Major Work Activity F - Performs maintenance, testing commissioning and decommissioning methods

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Task F-25 Performs maintenance and testing

Task Descriptor

Industrial mechanics (millwrights) may perform preventative and predictive maintenance tasks to ensure functional and consistent performance of machinery and equipment.

Preventative maintenance involves the routine scheduling of maintenance activities based on past history and manufacturers’ recommendations as well as regulations. It is done to increase reliability of the equipment.

Predictive maintenance involves the application of predictive maintenance technologies for early detection of equipment defects that could lead to unplanned downtime or unnecessary expenditures.

This may include vibration analysis, balancing and alignment, NDT and fluid analysis. It is important to perform these tasks to optimize longevity and reliability of the equipment.

F-25.01 - Performs preventative maintenance activities

F-25.01 - Performs preventative maintenance activities
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes NV yes NV yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
F-25.01.01P perform sensory inspections of equipment and components sensory inspections of equipment and components are performed at predetermined scheduled intervals to detect defects
F-25.01.02P perform hands-on inspections hands-on inspections of equipment and components are performed
F-25.01.03P check system condition components with defects are repaired, replaced or maintained according to site and manufacturers’ specifications, and regulations
F-25.01.04P check condition, level and temperature of fluids condition, level and temperature of fluids are checked according to site and manufacturers’ specifications, and regulations
F-25.01.05P perform lubrication of equipment equipment is lubricated according to site and manufacturers’ specifications, and regulations
F-25.01.06P review historical data for preventative maintenance historical data are reviewed to inform preventative maintenance
F-25.01.07P record information for future equipment evaluation and repair information for future equipment evaluation and repair is recorded according to company policies and procedures, and manufacturers’ requirements
F-25.01.08P review collected data collected data are reviewed to determine suitable maintenance scope and schedules

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

  • components: filters, sight glasses, packing, seals, bearings, gaskets, belts, chains, fasteners
  • defects: unusual sounds and vibration, cracks, loose fasteners, leaks
  • historical data: graphs, logbooks, lab reports, images, work order history, inspection reports, installation reports
Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes and Objectives
F-25.01.01L

demonstrate knowledge of preventative maintenance

  1. identify types of maintenance models and describe their purpose and applications
  2. identify strategic maintenance philosophies
  3. identify sources of information to develop maintenance history
  4. identify preventative maintenance practices, and describe their applications
  5. interpret preventative maintenance schedule
F-25.01.02L

demonstrate knowledge of procedures to perform preventative maintenance

  1. identify tools and equipment used for preventative maintenance, and describe their applications and procedures
  2. identify hazards and describe safe work practices for preventative maintenance procedures
  3. describe procedures to perform preventative maintenance activities
  4. describe procedures to record preventative maintenance data
  5. describe procedures to schedule preventative maintenance activities
F-25.01.03L

demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements to perform preventative maintenance

  1. identify codes, standards and regulations to perform preventative maintenance
F-25.01.04L

demonstrate knowledge of sustainability and environmental stewardship practices

  1. describe procedures to dispose of and recycle equipment and materials
  2. explain cost and environmental benefits of well-maintained equipment

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

  • types of maintenance models: breakdown, preventative, predictive, proactive
  • strategic maintenance philosophies: condition-based maintenance (CBM), RCM
  • sources of information to develop maintenance history: reports, checklists, manufacturers’ specifications, root cause analysis, equipment history (work order)
  • preventative maintenance practices: non-destructive testing (e.g., ultrasonic, thermography), fluid analysis, balancing, motor current analysis, scheduled overhauls, scheduled replacement, maintaining machinery cleanliness and condition

F-25.02 - Performs vibration analysis procedures

F-25.02 - Performs vibration analysis procedures
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes NV yes NV yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
F-25.02.01P select and use vibration analysis equipment vibration analysis equipment is selected and used according to application, site specifications and regulations
F-25.02.02P set parameters of vibration analysis equipment parameters of vibration analysis equipment for desired data collection are set according to site and manufacturers’ specifications
F-25.02.03P collect readings readings are collected at consistent points across rotating equipment
F-25.02.04P identify vibration frequencies related to type of components on which data are being collected vibration frequencies related to type of components on which data are being collected are identified
F-25.02.05P identify causes of vibration causes of vibration are identified based on interpretation of data collected

