Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare work
- Safety issues are identified to comply with enterprise/site requirements
- Work requirements are identified from relevant personnel and documentation
- Documentation to determine plant status is assessed and evaluated
- Localised plant inspection, pre-operational tests and field preparations for service are carried out in accordance with manufacturer and enterprise/site procedures
- Plant operational prerequisites are established in accordance with manufacturer and enterprise/site procedures
- Sequence for recommissioning of plant is determined to suit existing circumstances in accordance with enterprise/site requirements
- Where appropriate, the teams and individuals roles and responsibilities within the team are identified and, where required, assist in the provision of the on-the-job training
- Operate plant
- Plant is operated in accordance with enterprise and manufacturer operating procedures
- Changeover from one fuel source to the other is conducted with minimal effect on load and steam conditions
- Plant is monitored and observed to detect deviations from normal operating conditions
- Corrective actions are taken to rectify abnormalities in accordance with manufacturer and enterprise/site procedures
- Test plant operation
- Tests are performed in accordance with defined procedures applicable to the operational test
- Plant is observed for correct operational response
- Corrective action is taken when response is not in accordance with documentation, plant integrity or personnel safety requirements
- Plant is returned to required operational status upon completion of test
- Analyse plant faults
- Causes of abnormal plant operating conditions are identified by analysing the technical and operational information in a logical and sequential manner
- Corrective action taken is in accordance with enterprise procedures
- Plant integrity and personnel safety is maintained through consultation with appropriate personnel, and with reference to plant, technical and operational documentation
- Monitor and inspect plant
- Complete documentation