Crane Operator Power Generation and Transmission (PGT) · Crane Operator – Power Generation and...

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Apprenticeship Manitoba is grateful to subject-matter experts who generously contributed their expertise and time to produce and then to help validate this Provincial Occupational Analysis during July-August 2009. These Manitoba Hydro craning-specialists include:

Mr. Don Bleiken Mobile Crane Operator Grand Rapids Mr. Dave Bruderer Mobile Crane Operator Gillam Services Mr. Terrence Gislason Mobile Crane Operator HVDC South Mr. Wayne Wusaty Mobile Crane Operator Winnipeg River Mr. Jamie McKenzie Boom Truck Operator Interlake Construction Mr. Terry Oliver Boom Truck Operator Power Supply Mr. Barry Parker Boom Truck Operator Electrical Construction

Apprenticeship Manitoba also extends special appreciation to two other Manitoba Hydro colleagues, Mr. Brian Atkinson, Coordinator of the Fleet Services Training Section, and Mr. Elliott Hunter (retired), for pathbreaking contributions to help establish and develop provincial apprenticeship training/certification standards in support of hoisting-equipment capabilities within the utility’s unique operational surround.

POA Workshop Facilitator: John Hample, Program Development Coordinator, Apprenticeship Manitoba POA Workshop Recorder: Joyce Joyal, Program Development Coordinator, Apprenticeship Manitoba Regulatory Advisor: Karine Levasseur, Policy Analyst, Apprenticeship Manitoba Logistical Support: Janice Peters, PTAC Support Clerk, Apprenticeship Manitoba

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RELATED TITLES

Mobile Crane Operator National Occupational Analysis (HRSDC/CCDA: Ottawa 2009) Boom Truck Operator Provincial Occupational Analysis (Apprenticeship Manitoba/CTT: Winnipeg 2005) Tower Crane Operator Provincial Occupational Analysis (Apprenticeship Manitoba/CTT: Winnipeg 2005)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ii

Guide to Analysis

DEVELOPMENT OF ANALYSIS vii STRUCTURE OF ANALYSIS vii VALIDATION METHOD viii SCOPE OF THE OCCUPATION ix

Analysis BLOCK A Lift Planning, Inspection & Maintenance 1

Task 1 Ensures assignment of qualified Safety Person. 1

Task 2 Arranges permits. 3

Task 3 Inspects condition, standards-compliance, and rigging of

personnel-lift equipment. 4

BLOCK B Transporting PGT Hoisting Equipment 6

Task 4 Uses transport-related documents. 6

Task 5 Transports PGT mobile crane. 7

Task 6 Transports PGT boom-truck. 9

BLOCK C Load-Chart Use & Set-Up Procedures for PGT Craning 12

Task 7 Determines capacity of PGT hoisting-equipment. 12

Task 8 Ensures equipment stability. 14

Task 9 Secures hoisting site. 16

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BLOCK D Common PGT Hoisting Specialties 17

Task 10 Maintains limits of approach. 17

Task 11 Performs rigging for PGT hoisting operations. 19

Task 12 Hoists for installation of PGT components at

stations and in substation-yards. 21

Task 13 Performs tandem lifts. 23

BLOCK E PGT Boom Truck Specialties Task 14 Performs boom-truck pre-operational / post-operational

procedures. 25

Task 15 Performs boom-truck hoist of smaller-transformer equipment. 26

Task 16 Operates personnel-bucket lower controls 27

Task 17 Hosts line-structures and station-apparatus for

installation/salvage. 29

BLOCK F PGT Mobile Crane Specialties 31

Task 18 Performs mobile-crane pre-operational / post-operational

procedures. 31

Task 19 Performs clamming operations. 32

Task 20 Uses follower to install/remove stop-logs and trash-racks at

tail-races, intakes, and spillways. 34

Task 21 Hoists larger transformers/related components for installation. 37

Appendix Pie Chart 40

Appendix DACUM Chart – Task Profile Chart 41

Appendix Tools and Equipment 44

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GUIDE TO ANALYSIS

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DEVELOPMENT OF ANALYSIS A draft analysis is developed by a knowledgeable consultant who, with the assistance of a committee of experts in the field, identifies all the tasks performed in the occupation.

STRUCTURE OF ANALYSIS To facilitate the understanding of the nature of the occupation, the work performed is divided into the following divisions:

A. BLOCK - is the largest division within the analysis and reflects a distinct operation relevant to the occupation.

B. TASK - is the distinct activity that, combined with others, makes up the

logical and necessary steps the worker is required to perform to complete a specific assignment within a "BLOCK."

C. SUBTASK - is the smallest division into which it is practical to subdivide any

work activity and, combined with others, fully describes all duties constituting a "TASK."

Supporting Knowledge and Abilities The element of skill and knowledge that an individual must acquire to adequately perform the task is identified under this heading. Trends Any shifts or changes in technology or the working environment which affect the block are identified under this heading.

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VALIDATION METHOD Manitoba Hydro hoisting-equipment operators validated the tasks and subtasks, and applied percentage ratings to the Task Blocks. DEFINITIONS re: POA VALIDATION YES: You perform this subtask.

NO: You do not perform this subtask.

BLOCK %: the percentage of Certification Exam questions that should be devoted to testing the candidates’ knowledge of tasks and subtasks within this particular Block, and relative to all other Blocks. (It is assumed that that the exam consists of 100 questions in total).

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT (APPENDIX "A") -- to come PIE CHART (APPENDIX "C") The graph depicts the percentages the Committee assigned to blocks in the analysis during validation.

DACUM CHART (APPENDIX “D”) The listing of all the blocks, tasks and subtasks as established by the USC Operator DACUM Workshop for validation by other Manitoba Hydro hoisting-equipment operators.

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SCOPE OF THE OCCUPATION This Provincial Occupational Analysis (POA) identifies tasks performed by the two varieties of skilled workers -- Boom Truck (BT) Specialists and Mobile Crane (MC) specialists – whose activities as power generation/transmission-system personnel comprise the designated-apprenticeable Trade of Crane Operator PGT Crane Operator in Manitoba. These specialists predominantly are cross-trained employees of the electrical-power utility, a provincial Crown agency: i.e. with a few individual exceptions, most of these workers are entrusted with primary duties over and above those of hoisting-equipment operation per se. It is the USC Operators’ achievement to have adapted the stringencies of modern hoisting-equipment maneuver to the particular hazards and precautions of Manitoba Hydro’s corporate-operational environment. These challenges are both unique and highly complex, in keeping with realities of providing an indispensable energy-resource to Manitobans and to other clients within a highly regulated, 21st–century social, economic, and geopolitical surround. Based on the expert testimony of subject matter experts representing both the BT and the MC domains of Hydro craning operations, the POA identifies those characteristics which the two specialist branches of the occupation share, as well as those engagements that distinguish these specialty-branches from each other. This is reflected both in the form and the substance of the POA. At the same time, however, it is stressed that formal categorization of POA task-content also reflects other occupational standards for the hoisting occupations in Canada and in Manitoba more broadly. In short, the detailed content of the POA analyzes PGT craning activity in terms of:

Tasks [Blocks A-C] that essentially adapt core practices from boom-truck and mobile-crane industry practice in general for application to PGT needs;

(e.g., lift-planning, transport of equipment, use of load-chart/technical documents, assembly and set-up procedures, etc.)

