PMAOPS343 — Transfer bulk fluids into/out of storage facility

1 Operate storage and/or transfer facility according to procedures

• 1.1Receive and give shift handover
• 1.2Communicate with personnel to identify and coordinate work requirements
• 1.3Identify, control and report hazards
• 1.4Check for recent work undertaken on storage and transfer facilities and address outstanding and incomplete work
• 1.5Check operational status and test safety systems to verify their operational condition and status, and report on all equipment faults
• 1.6Manage products within the tank farm or at the platform in accordance with the site storage types, products and locations
• 1.7Inspect storage and/or docking facilities for leaks or damage and ensure areas are safe, clean and equipment cannot be compromised by debris
• 1.8Identify and report equipment requiring maintenance

2 Monitor storage facility

• 2.1Confirm tank mixes, capacities and quality, and determine if these are being maintained within the agreed product requirements prior to transfer
• 2.2Monitor gas detection, environmental and safety systems to ensure the storage area is a safe environment and that the safety of the area or vessel is not compromised
• 2.3Communicate storage conditions to personnel to inform them of the operational condition and status of the storage facilities or vessel

3 Monitor load-out/transfer platform or facility according to procedures

• 3.1Monitor load-out and/or transfer systems on the platform or in the terminal load-out/transfer area
• 3.2Monitor gas detection, environmental and safety systems to ensure the load-out/transfer area is a safe environment
• 3.3Inform personnel of the load-out/transfer area status, and conditions of the storage facilities

4 Conduct load-out/transfer according to procedures

• 4.1Communicate operational status to required personnel prior to loading
• 4.2Ensure that all startup permissives have been satisfied and product is ready for transfer
• 4.3Set and adjust pump flow rates to keep within agreed capacities
• 4.4Monitor loading pump performance to keep within stated operational ranges and vibration limits
• 4.5Take and record product samples

5 Identify and respond to abnormal situations during operation

• 5.1Monitor facility frequently and critically throughout shift using own senses, and measured and indicated data
• 5.2Monitor field data and instrumentation to ensure that product remains on specification
• 5.3Identify impacts of changes upstream and downstream
• 5.4Identify actual and developing situations that may require action
• 5.5Take action to remedy abnormal situations according to operating procedures
• 5.6Complete required documents outlining abnormal situation management and corrective action taken

6 Shut down and prepare facility for maintenance

• 6.1Prepare facility to be shut down according to operating procedures
• 6.2Complete pre-shutdown checks according to operating procedures
• 6.3Shut down facility according to operating procedures
• 6.4Identify, control and report shutdown hazards
• 6.5Monitor shutdown and identify abnormal situations that may require action
• 6.6Take action to remedy abnormal situations according to operating procedures
• 6.7Shut down and changeover duty and standby equipment according to operating procedures
• 6.8Isolate facility from energy sources

7 Prepare and start up facility

• 7.1De-isolate and prepare facility to be returned to standby or service
• 7.2Complete pre-start checks according to operating procedures
• 7.3Start up facility according to operating procedures
• 7.4Identify, control and report startup hazards
• 7.5Monitor startup and identify abnormal situations that may require action
• 7.6Take action to remedy abnormal situations according to operating procedures

What does an assessment tool for PMAOPS343 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for PMAOPS343 needs to address all 49 unit components: 7 elements with 39 performance criteria, 1 performance evidence requirements, 4 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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