• Parallel
• Multi-wire Branch (Edison)
b. Explain the following terms as they apply to electrical distribution systems:
• Single-line diagram
• Neutral grounding
• Protective relays
• Uninterruptible power supply
• Automatic transfer switch
• Diesel-generator
d. Describe the protection provided by fuses and circuit breakers.
e. Describe the purpose and functions of a motor controller.
f. Describe the purpose and functions of a variable frequency drive controller.
6. Process instrumentation
a. List the three basic functions that temperature, pressure, flow, and fluid level
detectors provide.
b. For the temperature detection devices listed, discuss how the instrument provides
an output representative of the temperature being measured:
• Thermocouple (TC)
• Resistance temperature detector (RTD)
c. For the pressure detection devices listed, discuss how the instrument provides an
output representative of the pressure being measured:
• Bellows type
• Bourdon tube type
d. For the fluid level detection devices listed, discuss how the instrument provides an
output representative of the level being measured:
• Gauge-glass type
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• Conductive probe type
• Magnetic bond type
• Differential pressure type
• Ball float type
• Sonic type
• Radar type
e. For the flow detection devices listed, discuss how the instrument provides an
output representative of the flow being measured:
• Orifice plate type
• Venturi tube type
• Pitot tube type
• Displacement type
• Dall flow tube type
• Ultrasonic type
• Electromagnetic
f. For the position detection devices listed, discuss how the detector provides an
output representative of the position being represented:
• Synchronous type
• Limit switches
• Reed switches
• Potentiometer
• Linear variable differential transformer types
7. Control systems
a. Define and discuss the application of each of the following:
• Control system
• Control system input
• Control system output
• Open-loop control system
• Closed-loop control system
• Control system feedback
b. Referring to a basic block diagram, describe an automatic control system,
including the four functions required for an automatic control system to operate.
Section 16
c. Discuss the following associated with programmable logic controllers (PLCs):
• Purpose
• Advantages of a PLC system
• Components and their functions
• Basic sequence of operation
• Input/output addressing
• Equipment used to program the PLC
d. Discuss the following associated with distributed control systems (DCSs):
• Purpose
• Components and their functions
• Functions of DCS consoles
• Basic operation of components
• Error indications (DCS and/or component)
8. Corrosion and water treatment
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a. Discuss the process of general corrosion of iron and steel when exposed to
water.
b. Discuss the two conditions that can cause galvanic corrosion.
c. Discuss the following types of specialized corrosion:
• Pitting
• Stress corrosion cracking
• Crevice
d. Discuss the reasons for removing impurities from water prior to use in
nuclear and non-nuclear systems.
e. Discuss the ion exchange process.
9. Heat transfer and fluid flow
a. Using the ideal gas law, discuss the relationship between pressure, temperature,
and volume.
b. Discuss when a fluid may be considered to be incompressible.
c. Discuss the effects of pressure and temperature changes on confined fluids.
d. Discuss the difference between heat and temperature, and heat and work.
e. Discuss the three modes of heat transfer.
f. Discuss how the density of a fluid varies with temperature.
g. Discuss the relationship between the pressure in a fluid column and the density
and depth of the fluid.
h. Discuss the terms mass flow rate and volumetric flow rate.
i. Discuss the characteristics and flow velocity profiles of laminar flow and turbulent
flow.
j. Discuss the property of viscosity.
k. Discuss the terms head, head loss, and frictional loss with respect to its use in
fluid flow.
10. Engineering prints and drawings
a. Given an engineering print, read and interpret the following information:
• Title block
• Notes
• Legend
• Revision block
• Drawing grid
b. Given an engineering piping and instrument drawing, identify the symbols used for:
• Types of valves
• Types of valve operators
• Types of eductors and ejectors
• Basic types of instrumentation
• Types of instrument signal controllers and modifiers
• Types of system components (pumps, etc.)
• Types of lines
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c. Demonstrate or explain how to determine if the print in hand is the current
revision.
d. Identify the symbols used on engineering piping and engineering diagrams
(P&IDs) to denote the location of instruments, indicators, and controllers.
e. Identify how valve conditions are depicted.
f. Determine system flow path(s) for a given valve lineup.
