Handling non-routine information on plant condition in downstream operations
Overview
This standard is about your competence in handling non-routine information relating to the condition of process plant and equipment. This includes rotating, non-rotating and storage, heat transfer and control equipment.
This standard deals with the following:
1 Diagnose faults affecting plant conditions
2 Take non-routine field readings on plant conditions
3 Communicate non-routine information on plant conditions
During this work you must take account of the relevant operational requirements and safe working practices AS THEY APPLY TO YOU.
This Standard is suitable for those working in the downstream fuel environment.
Previous version:
Adapted from Unit 5 of Refinery Field Operations NOS – version April 2005
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
P1 perform all relevant checks
P2 gather all relevant information from the appropriate sources
P3 analyse the problem in a systematic and effective manner
P4 interpret the available information and provide relevant solutions to the problem
P5 establish and record the actions required to solve the problem
P6 inform all relevant people of the problem, its solution and any possible impact on them
P7 correctly take the appropriate field readings
P8 correctly fit any additional monitoring equipment
P9 inform all relevant people that the field readings are being taken and of any possible impact on them
P10 prepare accurate and clear records after taking readings within an appropriate timescale
P11 provide prompt, accurate and clear information on plant status to the appropriate people
P12 pass records to the appropriate people where no further personal action is required
P13 complete all relevant documentation
P14 work safely in accordance with operational requirements
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
K1 how to select, use and care for PPE
K2 the implications of statutory and organisational requirements
K3 how to interpret operational requirements
K4 how to work with and within the Permit to Work system
K5 the operating principles of relevant equipment
K6 how to perform the relevant checks
K7 how to access relevant information
K8 how to identify, gather and understand information which is relevant to the problem
K9 how to access and gain information from the relevant sources
K10 the possible causes to be investigated and the order of priority
K11 the most likely root cause of the problem and the appropriate actions to implement
K12 the consequences to your work area and other areas should the fault not be rectified
K13 how to implement a systematic and effective analysis
K14 the operating principles, conditions and parameters of the relevant plant
K15 the need for, and possible outcome of, surveys
K16 how to access, interpret and contribute to equipment records
K17 what actions to take on identification of abnormal results
K18 the consequences of not producing written and verbal reports within the required timescale
K19 how to use log books and data sheets effectively
K20 the importance of communication
K21 the consequences of poor and inaccurate communication
K22 when and how communication links should be used between field operators and others