Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for processing
- Notify and keep informed all relevant people about the status of operations and any intention to make changes
- Perform all pre-start and settings checks in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Set up and configure equipment start-up function complying with procedures
- Load raw materials
- Start up plant or equipment
- Process raw material
- Commence and continue process operations in accordance with specified operating procedures
- Monitor and check instrument and control panels against target parameters for variations, fluctuations or trends
- Maximise throughput of system while meeting quality target parameters
- Check and adjust ancillary equipment
- Distribute product to storage
- Monitor and perform necessary adjustments to discharge rate and temperature as required
- Monitor the distribution transport system for efficiency and spillages and take appropriate action
- Monitor the distribution of product to the correct storage area and level of product in that area, and redirect as required
- Shut down equipment
- Prepare equipment for maintenance
- Respond to problems
- Control hazards