Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare bulk liquid transfer equipment and process for operation
- Tank locations, product/materials holdings and capacities are identified
- Actual to recorded holding levels are confirmed
- Condition of tank farm and related equipment is inspected and maintenance requirements are identified and reported according to workplace reporting requirements
- Transfer equipment settings and operating parameters are selected to meet safety and transfer requirements
- Checks, tests or other materials/product clearance procedures are followed prior to transfer as required by workplace
- Priorities for materials transfer are established to match intakes/transfers to storage capacity and production requirements
- Transfer bulk liquid materials
- The transfer process is started and operated according to workplace procedures
- The transfer process is monitored to confirm correct location selection, quantities and equipment settings
- Bulk liquid materials/product is transferred to the required location/storage facility
- Workplace housekeeping standards are maintained
- Work is conducted in accordance with workplace environmental guidelines
- Workplace records are maintained according to workplace recording requirements
- Complete transfer operations
- Valves and related equipment settings are correctly positioned to complete transfer operation
- Product/materials are purged from lines
- Equipment is cleaned and prepared for further transfer
- Information on the transfer operation is recorded according to workplace reporting requirements
- Maintenance requirements are identified and reported according to workplace reporting requirements