Introduction - hdbk11190007

DOE-HDBK-1119-99

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1

Purpose

This guide, used in conjunction with a facility-specific job analysis, provides a framework for

the selection, training, qualification, and professional development of reactor facility and

non-reactor nuclear facility shift supervisors. Training and qualification programs based on this

guide should provide assurance that shift supervisors perform their jobs safely and

competently.

The shift supervisor is the senior management representative on shift who is responsible for

the safe operation of the facility. This responsibility typically includes direct supervision of

operations department personnel and functional supervision of maintenance personnel and

technicians, especially during backshifts and holidays. The shift supervisor is responsible for

overall facility safety, personnel safety, coordination of facility activities, and facility operation

during the assigned shift. The shift supervisor requires a broad perspective of facility

operations and a high degree of proficiency when interacting with people to implement facility

policies and procedures. In addition, the responsibilities of the shift supervisor normally

include the following:

C remaining in a supervisory role and avoiding activities that could detract from the primary

responsibility of maintaining oversight of activities, particularly during abnormal and

emergency operations

C making conservative decisions as the senior facility manager on shift, with protection of the

health and safety of personnel and the public being of highest priority

C promoting teamwork and using effective communications while supervising the control

room team and during interactions with all personnel who support facility operations

C supporting and instilling the commitment to excellence established by the management

team during day-to-day activities

C applying the lessons learned from in-house and industry operating experience to facility

operations

C becoming actively involved in operations personnel qualification, requalification, and

training to ensure that operators are properly trained to established standards and qualified

to perform their assigned tasks

C having initiative and perseverance in planning and carrying out scheduled facility activities;

thinking ahead so that these activities can be accomplished in an orderly, efficient, and

conservative fashion