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104.01 Inspect buried pipe when exposedA. Initial damage assessment inspection of coating1. Be aware of Company requirements for excavation near the pipeline.2. Be familiar with Company procedures for working safely in an excavation.3. Be knowledgeable in types of damage which could be found on coating (such as cracks, disbonded coating, gouges, holidays)4. Be aware of procedures for documenting damage to buried/submerged coatingB. Inspect for physical damage on pipeline1. Be knowledgeable in types of damage which could be found on a pipeline, such as mill scale, discoloration, pitting, dents/gouges, bulges, wrinkles, buckles, visualweld defect, metal loss and corrosion2. Be aware of OQ qualification requirements for measuring damage on pipe (Covered Task 104.02).3. Be aware of procedures for documenting damage to pipeline, especially with regard to the timing or repair requirements of the Pipeline Integrity Regulation.C. Be able to recognize and respond to abnormal operating conditions that might be encountered when performing this covered task104.02 Measure damage on pipe – manual measurementA. Measure damage (such as pits, gouges, dents, metal loss) depth1. Be able to measure damage depth using a mechanical measuring device, such as a pit depth gauge or caliper.2. Understand how to use additional tools if necessary to get accurate reading of damage depth, such as straight edge, square and/or tape measureB. Measure the affected corroded area (for RSTRENG or B31.4 calculations)1. Be able to safely clean corroded area.2. Be able to measure depth using mechanical measuring device and additional tools if necessary.3. Be able to measure length and width of corroded area.4. Know what is required on a paper sketch/imprint of corroded area.C. Know proper documentation procedures for reporting damage and/or corrosion, especially with regard to the timing or repair requirements of the Pipeline IntegrityRegulationD. Be able to recognize and respond to abnormal operating conditions that might be encountered when performing this covered task.104.03 Measure wall thickness of pipe – ultrasonic measurementA. Be able to safely clean corroded area, if applicable.B. Be aware of OQ qualification requirements for measuring damage on pipe (Covered Task 104.02)C. Be able to take a wall thickness reading using an ultrasonic meter according to manufacturer’s operating instructions. (manufacturer’s manual)D. If meter needs calibration, be able to calibrate using manufacturer’s calibration instructions. (manufacturer’s manual)E. Be aware of pipe geometry as it pertains to proper placement of ultrasonic transducer using manufacturer’s instructionsF. Have knowledge of nominal wall thickness of pipe in area being measured.G. Know proper documentation procedures for reporting wall thickness abnormalities.H. Be able to recognize and respond to abnormal operating conditions that might be encountered when performing this covered task.I. DOT Part 195 Sec: 403a, 585 & 587Page 18 of 33
104.04 Place and maintain permanent line markersA. Install permanent line marker1. Be aware of tools needed (post pounder, rivet tool, rivets, etc.)2. Be aware of proper and correct information to be included on signs (lettering, colors, off-sets, local phone numbers)3. Be aware of required locations for line marker installation (RR crossings, road crossings, river crossings, line of sight if required by local instructions, fence line).4. Be aware of OQ qualification requirements for locating a pipeline (Covered Task 104.22)5. Be able to properly install marker post and marker (depth of post, straightness and level of post and marker, arrow direction agree with pipeline direction, etc.)B. Inspection of line markers1. Be aware of required locations for line marker installation (RR crossings, road crossings, river crossings, line of sight if required by local instructions, fence line).2. Be aware of proper and correct information to be included on signs (lettering, colors, off-sets, local phone numbers)3. Be able to properly report existence of damaged line markers to appropriate company personnel for repair or replacement.C. Be able to recognize and respond to abnormal operating conditions that might be encountered when performing this covered task104.05 Inspect surface conditions of right-of-wayA. Be aware of surface conditions to check, such as: Vegetation overgrowth, Erosion, leaks/wet spots, property damage, construction activity, exposed pipe, frost ball(on natural gas liquids lines lines), earth movement (landslides, sink holes) and washoutsB. Be aware of proper documentation procedures for reporting abnormal surface conditionsC. Be able to recognize and respond to abnormal operating conditions that might be encountered when performing this covered task.D. DOT Part 195.412104.06 Inspection following blastingA. Utilize leak survey techniques after blastingB. Be able to recognize and respond to abnormal operating conditions that might be encountered when performing this covered task.C. Be aware of the OQ Covered Task 103.11104.07 DOT semi-annual inspection of valvesA. Verify location of valve to be inspected1. Be able to understand and use the correct information necessary to identify the valve location.2. Be aware of Company policies for safe work permittingB. Verify the valve number and nameplate data1. Be able to check nameplate, milepost, line section number, pipeline size and/or valve number as appropriateC. Verify valve type and manufacturer1. Be aware of manufacturer’s catalogs and equipment dataD. Check valve body for leaks, damage or corrosion1. Be able to correctly use gas detection equipment (such as a gas detector or soap leak detector) to check for leaks if required by local proceduresPage 19 of 33
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