Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare the turbine for operation
- Start and monitor turbine operation
- The turbine is started and brought on line safely according to workplace procedures and manufacturer's recommendations
- Plant is operated within limits of manufacturer's specifications to meet workplace requirements
- Equipment is monitored to confirm operating condition
- The workplace meets housekeeping standards
- Analyse and respond to abnormal performance
- Operating data and plant operating conditions are analysed to identify causes of abnormal performance
- Corrective action is taken in accordance with workplace procedures in response to Hazards and abnormal plant performance
- Emergency procedures are implemented as required according to workplace procedures and manufacturer's recommendations
- Handover turbine operations
- Shutdown the turbine
- The turbine is operationally shut down according to workplace procedures and manufacturer's recommendations
- Valves and fittings are removed in preparation for maintenance as required
- The turbine is stored in shut down mode
- Maintenance requirements are identified and reported according to workplace reporting procedure