11. Electrical prints, diagrams and schematics
a. Identify the symbols used on engineering electrical drawings.
b. Identify the symbols and/or codes used on engineering electrical drawings to
depict the relationship between components.
c. State the conditions in which electrical devices are shown, unless otherwise noted
on the diagram or schematic.
d. Identify the power sources and/or loads and their status, given simple electrical
schematics and initial conditions.
12. Engineering fabrication, construction, and architectural drawings
a. State the purpose of engineering fabrication, construction, and architectural
drawings.
b. Given an engineering fabrication, construction, or architectural drawing,
identify the specified dimensions of an object.
c. Discuss the methods used to specify a dimension’s allowable tolerance.
Section 17
d. Given an engineering fabrication, construction, or architectural drawing,
identify the specific dimension’s allowable tolerance.
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APPENDIX B
Site-Specific Technical Knowledge Areas
1. Steam systems
a. Discuss the application of the following concepts to steam systems:
• Enthalpy
• Saturation
• Superheat
• Steam quality
• Moisture content
• Condensation
• Sensible heat
• Carryover
• Thermal expansion
• Thermal contraction
b. Discuss steam tables and the Mollier diagram and demonstrate their use.
c. Describe the following steam system evolutions and associated precautions:
• Pressurization and warm-up of a cold steam system
• Initiation of steam flow in a stagnant, but pressurized steam system
• Isolation of a portion of a steam system
• Pressurization and warm-up of an isolated portion of a steam system
• Isolation and de-pressurization of an in-service steam system
d. Discuss the function/application of the following steam system components
and describe how the components contribute to steam system operation:
• Isolation valves
• Isolation valve bypass valves
• Vent valves
• Drain valves
• Safety/Relief valves
• Flow control valves
• Steam trap bypass valves
• Expansion joints
• Pressure control valves
• Moisture separators
• Pipe hangers/supports
• Mist eliminators
• Evaporators
• Condensers
• Boilers
• Reboilers
• Steam traps (mechanical, impulse, thermostatic)
e. Describe condensation-induced water hammer and its potential impact on
steam systems.
f. Describe the expected operator response to, and where possible how to
prevent, the following steam system abnormal conditions. Include a
discussion of associated hazards:
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• Water hammer during pressurization/warm-up of a cold steam system
• Water hammer during initiation of flow in an in-service steam system
• Seat leakage of an isolation valve
• Steam leakage to atmosphere
• Steam header rupture
2. Pneumatic and hydraulic systems
a. Discuss the following terms:
• Force
• Pressure
• Pneumatic
• Hydraulic
b. Describe the following pneumatic and hydraulic system evolutions and
associated precautions and hazards:
• Start-up and shutdown
• Normal operation
• System rupture or leakage
3. Heat exchangers
a. Discuss the following types of heat exchanger construction:
• Shell and tube
• Plate
b. Discuss hot and cold fluid flow in parallel flow, counter flow, and cross flow heat
exchangers.
c. Discuss the following heat exchanger applications:
• Air conditioner evaporator
• Air conditioner condenser
• Preheater
• Radiator
• Cooling tower
d. Describe the following heat exchanger system evolutions and associated
precautions and hazards:
• Start-up and shutdown
• Normal operation
• System rupture or leakage
4. Lasers
a. Describe types and classifications of lasers (ANSI Z136.1, Safe Use of Lasers).
b. Describe engineering controls and use of personnel protective equipment for laser
safety:
• Laser control area
• Protective housing, barriers and curtains
• Beam attenuators and stops
• Interlocks
• Key control
• Eyewear
c. Describe administrative controls and roles of the laser safety officer:
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• Training
• Authorized personnel
• Operating and alignment procedures
d. Describe requirements of laser warning signs, labels and postings.
