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Evidence Guide: PMAOPS330 - Communicate and monitor pipeline activities

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PMAOPS330 - Communicate and monitor pipeline activities

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Gather information about pipeline operation needs

  1. Respond to and record messages and information received from field operations and pipeline system stations
  2. Interpret and acknowledge alarm codes correctly to ensure the correct response strategy is selected and applied to the situation
  3. Clarify additional information needs and select an appropriate communication medium to deliver the information required
  4. Improve operational efficiency through adequate and timely application of information provided
  5. Interpret and action customer/shipper gas forecasts to ensure correct gas flow rates into the pipeline system are achieved
Respond to and record messages and information received from field operations and pipeline system stations

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interpret and acknowledge alarm codes correctly to ensure the correct response strategy is selected and applied to the situation

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clarify additional information needs and select an appropriate communication medium to deliver the information required

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Improve operational efficiency through adequate and timely application of information provided

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interpret and action customer/shipper gas forecasts to ensure correct gas flow rates into the pipeline system are achieved

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Communicate pipeline information

  1. Monitor activities of pipeline personnel in the field and data from the control centre
  2. Evaluate internal messages and response communications concerning system alarms/incidents to establish the scope and severity of the alarm/ incident
  3. Convey pipeline system operation information to relevant personnel in other work areas to ensure safe and efficient operation of the pipeline system
  4. Relay information to technicians and other services/parties so that fault-finding or safety checks can be conducted to identify risks to product supply, pipeline equipment, environment and personnel
  5. Authorise, record and monitor permits to work to allow operational activities to be undertaken or cancelled
Monitor activities of pipeline personnel in the field and data from the control centre

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Evaluate internal messages and response communications concerning system alarms/incidents to establish the scope and severity of the alarm/ incident

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Convey pipeline system operation information to relevant personnel in other work areas to ensure safe and efficient operation of the pipeline system

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Relay information to technicians and other services/parties so that fault-finding or safety checks can be conducted to identify risks to product supply, pipeline equipment, environment and personnel

Completed
Date:

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Authorise, record and monitor permits to work to allow operational activities to be undertaken or cancelled

Completed
Date:

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Coordinate pipeline systems operations

  1. Monitor field and pipeline station operations data
  2. Monitor and observe equipment operating conditions, pressures and temperatures, and maintain correct equipment operating parameters
  3. Identify faults and initiate the required repair or reporting of the fault
  4. Isolate identified faults in the pipeline as appropriate
  5. Respond to system alarms and emergencies
  6. Determine the required course of action or emergency response to the identified system condition/ emergency
  7. Complete and document pre-shutdown checks
  8. Shut down the pipeline system under either normal or emergency conditions in accordance with operating procedures
  9. Confirm all identified maintenance is in compliance with the permit to work system and administer to ensure that all work complies with all issued permits
Monitor field and pipeline station operations data

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monitor and observe equipment operating conditions, pressures and temperatures, and maintain correct equipment operating parameters

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify faults and initiate the required repair or reporting of the fault

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Isolate identified faults in the pipeline as appropriate

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Respond to system alarms and emergencies

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Determine the required course of action or emergency response to the identified system condition/ emergency

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Complete and document pre-shutdown checks

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shut down the pipeline system under either normal or emergency conditions in accordance with operating procedures

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Confirm all identified maintenance is in compliance with the permit to work system and administer to ensure that all work complies with all issued permits

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Record and report

  1. Record and monitor field personnel movements to ensure the safety of all personnel in the field
  2. Report safety and environmental risks or faulty equipment to designated personnel for further action or advice concerning the selection of the appropriate response or course of action
  3. Interpret and maintain field inspection records and reports
  4. Complete operations and production reports
  5. Perform shift handover procedures
Record and monitor field personnel movements to ensure the safety of all personnel in the field

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Report safety and environmental risks or faulty equipment to designated personnel for further action or advice concerning the selection of the appropriate response or course of action

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interpret and maintain field inspection records and reports

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Complete operations and production reports

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Perform shift handover procedures

Completed
Date:

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Control hazards

  1. Identify hazards in work area
  2. Assess the risks arising from those hazards
  3. Implement measures to control those risks in line with procedures and duty of care
Identify hazards in work area

Completed
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Assess the risks arising from those hazards

Completed
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Implement measures to control those risks in line with procedures and duty of care

