PMAOPS520 — Manage utilities

1 Identify source and use of all utilities on plant

• 1.1Obtain current services diagram or schematic for plant
• 1.2Identify all items of equipment using utilities
• 1.3Identify source of each utility
• 1.4Identify utility properties (e.g. pressure, voltage, current) as supplied
• 1.5Determine required utility properties (e.g. from engineering specification) for each item of equipment using each utility

2 Determine actual consumption of utilities

• 2.1Get information showing consumption of utilities by the plant and plant equipment
• 2.2Get information showing actual utility properties as used by each plant item
• 2.3Physically check each item of equipment for signs of inefficient utility use (e.g. faulty steam traps and leaks)
• 2.4Compile report/database showing actual usage of utilities and observed problems

3 Determine efficiency of use

• 3.1Determine theoretical consumption of utilities for equipment items from engineering specifications, by calculation or other methods
• 3.2Compare actual consumption of utilities with theoretical consumption
• 3.3Determine inefficient users of utilities
• 3.4Compile report/database showing efficiency of use of utilities

4 Take required action to improve utility efficiency

• 4.1Rank inefficient users in priority order for remediation based on costs and business requirements
• 4.2Investigate and determine causes of inefficiency in the higher ranked users
• 4.3Develop plans to remove the causes of inefficiency
• 4.4Identify any health, safety and environmental (HSE) implications of planned actions and address prior to any implementation of changes
• 4.5Consult with relevant stakeholders regarding HSE implications and the implementation of these plans
• 4.6Initiate appropriate action for items within scope of authority
• 4.7Follow through on items to facilitate a timely completion
• 4.8Report/make recommendations on required improvements which are beyond scope of authority to action

What does an assessment tool for PMAOPS520 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for PMAOPS520 needs to address all 34 unit components: 4 elements with 21 performance criteria, 5 performance evidence requirements, 8 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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