Manitoba Hydro specialty tasks [Block D] which BT specialists and MC specialists both perform in common, albeit with some variations arising from differences in equipment and jobsite locations;

(e.g., verifying limits of approach and voltage of nearby powerlines; rigging and hoisting hydroelectric-system components at stations and substation yards, whether by tandem-lift or single-unit configurations and performing tandem a well as conventional lifts, etc.)

Specialty assignments performed either by the utility’s BT operators [Block E], or by those operators who specialize in Hydro mobile crane operation [Block F], respectively.

(e.g., BT-specialty hoisting of smaller-transformers and personnel buckets; MC-specialty hoisting of larger-transformer equipment and clamming-buckets).

As these prefatory considerations may suggest, the work of Manitoba Hydro hoisting-equipment operators’ is deeply shaped by its interplay with leading-edge, 21st-century technological disciplines and technologies, with advances in the engineering as well as the regulation of hoisting equipment, and with the physical and functional idiosyncrasies of individual Hydro installations and hydroelectric system components. A useful if simplistic generalization is that MC Specialists tend to concentrate their efforts at generating stations and converter stations, such as the labour-intensive clearing of water-borne debris that otherwise would clog the turbines of hydro generating-facilities. By contrast, the utility’s BT specialists tend to be more mobile within the corporate environment, concentrating instead on distribution-system assignments, notably with regard to the hoists required for

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installation/removal and maintenance of sub-station apparatus, as well as the salvage or replacement of steel/wooden line-structures. Similarly MC Operators specialize in such operations as the placing of riprap on dikes, or the installation/removal; of stoplogs and followers at such fixed installations as tailraces, intakes, and spillways, whereas BT Operators typically will spend more time at powerline-project sites, hoisting personnel-buckets, construction materials, and associated system-components. In addition to such technological, regulatory, and built-environment factors, USC Operator’s work is also intensively affected by Manitoba’s extreme climatic conditions, local ecologies, and human geography. Reliance upon ice roads, obligations to honour the entitlements of remote First Nations communities, and the need to secure hoisting jobsites against vehicular traffic when work is proceeding near high-voltage energized lines are just a few of the realities that suggest the practical complexity of the USC Operators’ work-world. Accordingly, much is at stake in ensuring that the training and capabilities of USC Operators is first-rate. Recently, Manitoba Hydro has come to rely heavily upon a groundbreaking mix of competency-based, cross-training practices training and off-site Apprenticeship Technical Training delivered off-site to prepare USC Operators to meet the opportunities and challenges of this work.

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ANALYSIS

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BLOCK A

Lift Planning, Inspection, & Maintenance

Trends: Massively increased emphasis upon job planning covering all aspects of hoisting

equipment activity within the PGT operational surround. Coincides with key

provisions of corporate safety plans, and reflects significant contextual changes

including heightened expectations on the part of provincial regulators regarding

safety procedures, due diligence, and related concerns. Increased codification of

lift- planning procedures is intended to help ensure more-extensive as well as

more-consistent distribution and transfer of hoisting-operation technical

capabilities among PGT personnel. Task 1 Prepares Job Plan using Work Order. Subtask 1.01 Ensures assignment of

qualified Safety Person. Supporting Knowledge and Abilities

1.01.01 knowledge of corporate specifications for

preparation of Job Plans, including use of supporting technical documentation such as Work Orders, drawings, etc.

1.01.02 Knowledge of detailed contents of the

Hydro Safety Book and the ERC Book. 1.01.03 knowledge of required qualifications per

crew-members’ roles and responsibilities on site

1.01.04 knowledge of specific job requirements

and site characteristics in the Manitoba PGT operational environment

1.01.05 knowledge of specific hazards and

precautions in the PGT operational environment

1.01.06 ability to assess specific hazards and

precautions, including interpretation of the Hydro Safety Book and the ERC Book.

1.01.07 Ability to establish and maintain two-way

communication with Safety Person throughout operation

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Subtask 1.02 Assigns rigger and

signalperson. Supporting Knowledge and Abilities

1.02.01 knowledge of required qualifications per

onsite crew-member roles and responsibilities

1.02.02 knowledge of hand-signals, radio, and

other jobsite communication technologies 1.02.03 knowledge of rigging techniques and

equipment 1.02.04 ability to select and use jobsite

communication technologies 1.02.05 ability to rig loads 1.02.06 ability to maintain communication with

other lift personnel throughout the hoist Subtask 1.03 Assists in developing the

Emergency Response Plan (ERP).

Supporting Knowledge and Abilities

1.03.01 knowledge of corporate safety policy,

protocols, and procedures (including ERP specifications)

1.03.02 knowledge of site-specific and other

emergency contact information 1.03.03 ability to follow site-specific emergency

protocols Subtask 1.04 Inspects jobsite. Supporting Knowledge and Abilities 1.04.01 knowledge of specific hazards and

precautions in the PGT operational environment

1.04.02 knowledge of inspection criteria such as

those regarding limits of approach, grounding conditions, clearances required for machine set-up, etc.

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1.04.03 ability to observe and record observations

per prescribed inspection criteria, protocols, and relevant technical documents (e.g. Safety Book, manufacturer specifications, Limits of Approach card, provincial regulations/ statutes, etc.)

Subtask 1.05 Selects and uses

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).


1.05.01 knowledge of PPE and its uses in relation

to PGT crane operations 1.05.02 ability to select and adjust PPE Subtask 1.06 Identifies jobsite-specific

hazards and required barrier(s).


1.06.01 knowledge of job specifications, including

site characteristics, re: their probable implications for hoisting operation(s)

1.06.02 knowledge of corporate Job Plan process

and protocols 1.06.03 ability to assess site-specific hazards and

precautions 1.06.04 ability to select and use appropriate

barrier(s) Task 2 Arranges permits. Subtask 2.01 Verifies that powerline is

de-energized. Supporting Knowledge and Abilities

2.01.01 knowledge of tests to verify that line is de-

energized

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2.01.02 Knowledge of Temporary Protective Cards (clearance to work, test/operate, blocking, etc.) and their prescribed use

2.01.03 ability to work between grounds 2.01.04 ability to consult with Switching Authority

throughout hoisting operation 2.01.05 ability to verify visual-clearance points. Subtask 2.02 Verifies unit outages. Supporting Knowledge and Abilities 2.02.01 knowledge of corporate procedures re:

unit outages 2.02.02 ability to observe and analyze technical

phenomena 2.02.03 ability to maintain communication with

Control Room personnel 2.02.04 Ability to verify proper clearances

Subtask 2.03 Secures Safety Hold-Off

Permit. Supporting Knowledge and Abilities

2.03.01 knowledge of requirements, function, and

practices associated with safety hold-off, including associated limits of approach

2.03.02 ability to maintain limits of approach 2.03.03 ability to maintain communication with

