Non-Qualified: An individual who has not been successfully evaluated and is not able to properly perform a covered task without being directed/observed by an individual who is qualified to perform the task.
Observed: The process that allows Technical Services Personnel to observe and document a Technician's adherence to approved procedures. See Directed-Observed.
Pipeline Facility: A pipeline segment that is physically connected to an active pipeline system regardless of whether or not product is flowing through the pipeline. An appurtenance that has been temporarily removed from the system for maintenance is not considered part of the facility in its removed state.
Qualified: An individual who has been successfully evaluated by using the evaluation methods specified by TDW and is able to properly perform a specified task and recognize and react to the abnormal operating conditions that may be encountered during the performance of the task. Pipeline operator personnel and Contractor personnel must be qualified in accordance with DOT Operator Qualification regulations in the USA. Initial Qualification means the person was not performing covered tasks before August 1, 1999.
Span of Control: The number of non-qualified individuals that a qualified individual can direct and observe for the conditions under which the task is being performed. The Qualified person must be able to take immediate corrective action. TDW considers the span of control for each covered task.
Safety Training: The comprehensive process each TDW Technician is required to maintain. Safety training is not a direct requirement of Operator Qualification Regulations. However, it is a vital requirement of the T.D.W. Services. Technician Qualification Plan. See Appendix 5.
Subsequent Qualification: Subsequent qualification is re-qualification at required intervals. Evaluations for subsequent qualification have the same content as initial evaluations.
Technical Services: The Department within TDW with responsibility for technical integrity or a designated technical authority.
Test Proctor: A person designated to assure controlled environment during written tests. This person is not required to be a Qualified Technician.
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