5. Chemistry theory
a. Discuss the four possible states of matter.
b. Discuss the structure of the Bohr atom.
c. Discuss the following terms:
• Element
• Molecule
• Avogadro's Number
• Mole
Section 18
d. Discuss the following types of chemical bonds:
• Ionic
• Covalent
• Metallic
e. Discuss how elements combine to form chemical compounds.
f. Discuss the following terms:
• Mixture
• Solvent
• Solubility
• Solute
• Solution
• Equilibrium
• Normality
• Density
• Molarity
• Parts per million (ppm)
g. Define the following terms:
• Acid
• Base
• Salt
• pH
• pOH
6. Thermodynamics
a. Define the following terms:
• Specific volume
• Density
• Specific gravity
• Mass
• Weight
b. Discuss the thermodynamic properties of temperature and pressure.6.
c. Discuss the Fahrenheit, Celsius, Kelvin, and Rankine temperature scales, and
discuss the concept of absolute zero.
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d. Discuss the relationship between absolute pressure, gauge pressure, and
vacuum.
e. Discuss the following and describe their relationship:
• Energy
• Potential energy
• Kinetic energy
• Work
• Heat
f. Discuss the following types of thermodynamic systems:
• Isolated
• Open
• Closed
g. Discuss the First Law of Thermodynamics.
h. Discuss the Second Law of Thermodynamics.
7. Material science
a. State the five types of bonding that occur in materials and their characteristics.
b. Discuss the characteristics of the following crystal structures:
• Body-centered cubic
• Face-centered cubic
• Hexagonal close-packed
c. Identify and discuss the crystalline structure of a metal.
d. Define the following terms:
• Grain
• Grain structure
• Grain boundary
• Creep
• Polymorphism
• Alloy
e. Discuss the three possible alloy microstructures and their two main
characteristics as compared to pure metals.
f. Compare and contrast the properties, characteristics and applications of stainless
steel to those of carbon steel.
g. Identify the three types of microscopic imperfections found in crystalline
structures.
h. Discuss the following terms:
• Compressibility
• Stress
• Shear stress
• Tensile stress
• Compressive stress
i. Define the following terms:
• Strain
• Proportional limit
• Plastic deformation
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j. Identify the two common forms of strain and discuss the differences.
k. Discuss Hooke's Law.
l. Discuss what is meant by the terms “bulk modulus” and “fracture point.”
m. Given the stress-strain curves for ductile and brittle material, identify the following
points on the curve:
• Proportional limit
• Ultimate strength
• Yield point
• Fracture point
n. Discuss the following terms:
• Strength
• Malleability
• Ductility
• Toughness
• Yield strength
• Hardness
• Ultimate tensile strength
o. Discuss the adverse effects of welding on metal including the types of stress.
p. Discuss the phenomenon of thermal shock.
q. Discuss the following terms and discuss their relationship to material failure:
• Ductile fracture
• Brittle fracture
• Nil-ductility transition (NDT) temperature
r. Discuss the phenomenon of brittle fracture.
s. Discuss fatigue failure and work hardening with respect to material failure.
t. Discuss the effects of the following types of radiation on the structural integrity of
metals:
• Alpha
• Beta
• Gamma
• Fast neutron
• Slow neutron
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APPENDIX C
INITIAL AND CONTINUING TRAINING RECOMMENDATIONS
Section 19
For FR personnel completing initial qualification Table 1 provides a list of NTC training courses
that support attainment of the performance competency knowledge requirements in this FAQS
and provide an opportunity for FR candidates to practice performance of the MPAs in this FAQS.
Following initial qualification FR personnel should maintain proficiency in the performance of the
MPAs identified in this FAQS through satisfactory performance of normally assigned job tasks.
For tasks that are infrequently performed or where there are no organization specific opportunities
for actual performance, personnel may use exercises conducted by the NTC during formal
classroom training or use locally developed exercises as part of an assigned continuing training
program to maintain proficiency. The list of courses in Table 1 should also be referred to for
identifying courses as part of the continuing training program for FR personnel.
Note: Refer to the NTC safety training course catalog at https://ntc.doe.gov/student/stp to verify
the currently available courses and their titles.
