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Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to repair and maintain gas fuelled reciprocating engines
- Health and safety risks are identified and risk control measures are followed, in accordance with workplace procedures
- Safety hazards that have not previously been identified are noted, and risk control measures are implemented and followed, in accordance with workplace procedures
- Formal authority to proceed with repair and maintenance work is obtained, in accordance with workplace procedures
- Repair and maintenance work is sequenced, in accordance with workplace procedures
- Nature and location of repair and maintenance work is determined from documentation, or appropriate personnel, to establish scope of work and assigned roles
- Stationary gas fuelled reciprocating engine plant, equipment and component specifications and manufacturers' manuals are obtained
- Material needed for repair and maintenance work is obtained, in accordance with workplace procedures and is checked against job requirements
- Tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment and testing devices are obtained, in accordance with workplace procedures and are checked for correct operation and safety
- Repair and maintain gas fuelled reciprocating engines
- Gas and electrical circuits, machines and/or power generation plant are checked prior to commencement and are recorded as being isolated and safe, in accordance with workplace procedures
- Nature and possible cause of stationary gas fuelled reciprocating engine faults, or out of specification performance, are identified from defect reports or operational records
- Fault finding using observation, measurement, calculations, comparison with normal system and component parameter values is undertaken
- Faults beyond the scope of gas fuel train, ignition or fume exhaust work are identified and arrangements are made for authorised personnel to rectify faults
- Stationary gas fuelled reciprocating engine is disconnected, to carry out maintenance and repairs, in accordance with workplace procedures
- Components are removed or dismantled, where necessary, and parts are stored to protect them against loss or damage
- Faulty components are rechecked and their fault status is reconfirmed
- Materials required to rectify faults are obtained, in accordance with workplace procedures
- Repair and maintenance work is carried out without waste of materials or damage to apparatus, circuits, the surrounding environment or services, in accordance with workplace procedures and sustainable energy principles and practices
- Stationary gas fuelled reciprocating engine repair is tested, in accordance with workplace procedures
- Stationary gas fuelled reciprocating engine is reassembled, reconnected and tested to ensure it is operating safely and that it complies with relevant workplace and legislative requirements
- Complete and report on repair and maintenance
- Work area is cleared and materials are disposed of or recycled, in accordance with workplace procedures
- Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, serviced and stored, in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and workplace procedures
- Work site is cleaned and made safe, in accordance with workplace procedures
- Maintenance and repair work is documented and appropriate personnel are notified, in accordance with workplace procedures
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