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Knowledge
K1: To set up, conduct, shut down and supervise OME processes in accordance with relevant H&S, environmental and explosives regulations Such as, Explosives Regulation 2014 and JSP482.
K2: The health, safety and environmental and other statutory legislation, regulations and safe working practices and procedures governing OME, such as, Risk assessments, HAZID, hazard logs, hazard reviews, ALARP principles, safety cases and their implications for the area of work..
K3: The fundamentals of protective equipment and clothing, safe handling, movement and use of OME, encompassing hazard divisions, hazard types, compatibility groups, mixing rules and fire divisions.
K4: The basic concepts and theory of OME engineering/material science, including the chemical properties of explosives, abnormal stimulus, compatibility testing, hazard testing, risk assessment and engineering controls.
K5: The principles and differences of coaching and mentoring including how to conduct the chosen option.
K6: The principles of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and how the National Occupational Standards (NOS) can determine required CPD interventions.
K7: The limits of individual responsibility and knowledge as well as that of the team and where to seek advice when required.
K8: The processes for assessing, analysing and interpreting technical information to determine the serviceability of the OME products or plant such as: recognising signs of damage and deterioration and propose solutions in order for safe actions to be taken.
K9: The principles underpinning OME concepts and components for a given explosive effect including knowledge of initiators, initiation systems, explosive trains, explosive substances and articles.
K10: The range and choice of resources, equipment and materials used within OME processes and their application and constraints.
K11: The principles of explosives classification, OME inventory activities and licensing requirements, conditions and restrictions.
K12: The principles related to the safe preparation of ordnance munitions and explosives for specified tasks.
K13: OME disposal processes, including associated environmental factors and regulation.
K14: The process for ensuring the workplace is safe and free from explosive hazards.
K15: The requirements of a Quality Management System and the key activities required by this (such as inspection and QA regimes) throughout the OME lifecycle.
Skills
S1: Prepare and supervise an OME workplace, in line with organisational procedures selecting appropriate equipment and resources and return it to a serviceable condition having recorded and taken appropriate action to address any faults.
S2: Apply correct H&S and explosives regulations to task and confirm hazard and risk against agreed criteria.
S3: Conduct inspection and testing, using visual and sampling techniques, and record outcomes in line with organisational or legislative requirements.
S4: Make safe, quarantine, and/or prepare OME for disposal.
S5: Maintain accurate record keeping and identifying areas for improvement and making recommendations.
S6: Use a range of techniques to coach, mentor and communicate within their area of OME responsibility.
S7: Handle and use OME correctly in accordance with the relevant procedures, guidance and legislation.
S8: Identify and implement appropriate OME procedures in the workplace to meet stakeholder requirements.
S9: Confirm the type, quality and quantity of OME relevant to the activity in the workplace.
S10: Implement and maintain housekeeping standards such as cleanliness and waste disposal using best practice protocols.
S11: Plan and prioritise their own and the team’s workload in response to developing events within the workplace.
S12: Prepare Ordnance Munitions and Explosives for specified tasks, taking suitable precautions to prevent damage to equipment and facilities.
S13: Apply the principles of OME to achieve the required explosive effect for a specific ordnance munition or explosive application.
S14: Undertake inventory activities such as audits, recording outcomes in line with organisational requirements.
S15: Use a range of techniques to supervise OME activities, within their area of responsibility.
Behaviours
B1: Work collaboratively as a team member.
B2: Evaluate outcomes of own performance across all duties including reflection and seeking peer review.
B3: Work safely at all times prioritising Health and Safety best practice.
B4: Continual development - willingness to learn through continual development including new processes methods and technologies.
B5: Personal values - respect and tolerance with others.
Duty 1
DUTY: Complies with legislative stipulations and organisational health, safety, environmental policy and contribute to safety parameters for OME such as risk control, fire prevention and unintentional initiations
K2
K3
K4
K7
K11
K15
S2
S7
B2
B3
Duty 2
DUTY: Prepare and set up an OME processing area and equipment within their designated area to defined standards such as facility, building, laboratory or mobile trailer. This will involve planning and prioritising personal and team activities to meet safety and operational needs.
K1
K2
K3
K7
K8
K10
K11
K12
K14
K15
S1
S2
S8
S9
S10
S11
B1
B2
B3
B4
B5
Duty 3
DUTY: Undertake OME inventory activities, such as accounting, audit, security and record keeping maintaining control of OME in line with organisation legislative and regulatory requirements
K2
K7
K8
K11
K12
K14
S2
S3
S4
S5
S7
S8
S9
S10
S11
S14
S15
B1
B2
B3
B5
Duty 4
DUTY: Undertake inspection of OME to determine serviceability including performance to specification, quality as defined in the Quality Management System (QMS), safety and obsolescence. Instigate maintenance, repair and disposal
K2
K3
K4
K7
K8
K10
K12
K14
K15
S2
S3
S4
S5
S7
S8
S9
S10
S14
S15
B1
B2
B3
B5
Duty 5
DUTY: Prepare Ordnance Munitions and Explosives for processing and storage tasks in line with instructions and operating procedures to meet organisational legislative requirements such as manufacture, assembly, testing, transportation. (This will involve planning and prioritising personal and team activities to meet safety and operational needs)
K2
K3
K4
K7
K8
K9
K10
K12
K14
K15
S2
S4
S5
S7
S8
S9
S10
S11
S12
S14
B1
B2
B3
B5
Duty 6
DUTY: Undertake routine disposals of OME via the approved waste routes and participate in the non-routine safe disposal including hazard classification and re-classification. This will involve planning and prioritising personal and team activities to meet safety and operational needs.
K2
K3
K4
K7
K9
K10
K12
K13
K14
K15
S2
S4
S5
S7
S8
S9
S10
S11
S12
S13
S15
B1
B2
B3
B5
Duty 7
DUTY: Participate in the improvement of the OME lifecycle through the research, design and development of existing and new products or procedures including identifying recommendations for change. This will involve planning and prioritising personal and team activities to meet safety and operational needs.
K1
K2
K3
K4
K7
K8
K9
K10
K11
K13
K14
S1
S2
S3
S4
S5
S6
S7
S8
S10
S11
S12
S13
S14
B1
B2
B3
B4
B5
Duty 8
DUTY: Participate in the inspection and maintenance of OME facilities to ensure that they are fit for purpose
K2
K3
K4
K7
K8
K14
K15
S2
S3
S8
B1
B2
Duty 9
DUTY: Provide appropriate technical advice and guidance including knowledge sharing, coaching or mentoring to promote good practice for both internal and external stakeholders
K2
K3
K4
K5
K7
K9
K10
K11
K13
K14
S6
S15
B1
B2
B5
Duty 10
DUTY: Undertake activities to ensure free from explosives (FFE) certification such as segregation and inspection of objects, facilities, equipment, packaging tooling and clothing
K2
K3
K4
K7
K8
K13
S1
S3
S4
S5
S9
S10
S11
B1
B2
B3
Duty 11
DUTY: Undertake the safe and controlled shut down of OME processes for planned and unplanned situations within their designated area of responsibility
K1
K3
S1
S2
S4
S7
S8
S10
S11
S15
B1
B2
B3
B5
Duty 12
DUTY: Participate in the generation, review or evaluation of OME standard operating procedures (SOP) such as work instructions and risk assessments