TABLE 1 - Initial and Continuing Training Course Recommendations
Duty Area MPA (Task) and related
Performance
Competency (PC)
Knowledge
Requirements
Applicable NTC
Training Courses
Training
Recommendation:
Initial and/or
Continuing
Training (CT)
SSC
Operability
MPA #1. Review a
contractor SSC
Operability Determination
PC #11
SBA-100DE, Safety Basis
Fundamentals
SBA-230DE, Accident Analysis
and Control Selection Review
SMP-200, Safety System
Oversight Duties and
Responsibilities
INITIAL and CT
Configuration
Management
MPA #2. Perform a
safety system walk down
PC #5
PC #13
SBA-100DE, Safety Basis
Fundamentals
SBA-230DE, Accident Analysis
and Control Selection Review
SMP-200, Safety System
Oversight Duties and
Responsibilities
FOO-230, Configuration
Management
INITIAL and CT
https://ntc.doe.gov/student/stp
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Activity Level
Work
Planning and
Control
MPA #3. Evaluate a
contractor maintenance
activity
PC #5
PC #8 (E-H)
PC #13
PC #15
SMP-200, Safety System
Oversight Duties and
Responsibilities
FOO- 210, Conduct of
Maintenance
FOO-230, Configuration
Management
FOO-240,Fundamentals of Work
Planning and Control
INITIAL and CT
Safety Basis MPA #4. Observe a
facility operational TSR
daily, weekly, or monthly
surveillance activity
PC #10
SBA -100DE, Safety Basis
Fundamentals
SBA-130DE, Accident Analysis
and Control Selection
SBA-150DE, TSR Development
and Implementation
INITIAL and CT
MPA #5. Review the
implementation of the
USQ process for an
operational procedure
change
PC #12
SBA-160DE, USQ Process
Implementation
D. INITIAL and CT
MPA #6. Review TSR SR
completion status board
or other tracking tool
PC #10
PC #16 (Item D)
SBA-150DE, TSR Development
and Implementation
FOO-230, Configuration
Management
INITIAL and CT
MPA #7. Review the
facility logs and verify
compliance with the
TSRs.
SBA-150DE, TSR Development
and Implementation
E. INITIAL and CT
On Shift/On
the Job
Training
MPA #8. Observe a
contractor on-shift/on-
the-job (OJT) training
evolution
PC #14
FOO-100DE, Conduct of
Operations Applied
Fundamentals
INITIAL
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Conduct of
Operations
MPA #9. Observe
contractor staff
performing an operational
activity
PC #16
FOO-100DE, Conduct of
Operations Applied
Fundamentals
FOO-205, Conduct of Operations
Case Study Applications
FOO-200, Conduct of Operations
INITIAL
Section 20
MPA #10. Perform a
review of a contractor
initial notification and final
occurrence report
PC #6
PC #16
Organization Specific OJT
NO FORMAL
TRAINING
MPA #11. Conduct an
assessment of a selected
portion of the
implementation of the
Conduct of Operations
program
PC #16
FOO-100DE, Conduct of
Operations Applied
Fundamentals
FOO-205, Conduct of Operations
Case Study Applications
FOO-200, Conduct of Operations
INITIAL and CT
Contractor
Assurance
System
(CAS)
MPA #12. Attend facility
issues management
review board
Organization Specific OJT NO FORMAL
TRAINING
MPA #13. Review
CONOPs performance
related information
provided by the
Contractor Assurance
System
PC #16
FOO-100DE, Conduct of
Operations Applied
Fundamentals
FOO-205, Conduct of Operations
Case Study Applications
FOO-200, Conduct of Operations
DOE-310, Oversight Data
Analysis and Reporting
INITIAL
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APPENDIX D
Integrated Nuclear Facility Oversight Duty Area Analysis
Core/Crosscutting
Performance Areas
Oversight Topic / Subject Area FR Role: Primary (P)
or Major Support
(SM)
SSC Operability
SSC Assessments SM
Safety SSC Operability Determinations SM
Safety SSC Periodic Health Report Review SM
SSC TSR Surveillance Requirements SM
System Walk downs SM
TSR Implementation
Modes and Applicability P
Design Features P
Use of General LCO and SRs P
ACs/SACs P
Operations SR and LCO Verification P
TSR Violation Reporting P
Conduct of Operations
Con Ops Matrix Review / Approval SM
Event Reporting / Follow Up P
Fact Finding/Critique Performance P
Operations and Maintenance Testing Interface P
SSC Configuration and Status Awareness P
