Analysis principles and the ability to apply techniques necessary to identify problems,

DOE-STD-1161-2003

33.

Mechanical systems personnel shall demonstrate a working level knowledge of problem

analysis principles and the ability to apply techniques necessary to identify problems,

determine potential causes of problems, and identify corrective action(s).

Supporting Knowledge and/or Skills

Describe and explain the application of problem analysis techniques including the

following:

Root Cause Analysis

Causal Factor Analysis

Change Analysis

Barrier Analysis

Management Oversight Risk Tree (MORT) Analysis

Describe and explain the application of the following root cause analysis processes in the

performance of occurrence investigations:

Event and causal factors charting

Root cause coding

Recommendation generation

Using event and/or occurrence data, apply problem analysis techniques and identify the

problems and how they could have been avoided.

Participate in at least one contractor or Department of Energy problem analysis and

critique the results.

Using data, interpret a fault tree analysis.

34.

Mechanical systems personnel shall demonstrate a familiarity level knowledge of the

Department of Energy/facility contract provisions necessary to provide oversight of a

contractor's performance.

Supporting Knowledge and/or Skills

Describe the role of mechanical systems personnel in contractor oversight.

Compare and contrast the following:

The Department of Energy's expectations of a Management and Operating (M&O)

contractor.

Management and Operating (M&O) contractor's expectations of the Department of

Energy

Discuss the key elements and features of an effective Department of Energy and

Management and Operating (M&O) contractor relationship

35.

Mechanical systems personnel shall demonstrate a working level knowledge of assessment

techniques (such as the planning and use of observations, interviews, and document