Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for work.
- Prepare equipment for operation
- Check operation and function of pump and driver by applying principles of operation and procedures
- Check the operational area to ensure that any potential hazards which may affect the operation of the equipment are removed
- Conduct pre-start-up checks on the driver and pump to ensure that all nominated operational valves are correctly sequenced before commencing pumping operations, and that all safety requirements are met.
- Start up/shut down pump.
- Monitor and assess pumping systems and equipment.
- 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
- Monitor pumping installations/equipment to determine if the correct pump pressures, temperatures and flows conform to their required application
- Monitor and regularly check pumping systems/ equipment performance and all components to identify any signs of excessive wear and diminution of performance
- Check operational valves and valve assemblies for possible leakages
- Monitor and identify variations in the operating conditions of the pumping systems/equipment through the interpretation of amperage operating data and equipment
- Periodically check and clean filter systems to remove any potential blockages or impurities entering the pumping system/equipment and causing it to cavitate or malfunction during operation
- Inspect and sample lubrication oil to check that operating levels are correct and to determine if any contamination has taken place which may affect the operational capacity of the pumping system/equipment.
- Take appropriate action resulting from checks and monitoring.
- Identify maintenance requirements.
- Isolate and de-isolate plant.