Completed
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Resolve problems

  1. Identify possible problems in equipment or process
  2. Determine problems needing action
  3. Determine possible fault causes
  4. Rectify problem using appropriate solution within area of responsibility
  5. Follow up items initiated until final resolution has occurred
  6. Report problems outside area of responsibility to designated person
Identify possible problems in equipment or process

Completed
Date:

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Determine problems needing action

Completed
Date:

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Determine possible fault causes

Completed
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Rectify problem using appropriate solution within area of responsibility

Completed
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Follow up items initiated until final resolution has occurred

Completed
Date:

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Report problems outside area of responsibility to designated person

Completed
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Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Gather information about pipeline operation needs

1.1

Respond to and record messages and information received from field operations and pipeline system stations

1.2

Interpret and acknowledge alarm codes correctly to ensure the correct response strategy is selected and applied to the situation

1.3

Clarify additional information needs and select an appropriate communication medium to deliver the information required

1.4

Improve operational efficiency through adequate and timely application of information provided

1.5

Interpret and action customer/shipper gas forecasts to ensure correct gas flow rates into the pipeline system are achieved

2

Communicate pipeline information

2.1

Monitor activities of pipeline personnel in the field and data from the control centre

2.2

Evaluate internal messages and response communications concerning system alarms/incidents to establish the scope and severity of the alarm/ incident

2.3

Convey pipeline system operation information to relevant personnel in other work areas to ensure safe and efficient operation of the pipeline system

2.4

Relay information to technicians and other services/parties so that fault-finding or safety checks can be conducted to identify risks to product supply, pipeline equipment, environment and personnel

2.5

Authorise, record and monitor permits to work to allow operational activities to be undertaken or cancelled

3

Coordinate pipeline systems operations

3.1

Monitor field and pipeline station operations data

3.2

Monitor and observe equipment operating conditions, pressures and temperatures, and maintain correct equipment operating parameters

3.3

Identify faults and initiate the required repair or reporting of the fault

3.4

Isolate identified faults in the pipeline as appropriate

3.5

Respond to system alarms and emergencies

3.6

Determine the required course of action or emergency response to the identified system condition/ emergency

3.7

Complete and document pre-shutdown checks

3.8

Shut down the pipeline system under either normal or emergency conditions in accordance with operating procedures

3.9

Confirm all identified maintenance is in compliance with the permit to work system and administer to ensure that all work complies with all issued permits

4

Record and report

4.1

Record and monitor field personnel movements to ensure the safety of all personnel in the field

4.2

Report safety and environmental risks or faulty equipment to designated personnel for further action or advice concerning the selection of the appropriate response or course of action

4.3

Interpret and maintain field inspection records and reports

4.4

Complete operations and production reports

4.5

Perform shift handover procedures

5

Control hazards

5.1

Identify hazards in work area

5.2

Assess the risks arising from those hazards

5.3

Implement measures to control those risks in line with procedures and duty of care

6

Resolve problems

6.1

Identify possible problems in equipment or process

6.2

Determine problems needing action

6.3

Determine possible fault causes

6.4

Rectify problem using appropriate solution within area of responsibility

6.5

Follow up items initiated until final resolution has occurred

6.6

Report problems outside area of responsibility to designated person

Required Skills and Knowledge

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Gather information about pipeline operation needs

1.1

Respond to and record messages and information received from field operations and pipeline system stations

1.2

Interpret and acknowledge alarm codes correctly to ensure the correct response strategy is selected and applied to the situation

1.3

Clarify additional information needs and select an appropriate communication medium to deliver the information required

1.4

Improve operational efficiency through adequate and timely application of information provided

1.5

Interpret and action customer/shipper gas forecasts to ensure correct gas flow rates into the pipeline system are achieved

2

Communicate pipeline information

2.1

Monitor activities of pipeline personnel in the field and data from the control centre

2.2

Evaluate internal messages and response communications concerning system alarms/incidents to establish the scope and severity of the alarm/ incident

2.3

Convey pipeline system operation information to relevant personnel in other work areas to ensure safe and efficient operation of the pipeline system

2.4

Relay information to technicians and other services/parties so that fault-finding or safety checks can be conducted to identify risks to product supply, pipeline equipment, environment and personnel

2.5

Authorise, record and monitor permits to work to allow operational activities to be undertaken or cancelled

3

Coordinate pipeline systems operations

3.1

Monitor field and pipeline station operations data

3.2

Monitor and observe equipment operating conditions, pressures and temperatures, and maintain correct equipment operating parameters

