Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for work
- Operate compressor system
- Describe the type of compressor, the component plant items and their duties
- Complete routine checks, logs and paperwork taking action on unexpected readings
- Adjust operational speeds and operating cycles as required
- Monitor or activate safety systems to ensure that any system shutdowns are controlled and conducted safely and effectively
- Adjust compressor system and its component plant items as appropriate to their type and duty to maximise performance
- Diagnose and take action on abnormal situations in accordance with procedures
- Monitor compressor and its component plant items frequently and critically throughout shift using measured/indicated data and senses
- Monitor impacts of any changes upstream and downstream and take action required by the procedures
- Recognise actual and developing situations which may require action
- Apply operational knowledge to resolve problems
- Take other actions on abnormal situations which cannot be resolved during the shift to ensure safety and the resolution of the situation
- Follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred
- Isolate and de-isolate compressor and its component plant items
- Complete any required pre-start checks on compressor and auxiliary systems, including oil and water
- Start up/shut down compressor according to the compressor type and duty in liaison with other personnel
- Start up/shut down/changeover component plant items within unit according to their type and duty in liaison with other personnel
- Initiate load-up through the selection of appropriate speed or cycle
- Monitor and adjust upstream/downstream equipment as required
- Isolate entire compressor system and/or any component plant item
- Implement control measures to minimise damage and hazards to/from shutdown compressor
- Make safe for required work
- Check compressor/plant item is ready to be returned to servic
- De-isolate and prepare compressor/plant item for return to service