Safety Watchperson 2.03.04 ability to maintain communication with

Switching Authority Task 3 Inspects condition, standards-compliance, and rigging of personnel lift

equipment. Subtask 3.01 Inspects platform(s) of

personnel lift equipment. Supporting Knowledge and Abilities

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3.01.01 knowledge of standards, regulations, and

coding conventions associated with personnel lift equipment in the PGT operating environment

3.01.02 knowledge of general/specific capacity

and limitations re: personnel lift equipment 3.01.03 knowledge of general/specific safety

systems re: personnel lift equipment 3.01.04 ability to verify capacity of selected

personnel-lift equipment Subtask 3.02 Inspects metal/fibreglass

personnel-lift buckets. Supporting Knowledge and Abilities

3.02.02 knowledge of standards, regulations, and

coding conventions associated with personnel lift equipment in the PGT operating environment

3.02.02 knowledge of general/specific capacity

and limitations re: personnel lift equipment 3.02.03 knowledge of general/specific safety

systems re: personnel lift equipment 3.02.04 ability to verify capacity of selected

personnel-lift equipment 3.02.01 Ability to distinguish between

requirements for platforms (e.g. permits) versus requirements for buckets (permits not required)

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BLOCK B

Transporting PGT Hoisting Equipment

Trends: There is a trend toward increasing the personal liability of individual operators in

connection with transport of crane equipment, accompanied by increased

regulatory scrutiny of such detailed technical considerations as load-securement,

tie-downs, and permit requirements, etc. This is associated within significantly

increased requirements for the training of operators to function in a more-closely

regulated world that entails more record-keeping, preparation time,

environmental awareness, and due diligence. Individual workers must be

increasingly mindful that they, and not only their employer, are directly

implicated in fines or other costs arising from improper operation of PGT crane

equipment. Task 4 Uses transport-related documents. Subtask 4.01 Performs pre-trip

inspection per corporate protocols.


4.01.01 knowledge of pre-trip inspection criteria

including manufacturer specifications and corporate expectations

4.01.02 knowledge of corporate protocols re:

reporting and other action arising from pre-trip inspection (e.g. procedure for removing faulty equipment from service)

4.01.03 ability to interpret manuals and other

technical documentation 4.01.04 Ability to observe per inspection criteria,

and to document pre-trip inspection findings accordingly, and/or to initiate other appropriate action(s).

Subtask 4.02 Completes logbook

entries. Supporting Knowledge and Abilities

4.02.01 knowledge corporate and regulatory

requirements re: logbook-maintenance

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4.02.02 Ability to compile and record required information

Subtask 4.03 Confirms award of

permits. Supporting Knowledge and Abilities

4.03.01 knowledge corporate and regulatory

requirements re: permit application/award 4.03.02 knowledge of requisite information (e.g.

height/weight restrictions) associated with permit applications/awards

4.03.03 ability to communicate with issuing

authority 4.03.04 ability to obtain permits and secure for

retrieval Subtask

4.04 Ensures compliance with all transport-related regulatory requirements.


4.04.01 knowledge of transport-related regulatory

requirements in general 4.04.02 knowledge of transport-related corporate

rules and standards in general 4.04.03 ability to interpret transport-related

regulatory requirements re: specific assignment

4.04.24 ability to interpret transport-related

corporate rules and standards re: specific assignment

Task 5 Transports PGT mobile crane. Subtask 5.01 Secures mobile crane for

transport. Supporting Knowledge and Abilities

5.01.01 knowledge of special hazards and

precautions re transport of mobile cranes

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5.01.02 knowledge of the North American Load

Securement Standard (NALSS) 5.01.03 knowledge of materials, tools, techniques,

and manufacturer specifications re: securement of mobile crane for transport

5.01.04 knowledge of transport specialty

standards and requirements (e.g. transport by rail, ice-road etc.)

5.01.05 ability to select cargo-securement

equipment/materials and comply with other protocols per the NALSS

5.01.06 ability to identify anchor points 5.01.07 ability to adapt securement procedures to

suit specific transport requirements (e.g. rail versus road transport)

Subtask 5.02 Installs/removes

counterweights, boom, and other PGT mobile-crane components for transport.


5.02.01 knowledge of mobile crane components 5.02.02 knowledge of manufacturer specifications

re: assembly/disassembly of components 5.02.03 knowledge of permit requirements, road

restrictions etc. re: transport of mobile-crane components

5.02.04 Ability to assemble/disassembly mobile-

crane components 5.02.05 Ability to determine extent of component

assembly/disassembly as required by specific job conditions

5.03 Coordinates transport with truckers and other personnel.


5.03.01 knowledge of truck transport-capacities

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5.03.02 knowledge of job specifications, including

timetables 5.03.03 knowledge of mobile-crane equipment

and manufacturer specifications 5.03.04 ability to assess transport-capacity

requirements 5.03.05 ability to determine transport timetable to

ensure specified jobsite-arrival time 5.03.06 Ability to maintain communications

throughout transport

Subtask 5.04 Drives/transports mobile

crane on variable roadways/terrain and terrain (e.g. ice-roads).



precautions re: variable roadways 5.04.02 knowledge of interplay between boom-

truck equipment and such variables as speed, terrain/substrate/pavement characteristics, weight of boom-truck, etc.

5.04.03 Knowledge of ice roads and ice charts 5.04.04 ability to adapt driving of mobile-crane in

response to specific roadway variables (e.g. procedure for winter-road operation)

5.04.05 ability to interpret ice-chart 5.04.06 ability to lock axles/differential,

install/operate with chains, and make other adjustments in anticipation of variable road conditions

Task 6 Transports PGT boom-truck. Subtask 6.01 Returns boom to rack. Supporting Knowledge and Abilities

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6.01.01 knowledge of manufacturer specifications re: boom securement and associated pre-transport mechanical procedures.

6.01.02 ability to comply with pre-transport

mechanical procedures, including stowing of boom, retraction of outriggers, etc.

Subtask 6.02 Secures load on boom-

truck deck and/or trailer Supporting Knowledge and Abilities

6.02.01 knowledge of Highway Traffic Act and all

other relevant requirements and standards (e.g. the North American Load Securement Standard [NALSS])

6.02.02 knowledge of load characteristics 6.02.03 knowledge of manufacturer specifications

re: deck capacity 6.02.04 knowledge of trailer capacity 6.02.05 Ability to maximize efficient use of boom-

truck deck and/or trailer capacity.

Subtask 6.03 Drives/transports boom-

truck on variable roadways/terrain and terrain (e.g. ice-roads).



precautions re: variable roadways and limits-of-approach to electrical equipment

6.03.02 knowledge of interplay between boom-

truck equipment and such variables as speed, terrain/substrate/pavement characteristics, weight of boom-truck, etc.

