Elements and Performance Criteria
- Use operator interface
- Access control information
- Obtain relevant data and information from the control system by applying systems knowledge
- Identify the status of individual pieces of equipment from the control panel and use information to identify potential faults
- Minimise fluctuations and variations in process through the interpretation of existing trends and control schematics
- Determine the overall operating effectiveness of the plant area related to the required targets for the area
- Record process variations/irregularities to procedures
- Control process variations and monitor operations
- Monitor process using all information available in the control room
- Use historical data to assist the identification of problems
- Process available information to identify potential faults
- Undertake required set point/output changes to meet plant area and process requirements
- Adjust production in response to test results and control panel information
- Monitor key process and environmental variables and take action to achieve required outcomes
- Adjust controller settings in accordance with procedures
- Use advanced control features as appropriate
- Turn controller features on and off to meet process and control needs
- Optimise operation of entire plant area in accordance with guidelines
- Undertake calibration operations in accordance with procedures.
- Coordinate with stakeholders external to the plant area in accordance with procedures
- Record adjustments and variations to specifications/schedules
- Communicate to appropriate personnel as required
- Facilitate planned and unplanned process start-ups and shutdowns
- Respond to alarms or out-of-specification conditions
- Identify system(s) affected by the alarm or condition
- Interpret alarms and prioritise actions to be taken
- Respond to the alarm or incident by following procedures
- Deal with any out-of-specification material in accordance with procedures
- Communicate the problem/solution to appropriate personnel
- Record the information as required
- Provide details of the alarm and action taken to the next shift at changeover
- Follow up on the incident to see that appropriate action has been taken
- Control hazards
- Resolve other problems within scope of responsibility
- Identify possible problems in equipment, control systems or process
- Determine problems needing action
- Determine possible fault causes
- Rectify problem using appropriate solution within area of responsibility
- Follow initiated items through until final resolution has occurred
- Report problems outside area of responsibility to designated person