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A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
workplace documentation and procedures relevant to water systems, in the pulp and paper industry and covering:work health and safety (WHS) procedures including activity or task specific high risk load, shifting and small boat licensing requirements, plant clearance, job safety analysis and permit systemsStandard Operating Procedures (SOP) and housekeeping procedures for plant manufacturing, including confined space requirementsproduction instructions including maintenance logs, job sheets and operating logsquality procedures and environmental sustainability requirements and practicesoil or chemical spills and disposal guidelineswater and chemical regulationsemergency procedures and responsesplant isolation documentationprocess for plant shutdowns and unplanned shutdownsMaterial Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)impact of different types of water sources including raw, mains or recycled water on water systemsappropriateness of sampling and testing checks for sludge consistency, pH, conductivity, flocculation, colour, suspended solids, caustic strength, alkalinity, impurities, brine, bacteria, colour and acid strengthoperating parameters, variation and associated adjustments for water system, plant, processes, layout and associated services, sufficient to carry out startup and shutdown activitiesrequired responses to all unplanned shutdowns, including power outage, mechanical breakdown, blockages, jamming, air supply and control system failure, to ensure safety quality and productivitypurpose, standards and procedures as per site agreements for sampling and testing process for plant and system operations, and process monitoring implications of the use of water types including fresh water, treated water, de-mineralised water, softened water, filtrate-clarified water, potable water, dilution water (filtrate) ex-vacuum system waste water (effluent), white water (ex-machine) and cloudy water , on water systemshow to identify and respond to hazards and risks of water systems including:confined spacehazardous chemicals and materialsbiological hazards and environmental hazardsheat, height and slippery surfacespressures, fumes and electrical equipmentcompressed air, nip points and floodingkey features of maintenance systems including operator level maintenance as per site agreements, operator maintenance schedules, maintenance suppliers and pro-active maintenance strategies use of equipment and electronic and other control systems, operation and application to make appropriate adjustments that control the water system within level of responsibility.productivity requirements including energy efficiency, waste minimization, evaporation minimisation, including landfill and waste water reduction , consideration of resource utilisation, including fibre efficiency, minimising delays, chemical recovery maximization, line speed, and handoverswater systems including de-alkalinisation plant, de-mineralisation plant, water softening plant, chemical treatment plant, reverse osmosis plant, clarifier plant chillers, water storage systems, filtration systems, cooling towers, condensers and potable water plantmaterials and supplies including chemicals and filtering mediums.