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Manage wells and gathering systems

Manage wells and gathering systems

Unit of competency
National Code
PMAOPS433
State Code
AXM82
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
02/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
030303 - Mining Engineering
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to manage a group of wells and gathering systems so as to optimise the output from all the wells. The management is of the technical aspects of well/system operation, and while this person may also manage well operating personnel, that is not part of this competency. This unit of competency applies to senior operators, field technicians and those in similar roles who are required to apply in-depth knowledge of process and plant in order to examine data and make and/or recommend changes to optimise the output of the group of wells, prioritise and coordinate the work of the team, and undertake investigations and solve well and operating problems which are beyond the ability of the well operator. This unit of competency includes all such items of equipment and unit operations which form part of the well/system. A unit comprises two or more components of plant/equipment that are operated together to produce product, including as appropriate to the facility:wellheadschokes and control valvesmetersflow lineshigh point ventslow point drainsvalves, including non-return and pressure/vacuum reliefpumps and their prime moversproduct separation unitsinstrumentation and control systems (variable speed drive (VSD) and proportional integral derivative (PID))testing equipmentpower unitsdrive headsflaresfuel gas systemschemical injection equipmentfield flaresstorage tanks.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for work
  • 1.1 Receive and give shift handover
  • 1.2 Identify work requirements
  • 1.3 Identify and control hazards
  • 1.4 Coordinate with appropriate personnel
  • 1.5 Check for recent work undertaken on wells and gathering systems
  • 1.6 Note any outstanding/incomplete work
  • 1.7 Check operational status of wells and gathering systems
  • 1.8 Determine appropriate schedule and priorities for work
2 Operate site, well/system and equipment
  • 2.1 Complete site checks
  • 2.2 Use well control systems
  • 2.3 Take required reading
  • 2.4 Operate plant.
  • 2.5 Start up/shut down well/system
  • 2.6 Isolate/de-isolate an item of, or an entire well/system
3 Optimise wells and gathering systems
  • 3.1 Analyse network
  • 3.2 Interpret network communication
  • 3.3 Determine processing plant requirements and the impact of this on well and system operation
  • 3.4 Investigate status of individual wells
  • 3.5 Advise well operator of needed adjustments
  • 3.6 Recommend well stimulation or other required action
  • 3.7 Ensure flows from wells and systems meet plant and organisation needs
  • 3.8 Complete logs and reports as required
4 Prioritise and organise work
  • 4.1 Ensure required maintenance work has been requested
  • 4.2 Prioritise maintenance work in liaison with appropriate personnel
  • 4.3 Organise well shutdowns to suit production requirements where practical
  • 4.4 Coordinate field operators to ensure their work and priorities match plant and organisation requirements
5 Solve problems
  • 5.1 Provide guidance to operators for shutdown/start-up as required
  • 5.2 Develop the technical problem-solving capability of well operators
  • 5.3 Analyse data from wells and systems to identify systemic or recurring problems
  • 5.4 Take action to solve problems
6 Finalise shift activities
  • 6.1 Complete shift tasks as appropriate
  • 6.2 Ensure identified faults are correctly logged/reported for action
  • 6.3 Ensure incomplete tasks are scheduled for follow-up
  • 6.4 Ensure all logs and reporting are complete and understood
  • 6.5 Check operators have completed required tasks
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WC257 PMAOPS433A Manage wells and gathering systems Unit of competency