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

  • parameters: base, motor RPMs, tolerances, route
  • causes of vibration: misalignment, shaft faults, mechanical looseness, mechanical frequencies, unbalance and eccentricity, ball pass frequency, blade pass frequency, belt drive problems, gear problems
Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes and Objectives
F-25.02.01L

demonstrate knowledge of vibration analysis

  1. identify causes of vibration
  2. identify types of vibration
  3. identify sources of information for vibration analysis
F-25.02.02L

demonstrate knowledge of procedures to perform vibration analysis

  1. identify tools and equipment for vibration analysis, and describe their applications and procedures
  2. identify hazards and describe safe work practices for vibration analysis procedures
  3. describe procedures to perform vibration analysis
  4. record and interpret data collected using vibration analysis equipment
F-25.02.03L

demonstrate knowledge of sustainability and environmental stewardship practices

  1. explain cost and environmental benefits of well-maintained equipment

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

  • causes of vibration: misalignment, shaft faults, mechanical looseness, mechanical frequencies, unbalance and eccentricity, ball pass frequency, blade pass frequency, belt drive problems, gear problems
  • types of vibration: harmonics, resonance, natural vibration, critical speed
  • sources of information for vibration analysis: manufacturers’ specifications, vibration severity charts, service records and trends
  • tools and equipment: data collector, probes, vibration pen, strobe, online monitor, transducers (accelerometer), vibration analyzer

F-25.03 - Performs balancing procedures

F-25.03 - Performs balancing procedures
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes NV yes NV yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
F-25.03.01P inspect equipment equipment is inspected for defects according to site and manufacturers’ specifications, and regulations
F-25.03.02P clean equipment equipment is cleaned to confirm if balancing is necessary
F-25.03.03P identify type of unbalance in equipment type of unbalance in equipment is identified to determine corrective action needed
F-25.03.04P use balancing equipment balancing equipment is used to determine location of unbalance
F-25.03.05P add or remove specific weights at identified locations specific weights at identified locations are added or removed according to site and manufacturers’ specifications

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

  • defects: broken fins, bent shafts, missing weights, loose fit, worn components
Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes and Objectives
F-25.03.01L

demonstrate knowledge of balancing procedures

  1. identify sources of information for balancing
  2. identify conditions of unbalance and describe their characteristics
  3. identify types of balancing procedures and describe their applications
  4. interpret information on balancing procedures found in drawings and specifications
  5. identify tools and equipment for balancing, and describe their applications and procedures
  6. identify hazards and describe safe work practices to perform balancing procedures
  7. record and interpret data collected during balancing
F-25.03.02L

demonstrate knowledge of sustainability and environmental stewardship practices

  1. explain cost and environmental benefits of well-balanced equipment

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

  • balancing procedures: static (single-plane), dynamic (multi-plane)
  • sources of information about balancing: manufacturers’ specifications, vibration severity charts, service records and trends
  • conditions of unbalance: static, couple, quasi-static, dynamic
  • tools and equipment: hand tools, weights, polar graphing charts, protractor, balancing equipment (e.g., hand-held devices, shop balancing machines, knife edges, strobe)

F-25.04 - Performs non-destructive testing (NDT) procedures

F-25.04 - Performs non-destructive testing (NDT) procedures
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes NV yes NV yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
F-25.04.01P prepare component for testing component is prepared for testing to avoid false readings
F-25.04.02P select NDT method based on component characteristics NDT method is selected based on component characteristics to detect defects according to site and manufacturers’ specifications, and regulations
F-25.04.03P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to NDT methods, task, specifications and regulations
F-25.04.04P perform NDT methods NDT methods are performed according to site and manufacturers’ specifications, and regulations

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

  • NDT methods: dye penetrant, magnetic particle, radiography, ultrasonic, visual, thermography, air or water pressure testing, spectrometer, eddy current analysis
  • component characteristics: ferrous, non-ferrous, hardness, composition
  • defects: cracks, thin walls, inclusions, metal fatigue (e.g., stress/strain)
Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes and Objectives
F-25.04.01L

demonstrate knowledge of NDT methods

  1. identify types of NDT methods and describe their applications
  2. interpret information on NDT methods found in drawings and specifications
  3. identify tools and equipment to perform NDT methods, and describe their applications and procedures
  4. identify hazards and describe safe work practices to perform NDT methods
  5. describe procedures to perform NDT methods
  6. record and interpret data collected using NDT methods
  7. identify basic electrical principles and describe their associated procedures
F-25.04.02L

demonstrate knowledge of additional training and certification to perform NDT methods

  1. identify additional training and certification to perform certain NDT methods
F-25.04.03L

demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements to perform NDT methods

  1. identify codes, standards and regulations to perform NDT methods
  2. identify regulatory safety considerations for certifying equipment after NDT
F-25.04.04L

demonstrate knowledge of sustainability and environmental stewardship practices

  1. explain cost and environmental benefits of well-maintained equipment

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

  • NDT methods: dye penetrant, magnetic particle, radiography, ultrasonic, visual, thermography, air or water pressure testing, spectrometer, eddy current analysis

