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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to carry out aerial surveillance of gas transmission pipelines
   • Job requirements and relevant drawings, plans, maps, data, materials and equipment are examined to determine the extent of required work preparation in accordance with workplace procedures
2. Job requirements and workplace procedures for the aerial surveillance work are communicated to all relevant person/s
3. Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) workplace procedures and environmental and sustainable energy policies and procedures for gas pipeline surveillance are obtained and applied
4. Work is prioritised and sequenced for completion within acceptable timeframes following consultation with relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
5. Hazards are identified, WHS/OHS and environmental risks are assessed and control measures prioritised, implemented and monitored in accordance with workplace procedures
6. Relevant work permits are obtained to access and perform work in accordance with job requirements and workplace procedures
7. Persons, equipment, tools and personal protective equipment (PPE) required for the pipeline surveillance work are identified, scheduled, obtained and checked for correct operation and safety in accordance with workplace procedures
8. Communication issues with relevant stakeholders are resolved and work coordinated in accordance with work schedule and workplace procedures
9. Person/s participating in the work are briefed and responsibilities confirmed in accordance with workplace procedures
10. Work preparation, safety plan and work schedule are confirmed with relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
11. Carry out aerial surveillance of gas transmission pipelines to identify non-conformance
    • WHS/OHS and risk control measures, schedule of work and workplace procedures for carrying out work are followed
12. Aerial surveillance of pipelines, easements and/or surrounding environments is conducted and faults and/or security breaches/threats reported to relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
13. Surveillance information is analysed, key issues identified and information evaluated for relevance/ validity to the job requirements and confirmed by site inspection, as required
14. Dealings with customers are consistent with workplace procedures and the special needs of customers are identified and considered in targeting client service
15. Leakages, damaged pipes, fittings and appurtenances are recorded in accordance with workplace procedures
16. Hazard warnings and safety signs are recognised, hazards and WHS/OHS risks assessed and reported to authorised person/s for directions in accordance with workplace procedures
17. Unplanned events in the pipeline surveillance work are dealt with in accordance with level of responsibility and workplace procedures
18. System breaches, faults and operational conditions of the pipelines are identified and resolved, where possible, and reported to relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
19. Additional works in the vicinity of the pipelines are identified and reported to relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
20. Complete work and relevant documentation
    • Information gathered is analysed, anomalies, options and proposed solutions are communicated to relevant stakeholders and implemented, as required, in accordance with work schedule and workplace procedures
21. Incidents and injuries are reported, as required, in accordance with workplace procedures
22. Solutions are implemented, documented and processed and the customer advised in accordance with workplace procedures
23. Relevant records, reports and documentation are completed, processed and provided to appropriate person/s in accordance with workplace procedures

Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. Non-essential conditions may be found in the UEG Gas Industry Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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