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Inject gas into underground storage

Inject gas into underground storage

Unit of competency
National Code
UEGNSG312
State Code
ODQ64
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
23/11/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
28/01/2022
Field of Education
030399 - Process And Resources Engineering, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
28/01/2022
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to inject gas into underground storage in accordance with relevant regulations, codes of practice and workplace procedures.It includes following procedures to correctly inject gas at the required flow rates, temperatures and pressures to protect above ground equipment and reservoir storage. This unit of competency can be applicable to those working in the field or a control room environment.The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a licence/registration to practise in the workplace. Other conditions may apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licensing requirements which must be confirmed prior to commencing this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to inject gas into underground storage
  • 1.1 Job requirements and workplace procedures for injection are obtained and discussed with relevant person/s
  • 1.2 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental and sustainable energy policies and procedures for injection are obtained
  • 1.3 Hazards and WHS/OHS risks are identified and eliminated or control measures implemented and monitored
  • 1.4 Equipment, tools and personal protective equipment (PPE) required for injection are obtained and checked for correct operation and used in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.5 Work site is prepared to minimise risk and damage to above and below ground equipment and individuals in accordance with work instructions, work schedule and workplace procedures
  • 1.6 Pre-start checks of injection equipment, pipelines and wellheads are undertaken in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
  • 1.7 Isolating and/or deisolating equipment, where applicable, is undertaken according to workplace procedures
2 Inject gas into underground storage
  • 2.1 WHS/OHS risk control measures and policies and procedures are followed
  • 2.2 Hazardous activities performed safely in accordance with work instructions, regulatory requirements and workplace procedures.
  • 2.3 Wells and above ground equipment are started up and monitored in accordance with plant operating specifications and parameters
  • 2.4 Gas is injected into the underground storage correctly and safely according to flow rate, pressure and temperature requirements and in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.5 Potential hazards and safety risks are identified and reported to authorised person/s for directions in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.6 Unplanned events are dealt with or referred to authorised person/s for directions in accordance with level of responsibility and workplace procedures
  • 2.7 Quality and safety checks of the work are conducted in accordance with job requirements, industry standards and workplace procedures
  • 2.8 Emergency shutdowns are responded to in accordance with workplace procedures
3. Complete work and relevant documentation
  • 3.1 Equipment shutdown is performed in a controlled manner and in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Isolating and/or deisolating equipment, where applicable, is undertaken according to workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Work area is cleaned up and made safe in accordance with job instructions and workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Tools, equipment and any surplus resources and materials are cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.5 Relevant person/s are notified of work completion in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.6 Work completion records and report forms are completed in accordance with job instructions and workplace procedures
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