Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare and plan to maintain cathodic protection systems
- Readings from cathodic protection monitoring equipment and anode beds are taken at regular intervals and data collected in accordance with workplace procedures and industry standards
- Work schedules and job requirements for the maintenance are identified for all work sites and communicated to all relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
- Relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) workplace procedures, and environmental and sustainable energy policies and procedures are obtained and applied
- Work is prioritised and sequenced for completion within acceptable timeframes following consultation with relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
- WHS/OHS risk control measures for identified hazards are prioritised, implemented and monitored against the work schedule in accordance with workplace procedures
- Relevant work permits are obtained to access and perform work in accordance with job requirements and workplace procedures
- Person/s, equipment, tools and personal protective equipment (PPE) required for the job are identified, scheduled, obtained and checked for correct operation and safety in accordance with workplace procedures
- Relevant person/s at work site are suitably trained and qualified for the work to be performed
- Communication issues with relevant stakeholders are resolved, as required, and work coordinated in accordance with work schedule and workplace procedures
- Site is prepared to minimise risk and damage to property, commerce and individuals in accordance with the work schedule and workplace procedures
- Third-party issues are referred to appropriate person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
- Person/s participating in the work are briefed and responsibilities coordinated and confirmed in accordance with job requirements and workplace procedures
- Road signs, barriers and warning devices are positioned in accordance with job requirements, workplace procedures and traffic management plans
- Maintain and adjust cathodic protection system equipment
- Hazardous activities are conducted safely in accordance with workplace procedures and job requirements
- Cathodic protection system is inspected, adjusted and maintained correctly and safely in accordance with job requirements, workplace procedures and industry standards
- 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
- Unplanned events and non-routine problems are identified and actioned in accordance with workplace procedures
- Fault-finding and troubleshooting techniques are applied to identify any repairs or maintenance required in accordance with job requirements and workplace procedures
- Data is collected and analysed and quality checks of the work undertaken in accordance with workplace procedures and industry standards
- Re-establish system and complete relevant documentation
- Accidents, injuries and non-conformances are reported, as required, in accordance with 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 returned to storage in accordance with workplace procedures
- Relevant work permit/s are signed off and system is returned to service in accordance with job requirements and workplace procedures
- Work completion records, reports, documentation and as installed/modified drawings are completed, processed and appropriate person/s notified in accordance with workplace procedures