Elements and Performance Criteria
- Monitor and control processes
- Processes are monitored and controlled within Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations, environmental and safe working requirements/practices, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and housekeeping requirements
- Production requirements are checked at start of shift to plan day's activities as required
- Operational status is confirmed by inspection, observations and other information
- Supplies and supply systems are monitored and controlled to ensure availability and suitability
- Required sampling and testing is conducted
- Production and by-product storage is monitored and controlled
- Process variables are monitored and controlled to ensure efficient operation
- Operator level preventative maintenance schedules are carried out as required
- Discharges are monitored and controlled
- Monitor and maintain plant
- Plant is monitored and maintained within OHS regulations, environmental and safe working requirements/practices, SOP, and housekeeping requirements
- Process problems and equipment faults are identified
- Process problems and equipment faults are rectified within limits of responsibility
- Plant inspections are undertaken to optimise plant performance
- Processes and equipment adjustments are made to optimise production and quality schedules and to comply with environmental licences
- Record and document performance data
- Performance data is recorded and documented within OHS regulations, environmental and safe working requirements/practices, SOP, and housekeeping requirements
- Process and plant data is interpreted and recorded
- Process problems and equipment faults are reported
- Problems or variations with systems or product are communicated to relevant personnel
- Hazardous conditions are documented and communicated to relevant personnel
- Problems with environmental releases are recorded and reported as required