F-25.05 - Performs fluid analysis procedures

F-25.05 - Performs fluid analysis procedures
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes NV yes NV yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
F-25.05.01P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to task, specifications and regulations
F-25.05.02P detect defects in fluid condition defects are detected in fluid condition using sensory inspection and testing procedures
F-25.05.03P determine location and frequency of sample collection location and frequency of sample collection is determined according to site and manufacturers’ specifications, and regulations
F-25.05.04P interpret test report information test report information is interpreted
F-25.05.05P direct information for corrective action information for corrective action is directed from test report information according to site and manufacturers’ specifications, and regulations

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

  • defects: change in colour and odour; presence of sludge or impurities; undesired change in operating temperature
  • testing procedures: spectrographic analysis, particle count, crackle test, acidity test, cup testing, viscosity testing
  • test report information: contamination, abnormal viscosity, wear particles, corrective actions, total base number (TBN), total acid number (TAN)
Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes and Objectives
F-25.05.01L

demonstrate knowledge of fluid analysis

  1. identify and describe characteristics and applications of fluid analysis
  2. identify fluid contaminants and describe their causes and remedies
  3. interpret information about fluid analysis found on graphs and specifications
F-25.05.02L

demonstrate knowledge of procedures to collect and test fluid samples from systems

  1. identify tools and equipment used for fluid sampling, and describe their applications and procedures
  2. identify hazards and describe safe work practices for fluid sampling
  3. describe fluid collection and testing procedures
  4. interpret and record fluid analysis data
F-25.05.03L

demonstrate knowledge of additional training and certification for fluid sampling

  1. identify additional training and certification for fluid sampling
F-25.05.04L

demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements for fluid sampling

  1. identify codes, standards and regulations for fluid sampling
F-25.05.05L

demonstrate knowledge of sustainability and environmental stewardship practices

  1. describe procedures to dispose of and recycle fluids
  2. explain cost and environmental benefits of well-maintained equipment

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

  • tools and equipment: hot plate, viscometer (viscosimeter), litmus paper, thermometers, sterile sample bottles, spectrometers
  • testing procedures: spectrographic analysis, particle count, crackle test, acidity test, cup testing, viscosity testing

F-25.06 - Performs predictive maintenance activities

F-25.06 - Performs predictive maintenance activities
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes NV yes NV yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
F-25.06.01P select and use tools and equipment for predictive maintenance tools and equipment for predictive maintenance are selected and used according to task, specifications and regulations
F-25.06.02P select predictive maintenance method predictive maintenance method is selected based on characteristics of component being tested
F-25.06.03P record information for future equipment evaluation and repair information for future equipment evaluation and repair is recorded
F-25.06.04P review collected data collected data are reviewed to determine suitable maintenance scope and schedules

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

  • predictive maintenance methods: vibration analysis, fluid analysis, thermography, ultrasonic, sensory inspection, NDT
Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes and Objectives
F-25.06.01L

demonstrate knowledge of predictive maintenance

  1. identify predictive maintenance methods and describe their applications
  2. identify types of maintenance models and describe their purpose and applications
  3. identify strategic maintenance philosophies
  4. identify sources of information to develop maintenance history
  5. interpret information to perform predictive maintenance procedures found in drawings and specifications
F-25.06.02L

demonstrate knowledge of procedures to perform predictive maintenance

  1. identify tools and equipment to perform predictive maintenance, and describe their applications and procedures
  2. identify hazards and describe safe work practices to perform predictive maintenance
  3. describe procedures to schedule predictive maintenance activities
  4. describe procedures to perform predictive maintenance
  5. describe procedures to record predictive maintenance data
F-25.06.03L

demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements to perform predictive maintenance procedures

  1. identify codes, standards and regulations to perform predictive maintenance procedures
F-25.06.04L

demonstrate knowledge of sustainability and environmental stewardship practices

  1. describe procedures to dispose of and recycle equipment and materials
  2. explain cost and environmental benefits of well-maintained equipment

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

  • predictive maintenance methods: vibration analysis, fluid analysis, thermography, ultrasonic, sensory inspection, NDT
  • types of maintenance models: breakdown, preventative, predictive, proactive
  • strategic maintenance philosophies: CBM, RCM
  • sources of information to develop maintenance history: reports, checklists, manufacturers’ specifications, root cause analysis, graphs, logbooks, lab reports, images, work order history, inspection reports, installation reports

Task F-26 Commissions and decommissions equipment

Task Descriptor

After installation or repair, industrial mechanics (millwrights) commission equipment to ensure that it operates to specifications. Steps include startup, assessment and adjustment, and determining baseline operating specifications when necessary. Once a piece of equipment is removed from active service, a formal process of decommissioning is required. Effective commissioning and decommissioning processes are critical to ensure quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) points are met.

