Assessor Resource
PMAOPS217B
Operate wet milling equipment
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
The operator would:
be aware of and contribute to a safe working environment
identify and report operational problems to their supervisor/control room operator
contribute to plant optimisation
execute all routine activities including process monitoring, sampling, planning and maintenance (in accordance with position description).
Generally the operator would be part of a team during start up and shut down procedures and would be expected to be capable of demonstrating competence in all parts of this unit. At all times they would be liaising and cooperating with other members of the team.
This unit does not require the operation of a central control panel.
This competency covers the operation of wet milling equipment as found in plants manufacturing paint and other materials. It includes starting up and monitoring the performance of the equipment under supervision, and shutting down the equipment in an emergency, if instructed to do so.
The wet milling equipment may be vertical or horizontal mills, and may incorporate rolls, balls or beads as the milling medium.
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