Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for plant and equipment monitoring and operation
- Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity
- Plan and prepare work
- Receive, interpret and clarify shift changeover details
- Establish and maintain communication with other personnel using approved communication methods
- Select personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
- Carry out equipment pre-start checks
- Identify, address and report potential risks and hazards
- Identify, address and report environmental issues
- Follow emergency procedures
- Use dust suppression and extraction methods
- Carry out plant and equipment inspections and checks
- Check correct plant operation prior to start-up
- Check condition of plant and equipment for fault, identify damaged and inoperable equipment and report to relevant personnel
- Record check/inspection outcomes and hand over to oncoming shift personnel
- Physically, continuously inspect plant, take equipment indicator readings and identify and rectify defects and potential problems
- Operate and monitor plant and equipment
- Carry out plant and equipment start-up checks and procedures according to plant/equipment configurations and system requirements
- Monitor operating plant and equipment for correct, efficient performance
- Changeover auxiliary/ancillary plant to meet operational and maintenance requirements
- Interpret and respond to plant alarms, take remedial actions and notify appropriate personnel
- Identify basic faults and adjustments and make repairs to running/operating plant where necessary to maintain plant performance
- Complete all required documentation clearly, concisely and on time
- Pass on end of shift information to oncoming shift
- Maintain plant and equipment efficiency
- Carry out plant and equipment maintenance
- Check and adjust plant condition to maintain efficient operation
- Clear pipeline and pumping system blockages
- Maintain materials storage vessel levels to meet plant operating demands
- Clean plant to maintain condition of all equipment and work area hygiene
- Identify and report hazards
- Take and test samples
- Shutdown and/or isolate plant and equipment
- Carry out plant and equipment shutdown procedures according to plant/equipment configurations, system or safety requirements
- Isolate plant and equipment for maintenance and plant configuration purposes
- Perform post shutdown or isolation checks
- Provide support for maintenance personnel and activities
- Pass on shift change-over details to oncoming shift