Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for work
- Operate reactor unit in accordance with procedures
- Describe the type of reactor unit, the component plant items and their duties
- Complete routine checks, logs and paperwork taking action on unexpected readings
- Change rate, grade or specification smoothly
- Manage transitions smoothly and in a timely manner to minimise scrap/off grade as a result of a transition
- Adjust reactor unit and its component plant items as appropriate to their type and duty to maximise performance
- Charge/discharge reactor, if appropriate
- Monitor condition of catalyst, if appropriate, and take action to maintain production schedule and quality
- Monitor materials and stock levels of fees and take action to maintain production schedule and quality.
- Diagnose and take action on abnormal situations
- Monitor reactor unit and its component plant items frequently and critically throughout shift using measured/indicated data and senses
- Describe impacts of any changes upstream and downstream
- Recognise actual and developing situations which may require action
- Apply operational knowledge to resolve problems
- Take actions on abnormal situations which cannot be resolved during the shift to ensure safety and the resolution of the situation
- Follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred
- Isolate and de-isolate reactor unit and its component plant items
- Complete any required pre-start checks
- Start up/shut down reactor unit according to the reactor type and duty in liaison with other personnel
- Start up/shut down/changeover component plant items within unit according to their type and duty in liaison with other personnel
- Build reaction rate steadily and stabilise reaction system to produce in specification product at specified rates within minimum time
- Isolate entire reactor unit and/or any component plant item
- Make safe for required work
- Check reactor unit/plant item is ready to be returned to service
- De-isolate and prepare reactor unit/plant item for return to service
- Clean reactors/vessels in accordance with procedures