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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for maintenance and repair activities
  2. Job requirements and workplace procedures for the work are obtained for all work sites/facilities and communicated to relevant person/s
  3. WHS/OHS, environmental and sustainable energy policies and procedures related to performing minor maintenance on LPG processing and storage facilities and equipment are obtained and applied
  4. Work is prioritised and sequenced for completion within acceptable timeframes following consultation with others in accordance with workplace procedures
  5. Hazards and WHS/OHS risks are identified and prioritised and control measures implemented and monitored against the work schedule
  6. Relevant work permits are obtained to access and perform the work and facilities and equipment is isolated, depressurised, purged, tagged and locked out before repair/maintenance work is undertaken
  7. Appropriate equipment, tools and personal protective equipment (PPE) required for the job are identified, scheduled, obtained and confirmed in working order
  8. Responsibilities for first aid and other emergency incidents at the work site are confirmed with relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
  9. Communication with authorised person/s, authorities, clients and land owners is conducted, as required, and work coordinated in accordance with the work schedule
  10. Site is prepared to minimise risk and damage to property, commerce and individuals in accordance with the work schedule and workplace procedures
  11. Persons participating in the work, including plant operators and contractors, are briefed and responsibilities confirmed in accordance with workplace procedures
  12. Fault-finding and troubleshooting techniques are applied to operational systems to identify any repairs or maintenance required in accordance with job requirements and workplace procedures
  13. Road signs, barriers and warning devices are positioned in accordance with job requirements and traffic management plan
  14. Perform scheduled maintenance and repairs
  15. Hazardous activities are performed safely and currency maintained, as required, in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
  16. Maintenance and repairs on LPG processing/storage facilities and equipment are coordinated to ensure completion in agreed timeframe, to industry standards and with a minimum of waste in accordance with job requirements
  17. Adjustments to calibration and test equipment/devices are made in accordance with manufacturer instructions to ensure equipment/devices operate within specific ranges and to maintain correct flow parameters
  18. Hazard warnings and safety signs are recognised and WHS/OHS risks assessed and reported to the authorised person/s for directions in accordance with workplace procedures
  19. Unplanned events encountered when performing maintenance on LPG processing/storage facilities and equipment are identified and actioned in accordance with workplace procedures
  20. Maintenance is performed and parts repaired or replaced by applying problem-solving techniques in accordance with workplace procedures and job requirements
  21. Quality and safety checks of the maintenance work are conducted in accordance with job instructions, industry standards and workplace procedures
  22. Complete scheduled maintenance and relevant documentation
  23. Accidents and injuries are reported in accordance with requirements and workplace procedures
  24. Work site is rehabilitated, cleaned up and made safe in accordance with job instructions and workplace procedures
  25. Tools, equipment and any surplus resources and materials are cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with workplace procedures
  26. Relevant work permit/s are signed off and equipment is returned to service in accordance with job and regulatory requirements
  27. Work completion records, reports and documentation are completed, processed and appropriate person/s notified 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.

equipment must include at least seven (7) of the following:

pressure vessel

vapourisers

earth connections

relief valves

system(s) isolation

emergency shutdown valving, including – idle speed control (ISC) valves

manual shutdown valving

pipe work

vessel footings

regulators

hoses and couplings

pumps

compressors

identifying irregularities must include at least three (3) of the following:

incorrect flow rates

corrosion

impact damage

point deterioration

leakage

non-operability of shutdown systems

equipment out of calibration

scheduled maintenance, repairs and replacement of parts must include at least six (6) of the following:

excess flow valves

relief valves

pressure regulators/springs

pump seals/compressor seals

pressure gauges

bypass valves

meters

solenoids

valves

break away couplings

meter heads

transfer hoses