3.3

Identify faults and initiate the required repair or reporting of the fault

3.4

Isolate identified faults in the pipeline as appropriate

3.5

Respond to system alarms and emergencies

3.6

Determine the required course of action or emergency response to the identified system condition/ emergency

3.7

Complete and document pre-shutdown checks

3.8

Shut down the pipeline system under either normal or emergency conditions in accordance with operating procedures

3.9

Confirm all identified maintenance is in compliance with the permit to work system and administer to ensure that all work complies with all issued permits

4

Record and report

4.1

Record and monitor field personnel movements to ensure the safety of all personnel in the field

4.2

Report safety and environmental risks or faulty equipment to designated personnel for further action or advice concerning the selection of the appropriate response or course of action

4.3

Interpret and maintain field inspection records and reports

4.4

Complete operations and production reports

4.5

Perform shift handover procedures

5

Control hazards

5.1

Identify hazards in work area

5.2

Assess the risks arising from those hazards

5.3

Implement measures to control those risks in line with procedures and duty of care

6

Resolve problems

6.1

Identify possible problems in equipment or process

6.2

Determine problems needing action

6.3

Determine possible fault causes

6.4

Rectify problem using appropriate solution within area of responsibility

6.5

Follow up items initiated until final resolution has occurred

6.6

Report problems outside area of responsibility to designated person

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and include the ability to:

use data, communications and observations to monitor plant and maximise performance

interpret information, decide on appropriate action and convey required action to others

identify early warning signs of equipment/processes needing attention or with potential problems

resolve non-routine problems

identify hazards and risks and apply risk control procedures

communicate effectively with team/workgroup, supervisors and other personnel

identify and communicate information required by others

complete written records.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

all items on a schematic) of the production unit and functions of each

principles of operation of plant/equipment, pipeline system functions within the design parameters and design philosophy

interactions between plant items/processes

systems’ operating parameters, integrity limits, product specifications and tolerances, temperature, pressure and flow

process information schemata of the pipeline system and associated facilities

architecture of the pipeline system

gas quality/analysis equipment operation

safety data sheets (SDS) information

emergency shutdown procedures

function and troubleshooting of major components and their problems

hierarchy of control

hazards that may arise in the job/work environment, and:

their possible causes

potential consequences

appropriate risk controls.

Range Statement

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Regulatory framework

The latest version of all legislation, regulations, industry codes of practice and Australian/international standards, or the version specified by the local regulatory authority, must be used, and include one or more of the following:

legislative requirements, including work health and safety (WHS)

industry codes of practice and guidelines

environmental regulations and guidelines

Australian and other standards

licence and certification requirements

All operations to which this unit applies are subject to stringent health, safety and environment (HSE) requirements, which may be imposed through state/territory or federal legislation, and these must not be compromised at any time. Where there is an apparent conflict between performance criteria and HSE requirements, the HSE requirements take precedence.

Hazards

Hazards include one or more of the following:

electricity

gas

gases and liquids under pressure

structural hazards

structural collapse

equipment failures

industrial (machinery, equipment and product)

equipment or product mass

noise, rotational equipment or vibration

plant services (steam, condensate and cooling water)

working at heights, in restricted or confined spaces, or in environments subjected to heat, noise, dusts or vapours

flammability and explosivity

hazardous products and materials

unauthorised personnel

sharp edges, protrusions or obstructions

slippery surfaces, spills or leaks

extreme weather

other hazards that might arise

Routine problems

Routine problems are predictable, will have solutions in the procedures and include one or more of:

communications disruptions

corrosion/hydrate formation

variations in flow temperature and/or pressure

failures of piping, valves or flanges

pipeline leakages

Non-routine problems

Non-routine problems are unexpected problems, or variations of previous problems and must be resolved by applying operational knowledge to develop new solutions, either individually or in collaboration with relevant experts, to:

determine problems needing action

determine possible fault causes

develop solutions to problems which do not have a known solution

follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred

report problems outside area of responsibility to designated person

Operational knowledge includes one or more of the following:

procedures

training

technical information such as journals, engineering specifications

remembered experience

relevant knowledge obtained from appropriate people

Procedures

All operations must be performed in accordance with relevant procedures.

Procedures are written, verbal, visual, computer-based or in some other form, include one or more of the following:

emergency procedures

work instructions

standard operating procedures (SOPs)

safe work method statements (SWMS)

formulas/recipes

batch sheets

temporary instructions

any similar instructions provided for the smooth running of the plant