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Monitor, operate and maintain pipeline stations and equipment

Monitor, operate and maintain pipeline stations and equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
PMAOPS230
State Code
AXN36
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
02/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to operate and maintain pipeline stations and equipment where the pipeline is covered by the AS 2885 Pipelines - Gas and liquid petroleum suite of standards. AS 2885 Pipelines - Gas and liquid petroleum (and its related standards) should be consulted for detail.This unit of competency applies to operators who are required to start up and shut down the equipment, monitor its performance and the need for maintenance, identify problems and take appropriate action, and maintain records.The unit of competency applies to pipeline stations, such as:maintenance basescompressor stationsscraper stationsinlet and delivery stationsmainline block valve sites.This unit of competency applies to an individual who may work alone although under the routine direction and supervision of a person who is competent to undertake the complete operation of the plant/plant area. They may work as part of a team or group and will work in liaison with other shift team members and the control room operator, as appropriate. This unit of competency does not require the operation of a central control panel but may be applied to a pipeline control centre.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for work
  • 1.1 Receive and give shift handover
  • 1.2 Identify work requirements
  • 1.3 Identify and control hazards
  • 1.4 Coordinate with appropriate personnel
  • 1.5 Check for recent work undertaken on pipeline
  • 1.6 Note any outstanding/incomplete work
  • 1.7 Check operational status of pipeline and its components
2 Plan and organise for activities
  • 2.1 Obtain tools, equipment and testing devices needed to carry out the work and check for correct operation and safety
  • 2.2 Check operational area to ensure that hazards are controlled
  • 2.3 Conduct required safety checks and pre-start checks of the equipment
  • 2.4 Determine status of the system through communication with relevant personnel prior to commencing start-up
3 Start up/shut down the system
  • 3.1 Start up the system in accordance with procedures
  • 3.2 Shut down in accordance with procedures and conditions
  • 3.3 Apply emergency shutdown procedures when appropriate
  • 3.4 Maintain records/reports to procedures
4 Monitor the system
  • 4.1 Monitor operating conditions of equipment through condition monitoring systems, gauge levels, temperatures and flow indicators in order to determine performance of equipment and system
  • 4.2 Adjust systems for the most efficient operation
  • 4.3 Identify equipment faults through inspection and testing of the operational equipment
  • 4.4 Take appropriate action
  • 4.5 Communicate pipeline system information to relevant personnel
  • 4.6 Select and apply emergency response when required
5 Isolate and de-isolate pipeline or components
  • 5.1 Isolate pipeline and components
  • 5.2 Make safe for required work
  • 5.3 Check pipeline/component is ready to be returned to service
  • 5.4 De-isolate pipeline/component
  • 5.5 Prepare plant for return to service
6 Record and report results
  • 6.1 Document and record maintenance results to procedures
  • 6.2 Notify work completion to procedures
  • 6.3 Cancel where appropriate permit to work and sign-off at completion of repair
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State Code National Code Title Type
W8858 PMAOPS230B Monitor, operate and maintain pipeline stations and equipment Unit of competency