Carry out operational planning for network construction operations

Overview

This Standard is about planning operations to be undertaken on network assets so that completed work will meet the quality assurance and operating specifications set by the organisation.    It covers initial

planning as well as adjusting plans as work progresses.   It could apply to Network construction operations for a single utility or in a multi-utility environment.

 

It includes collecting the information needed to prepare a comprehensive plan, identifying Health, Safety, and Environmental issues to be included in the plan, planning the sequence and timescale of activities, preparing and documenting the plan, communicating data and information and resolving problems effectively and efficiently

 

This Standard is for any who carries out operational planning for utility network construction operations during network construction activities.

Performance Criteria

You must be able to:

  1. identify all relevant factors to be included in plans
  2. liaise with external agencies as necessary to obtain information relevant to the delivery of plans
  3. determine all necessary permits and procedures that must be followed throughout operations
  4. plan and carry out all work in line with company policy and work procedures
  5. establish any specific requirements that may impact on sites or operations being planned
  6. confirm with external agencies if any specific terms and conditions apply to site, operations or schedules being planned
  7. liaise with others to determine realistic timescales for operations required
  8. record sequence of activities in line with regulatory and organisational procedures
  9. establish contingency options to cater for unexpected changes to planned schedules
  10. follow and maintain safe working and environmental practices in accordance with health and safety regulations and environmental legislation throughout the duration of the work
  11. produce comprehensive plans including resource requirements, timescales and milestones as required
  12. deliver plans in accordance with employer’s policy and procedures
  13. explain documented plans to all required people
  14. report any changes needing to be made to plans at any stage of the operation
  15. report completion of planned operations, identifying any variations to original plans
  16. make sure all records are updated in accordance with employer's procedures
  17. identify and respond to problems within the limits of own job role responsibility
  18. report problems outside job role responsibility to appropriate people

Knowledge and understanding

You need to know and understand:

  1. the main responsibilities of the employer and employee under the Health and Safety at Work Act and how to comply with them
  2. the main responsibilities of the employer and employee under environmental legislation
  3. the company reporting lines, roles, responsibilities and levels of authority
  4. the identification and application of safe procedures for handling hazardous and non-hazardous materials
  5. the range and use of personal protective equipment for the work activity and procedures for checking PPE is fit for purpose
  6. statutory, organisational and emergency reporting procedures
  7. the company procedures and processes for reporting problems
  8. how to read and interpret policies, procedures and information sources used
  9. the processes and procedures that need to be followed and complied with when performing planning operations
  10. the potential impact of planning multiple site operations
  11. how to maintain safe working and environmental practices throughout the duration of the work
  12. how to minimise risks to self and others when undertaking work activities
  13. company work instructions, information and reporting systems and documentation
  14. safe Control of Operations procedures (Safe Systems of Work)
  15. how to respond to the different types and categories of emergency situations that might occur
  16. the sequence of processes and techniques that need to be followed and applied when removing materials and resources from site