Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare work
- Safety issues are identified in accordance with enterprise/system requirements
- System requirements are identified from relevant personnel and documentation
- System and associated equipment operational prerequisites are identified and established in accordance with manufacturers and/or enterprise/site procedures
- Sequence for recommissioning of equipment is identified and determined in accordance with enterprise/system 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 system equipment
- The equipment is operated in accordance with enterprise/system procedures/programs
- Load shedding requirements are identified, selected and monitored during equipment operations to ensure system integrity
- Operations are carried out in consultation with appropriate personnel in accordance with enterprise/site requirements
- Monitor system equipment
- Voltage and current requirements are assessed, evaluated and controlled to maintain system integrity and stability
- Equipment is monitored for normal operations or to detect deviations in accordance with system procedures
- Corrective actions to rectify abnormalities are undertaken in accordance with system procedures
- Appropriate personnel are notified when defects and/or abnormal operating conditions are detected in accordance with operating procedures
- Analyse equipment faults
- Cause of equipment operating faults are identified by analysing the technical and operational information in a logical and sequential manner
- Operation of protection system is identified and assessed to evaluate the nature and cause of fault conditions
- Communication is established with other authorities and/or key stakeholders to identify nature/source of equipment fault/ failure
- Corrective action taken is in accordance with enterprise/site procedures
- Network/system integrity and personnel safety are maintained through consultation with appropriate personnel, and reference to plant, technical and operational documentation and contingency plans
- Complete documentation