Gas network craftsperson - Network Pipelines Maintenance Craftsperson

Company testing and commissioning procedures needed to establish the condition of gas assets, equipment, network infrastructure and the actions needed as a result of the tests. This includes both practical applications and the use of diagnostic techniques and IT systems

The requirements of the Gas Safety (Management) Regulations as relevant to their role, this being supported through company specific procedures involved in the practical installation and maintenance of gas network assets

The requirements of Health and safety standards and regulations, and environmental and regulatory requirements, including; The Health and Safety at Work Act Dangerous Substances Explosive Atmospheres Regulations, The ATEX Directives, The Management of Health and Safety regulations, PUWER, Working at Height Regulations, Confined spaces Regulations, COSHH, PPE Regulations, RIDDOR, Noise at work regulations, Control of Asbestos regulations and the Manual Handling Operations Regulations.

Company maintenance practices, processes and procedures associated with gas network systems, controls and equipment

Gas engineering and mechanical or electric principles and processes that underpin the location, diagnosis and rectification of faults

Company policies, procedures and engineering instructions as specified by the employer

The New Roads and Street Works Act requirements for the provision of signing, lighting and guarding when working in or adjacent to the public highways

The New Roads and Street Works Act requirements for the provision of signing, lighting and guarding when working in or adjacent to the public highways

The safety actions to be applied where critical gas level concentrations are encountered when dealing with reported gas emergencies

The requirements of the Gas Safety (Management) Regulations when dealing with reported gas emergencies

The requirements of the relevant British standards in relation to the safe installation of gas appliances, pipework and meters

Understand how to identify gas appliances and installations that are not compliant with industry standards and may be deemed as unsafe

Understand how to comply with the requirements of the Gas Industry Unsafe Situations Procedure, including RIDDOR reporting requirements

Understand how to recognise the signs and symptoms of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning

Describe the requirements for the application of gas tightness testing procedures

The New Roads and Street Works Act requirements for the provision of signing, lighting and guarding when working in or adjacent to the public highways

Understand how to apply suitable control measures for the location and avoidance of supply apparatus and sub-structures prior to and whilst working on gas network assets

Understand when to liaise with emergency services and other statutory authorities as necessary

The safety processes to be applied when testing for voltages across the range likely to be encountered

The permitry requirements when maintaining or configuring telemetry systems or undertaking works that may initiate system alarms

Recognise the processes to be followed in order to identify and resolve data quality and calibration issues

Understand how to test and calibrate instrumentation and control equipment in accordance with company specific procedures

The theories used to maintain, test and calibrate electrical equipment in line with company specific procedures

Understand how to safely apply diagnostic fault finding principles to electrical systems

Identify relevant, company specific procedures and know how to access such documentation

Legislative requirements affecting electrical works and be able to describe how such legislation may affect them

The hazards that could be encountered when maintaining both fixed and portable electrical equipment

Understand why safe isolation procedures must be followed when carrying out electrical or instrumentation operations

Understand how to apply diagnostic fault finding procedures to pressure control equipment

Understand how to operate the systems and processes used for remote pressure monitoring & control of the gas network

The permitry requirements when maintaining or configuring pressure control equipment

Company specific and legislative requirements for the inspection and monitoring of mechanical pressure control systems and equipment

The requirements for corrosion inspection activities in line with the requirements of both the pressure systems safety regulations and pipeline safety regulations

The hazards associated with working on systems that contain pressurised gas

The security of gas supply implications when undertaking pressure control work operations

The safety processes to be followed when planning to access pressure control equipment

The implications of the pressure systems safety regulations when assessing the suitability of equipment to be used

The health and safety requirements when conducting operations on gas pipeline systems

Understand how to test and confirm the suitability and effectiveness of corrosion control measures

The requirements for the testing and inspection of pipelines in accordance with the Pipeline safety and Pressure systems safety regulations

The permitry requirements when entering or working on gas operational sites

The company specific requirements for the inspection of pipeline systems and associated systems and equipment, including the frequency of such inspection

The implications of and assessment of damage sustained to pipelines by third party persons

The hazards and permitry requirements associated with working on or in proximity of pipelines that contain pressurised gas

The implications of the pressure systems safety regulations when assessing the suitability of equipment to be used

Understand how to apply company specific procedures when responding to reported pipeline gas emergencies

Undertake and document risk assessments in accordance with company procedures

Comply with workplace health, safety & environmental practices and regulations, maintaining a safe and secure working environment

Follow engineering instructions and company procedures to complete tasks safely and on-time

Undertake inspection and examination of network assets in order to maintain the safe and compliant operation of the network to ensure the integrity, safety and security of supply

Maintain and/or install gas engineering assets, components and associated equipment

Install, test, purge and commission gas network assets

Operate powered tools and equipment, such as drills, angle grinders, brush cutters and shot blasting equipment as required for network maintenance operations.

