RIIEGS301D — Operate and maintain instruments and field equipment

1 Plan and prepare for use of instruments and field equipment

• 1.1Access, interpret and apply operate and maintain instruments and field equipment documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
• 1.2Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
• 1.3Communicate verbally and in writing with other personnel using approved communication methods
• 1.4Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
• 1.5Select appropriate type of auxiliary equipment for work activities
• 1.6Perform equipment pre-start checks to ensure equipment is ready for operation
• 1.7Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures
• 1.8Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency

2 Test instrument/field equipment

• 2.1Perform safety checks
• 2.2Identify potential faults and/or malfunctions of instruments/field equipment
• 2.3Label and report damaged or unsafe instruments/field equipment and remove from service
• 2.4Ensure operational log books are up dated

3 Calibrate instruments/field equipment

• 3.1Closely follow calibration schedules
• 3.2Label out calibration instruments/equipment and advise other operatives promptly
• 3.3Identify cause/s of incorrect calibration
• 3.4Perform new base calibration
• 3.5Recommission instrument/equipment
• 3.6Prepare compliance and calibration report as required

4 Operate instruments/field equipment

• 4.1Optimise instrument/equipment settings for the particular measurement or analysis
• 4.2Perform measurements with the optimum precision given field and technical constraints
• 4.3Use time and materials efficiently and perform measurements in priority order
• 4.4Assess data against quality control information, known standards and references for accuracy and precision
• 4.5Repeat measurements where non-standard results are obtained

5 Maintain instruments/field equipment

• 5.1Perform preventative maintenance
• 5.2Identify and report equipment wear and faults
• 5.3Perform minor repairs within limits of authorisation
• 5.4Replace defective parts and makes adjustments
• 5.5Seek expert help where difficulties are encountered
• 5.6Update maintenance and calibration records

6 Identify faults in instruments/field equipment

• 6.1Identify and clarify the nature of the fault
• 6.2Determine and rank likely causes of fault
• 6.3Apply simple checks and tests
• 6.4Obtain suitable tools and equipment to test faults
• 6.5Apply fault finding methodology

7 Commission new instruments and equipment

• 7.1Arrange commissioning procedures with manufacturer’s agent as required
• 7.2Unpack, check and assemble instruments/equipment according to manufacturer’s warranty requirements
• 7.3Calibrate instrument/equipment to meet manufacturer’s specifications
• 7.4Check instrument/equipment performance against specifications prior to acceptance of item
• 7.5Prepare and make operating instructions available

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