6.03.03 Knowledge of ice roads and ice charts 6.03.04 ability to adapt driving of boom truck in

response to specific roadway variables (e.g. procedure for winter-road operation)

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6.03.05 ability to interpret ice-chart 6.03.06 ability to lock axles/differential,

install/operate with chains, and make other adjustments in anticipation of variable road conditions

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BLOCK C

Load-Chart Use & Set-Up Procedures for PGT Craning

Trends: Greatly increased reliance upon load-chart interpretation as an outgrowth of

more sophisticated and more costly hoisting equipment coupled with

dissatisfaction with other ways of jobsite reckoning. Technological change

includes much more advanced provision for shut-offs/cut-offs and for limit-

switching along with mechanically-imposed limits upon set-up options. Increased

size of equipment which sometimes poses a distinct challenge when it outstrips the

capacity of those areas available for PGT crane set-up/operation. Task 7 Determines capacity of PGT hoisting equipment. Subtask 7.01 Calculates Safe Working

Load (SWL) for PGT hoisting.


7.01.01 knowledge of weight to be lifted 7.01.02 knowledge of applied mathematics for

hoisting operations 7.01.03 knowledge of measurement systems

(Metric/Imperial) and conversion factors 7.01.04 knowledge of rigging equipment and

techniques for PGT hoisting operations 7. 01.05 ability to estimate load-weights 7. 01.06 ability to interpret load-charts

7. 01.07 ability to identify and assess load geometry (e.g. balance points)

7. 01.08 ability to distinguish between structural

capacity vs. tipping capacity 7. 01.09 ability to interpret Load Sensor display 7. 01.10 Ability to select/use slings and other

rigging accessories

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Subtask 7.02 Assembles components

per PGT crane-configuration requirements.


7.02.01 knowledge of crane-configuration

requirements for PGT hoisting operations 7.02.02 knowledge of manufacturer specifications

re: assembly of components including jibs, dead sections, etc.

7.02.03 knowledge of installation procedures and

standards 7.02.04 ability to select/use assembly tools (e.g.

jacks, wrenches, etc.) 7.02.05 ability to interpret load chart to help

identify assembly requirements 7.02.06 ability to adapt assembly procedure to

specific configuration/job requirements Subtask 7.03 Determines load radius. Supporting Knowledge and Abilities 7.03.01 knowledge of hoisting-equipment

components 7.03.02 knowledge of geometry as applied to

general/specific operational characteristics of PGT hoisting-equipment

7.03.03 ability to interpret load charts 7.03.04 ability to maximize hoisting capacity at a

specified radius 7.03.05 Ability to recognize capacity-limits as a

function of equipment radius 7.03.10 ability to determine causes of failure Task 8 Ensures equipment stability.

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Subtask 8.01 Assesses footings of

hoisting equipment. Supporting Knowledge and Abilities

8.01.01 knowledge of general hazards,

precautions and standards re: stabilization of boom-truck hoisting equipment and attachments

8.01.02 knowledge of physical/architectural

characteristics of PGT facilities/components, including dam-station decks, cable trays, etc.

8.01.03 Knowledge of hoisting-equipment

interaction(s) with soil characteristics and other factors that determine quality of footings

8.01.04 Knowledge of underground utility systems

and system-components 8.01.05 ability to interpret maps, prints, and other

technical documents associated with PGT hoisting activities

8.01.06 ability to recognize/respond to seasonal

climatic changes re: local footing characteristics at PGT-system installations, facilities, yards, and jobsites

Subtask 8.02 Assesses weather

conditions re: hoisting- equipment stability.


8.02.01 Knowledge significant weather impacts re:

PGT hoisting operations (e.g. wind, electrical storms, rain, snow, ice, etc.)

8.02.02 knowledge of interplay between weather

impacts and general/specific equipment and equipment-configurations (e.g. weathervaning)

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8.02.03 knowledge of manufacturers’ specifications re: wind-loading, temperature effects, and other atmospheric/climatic impacts upon equipment operation

8.02.04 ability to interpret and/or anticipate

interplay of specific weather impacts and specific equipment/equipment-configurations.

Subtask 8.03 Selects/places stabilizing

mats and outrigger pads. Supporting Knowledge and Abilities

8.03.01 knowledge of boom-truck stabilizing

components, including their capacity and limitations in common, PGT craning applications

8.03.02 knowledge of footing conditions and their

effect(s) upon boom-truck stability 8.03.03 knowledge of procedures ad standards for

leveling boom-truck equipment 8.03.04 ability to select/use stabilizing accessories

as required (e.g. pads) 8.03.05 ability to recognize and respond to

destabilization of boom-truck Subtask 8.04 Extends outriggers fully. Supporting Knowledge and Abilities 8.04.01 knowledge of the function and importance

of outriggers 8.04.02 knowledge of manufacturer specifications

re: use of outriggers 8.04.03 knowledge of knowledge of leveling-points 8.04.04 ability to comply with all requirements for

proper extension of outriggers 8.04.05 ability to recognize and respond to

destabilization of boom-truck

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Task 9 Secures hoisting site.

Subtask 9.01 Places barricades and

signs. Supporting Knowledge and Abilities

9.01.01 knowledge of corporate, federal, and

provincial requirements re: use of barriers in conjunction with hoisting activities

9.01.02 Knowledge of variations in barrier

specifications, materials, and purpose (e.g. electrical barricades, traffic barricades, open-hole barricades, etc.)

9.01.03 Ability to identify and select appropriate

barrier per requirements of specific hosting assignment and jobsite

9.01.04 ability to set up barriers per standards and

regulations

Subtask 9.02 Controls vehicular,

pedestrian, and other traffic.


9.02.01 knowledge of traffic-control hazards,

precautions, and standards, including Manitoba and Winnipeg Traffic Control manuals

9.02.02 knowledge of provincial and municipal

protocols re: type, timing, location, personnel requirements, etc. re: traffic control

9.02.03 ability to set up controls per prescribed

set-up procedures and standards 9.02.04 Ability to use traffic-control equipment,

including cones, flags, lights, speed-reduction signs, etc.

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BLOCK D

Common PGT Hoisting Specialties

Trends: Increased reliance upon engineered lift plans for tandem lifts. Larger and heavier

hoists within the same system-contexts, often resulting in increased site-

congestion, tighter operating spaces, and a heightening of skill/training

requirements among PGT mobile-crane operators and boom-truck operators

alike. Widespread adoption of new materials (e.g. Kevlar and other synthetics) for

fabrication of slings makes some accessories easier to use, but also requires

greater care in inspecting for damage, wear, and replacement as needed. Task 10 Maintains limits of approach. Subtask 10.01 Verifies voltage of nearby

lines. Supporting Knowledge and Abilities

10.01.01 knowledge of Safety Book detailed

content re: limits of approach 10.01.02 knowledge of roles/responsibilities and

qualifications required of hoisting jobsite personnel, including designated Safety Watchperson

10.01.03 knowledge of line voltage and its

operational implications 10.01.04 ability to estimate physical distances

accurately and efficiently, both with and without the assistance of a duly-qualified Safety Watchperson

10.01.05 ability to monitor and minutely adapt

hoisting-equipment operation to maintain prescribed distances between equipment and energized lines, and/or to respond to other changing conditions

Subtask 10.02 Maintains communication

with qualified Safety Watchperson.