Operating Procedure Change Control P
CONOPS Program Element Assessments P
Work Planning and
Control (WP&C)
Evaluate WP&C Implementation Procedures
Pre Job Briefings P
Integrated Scheduling P
Defining Work Scope P
Hazard Analysis P
Hazard Controls P
Work Authorization P
Post Job Briefing / F&I P
Program Assessments
Conduct of Training
On the Job Training (OJT) and on the Job Evaluation
(OJE)
SM
Classroom Training
Qualification Examinations / Evaluations / Oral Boards SM
Program Assessments (DOE-STD-1073)
Conduct of Maintenance
NMMP Description Document
NMMP Triennial Assessments
Post Maintenance Testing SM
Corrective Maintenance SM
Preventive Maintenance SM
Predictive Maintenance
Maintenance Planning and Scheduling
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Core/Crosscutting
Performance Areas
Oversight Topic / Subject Area FR Role: Primary (P)
or Major Support
(SM)
Conduct of Engineering
Configuration Management SM
SSC Modification Design Verification (Design / Drawing
/ Calculation Change Control)
Equivalency Determinations
Design Change Control
Code of Record Status and Changes
Exemption Requests
Nonconformance Reviews (NCRs) SM
Temporary Modifications SM
Cognizant System Engineer Program Assessments
Quality Assurance
NQA-1 Implementation SM
Assessments (Design Control Processes, Procurement
Processes, Flow down of Requirements, etc.)
SM
Contractor Assurance
System
Self-Assessment Program
Causal Analysis and Extent of Condition (EOC) Reviews
Issues Management Program
Lessons Learned / Feedback and Improvement Program
Program Performance Measures (Dashboard)
Safety Basis
USQ Program Review
AC and SAC Program Performance SM
USQ Determinations SM
PISA Determinations SM
IVRs SM
ESS/JCO
Safety Basis Document Approval
Readiness Verification
Readiness Review Determinations SM
Section 21
SNR Submittals
Readiness Process SM
Emergency Management
Program
Facility Drill Observations SM
Annual Site Exercise SM
Hazardous Materials Inventory (EPHA) SM
Program Assessments
Other Functional /
Topical Areas
Nuclear Safety Culture Evaluations SM
Fire Protection Functional Area Assessments SM
Criticality Safety Functional Area Assessments SM
Radiation Protection Functional Area Assessments SM
Nuclear Material Packaging and Storage Functional
Area Assessments
SM
Radioactive Waste Management Functional Area
Assessments
SM
Facility Safety Assessments
TQP Implementation
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CONCLUDING MATERIAL
Review Activity: Preparing Activity:
AU EA-50
NE
EM Project Number:
NNSA TRNG: P1151-2019REV
SC
EA
Field and Operations Offices:
CBFO
CH
ID
OH
OR
ORP
RL
SR
Field or Site Offices:
Argonne Site Office
Brookhaven Site Office
Fermi Site Office
Kansas City Field Office
Livermore Field Office
Los Alamos Field Office
Nevada Field Office
NNSA Production Office
Princeton Area Office
Savannah River Field Office
Sandia Field Office
APPROVAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
PURPOSE
APPLICABILITY
IMPLEMENTATION
EVALUATION CRITERIA
INITIAL QUALIFICATION AND TRAINING
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES
1. A facility representative must demonstrate knowledge of the purpose, scope, and application of applicable Nuclear Safety Federal Regulations to include:
Knowledge Requirements
2. A facility representative must demonstrate knowledge of the purpose, scope, and application of applicable DOE Orders to include:
Knowledge Requirements
3. A facility representative must demonstrate knowledge of DOE- STD-1063-2017, Facility Representatives.
Knowledge Requirements
4. A facility representative must demonstrate knowledge of event investigation principles and techniques
Knowledge Requirements
5. A facility representative must demonstrate knowledge of conduct of maintenance principles and Department of Energy requirements.
Knowledge Requirements
6. A facility representative must demonstrate knowledge of the Occurrence Reporting and Processing System (ORPS) in accordance with DOE O 232.2A, Occurrence Reporting and Processing of Operations Information.