Use approved gas detection equipment to ensure safe environment

Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and safety equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and employer policy

Obtain and analyse asset condition and performance information to facilitate decision making

Identify, organise and use resources effectively to complete tasks, with consideration for cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact

Through risk assessment, minimise risks to life, property and the environment when undertaking work activities

Accurately record job information, complete job reports and process

Liaise with gas consumers, statutory agencies and members of the public in order to ensure their safety

Accurately update company systems with details of work undertaken

Liaise with emergency services and other statutory authorities as necessary

Organise additional resources to facilitate repairs as required

Respond to public reported upstream gas emergencies, including damage to or failure of gas mains and services that supply a consumer’s premise

Respond to public reported downstream gas emergencies, including reported gas escapes inside customers properties and reports of carbon monoxide

Carry out site investigations in relation to gas emergencies, in line with company procedures

Use gas detection equipment to identify gas concentrations

Interpret gas readings to determine the safety of the site

Apply evacuation procedures where required

Apply the industry unsafe situations procedures

Install and exchange gas meters and pressure regulators

Install domestic pipework

Tightness test, purge, commission and de-commission domestic gas pipework

Tightness test, purge, commission and de-commission non-domestic gas pipework

Locate and avoid underground plant and equipment whilst undertaking activities in the highway

Liaise with emergency services and other statutory authorities as necessary

Organise additional resources to facilitate repairs as required

Apply electrical theories and principles and use equipment to carry out diagnostic fault finding procedures

Inspect, maintain, repair, overhaul test and calibrate instrumentation and control equipment and circuits in accordance with company procedures

Maintain site lighting and fixed and portable equipment which may include generators, batteries and associated equipment

Carry out cable testing across a range of voltages to ensure safety and suitability for use

Install, maintain and dismantle instruments, controllers, probes, attachments, cabling, meters and display units

Configure telemetry outstation and internal systems

Identify and resolve data quality and calibration issues

Test, calibrate and validate fixed and portable analogue and digital instrumentation using approved procedures and standards

Repair, maintain, configure and calibrate field instrumentation, communication devices and associated equipment used in system and process control

Use standards and specifications to improve the information gathered by telemetry data

Inspect and maintain security equipment, telecommunication devices and alarm systems

Carry out isolation procedures to ensure process or system stability and the safety of personnel when carrying out operations

Provide support to day-to-day users of instrumentation and control systems

Ensure consistent and valid data is available for business and regulation purposes

Apply electrical skills to install, maintain and dismantle a wide range of plant, machinery and components

Apply mechanical theories and principles for example thermo dynamics and laminar flow theories, in order to carry out diagnostic fault finding procedures

Carry out remote pressure monitoring & control on the gas network

Inspect and monitor mechanical systems and equipment in order to ensure safety and suitability for service

Undertake corrosion inspection activities

Maintain, dismantle and repair mechanical equipment and components

Test mechanical equipment and systems to ensure integrity, safety and security of supply

Assist in installing mechanical systems and equipment

Install, maintain and dismantle a wide range of complex plant, machinery and components including; pressure regulators, safety devices, system protection devices and monitoring equipment.

Consult design specifications to analyse and calculate mechanical system parameters and rectification procedures

Interpret plans and drawings to install, position or re-locate mechanical equipment and components

Test, service and repair mechanical equipment as part of planned preventative maintenance and/or reactive maintenance programmes

Install mechanical components including regulators, filters, valves, compressor equipment

Maintain mechanical components including regulators, filters, valves, compressor equipment

Apply pressure reduction techniques to assist in dealing with gas emergencies

Inspect and maintain condition monitoring equipment

Locate and avoid underground plant and equipment prior to and whilst undertaking activities

Install signing, lighting and guarding systems

Apply non-destructive testing theories and principles in order to carry out diagnostic fault finding procedures

Apply the theories and principles of integrity testing, purging commissioning and de-commission of gas pipelines and associated equipment and components

Inspect, monitor, maintain, dismantle, install and repair pipeline systems and equipment for example; flow regulators, safety devices, system protection devices, measurement devices and monitoring equipment

Remove, repair and replace components of gas transportation pipelines and associated equipment

Undertake corrosion prevention activities i.e. cathodic protection systems and monitoring, coating and wrapping

Take action to prevent third parties causing damage to gas transportation pipeline assets and equipment i.e. tracing, marking, monitoring third party activities and responding to encroachments

Liaise with relevant land owners and third parties e.g. statutory agencies and members of the public

Consult design specifications to analyse and calculate pipeline system parameters and rectification procedures

Interpret plans and drawings to install, position or re-locate pipeline equipment and components

Test, service and repair pipeline equipment as part of planned preventative maintenance and/or reactive maintenance programmes

Operate specialised tools and equipment for pipeline maintenance operations for example; in line inspection tools, damage assessment, intelligent pigging, valve repairs, flow stopping and under pressure drilling.

Locate and avoid underground plant and equipment prior to and whilst undertaking activities

Install signing, lighting and guarding systems

Respond to reported pipeline gas emergencies

Display a self-disciplined, self-motivated approach

Deliver a polite, courteous professional service to all customers, stakeholders and members of the public as appropriate

Demonstrate and apply a safety first approach

Accept accountability when undertaking individual and team tasks

Follows instruction from appropriate supervision, and makes decisions when required.

Quality-focussed and professional in work and in personal standards

Recognise personal limitations and seek advice from managers, experts and specialists when required

Accepts responsibility for work undertaken

Receptive to the needs and concerns of others, especially where related to diversity and equality

Committed to carrying out and recording Continued Professional Development necessary to maintain and enhance competence

Exercises responsibilities in an ethical manner

Interacts with people and approaches work activities in a way that contributes to continuous self improvement