An STSM shall have working level knowledge of conduct of operations.

DOE-STD-1175-2003

Participate in a significant leadership role in a site emergency management drill.

An STSM shall have working level knowledge of conduct of operations.

Supporting Knowledge and/or Skills:

Describe the reason for implementing conduct of operations at DOE facilities.

Discuss the requirements for implementing conduct of operations at DOE facilities

and the associated impact on safety and efficiency of operations.

Discuss the purpose and describe the roles and responsibilities of the STSM in

implementing DOE O 5480.19, Conduct of Operations Requirements for DOE

Facilities.

Discuss the concept of "graded approach" and how it applies to the implementation

of conduct of operations.

For each of the 18 chapters in Attachment I to DOE O 5480.19, describe in detail

how each activity contributes to an effective and safe operational environment.

Describe the types of operations where formal conduct of operations apply.

Discuss how the self-assessment process is applied to ensure safe operations.

Spend a day with a DOE Facility Representative in his/her facility and review/assess

the conduct of operations or work in progress in the facility. Develop a report of

your findings and discuss it with the contractor facility management.

An STSM shall have a working level knowledge of waste management principles

and practices.

Supporting Knowledge and/or Skills:

Define the following terms:

Low level waste

High level waste

Transuranic waste

Mixed waste

Discuss the Department's policy regarding the handling and management of waste

as described in DOE O 435.1, Radioactive Waste Management.

Discuss the Department's performance objectives and performance assessment

requirements as outlined in DOE O 435.1.

Discuss the Department's policies on waste management including:

Generation reduction

Segregation

Minimization