Knowledge Requirements
7. A facility representative must demonstrate knowledge of the Department’s philosophy and approach to implementing quality assurance programs.
Knowledge Requirements
8. A facility representative must demonstrate a knowledge of worker safety and health programs
Knowledge Requirements
9. A Facility Representative must demonstrate knowledge of the requirements for developing a documented safety analyses (DSAs) for DOE Hazard Category 1, 2, or 3 nuclear facilities as required by 10 CFR 830 Subpart B, Safety Basis Requirements.
Knowledge Requirements
10. A Facility Representative must demonstrate knowledge of Technical Safety Requirements (TSRs) for DOE Hazard Category 1, 2, or 3 nuclear facilities as required by 10 CFR 830 Subpart B, Safety Basis Requirements.
Knowledge Requirements
11. A facility representative must demonstrate knowledge of the requirements for operability of structures, systems, and components (SSCs).
Knowledge Requirements
12. A Facility Representative must demonstrate knowledge of the Unreviewed Safety Question (USQ) process.
Knowledge Requirements
13. Facility Representatives must demonstrate knowledge of the requirements for implementing and maintaining configuration management.
Knowledge Requirements
Section 22
14. A facility representative must demonstrate knowledge of on-shift/on-the-job training requirements for nuclear facility operational personnel.
Knowledge Requirements
15. A Facility Representative must demonstrate knowledge of the requirements for implementing and maintaining activity level work planning and control (WP&C).
Knowledge Requirements
16. A facility representative must demonstrate knowledge of conduct of operations principles and Department of Energy requirements.
Knowledge Requirements
17. A Facility Representative Must Demonstrate Knowledge of the readiness review requirements in DOE O 425.1D, Change 1, Verification of Readiness to Start Up or Restart Nuclear Facilities.
Knowledge Requirements
MANDATORY PERFORMANCE ACTIVITIES
18. Facility Representatives must satisfactorily complete the following Mandatory Performance Activities (MPAs) in the listed oversight duty areas.
Evaluation Criteria
MPA #1. Review a contractor SSC Operability Determination
MPA #2. Perform a safety system walk down using applicable system engineering drawings (e.g., mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and control) and verify the following:
MPA #3. Evaluate a contractor maintenance activity (corrective, preventive, or predictive) including as a minimum the following elements:
MPA #4. Observe a facility operational TSR daily, weekly, or monthly surveillance activity.
MPA #5. Review the implementation of the USQ process for an operational procedure change.
MPA #6. Review TSR SR completion status board or other tracking tool.
MPA #7. Review the facility logs and verify compliance with the following sections of the facility TSRs:
MPA #8. Observe a contractor on-shift/on-the-job training evolution.
MPA #9. Observe contractor staff performing an operational activity and evaluate implementation of the applicable conduct of operations attributes.
MPA #10. Perform a review of a contractor initial notification and final occurrence report and evaluate the following:
MPA #11. Conduct an assessment of a selected portion of the implementation of the Conduct of Operations program using the criteria in DOE-HDBK-1214-2014, Conduct of Operations Assessment Field Handbook.
MPA #12. Attend facility issues management review board.
MPA #13. Review Conduct of Operations performance related information provided by CAS.
APPENDIX A
Required Technical Knowledge Areas
1. Pump components and characteristics
2. Valve construction, operation, and application
3. Compressed air systems
4. Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems
5. Electrical systems
6. Process instrumentation
7. Control systems
8. Corrosion and water treatment
9. Heat transfer and fluid flow
10. Engineering prints and drawings
11. Electrical prints, diagrams and schematics
12. Engineering fabrication, construction, and architectural drawings
APPENDIX B
Site-Specific Technical Knowledge Areas
1. Steam systems
2. Pneumatic and hydraulic systems
3. Heat exchangers
4. Lasers
5. Chemistry theory
6. Thermodynamics
7. Material science
APPENDIX C
INITIAL AND CONTINUING TRAINING RECOMMENDATIONS
APPENDIX D
Integrated Nuclear Facility Oversight Duty Area Analysis
CONCLUDING MATERIAL