Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to carry out aerial surveillance of gas transmission pipelines
- Specific requirements, drawings, plans, requirements, established procedures and material and equipment are examined and the extent of preparation for the work is assessed.
- Relevant requirements and established procedures for the work are communicated to all persons
- WHS/OHS, environmental and sustainable energy policies and procedures related to requirements and established procedures for gas pipeline surveillance are obtained and confirmed
- Work is prioritised and sequenced following consultation with others for completion within acceptable timeframes and in accordance with established procedures
- WHS/OHS and environmental risk control measures for identified hazards are prioritised, implemented and monitored against the work schedule
- Relevant work permits are obtained to access and perform work according to requirements and established procedures
- Resources including persons, equipment, tools and personal protective equipment required for pipeline surveillance are identified, scheduled and obtained and confirmed in a safe working order
- Liaison and communication issues with authorised persons, authorities, clients and land owners are resolved and activities coordinated to carry out work
- Persons participating in the work are fully briefed and respective responsibilities confirmed where applicable in accordance with established procedures
- Work preparation, safety plan and the work schedule are confirmed in accordance with established procedures.
- Carry out aerial surveillance of gas transmission pipelines and identify non-conformance
- WHS/OHS and risk control measures, schedule of work and standard operating procedures for carrying out the work are followed.
- Routine surveillance of pipeline is conducted and faults reported in a timely manner against work schedule(s) and established procedures and confirmed if necessary by site inspection
- 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
- Leakages and damaged pipes, fittings and appurtenances 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 immediate authorised persons for directions according to established procedures
- Unplanned events in pipeline surveillance are undertaken with the scope of established procedures
- System faults and the operational condition of the pipelines are identified and reported and known solutions are applied
- Works in the vicinity of the pipeline are identified and reported
- Complete work and relevant documentation
- Solutions are developed based on consideration of relevant information and options and proposed solutions are communicated and implemented as required against works schedule, anomalies are reported in accordance with established procedures
- Incidents 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
- Work completion records, reports and documentation are finalised and processed and appropriate persons notified