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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to maintain voltage regulating equipment (tap changers)
   • Work schedules, construction plans, drawings, workplace procedures and material lists are obtained and analysed
2. Job requirements and workplace procedures are identified and communicated with relevant personnel
3. Hazards are identified, work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS)risks assessed and control measures prioritised, implemented and monitored in accordance with workplace procedures
4. Work is prioritised and sequenced for completion within acceptable timeframes following consultation with relevant personnel and in accordance with workplace procedures
5. Risk control measures are identified, prioritised, implemented and evaluated against the work schedule
6. Equipment, tools and personal protective equipment (PPE) required for work are identified, obtained and confirmed in working order
7. Liaison and communication issues with authorised personnel, authorities, clients and land owners are resolved to facilitate work, as required
8. Personnel participating in work are fully briefed and responsibilities confirmed in accordance with workplace procedures
9. Worksite is prepared to minimise risk, damage to property, commerce and individuals in accordance with workplace procedures
10. Carry out the maintenance of voltage regulating equipment (tapchangers)
    • WHS/OHS, sustainable energy and environmental principles and practices are monitored and actioned to reduce incidents of accidents in accordance with workplace procedures
11. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), rescue from live electrical apparatus and other related safety procedures are in place in accordance with job requirements and/or workplace procedures
12. Safe working documentation is acquired and requirements completed in accordance with workplace procedures
13. Requirements for lifting, climbing, working at heights, confined spaces and use of power tools/equipment are followed in accordance with workplace procedures
14. Hazard warnings and safety signs are recognised and hazards and assessed WHS/OHS risks are reported to immediate authorised personnel for directions in accordance with workplace procedures
15. Oil circuits are isolated and tap changer vessels drained in accordance with workplace and environmental protection procedures
16. Tap changer is withdrawn and maintained in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
17. Pre-service tests and measurements are conducted in accordance with workplace procedures
18. Voltage regulating equipment (tap changers) are safely maintained to ensure completion in agreed timeframes, to quality standards and with minimum waste
19. Unplanned events or conditions are responded to in accordance with workplace procedures
20. Complete the maintenance of voltage regulating equipment (tapchangers)
    • Completed work is checked against works schedule, construction plans and drawings for compliance and anomalies are reported in accordance with workplace procedures
21. Safe working documentation is surrendered and transformer made ready for service
22. Worksite is rehabilitated, cleaned up and confirmed safe in accordance with workplace procedures
23. Tools, equipment, surplus resources and materials are cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with workplace procedures
24. Work records, reports and/or documentation are completed in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant personnel notified

Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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