10.02.01 knowledge of Safety Book detailed

content re: limits of approach

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10. 02.02 knowledge of roles/responsibilities and

qualifications required of hoisting jobsite personnel, including designated Safety Watchperson

10. 02.03 knowledge of line voltage and its

operational implications 10. 02.04 ability to estimate physical distances

accurately and efficiently, both with and without the assistance of a duly-qualified Safety Watchperson

10. 02.05 ability to monitor and minutely adapt

hoisting-equipment operation to maintain prescribed distances between equipment and energized lines, and/or to respond to other changing conditions

Subtask 10.03 Hoists qualified worker to

install rubber cover-up and/or shielding.


10.03.01 knowledge of electrical theory re:

grounding and bonding, including Equal Potential (EP) bonding, touch potential, step potential, etc.

10.03.02 knowledge of corporate detailed

procedures and standards re: installation of shielding

10.03.03 knowledge of corporate specifications re:

qualifications and permissions for personnel hoists to install shielding

10.03.04 Ability to distinguish between

steel/fibreglass personnel-bucket equipment re: associated hazards, precautions, and appropriate uses

10.03.05 Ability to assist in Equal Potential (EP)

bonding

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Subtask 10.04 Adapts hoisting operation

to extremely congested and obstructed site conditions.


10.04.01 knowledge of swing path 10.04.02 knowledge of clearances 10.04.03 knowledge of boom length 10.04.04 knowledge of interaction among specified

equipment, job requirements, and physical attributes of PGT installations and hoisting sites

10.04.05 ability to maneuver and to manipulate

hoisting equipment in very tight spaces 10.04.06 ability to adapt operation to specific

ground/yard conditions Task 11 Performs rigging for PGT hoisting operations. Subtask 11.01 Selects/uses rigging

equipment and accessories.


11.01.01 knowledge of significant variation among

PGT rigging accessories and materials, including manufacturer specifications, durability, electrical characteristics (e.g. resistivity/ conductivity), etc

11.01.02 knowledge of manufacturer specifications

and stipulations re: lifting/rigging points 11.01.03 knowledge of corporate

maintenance/housekeeping requirements 11.01.04 ability to select/use compatible and

appropriate rigging materials/accessories per corporate rigging standards and protocols

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11.01.05 ability to anticipate special hazards/precaution re: selection and use of rigging accessories

11.01.06 ability to ensure cleanliness and good

operating order of rigging accessories and equipment

Subtask 11.02 Inspects taglines and

rigging accessories. Supporting Knowledge and Abilities

11.02.01 knowledge of procedures for placement

and securement of taglines 11.02.02 knowledge of standards re: operational

condition of rigging equipment and accessories

11.02.03 knowledge of protocols for

decommissioning/replacing faulty rigging equipment and accessories

11.02.04 ability to generate and document technical

observations per prescribed standards and protocols

11.02.05 ability to select and install taglines 11.02.06 ability to perform measurements re: slings

and cables (e.g. cable-diameter) 11.02.07 ability to comply with specific protocols for

PGT-system hoisting assignments (e.g. techniques prescribed to rig for installation of porcelain bushings)

Subtask 11.03 Installs rigging

equipment. Supporting Knowledge and Abilities

11.03.01 knowledge of rigging equipment,

procedures, and standards 11.03.02 ability to connect rigging to accessories

and to the load

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11.03.03 Ability to apply corporate rigging/hoisting standards to specific assignment and job-conditions.

11.03.04 ability to generate and document technical

observations per prescribed standards and protocols

11.03.05 ability to select and install taglines 11.03.06 ability to perform measurements re: slings

and cables (e.g. cable-diameter) 11.03.07 ability to comply with specific protocols for

PGT-hoisting job assignments (e.g. techniques prescribed to rig for installation of porcelain bushings

Task 12 Hoists for installation of PGT-system components at stations and in

substation-yards. Subtask 12.01 Hoists for installation/

removal of wall bushings. Supporting Knowledge and Abilities

12.01.01 knowledge of standards and procedures

re selection/use of counterweights and placement of taglines

12.01.02 Ability to use load leveler and angle-meter

to determine proper angle of orientation of bushing for installation/removal

12.01.03 Ability to select/install taglines and

counterweights Subtask 12.02 Assesses special hazards

and precautions re: salvage operation(s).


12.02.01 knowledge of all relevant regulations (e.g.

Transport of Dangerous Goods, Workplace Health and Safety, etc.), hazards, and precautions

12.02.02 knowledge of standards re: structural

integrity of wooden/steel structures that are subject to PGT salvage-operations

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12.02.03 knowledge of procedures re:

assembly/disassembly of structures/components that are subject to PGT-system salvage-operations

12.02.04 ability to perform technical inspections,

including identification of unsafe structures

12.02.05 ability to interpret inspection reports and

prints 12.02.06 ability to ensure cleanliness and good

operating order of rigging accessories and equipment

Subtask 12.03 Hoists for

removal/installation and loading of old/new PGT-system components.


12.03.01 knowledge of corporate coding

conventions re: transformer technology and other system components (e.g. lubricants, polychlorinated biphenyls [PCBs], etc.)


materials handling/disposal 12.03.03 knowledge of WHMIS, Transport of

Dangerous Goods (TDG) regulation, and similar protocols as applied to the Manitoba Hydro operational environment

12.03.04 ability to hoist suspended work-platforms

and/or personnel-buckets to position other workers

12.03.05 ability to evaluate the structural integrity of

wooden/steel structures in the PGT operational environment

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Task 13 Performs tandem lifts. Subtask 13.01 Coordinates with second

crane-operator and other tandem-lift personnel.


13.01.01 knowledge of tandem-lift regulations 13.01.02 knowledge of tandem-lift roles and

responsibilities 13.01.03 ability to interpret engineered-lift plans 13.01.04 ability to maintain continuous

communication wit second operator 13.01.05 ability to collaborate re: designate and

positioning of signalperson 13.01.06 ability to make minute, instantaneous

adjustment to equalize and correct tandem operation of cranes

Subtask 13.02 Performs tandem-lift to

remove radiator (rad) banks from transformers.


13.02.01 knowledge of corporate and other

requirements re: retrieval, handling, and disposal of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)

13.02.02 knowledge rigging for tandem lifts re:

hooks, eyelets, turning points, etc. 13.02.03 ability to comply with procedure re

retrieval, handling, and disposal of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)

13.02.04 ability to identify rigging points 13.02.05 ability to communicate about tandem-lift

roles, responsibilities, and operational sequencing

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Subtask 13.03 Performs tandem-lift of

PGT-system tower. Supporting Knowledge and Abilities

13.03.01 knowledge of rigging points and

engineered-lift plan parameters for tandem operation

13.03.02 knowledge of performance characteristics

and manufacturer specifications re: both of the cranes assigned to the tandem lift

13.03.03 ability to interpret engineered-lift plans 13.03.04 ability to adapt tandem operation to suit

ground conditions

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BLOCK E

PGT Boom-Truck Specialties

Trends: Boom-truck engineering increasingly favours the manufacture and uptake of

larger, more-intensively computerized units. Like many trades employers,

Manitoba Hydro faces the challenge of a shortage of qualified boom-truck

operators in the near future. Task 14 Performs boom-truck pre-operational/post-operational procedures. Subtask 14.01 Performs pre-operational

procedures per boom-truck manufacturer specifications.


