ASME QRO-1–2005 pdf free download.Standard for the Qualification and Certification of Resource Recovery Facility Operators
1.3 Forms of Certification The forms of certification listed below are applicable only to the respective positions described in paras.
1.1.1 through
1.1.3 of this Standard.
1 1.3.1 Provisional. This certification is granted to a qualified applicant who passes an examination. It is not facility specific but is a prerequisite to obtain Operator certification. Provisional certification expires after 5 years unless renewed in accordance with para. 4.5.1 of this Standard.
1.3.2 Operator. This certificationis granted to a quali- fied applicant after passing an oral examination that tests the applicant’s knowledge of the operations of the solid waste combustion facility that employs the appli- cantand requires the holder ofthe certification to remain current on changes to the facility that are material to its operation and safety. Operator certification may be issued to individuals who perform the duties of either Chief Facility Operator (CFO) as described in para.
2.1.1 or Shift Supervisor (SS) as described in para.
2.1.2. Operatorcertificationisgrantedfor5 yearsandisrenew- able in accordance with para. 4.5.2 of this Standard. 1.3.3 Combustion. This certification is granted to a qualified applicant who passes an examination that concentrates on MSW characteristics and combustion processes. Combustion certification may be issued to individuals who perform the duties of Combustion System Operator (CSO) as described in para.
2.1.3. It is not facility specific nor a prerequisite, or substitute, for any other certification in this Standard. Combustion cer- tification expires after 5 years unless renewed in accor- dance with para. 4.5.3 of this Standard. NOTE: The Combustion System Operator certification is intended for facilities that combust municipal solid waste without heat recovery. SECTION 2 DUTIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
2.1 Duties This subsection outlines the essential duties and responsibilities of the positions of Chief Facility Operator, Shift Supervisor, and Combustion System Operator of a solid waste combustion facility for the purpose of identifying facility personnel to whom this Standard applies. Other operating positions in solid waste combustion facilities are not addressed by this Standard.
2.1.1 Chief Facility Operator. The Chief Facility Operator is in direct charge and control of the operation of a solid waste combustion facility and is responsible for overall on-site supervision, technical direction, maagement, and performance of the facility, including, but not limited to, the following: (a) overall operation, maintenance, and performance (b) operation in accordance with established policies and procedures (c) ensuring personnel are qualified and certified as required and trained whenever applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations or technology, poli- cies, or procedures are changed (d) ensuring operation is consistent with applicable federal, state, and local environmental requirements (e) communicating with regulatory agencies (f) ensuring policies and procedures for proper and safe operations are formulated and updated periodically
2.1.2 Shift Supervisor. The Shift Supervisor is in direct charge and control of the operation of a solid waste combustion facility during an assigned shift, including, but not limited to, the following: (a) supervising, training, and monitoring perform- ance of personnel during an assigned shift (b) maintainingrecords ofoperations, includingoper- ational changes and abnormalities, and reports submit- ted to the Chief Facility Operator (c) authorizingissuanceofworkorders forequipment repair and maintenance (d) ensuring that the facility is operated consistent with applicable federal, state, and local environmental requirements (e) monitoring operations in accordance with estab- lished policies and procedures (f) undertaking actions to correct upsets or emer- gencies (g) ensuring a safe workplace (h) communicating operational status with the reliev- ing shift at shift turnover
2.1.3 Combustion System Operator. The Combustion System Operator of a solid waste combustion facility is the principal person responsible for (a) controlling the MSW feed to the combustor (b) controlling the facility’s combustion process in order to maintain operations in accordance with the design, operating, and permit limitations applicable to the facility.ASME QRO-1 pdf download.ASME QRO-1–2005 pdf free download
