PMAOPS338 — Communicate and monitor pipeline activities

1 Gather information about pipeline operation needs

• 1.1Respond to and record messages and information received from field operations and pipeline system stations
• 1.2Interpret and acknowledge alarm codes to ensure the correct response strategy is selected and applied to the situation
• 1.3Clarify additional information needs and select an appropriate communication medium to deliver required information
• 1.4Improve operational efficiency through adequate and timely application of information provided
• 1.5Interpret and action gas forecasts from customers and shippers to ensure correct gas flow rates into the pipeline system are achieved

2 Communicate pipeline information

• 2.1Monitor activities of pipeline personnel in the field and data from the control centre
• 2.2Evaluate internal messages and response communications concerning system alarms and incidents to establish the scope and severity of the alarms and incidents
• 2.3Convey pipeline system operation information to relevant personnel in other work areas to ensure safe and efficient operation of the pipeline system
• 2.4Relay information to technicians and other services and stakeholders so that fault-finding or safety checks can be conducted to identify risks to product supply, pipeline equipment, environment and personnel
• 2.5Authorise, record and monitor work permits to allow operational activities to be undertaken or cancelled

3 Coordinate pipeline systems operations

• 3.1Monitor field and pipeline station operations data
• 3.2Monitor and observe equipment operating conditions, pressures and temperatures, and maintain correct equipment operating parameters
• 3.3Identify faults and initiate required repair or reporting of the fault
• 3.4Isolate identified faults in the pipeline
• 3.5Respond to system alarms and emergencies
• 3.6Determine the required course of action or emergency response to the identified system condition or emergency
• 3.7Complete and document pre-shutdown checks
• 3.8Shut down the pipeline system in accordance with operating procedures
• 3.9Administer Permit to Work system and confirm all identified maintenance and work complies with all issued permits

4 Record and report on operations

• 4.1Report safety and environmental risks or faulty equipment to designated personnel
• 4.2Interpret and maintain field inspection records and reports
• 4.3Complete operations and production reports
• 4.4Perform shift handover procedures

5 Control hazards

• 5.1Identify hazards in work area
• 5.2Assess the risks arising from those hazards
• 5.3Implement measures to control those risks in line with procedures and duty of care

6 Identify and respond to abnormal situations

• 6.1Monitor equipment frequently and critically throughout shift using own senses, and measured and indicated data
• 6.2Monitor field data and instrumentation to ensure that product remains on specification
• 6.3Identify impacts of changes upstream and downstream
• 6.4Identify actual and developing situations that may require action
• 6.5Take action to remedy abnormal situations according to operating procedures
• 6.6Complete required documents outlining abnormal situation management and corrective action taken

What does an assessment tool for PMAOPS338 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for PMAOPS338 needs to address all 50 unit components: 6 elements with 32 performance criteria, 1 performance evidence requirements, 12 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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