Selection of Shift Supervisors

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2. SELECTION OF SHIFT SUPERVISORS

The operating contractor should have a selection process for initial hiring and transferring of

personnel into the operating organization. This process should consider such selection criteria

as: problem-solving ability, emotional stability, motivation, initiative, background, experience,

educational level, and mechanical aptitude. This process may involve a selection test.

Administrative procedures should be developed to establish the criteria for shift supervisor

selection. Selection should be based on the ability to meet position qualification criteria with

reasonable amounts of training.

2.1

Education and Experience

The training and qualification program described in this guide assumes that shift supervisor

trainees are senior nuclear facility operators or senior reactor operators and have significant

on-shift experience. Modifications to initial training programs may be necessary for those

trainees with less training and experience. The educational and experience requirements

should be consistent with those stipulated in DOE Order 5480.20A, " ersonnel Selection,

Qualification, and Training Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities."

Individuals who do not possess the formal educational or experience requirements should not

be automatically eliminated from consideration where other factors provide sufficient

demonstration of their abilities. These other factors should be evaluated on a case-by-case

basis and documented by facility management. DOE Order 5480.20A should be referenced

for alternatives to experience and education.

The following additional supplemental activities should be considered for candidates with

limited on-shift, facility-specific nuclear facility operator or senior reactor operator experience:

C temporary assignment in a senior nuclear facility operator or senior reactor operator

leadership position such as control room supervisor

C extension of the time in which these candidates participate in on-the-job training as shift

supervisors under instruction

C observation of and participation in key operational and infrequently performed activities

such as startups and shutdowns in the facility

C temporary assignment of experienced facility mentors to observe and work as advisors on

shift to these new shift supervisors (These mentors should provide feedback to operations

management on the progress and performance of these individuals as shift supervisors.)

C increased management observation of these new shift supervisors