Supervision, Management, and Authority.

DOE-STD-1063-2000

4.4

Supervision, Management, and Authority. Field Element Managers shall

establish clear lines of supervision, management, and authority between

the Facility Representative and the applicable field element line and

program managers. Field Element Managers shall establish the authority

of the Facility Representative to represent line management to the

contractor regarding operational safety issues, except where this would

change scope, cost, or schedule. Field Element Managers should develop

specific guidance that covers the duties and responsibilities of the Facility

Representatives for situations specific to their facilities. DOE line

management is responsible for safety at DOE facilities. Well-managed,

well-trained Facility Representatives are an important line management

tool for ensuring safe operations. Field element line and program

managers, including the Field Element Manager, should make themselves

available to interact frequently with their Facility Representatives and take

appropriate action to resolve identified safety and management issues.

4.5

General Training and Qualification Requirements. Field Element Managers

shall qualify each Facility Representative by a combination of education,

experience, and training to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the

position. Facility Representatives are required to meet stringent and

comprehensive qualification standards. Field Element Managers shall

qualify Facility Representatives as possessing a broad technical knowledge

in a variety of disciplines and being able to demonstrate an understanding

of the management, processes, practices, regulatory requirements, and

operating limits of their assigned facilities.

4.5.1 Qualifications. The Field Element Manager shall develop the overall

qualification program, in accordance with DOE O 360.1A, Federal

Employee Training, including training elements specific to the assigned

facilities and systems. Field Element Managers shall define and

document the qualifications, and authority of personnel involved in the

training of Facility Representatives.

4.5.2 Training Requirements. Facility Representatives directly interface with

facility management and supervisory personnel. Therefore, Field

Element Managers shall qualify Facility Representatives as having a

high level of technical knowledge regarding facility operations in order

to intelligently evaluate and discuss facility operations with the

contractor and DOE management.

4.5.2.1

Tailored Program. Field Element Managers shall develop and

qualify Facility Representatives by means of a formal program

that shall include: