Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for work
- Operate pumping systems in accordance with procedures
- Identify the type of pumping system and duty
- Operate ancillary equipment
- Adjust pumping system as appropriate to type and duty
- Complete routine checks, logs and paperwork, taking action on unexpected observations, readings and trends
- Verify the operational condition of all flanges, gaskets and seals to ensure that the operational integrity of these components is maintained within stated operational tolerances and to avoid any environmental damage
- Recognise and take action on abnormal situations in accordance with procedures
- Monitor pumping system, filter system and lubrication system frequently and critically throughout shift using measured/indicated data and senses
- Identify impacts of any changes upstream and downstream
- Recognise situations which may require action
- Resolve routine problems
- Take actions on other abnormal situations to make safe and have the situation resolved
- Isolate and de-isolate equipment
- Complete any required pre-start checks
- Start up/shut down/changeover pumping system according to plant type and duty in liaison with other personnel
- Isolate pumping system
- Make safe for required work
- Check pumping system is ready to be returned to service
- De-isolate and prepare pumping system for return to service