14.01.01 knowledge of pre-operational procedures

re: inspection of brakes, lubricants, fluid levels, etc. and other requirements

14.01.02 ability to interpret operator’s manual and

other technical documents

14.01.03 ability to interpret and act upon pre-operational conditions re: cables, tire condition, etc..

14.01.04 ability to inspect specific components, including boom, controls, cable, hooks outriggers, indicators, etc.

Subtask 14.02 Performs post-operational

procedures per boom-truck manufacturer specifications.


14.02.01 knowledge of boom-truck shutdown

procedures 14.02.02 knowledge of boom-truck storage

procedures 14.02.03 ability to bleed moisture from tanks and

airlines

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14.02.04 ability to ensure that all attachments are disassembled and stowed properly

Task 15 Performs boom-truck hoist of smaller-transformer equipment. Subtask 15.01 Performs set-up and

grounding of boom-truck. Supporting Knowledge and Abilities

15.01.01 knowledge of Job Plan 15.01.02 ability to tighten grounds 15.01.03 Ability to use PPE 15.01.04 ability to verify ground conditions Subtask 15.02 Verifies order of

operations (job steps). Supporting Knowledge and Abilities

15.02.01 knowledge of Job Plan and of Safe Work procedures

15.02.02 Ability to follow a prescribed sequence of

operations and tasks 15.02.03 Ability to adapt job plan to unanticipated

site conditions (e.g. on-site set-up area has limited capacity)

Subtask 15.03 Establish and maintains

on-site communications. Supporting Knowledge and Abilities

15.03.01 knowledge of crew-member roles/responsibilities re: signals

15.03.02 knowledge of conflict-resolution practices 15.03.03 ability to verify crew-member roles and

responsibilities 15.03.04 ability to maintain communications despite

change in operating conditions 15.03.05 ability to recognize and resolve conflicts

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Subtask 15.04 Hoists smaller

transformers and associated apparatus for installation/removal and maintenance.


15.04.01 knowledge of PGT boom-truck controls 15.04.02 knowledge of configuration(s) required to

satisfy Job Plan, including prescribed procedures and safety protocols

15.04.03 ability to manipulate controls and adapt

boom-truck operation as jobsite conditions demand

15.04.04 ability to configure boom-truck equipment

for PGT hoists 15.04.05 ability to interpret load chart 15.04.06 ability to maintain situational awareness

throughout lift Task 16 Operates personnel-bucket lower controls. Subtask 16.01 Verifies use of PPE by all

boomtruck bucket-lift personnel.


16.01.01 knowledge of special qualification requirements, including successful completion of fall-arrest and bucket-rescue training


qualification/ of bucket-lift crew members (and lack thereof)

16.01.03 Ability to prove and/or verify completion of

fall-arrest and bucket-rescue training both by oneself and by other utility personnel per corporate protocols

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Subtask 16.02 Coordinates with qualified

workers re: grounding of high-voltage equipment.


16.02.01 Knowledge of special hazards and precautions re: personnel lifts and high-voltage equipment

16.02.02 knowledge of roles and responsibilities re:

high-voltage line grounding 16.02.03 knowledge of Job Plan(s) 16.02.04 knowledge of hand signals 16.02.05 ability implement and adapt Job Plan 16.02.06 Ability to communicate using hand signals Subtask 16.03 Hoists qualified worker(s)

to install high-voltage grounding.


16.03.01 knowledge of job specifications, including location of grounding

16.03.02 knowledge of boom-truck controls,

performance characteristics and limitations, including manufacturer specifications

16.03.03 knowledge of static electricity, induction,

and associated hazards/precautions 16.03.04 Knowledge of corporate requirements and

other technical criteria for selecting optimal location of boom-truck equipment

16.03.05 ability to work safely in close proximity to

system components that are de-energized but not grounded

16.03.06 Ability to position boom-truck to ensure

optimal ease of access to powerlines

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Task 17 Hoists line-structures and station-apparatus for installation/salvage. Subtask 17.01 Hoists for installation/

salvage of wooden line/station components.


17.01.01 knowledge of wooden line-structures and

station-apparatus, including standards re: their construction/use

17.01.02 knowledge of technical drawings 17.01.03 knowledge of rigging and

assembly/disassembly requirements 17.01.04 ability to use blueprints and technical

drawings. 17.01.05 ability to assess structural condition of

wooden structures/components 15.01.06 ability to ability to perform procedures for

rigging and assembly/disassembly of wooden line-structures/station-apparatus

Subtask 17.02 Hoists for installation/

salvage of steel line/station components.


17.02.01 knowledge of steel line-structures and

station-apparatus, including standards re: their construction/use

17.02.02 knowledge of technical drawings and

manufacturer specifications 17.02.03 knowledge of rigging and

assembly/disassembly requirements 17.02.04 ability to assess structural condition of

steel structures/components 17.02.05 ability to use blueprints, technical

drawings, and manufacturer specifications.

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17.02.06 ability to follow prescribed procedures for rigging and for assembly/disassembly of steel line-structures/station-apparatus

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BLOCK F

PGT Mobile Crane Specialties

Trends: Ongoing increase in computerization of PGT mobile-crane equipment and

equipment-systems, associated with increased size, capacity, and complexity of

maintenance/repair requirements. Increased reliance upon outsourced and/or

manufacture- provided repairs. Task 18 Performs mobile crane pre-operational/post-operational procedures. Subtask 18.01 Performs pre-operational

procedures including inspection of crane and grounding equipment.


18.01.01 knowledge of pre-operational procedures

re: inspection of brakes, lubricants, fluid levels, etc. and other requirements

18.01.02 ability to interpret operator’s manual and

other technical documents 18.01.03 ability to interpret and act upon pre-

operational conditions re: cables, tire condition, etc.

18.01.04 ability to inspect specific components,

including boom, controls, cable, hooks outriggers, indicators, etc.

Subtask 18.02 Performs post-operational

procedures including application of house-lock.


18.02.01 knowledge of mobile-crane shutdown

procedures 18.02.02 knowledge of mobile-crane storage

procedures 18.02.03 ability to bleed moisture from tanks and

airlines

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18.02.04 ability to ensure that all attachments are disassembled and stowed properly

Task 19 Performs PGT clamming operations. Subtask 19.01 Adapts PGT clamming

operation to special hazards.


19.01.01 knowledge of special hazards/precautions

associated with PGT clamming activities, including, carcasses, vegetation, fish-flies, caddis flies etc.

19.01.02 Knowledge of PGT clamming equipment

and procedures 19.01.03 knowledge of interplay between location

characteristics and operational requirements (e.g. response to mayflies)

19.01.04 Ability to assemble clamming attachments

for mobile crane 19.01.05 Ability to maintain precise control of

clamming bucket against the impacts of water-current

19.01.06 Ability to respond to unforeseen,

emergent hazards such as weather impacts (e.g. waves) and waterborne biohazards (e.g., rotting carcasses), vegetation, debris, etc.

