Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to commission/decommission gas distribution pipelines
- Job requirements and workplace procedures for the work are discussed with relevant person/s to confirm the work schedule
- WHS/OHS, environmental and sustainable energy policies and procedures are obtained and applied in accordance with workplace procedures
- Work is prioritised and sequenced for completion within acceptable timeframes following consultation with relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
- Hazards are identified, WHS/OHS risks are assessed and control measures prioritised, implemented, and monitored in accordance with workplace procedures
- Scope of work and level of responsibility under the relevant work permit and/or notification is confirmed with relevant person/s in accordance with job requirements and workplace procedures
- Person/s, equipment, tools and personal protective equipment (PPE) required for the work are identified, scheduled, obtained and checked for correct operation and safety in accordance with workplace procedures
- Materials, plans, diagrams, drawings and resources required for the work are scheduled and obtained in accordance with workplace procedures
- Safety and emergency procedures and responsibilities for first aid and incidents at the worksite are checked and confirmed with relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
- Third-party issues are referred to relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
- Pipeline is cleaned, pigged, bypassed and check for commissioning/decommissioning readiness in accordance with workplace procedures
- Site preparation, safety plan and work schedule are confirmed with relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
- Person/s participating in the work are briefed and responsibilities confirmed in accordance with job requirements and workplace procedures
- Road signs, barriers and warning devices are positioned in accordance with job requirements and traffic management plan
- Commission/decommission gas distribution pipelines
- Materials, tools, equipment and testing and measuring devices required for the work are selected and used correctly and safely in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
- Hazardous activities are conducted safely in accordance with WHS/OHS workplace procedures, job instructions and regulatory requirements
- Pipeline purging/flaring is undertaken in accordance with job requirements, industry standards and workplace procedures
- Commissioning/decommissioning of gas distribution pipelines is performed to industry standards without waste of materials or damage to apparatus, circuits, and the surrounding environment or services using sustainable energy principles
- Gas is tested for compliance with pressure, concentration and odourant level requirements in accordance with industry standards and workplace procedures
- WHS/OHS risks are assessed and incidents reported to authorised person/s for directions in accordance with workplace procedures
- Unplanned events and non-routine problems are referred to authorised person/s for directions in accordance with workplace procedures
- Relevant reports and quality and safety checks of the work are conducted in accordance with job requirements and workplace procedures
- Complete work and relevant documentation
- Testing is conducted using relevant tools/equipment and work checked against work schedule for conformance with job requirements and anomalies reported in accordance with workplace procedures
- Accidents and injuries are reported in accordance with requirements and workplace procedures
- Work site is rehabilitated, cleaned up and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures
- Tools, equipment and any surplus resources and materials are cleaned, checked and securely stored in accordance with workplace procedures
- Relevant work permit/s are signed off and equipment returned to service in accordance with workplace procedures, job and regulatory requirements
- Appropriate person/s are notified of work completion in accordance with workplace procedures
- Final inspections are undertaken and work completion documentation is finalised, processed and provided to appropriate person/s in accordance with workplace procedures