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Communicate and monitor pipeline activities

Communicate and monitor pipeline activities

Unit of competency
National Code
PMAOPS330
State Code
AXN00
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
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
030303 - Mining Engineering
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to gather and relay information about pipeline activities from the pipeline control centre. This unit of competency includes all such items of equipment and unit operations which form part of the pipeline control system, including as appropriate to the facility:radio communications equipment, email, fax and telephonesheaters, furnaces and exchangersstation instrumentation/metering equipment condition monitoring equipmentprocess control equipmentgas quality and analysis equipmentvalves, actuators and flangespiping systemspressure vessels/filtration equipmentcompressors and prime moverscathodic protection systems.This unit of competency applies to operations technicians who are required to demonstrate a significant understanding of pipeline operations in order to monitor flows, pressures and temperatures in the field; direct field operators to check and maintain pipeline operations; and communicate with field personnel, suppliers and customers to maintain the safe and efficient operation of the pipeline.This unit of competency applies to an individual operating independently in a plant with local control or in liaison with the control room operator in a plant with a centralised control panel, such as distributed control system (DCS) type controls. In the case of large complex plant, the operations technician would be part of a team during start-up and shutdown procedures. This unit of competency applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group and working in liaison with other shift team members and the control room operator, as appropriate They may also be communicating with customers.This unit of competency reflects relevant aspects of the Australian Standard AS 2885.3-2012 Pipelines - Gas and liquid petroleum - Operation and maintenance.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Gather information about pipeline operation needs
  • 1.1 Respond to and record messages and information received from field operations and pipeline system stations
  • 1.2 Interpret and acknowledge alarm codes correctly to ensure the correct response strategy is selected and applied to the situation
  • 1.3 Clarify additional information needs and select an appropriate communication medium to deliver the information required
  • 1.4 Improve operational efficiency through adequate and timely application of information provided
  • 1.5 Interpret and action customer/shipper gas forecasts to ensure correct gas flow rates into the pipeline system are achieved
2 Communicate pipeline information
  • 2.1 Monitor activities of pipeline personnel in the field and data from the control centre
  • 2.2 Evaluate internal messages and response communications concerning system alarms/incidents to establish the scope and severity of the alarm/ incident
  • 2.3 Convey pipeline system operation information to relevant personnel in other work areas to ensure safe and efficient operation of the pipeline system
  • 2.4 Relay information to technicians and other services/parties so that fault-finding or safety checks can be conducted to identify risks to product supply, pipeline equipment, environment and personnel
  • 2.5 Authorise, record and monitor permits to work to allow operational activities to be undertaken or cancelled
3 Coordinate pipeline systems operations
  • 3.1 Monitor field and pipeline station operations data
  • 3.2 Monitor and observe equipment operating conditions, pressures and temperatures, and maintain correct equipment operating parameters
  • 3.3 Identify faults and initiate the required repair or reporting of the fault
  • 3.4 Isolate identified faults in the pipeline as appropriate
  • 3.5 Respond to system alarms and emergencies
  • 3.6 Determine the required course of action or emergency response to the identified system condition/ emergency
  • 3.7 Complete and document pre-shutdown checks
  • 3.8 Shut down the pipeline system under either normal or emergency conditions in accordance with operating procedures
  • 3.9 Confirm all identified maintenance is in compliance with the permit to work system and administer to ensure that all work complies with all issued permits
4 Record and report
  • 4.1 Record and monitor field personnel movements to ensure the safety of all personnel in the field
  • 4.2 Report safety and environmental risks or faulty equipment to designated personnel for further action or advice concerning the selection of the appropriate response or course of action
  • 4.3 Interpret and maintain field inspection records and reports
  • 4.4 Complete operations and production reports
  • 4.5 Perform shift handover procedures
5 Control hazards
  • 5.1 Identify hazards in work area
  • 5.2 Assess the risks arising from those hazards
  • 5.3 Implement measures to control those risks in line with procedures and duty of care
6 Resolve problems
  • 6.1 Identify possible problems in equipment or process
  • 6.2 Determine problems needing action
  • 6.3 Determine possible fault causes
  • 6.4 Rectify problem using appropriate solution within area of responsibility
  • 6.5 Follow up items initiated until final resolution has occurred
  • 6.6 Report problems outside area of responsibility to designated person
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8883 PMAOPS330B Communicate and monitor pipeline activities Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCK71 PMAOPS338 Communicate and monitor pipeline activities Unit of competency