Subtask 19.02 Performs PGT surface-

level clamming. Supporting Knowledge and Abilities

19.02.01 knowledge of interplay between weather

impacts and clamming bucket (e.g. wind/waves)

19.02.02 knowledge of variations in operational

capacities and permissions (e.g. deck capacities, special restrictions on extension of boom, etc.)

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19.02.03 ability to maintain precise control of clamming bucket against the impacts of water-current, and maintain its positioning at surface-level

19.02.04 to ensure control of vehicular and other

traffic on hoisting jobsite 19.02.05 Ability to assist in disposal of debris onto

dam-deck and/or waste-removal vehicle(s)

Subtask 19.03 Performs PGT underwater

clamming. Supporting Knowledge and Abilities

19.03.01 knowledge of procedures to ensure

generator outage, and compliance with restrictions on adjacent units (e.g. half-capacity or shut-down)

19.03.02 knowledge of regulations, corporate

protocols, and jobsite-specific characteristics re: underwater clamming requirements

19.03.03 knowledge of clamming equipment’s

operational characteristics, including palpable changes in the “feel” of equipment in response to specific hoisting conditions/events (e.g. collision with underwater obstruction)

19.03.04 ability to visualize underwater

conditions/events with a high degree of accuracy

19.03.05 ability to manipulate and control

clamming-bucket at depth 19.03.06 ability to adapt mechanical manipulation

of clam-bucket in response to changes/continuity in the operational ‘feel’ of the equipment and to similarly non-visual cues

19.03.07 ability to load and assist in the disposal of

debris

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19.03.08 ability to responds to biohazards recovered via underwater clamming (e.g. wildlife carcasses)

Subtask 19.04 Places riprap on dikes. Supporting Knowledge and Abilities 19.04.01 knowledge of riprap materials 19.04.02 knowledge of the engineering, structure,

physical characteristics/dimensions, and function of PGT-system dikes and dike-components

19.04.03 knowledge of special set-up requirements

due to such contingent factors as local soil-characteristics, narrowness of dike, etc.

19.04.04 ability to interpret Work Order re: Dike

Survey 19.04.05 ability to estimate weight of rock 19.04.06 ability to adapt operation to constantly

varying dimensions/mass of riprap materials

19.04.07 ability to identify low spots 19.04.08 ability to interpret information about low

spots provided by Dike Specialist Task 20 Uses follower to install/remove stoplogs and trash-racks at tail-races,

intakes, and spillways.

Subtask 20.01 Verifies inspection

findings re: condition of stoplogs and follower.


20.01.01 knowledge of site-specific written

procedures 20.01.02 Knowledge of special hazards,

precautions, and corporate history re: accidents involving mobile-crane hoists of stoplogs and followers.

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20.01.03 Knowledge of follower operation 20.01.04 Knowledge of stoplog installation/removal

procedures 20.01.05 knowledge of significant defects that mar

the functional condition of followers (e.g. cracks, seized rollers, faulty application of release-rope, etc.)

20.01.06 knowledge of significant defects that mar

the functional condition of stoplogs (e.g. non-functioning/broken springs; flawed seals, welds, lifting-pockets, etc.)

20.01.07 ability to inspect/assess condition of

follower

20.01.08 ability to inspect/assess condition of

stoplog

Subtask 20.02 Performs grounding and

set-up. Supporting Knowledge and Abilities

20.02.01 knowledge of site-specific procedures and

requirements 20.02.02 knowledge of manufacturer specifications

re: set-up 20.02.03 Ability to interpret load chart per site-

specific set-up requirements 20.02.04 ability to ground crane 20.02.05 ability to interpret and maintain site-

specific limits of approach 20.02.06 ability to operate crane so as to

compensate for force of suction, and maximize load -capacity by equalizing water pressures upstream vs. downstream of stoplog

20.02.07 ability to evaluate component conditions

such as waste-gate seizure and seal-leaking

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20.02.08 ability to perform checks and measurements

20.02.09 ability to determine causes of failure

Subtask 20.03 Removes deck-covers. Supporting Knowledge and Abilities 20.03.01 knowledge of physical characteristics of

deck-covers, including weight, location, and potential for breakage, etc.


precautions, including possibility of tipping, open holes, implications arising from thawing of frozen surfaces, etc.

20.03.03 knowledge of how deck-cover’s condition

effects mobile-crane hoisting-capacity requirements

20.03.04 ability to recognize and respond

appropriately to special hazards (e.g. stuck/frozen deck-cover; deposits of sand and dirt, etc.)

Subtask 20.04 Installs barriers. Supporting Knowledge and Abilities 20.04.01 knowledge of materials, accessories, and

apparatus for installing barriers (including temporary and site-specific barriers)

20.04.02 knowledge on-site procedures 20.04.03 knowledge of regulations, corporate

protocols, and other requirements re: installation of barriers

20.04.04 ability to select and configure mobile-

crane equipment (e.g. jib) per site-specific barrier-installation requirements

20.04.05 ability to assist assembly crew as required

Subtask

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20.05 Coordinates with divers to schedule cleaning of racktop and sill.


20.05.01 knowledge of roles/responsibilities re:

suspended work platforms. 20.05.02 knowledge of permit requirements 20.0503 knowledge of site-specific characteristics,

including location of trash-rack and sills 20.05.04 ability to contribute to job planning 20.05.05 ability to hoist suspended work-platforms 20.05.06 Ability to communicate with diving

personnel during all phases of the operation

Task 21 Hoists larger transformers/related components for installation, removal,

and maintenance.

Subtask 21.01 Establishes/maintains

jobsite communications required when hoisting larger-transformer equipment.


21.01.01 knowledge of PGT-system procedures and

components associated with assembly/disassembly and maintenance of larger transformers, including synchronous condensers

21.01.02 knowledge load-weights associated with

specific transformers and transformer-components

21.01.03 knowledge of hand signals 21.01.04 knowledge of load charts 21.01.05 ability to train/retrain staff re: use of hand

signals, radio, crew-member roles/responsibilities, rigging standards, flashlight signals etc.

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21.01.06 Ability to rig larger-transformer equipment for mobile-crane hoists

Subtask 21.02 Performs hoist of larger

transformer and/or associated equipment.


21.02.01 knowledge of mobile-crane controls 21.02.02 knowledge of mobile-crane configurations 21.02.03 ability to follow and to adapt Job Plan 21.02.04 ability to configure mobile-crane equipment

for lift 21.02.05 ability to use load-geometry re: rigging

points and verify suitability of rigging per industry standards

21.02.06 ability to manipulate controls 21.02.07 Ability to maintain situational awareness

throughout operation

APPENDICES

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Block Percentages*

Titles of Blocks

Block A Lift Planning, Inspection & Maintenance 30% Block B Transporting PGT Equipment 5% Block C Load-Chart Use & Set-Up Procedures for Utility Craning 15% Block D Common PGT Hoisting Specialties 25%

Block E PGT Boom Truck Specialties (for BT Specialists:) 25%

OR Block F PGT Mobile Crane Specialties (for MC Specialists:) 25%

* Percentages reflect the content-weighting that Manitoba Hydro subject matter experts recommend for the development of certification-examination items to qualify operators in one of the two r craning specialties,

respectively.

