Assessor Resource
PMASUP344B
Monitor and control repairs and modifications on operational pipe
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
Generally the operations technician would be part of a team. They would be expected to be capable of performing all facets of the competency whilst following site specific procedures. At all times they would be liaising and communicating with relevant team members.
The operations technician would:
ensure the nature of the intervention was clearly understood before work commenced
make certain the site was accessible and safe and that a work permit had been issued
monitor the conducting of appropriate tests on the modification/repair and verify the modification/repair was safe before recommissioning the pipeline system
recommission the pipeline system after the work and testing was completed.
AS 2885 Part 2 and Part 3 form the principle reference standard for this competency.
In a typical scenario an operations technician is responsible for ensuring that all modification and repair activities conducted on an operational pipeline system are carried out in accordance with approved procedures and specifications.
In particular this refers to the individual monitoring and operating the pipeline system to enable the welding, cutting, repair/modification activities to be carried out, followed by the reinstatement of the pipeline system after the task has been completed.
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