Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for work.
- Start up compressor systems/ equipment.
- Perform pre-start-up checks
- Check the status of the system/equipment prior to commencing start-up process
- Check all required auxiliary systems, including oil and water, to confirm their operational condition
- Start up individual items of equipment and the entire compressor system as required
- Bring the system to required operating conditions.
- Control and monitor the compressor system.
- Initiate load-up through the selection of appropriate speed or cycle
- Monitor and adjust downstream equipment as required
- Monitor the operational condition and safety status of the unit/system and take appropriate action
- 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.
- Shut down compressor systems/equipment.
- Confirm shutdown cause with other personnel and plant operators before commencing to isolate or shut down the equipment/system
- Implement control measures to minimise damage and hazards
- Shut down system according to procedures
- Inspect the system/equipment as required by procedures
- Isolate and purge systems/equipment and prepare plant for maintenance as required.
- Maintain plant effectiveness.
- Frequently and critically monitor all plant throughout shift
- Use measured/indicated data and smell, sight, sound and feel as appropriate to monitor plant
- Identify critical equipment/processes and tune their performance
- Identify issues likely to impact on plant performance and take appropriate action
- Predict impact of a change in one unit/area on other plant units/areas and communicate this to relevant people
- Test trips and alarms as required