Block A

30%

Block B

5%

Block C

15%

Block D

25%

Block E or

F

25%

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Appendix DACUM Chart – Task Profile Chart

Crane Operator – Power Generation and Transmission (PGT)

BLOCKS TASKS SUBTASKS

A

LIFT PLANNING, INSPECTION, & MAINTENANCE

1. Prepares Job Plan using Work Order.

1.01. Ensures assignment of qualified Safety Person.

1.02 Assigns rigger and signalperson.

1.03 Assists in developing Emergency Response Plan (ERP).

1.04 Inspects jobsite.

1.05 Selects & uses PPE.

1.06 Identifies jobsite-specific hazards and required barrier(s).

1.07 Uses measuring tools.

2. Arranges permits.

2.01 Verifies that powerline is de-engergized.

2.02 Verifies unit outages.

2.03 Secures Safety Hold-Off Permit.

3. Inspects condition, compliance, and rigging of personnel-lift equipment.

3.01 Inspects platform(s) of personnel-lift equipment.

3.02 Inspects metal / fibreglass personnel-lift buckets.

B

TRANSPORTING PGT HOISTING

EQUIPMENT

4. Uses transport-related documents.

4.01 Performs pre-trip inspection per corporate protocols.

4.02 Completes logbook entries.

4.03 Confirms award of permits.

4.04 Ensues compliance with all transport-related regulatory requirements.

5. Transports

PGT mobile crane.

5.01 Secures mobile crane for transport.

5.02 Installs counterweights, boom, and other PGT mobile-crane components for transport.

5.03 Coordinates transport with truckers and other personnel.

5.04 Drives/ transports crane on variable roadways / terrain (e.g. ice roads).

6. Transports PGT boom truck.

6.01 Returns boom to rack.

6.02 Secures load on boom-truck deck and/or trailer.

6.03 Drives/ transports boom truck on variable roadways / terrain (e.g. ice roads).

C

LOAD-CHART USE & SET-UP

PROCEDURES FOR PGT CRANING

7. Determines capacity of PGT hoisting- equipment.

7.01 Calculates Safe Working Load (SWL) for PGT hoisting

7.02 Assembles components per PGT crane-configuration requirements.

7.03 Determines load radius.

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C (continued)

LOAD-CHART USE & SET-UP

PROCEDURES FOR PGT CRANING

8. Ensures equipment stability.

8.01 Assesses footings of hoisting equipment.

8.02 Assesses weather conditions re: hoisting-equipment stability.

8.03 Selects/ places stabilizing mats and outrigger pads.

8.04 Extends outriggers fully.

9. Secures hoisting site.

9.01 Places barricades and signs.

9.02 Controls vehicular, pedestrian, and other traffic.

D

COMMON PGT HOISTING

SPECIALTIES

10. Maintains limits of approach.

10.01 Verifies voltage of nearby lines.

10.02 Maintains communication with qualified Safety Watchperson.

10.03 Hoists qualified worker to install rubber cover-up and/or shielding.

10.04 Adapts hoisting operation to extremely congested and obstructed site conditions.

11. Performs rigging for PGT hoisting operations.

11.01 Selects/uses rigging equipment and accessories

11.02 Inspects taglines and rigging accessories.

11.03 Installs rigging equipment.

12. Hoists for work with PGT-system components at stations / sub-station yards.

12.01 Hoists for installation/removal of wall bushings

12.02 Assesses special hazards and precautions re: salvage operations

12.03 Hoists for removal/installation of old/new PGT-system components.

13. Performs tandem lifts.

13.01 Coordinates with second crane-operator and other tandem-lift personnel.

13.02 Performs tandem-lift to remove radiator (rad) banks form transformers.

13.03 Performs tandem-lift of PGT-system tower.

E

PGT BOOM TRUCK SPECIALTIES

14. Performs boom--truck pre-operational / post-operational procedures.

14.01 Performs pre-operational procedures per boom-truck manufacturer specifications.

14.02 Performs post-operational procedures per boom-truck manufacturer specifications.

15. Performs boom-truck hoist of smaller- transformer equipment.

15.01 Performs set-up and grounding of boom-truck.

15.02 Verifies order of operations (Job Steps).

15.03 Establishes & maintains on-site communications.

15.04. Hoists smaller transformers and apparatus for installation / removal and maintenance.

16. Operates

personnel-bucket lower controls.

16.01 Verifies use of PPE by all boomtruck bucket-lift personnel

16.02 Coordinates w/ qualified worker(s) re: high-voltage grounding.

16.03 Hoists qualified worker(s) to install high-voltage grounding.

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E (continued)

PGT BOOM TRUCK SPECIALTIES

17. Hoists line-structures and station-apparatus for installation/ Salvage.

17.01 Hoists for installation/ salvage of wooden line/station components.

17.02 Hoists for installation/ salvage of steel line/station components.

F

PGT MOBILE CRANE SPECIALTIES

18. Performs mobile crane pre-operational / post-operational procedures.

18.01 Performs pre-operational procedures incl. inspect’n. of crane and grounding equipment.

18.02 Performs post-operational procedures including application of house-lock.

19. Performs PGT clamming operations.

19.01 Adapts PGT clamming operation to special hazards.

19.02 Performs PGT surface-level clamming.

19.03 Performs PGT underwater clamming.

19.04 Places riprap on dykes.

20. Uses follower to install/remove stop-logs and trash-racks etc.…

20.01 Verifies inspection findings re: condition of stoplogs and follower.

20.02 Performs grounding and set-up.

20.03 Removes deck-covers.

20.04 Installs barriers.

20.05 Coordinates with divers to schedule cleaning of rack and sill.

21. Hoists larger transformers / related components for installation, etc.

21.01 Establishes/ maintains jobsite communications re: hoisting larger-transformer equipment.

21.02 Performs hoist of larger transformer and/or associated equipment.

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Appendix TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

Hand Tools adjustable wrenches (various sizes) calculator come-alongs (wire rope or chain) flashlight grease gun hammers (ball peen, claw, sledge, various sizes) level line-up bar, drift pin, T-bar measuring tape oilcan pliers (needle nose, slip joint) pry bars punches (knock-out type, various sizes) ratchet set scales scrapers (various sizes) screwdrivers (flat, Phillips, Robertson, various sizes) shovel snips (heavy duty wire cutting) sprayer spud wrenches squeegee tag lines tire pressure gauge tool box vernier caliper vice grips wear gauge (wire rope and sheave) wire brush wire rope cutter wire rope winder wrench sets (open and closed ends, both metric and imperial) Power Tools and Equipment

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angle grinder with wire brush electric drills forklift hand-held and stationary radios headphones hydraulic jack impact wrenches (electric and pneumatic) oxy-acetylene brazing torch oxy-acetylene cutting torch propane torch steam cleaner or power wash Personal Protective Equipment and Safety Equipment coveralls ear-plugs and muffs eye wash station face shields fall arrest harness fire blankets fire extinguishers fire-retardant coverall first aid kit gloves goggles hard hat masks (particles, vapour) reflectors respirators road flares safety boots safety glasses spill kit survival suits

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