Elements and Performance Criteria
- Monitor gas distribution pipeline system performance
- Routine inspection of network is conducted and faults reported in a timely manner against work schedule(s) and established procedures and confirmed if necessary by site inspection
- Relevant requirements and established procedures for the work are communicated to all persons
- OHS, environmental and sustainable energy policies and procedures related to requirements and established procedures for gas distribution pipeline surveillance are obtained and confirmed for the purposes of the work performed and communicated
- Work is prioritised and sequenced following consultation with others for completion within acceptable timeframes and in accordance with established procedures
- Risk control measures for identified hazards are implemented, prioritised and monitored against the work schedule
- Relevant work permits are obtained to access, isolate/de-energise systems and perform work according to requirements and established procedures
- Resources including persons, equipment, tools and personal protective equipment required for gas distribution pipeline surveillance are identified, scheduled and obtained and confirmed in working order
- Liaison and communication issues with authorised persons, authorities and clients are resolved to carry out work where necessary
- Persons participating in the work, including plant operators and contractors are fully briefed and respective responsibilities confirmed where applicable in accordance with established procedures
- Identification of gas distribution pipeline system non-conformance
- Analysis of information to identify key issues is undertaken as required and information is evaluated for relevance and validity to the requirements
- Dealings with customers are consistent with standard operating procedures and the special needs of customers are identified and considered in targeting client service
- Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills for the gas distribution pipeline surveillance is applied to ensure completion in an agreed timeframe and to quality standards with a minimum of waste according to requirements
- Leakages and damaged pipes and fittings are recorded in accordance with the work schedule and established procedures
- Hazard warnings and safety signs are recognised and hazards and assessed OHS risks are reported to the authorised persons for directions according to established procedures
- Unplanned events in gas distribution pipeline surveillance are undertaken with the scope of established procedures
- System faults and the operational condition of the network are identified and reported and known solutions are applied using acquired Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills
- Pressure and flow fluctuations outside acceptable limits are investigated and ongoing checks of work quality are undertaken in accordance with given instructions and established procedures
- Review, record and report on gas distribution pipeline surveillance work
- Solutions are developed based on consideration of relevant information and options and proposed solutions are communicated and implemented as required against works schedule and anomalies reported in accordance with established procedures
- Accidents and injuries are reported in accordance with requirements and established procedures where applicable
- Solution is implemented in accordance with standard operating procedures ensuring that action is correctly documented, the transaction is accurately processed and the customer is advised
- Patrol log and work completion records, reports and documentation are finalised and processed and appropriate personnel notified