PROC 134 - Process Technology III (Operations)

1. Describe the process technician role, the value of the role and key role responsibilities. [a,f]
2. Define a generic operating unit and using supporting documentation discuss the process flow, process systems, auxiliary systems, utility systems, and major equipment associated with a process unit. [a,c,f]
3. Develop a unit startup plan, identify basic steps involved when placing equipment into service and bringing a unit online, identify potential unit personnel to communicate with prior to unit startup. [a,e,f]
4. Demonstrate the correct procedures to remove energy isolation devices according to OSHA regulations, write a normal operations procedure that ensures safety and environmental compliance with SH&E and OSHA regulations and minimizes downtime. [a,b,c]
5. Explain the overall operation of a process control system or systems in normal operation and the critical process instrumentation to monitor the process. [a,b,f]
6. Identify normal and abnormal process conditions in the field using sensory perceptions and analytical measuring devices and a checklist using P&ID for monitoring the normal operation of a given section of an operational unit. [a,b,f]
7. Identify appropriate corrective action given an alarm or abnormal trend of process variables using acceptable process adjustment to maintain the process within acceptable operating parameters from the field. [a,b,f]
8. Identify appropriate corrective action given an alarm or abnormal trend of process variables using acceptable process adjustment to maintain the process within acceptable operating parameters. [a,b,e,]
9. Collect samples from various process systems throughout the operating unit utilizing a variety of sampling methods. [a,i]
10. Discuss the importance of housekeeping and handling various raw materials and finished products while operating the unit.[a,c]
11. Describe field conditions clearly and accurately using electronic communication devices and test electronic communication devices to verify proper working conditions. [a,b,f]
12. Develop a detailed checklist that contains all key elements of unit status and test electronic communication devices to verify proper working conditions. [a,b,f]
13. Recognize a potential emergency operations and emergency situation and take appropriate corrective action to bring the condition to a safe and stable status. [a,e,f]
14. The process technician will select and write an emergency scenario to use in a practice drill that complies with SH&E practices and OSHA regulations. [a,c,e]
15. Given a new topic or concept related to the course, the process technician will train the class in an operations related topic including management of change (MOC) issues. [a,d,h]
16. Describe the major steps performed in a normal shutdown including general safety and environmental requirements. [a,b,c]
17. Identify potential plant personnel and a detailed checklist to follow prior to a unit shutdown and the shutdown of auxiliary equipment with 100% accuracy. [a,b,f]
18. Create a work order and a maintenance schedule that includes planning, tools, parts, equipment, people, and cleanup along with a proper document required for equipment maintenance. [a,b,c,e,i]
19. Explain the concept of a work permit and create a generic work permit that received input from the various groups involved in doing a maintenance job in the plant. [a,b,c,e,i]

Note: Letters following objectives correspond to ATMAE Outcomes

COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -  

• Process unit
• Operating procedures
• Flow diagrams
• Instrumentation descriptions
• Line-tracing
• Assessment exam
• Teams
• Off-spec systems
• Start-up
• Distillation skid
• Check-list
• Pre-heat systems
• Oral review
• Tech notebook
• Commissioning
• Operational directives
• Normal startup
• Communication
• Utilities
• Equipment return to service
• Auxiliaries
• Removal of energy isolation devices
• Process unit
• Procedure writing
• Complying
• Field technician
• Housekeeping
• Control room technician
• SH&E policies
• Verbal communication
• Shift change
• Written communication
• Abnormal operation
• Emergency operations
• Table top drill
• Emergency situations
• Permits
• Shutdown process unit
• SH&E impact
• Equipment maintenance economic impact
• Documentation
• Equipment isolation

 
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