ASME QRO-1:2005 pdf free download

ASME QRO-1:2005 pdf free download.Standard for the Qualification and Certification of Resource Recovery Facility Operators.
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 certification is granted to a quail. lied applicant alter passing an oral examination that tests the applicant’s knowledge of the operations of the solid waste combustion facility that employs the applicant and requires the holder of the 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 (55) as described in para. 2.1.2. Operator certification is granted for 5 years and is renewable 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 certification expires after 5 years unless renewed in accordance with para. 4.5.3 of this Standard.
NOTE: The Combustion Svsttm Operator certification is intended lot lacilities that combust municipal solid waste without heat recovery.
SECTiON 2 DUTiES AND QUAUFICATIONS
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.
2.2.2 Operator Certification. The qualifications forOperator certification are as follows:
(a) a valid Provisional Certificate at the time applica-tion is made for operator certification.
(b) prior to taking the examination, completion of atleast 6 months of employment performing the dutieslisted in paras. 2.1.1 or 2.i.2 in the solid waste combus-tion facility where the applicant is employed.
(c) an understanding of the solid waste combustion facility operations adequate to pass a site specific or alexamination that covers a detailed body of knowledge specific to that solid waste combustion facility,which shall include, but not be limited to, an understanding of control room operations and boiler or turbine operationsand applicable federal, state, and local environmental requirements.This examination is described in para.3.2.