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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for oil and gas equipment maintenance
   • Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements
   • Access, interpret and apply service and maintenance documentation and confirm work activity is compliant
   • Identify and minimise environmental issues and potential hazards, and assess and address risks within scope of own role and according to workplace procedures
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activity
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures and identify steps required in case of fires, accidents and other emergencies
   • Communicate with other personnel at site according to work requirements and confirm briefings and handover details are communicated and received
2. Check new and used equipment
   • Test materials and equipment regularly according to workplace procedures
   • Monitor availability of new and used equipment
   • Check stock levels and inform rig manager of required spare parts and consumables
   • Maintain communication between operators, company and suppliers
   • Check manufacturer manuals/company procedures for currency and relevancy
3. Monitor maintenance and overhauls
   • Take direction from rig manager regarding type and frequency of maintenance tasks required
   • Allocate personnel to carry out maintenance tasks
   • Monitor performance of maintenance and take corrective action if necessary

Performance Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

monitor oil and gas equipment maintenance on at least two occasions, including:

testing materials and equipment

monitoring availability of new and used equipment

managing stock levels and informing rig manager of required spare parts and consumables

checking manufacturer manuals/company procedures for currency and relevancy

checking new and used equipment

planning and monitoring maintenance and overhauls.

During the above, the candidate must:

locate and apply required documentation, policies and procedures

implement the requirements, procedures and techniques for managing oil and gas equipment maintenance, including:

applying equipment/consumables order procedures

applying reporting procedures

work with others to undertake and complete the management of oil and gas equipment maintenance that meets required outcomes, including:

complying with written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions

communicating clearly and concisely with others to determine coordination requirements prior to commencing and during work activities.

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

key legislation required for managing oil and gas equipment maintenance

key policies, procedures and established requirements for managing oil and gas equipment maintenance, including those for:

identifying and managing risks

identifying, addressing and reporting environmental issues

setting up work activity

work health and safety

identifying and correcting operational faults

equipment and ancillary attachment characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

procedures for identifying wear parts and relative frequency of replacement

the purpose of stock control.

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