F-26.01 - Commissions systems and components

F-26.01 - Commissions systems and components
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes NV yes NV yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
F-26.01.01P develop and complete checklist based on information sources and documentation checklist is developed and completed according to site and manufacturers’ specifications, and jurisdictional regulations
F-26.01.02P review equipment and component checklist equipment and component checklist is reviewed to ensure that all procedures have been performed according to site and manufacturers’ specifications, and jurisdictional regulations
F-26.01.03P check system safety components system safety components are checked according to site and manufacturers’ specifications, and jurisdictional regulations
F-26.01.04P perform start-up and break-in on systems and equipment start-up and break-in on systems and equipment is performed according to site and manufacturers’ specifications
F-26.01.05P perform monitoring activities monitoring activities are performed according to site and manufacturers’ specifications, and regulations
F-26.01.06P perform and record baseline readings baseline readings are performed and recorded according to site and manufacturers’ specifications, and regulations
F-26.01.07P perform adjustments adjustments are performed according to monitoring activity findings, and site and manufacturers’ specifications

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

  • information sources and documentation: manufacturers’ specifications, operating parameters, jurisdictional codes and regulations (TDG, WHMIS, environmental assessment)
  • safety components: guards, emergency stops (E-stops), interlocks (light curtains, pressure switches, zero-speed switch), overspeed trips, pressure relief device, limit switches, backstops, caution tape
  • monitoring activities: checking seal pressures, bolt torque, shaft alignments, fluid levels, temperature, vibration
  • adjustments: re-torquing fasteners, re-aligning shafts, topping up fluids, adjusting leakage rate, adjusting seal conditions
Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes and Objectives
F-26.01.01L

demonstrate knowledge of commissioning and its purpose

  1. describe commissioning applications and purpose
  2. identify types of systems and components that need to be commissioned
  3. interpret information sources and documentation for commissioning
F-26.01.02L

demonstrate knowledge of procedures to commission systems and components

  1. identify tools and equipment to commission systems and components, and describe their procedures for use
  2. identify hazards and describe safe work practices to commission systems
  3. describe monitoring and adjustment procedures used in commissioning
F-26.01.03L

demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements to commission systems and components

  1. identify codes, standards and regulations to commission systems and components
F-26.01.04L

demonstrate knowledge of sustainability and environmental stewardship practices

  1. describe procedures to dispose of and recycle equipment and materials
  2. explain cost and environmental benefits of well-planned commissioning

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

  • information sources and documentation: manufacturers’ specifications, operating parameters, jurisdictional codes and regulations (TDG, WHMIS, environmental assessment)
  • monitoring activities: checking seal pressures, bolt torque, shaft alignments, fluid levels, temperature, vibration
  • adjustments: re-torquing fasteners, re-aligning shafts, topping up fluids, adjusting leakage rate, adjusting seal conditions

F-26.02 - Decommissions systems and components

F-26.02 - Decommissions systems and components
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes NV yes NV yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
F-26.02.01P develop and complete checklist based on information sources and documentation checklist is developed and completed according to site and manufacturers’ specifications, and jurisdictional regulations
F-26.02.02P perform decontamination procedures decontamination procedures are completed according to company policies and jurisdictional regulations
F-26.02.03P sort, recycle and dispose of materials materials are sorted, recycled and disposed of according to site and manufacturers’ specifications, and jurisdictional regulations
F-26.02.04P perform decommissioning procedures decommissioning procedures are performed according to site and manufacturers’ specifications, and jurisdictional regulations
F-26.02.05P record decommissioning decommissioning is recorded according to site and manufacturers’ specifications, and jurisdictional regulations

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

  • information sources and documentation: manufacturers’ specifications, operating parameters, jurisdictional codes and regulations (TDG, WHMIS, environmental assessment)
  • materials: petrochemicals, effluents, hazardous waste, ferrous and non-ferrous metals, filters
  • decommissioning procedures: disassembly, removal of components, inventory components, removal of machines
Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes and Objectives
F-26.02.01L

demonstrate knowledge of decommissioning and its purpose

  1. describe decommissioning applications and purpose
  2. identify types of systems and components that need to be decommissioned
  3. interpret information sources and documentation for decommissioning
F-26.02.02L

demonstrate knowledge of procedures to decommission systems and components

  1. identify tools and equipment to decommission systems and components, and describe their procedures for use
  2. identify hazards and describe safe work practices to decommission systems and parts
  3. describe decommissioning procedures
F-26.02.03L

demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements to decommission systems and components

  1. identify codes, standards and regulations to decommission systems and components
F-26.02.04L

demonstrate knowledge of sustainability and environmental stewardship practices

  1. identify practices that contribute to environmental protection
  2. describe procedures to dispose of and recycle materials
  3. identify when decommissioning requires further environmental assessments

Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)

  • information sources and documentation: manufacturers’ specifications, operating parameters, jurisdictional codes and regulations (TDG, WHMIS, environmental assessment)
  • decommissioning procedures: disassembly, removal of components, inventory components, removal of machines