METHOD STATEMENT

Generator Load Test

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Prepared By: ESLAM GHITH SIGN:

FM Planner DATE: 03/07/22

Reviewed By:
RICARDO PASCOAL SIGN:
Operations Head DATE: 03/07/22

Approved By: MAJED AL THUNIAN SIGN:

General Manager DATE: 03/07/22

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Briefing Record
I have been briefed on this method statement and understand its contents.
Name Position Signature Date
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Contents

1 SCOPE OF WORK...................................................................................................................... 6

2 PROGRAM................................................................................................................................. 6

3 REFERANCE DOCUMENTS....................................................................................................... 6

4 ORGNAIZATION........................................................................................................................ 6

5 MATERIAL................................................................................................................................. 7

6 PLANT/EQUIPMENT................................................................................................................ 7

7 PERPARATION.......................................................................................................................... 7

8 SAFETY....................................................................................................................................... 7

9 ENVIRONMENT........................................................................................................................ 9

10 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES.......................................................................................... 10

11 METHOD & SEQUENCE................................................................................................. 10

12 PROTECTION................................................................................................................... 11

13 INSPECTIONS/CHECKS/TESTS......................................................................................11
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14 ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA.................................................................................................. 11

15 RECORDS......................................................................................................................... 11

16 INSURANCE..................................................................................................................... 11

17 ATTACHMENT................................................................................................................. 12
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1 SCOPE OF WORK
This Method statement describes in detail the series of onsite Preventive Maintenance
(PPM) activities to be carried out for Generator Load Test and checks the requirements
to be carried out at Saudi Railway Facilities Maintenance Services Project.

The purpose of this method statement is to define the general procedure that will be
followed for the preventive maintenance works of Generator Load test at Saudi Railway
Facilities Maintenance Services Project.

The objective is to make the maintenance teams aware of how to carry out routine
operational & maintenance works and to ensure that the works are carried out in a safe,
effective & efficient manner and in accordance with standard practices.

2 PROGRAM
Work shall be planned and executed according to approved schedule given by client.

3 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

Job Hazard Analysis for the activity

4 ORGANIZATION

 Director of Operations is responsible to allocate the resources for this activity

 Facilities Manager is responsible to ensure that the activity is completed within
time agreed and as per approved PPM planner.
 QHSE Supervisor is responsible for maintenance and administration of this
procedure
 FM Coordinator is responsible for the implementation of this procedure
throughout the activity. He is also responsible to ensure that team involved in
this activity is trained of method statement.
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 QHSE Officer is responsible for assurance of implementing this method

statement
 Maintenance Team Leader is responsible to supervise the activity as per
specification set is this method statement.
 Technician is responsible to carry out the Maintenance activities as per the
Method Statement and follow the instructions given by Team Leader.

5 MATERIAL

Material used during the activity should be recorded .

6 PLANT/EQUIPMENT

Below list of tools shall be used during the activity;

 Multi Meter
 Tester
 Dry Cloth
 Cleaning Brush
 Plyer
 Star Screwdriver
 Minus screwdriver

7 PERPARATION

Necessary permits shall be taken from client for the task. Activity shall be started with
Step-Back evaluation risk assessment process.

8 SAFETY

General H&S Instructions

 No maintenance shall be carried out unless there is valid work order (PPM, CM,
RM) and PTW is authorized by permit issuer.
 Step-Back risk assessment shall be carried out prior to each activity.
 Only competent persons shall carry out the maintenance tasks.
 Task technical & QHSE instructions shall be readily available to task performer
(e.g. method statement, JHA etc.)
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 Task performer shall ensure that all hand-tools & equipment which are required
to carry out the maintenance are in good condition and that he knows how to
use them safely.
 Safety shoes must be worn; dust mask and hand gloves shall be provided and
must be used when required. In case of chemical use then the PPE stated by
Safety data sheet shall be provided and used.
 Job performer shall be trained on how to carry out safe manual handling. In case
of heavy load mechanical aids shall be used.
 Defective tool / equipment shall be immediately taken out of use.
 Task performer shall be trained on how to use ladder safely.
 Scaffold shall be erected / dismantled by only authorized trained staff.
 Never use defective scaffold, never move mobile scaffold while people or
materials are kept on it, never use mobile scaffold in case of extreme weather
conditions.
 Before the use of any chemicals read the container label / SDS to know the
hazards and the required PPE. All required PPEs shall be provided and used when
required. If you don’t know what PPE are required ask supervisor.
 Use Green chemicals as practicable. Never handle chemicals in unlabelled
container & never mix chemicals.
 Dispose chemical / chemical container as hazardous waste.
 Avoid chemical spill but if happened use the right spill control material
(sand/spill kit) and report incident to your supervisor.
 Never leave equipment or tools unattended in publicly accessible areas.
 In case of any need to work in electricity energized parts, then power shall be
adequately isolated, locked-out and tagged-out and permit shall be taken before
start of work. No work shall be carried out on energized parts / systems.
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 In case maintenance resulted in waste, clean the task site and take waste to the
right waste collection area.
 Housekeeping shall be maintained throughout the task.

Note “There is zero tolerance on AFRAS rules. Any violation of blue rules may result in
intervention to the task until corrective action is taken place.”

A job hazard analysis/ work activity risk assessment shall be conducted for the task and
communicated with all task performers prior to issue permit.

Below mentioned PPE shall be used during the task:

Long
Sleeves Helmet/ Ear Eye Full Body Respiratory
Hi-Vis Vest Bump Cap Protection Safety Shoes Hand Gloves Protection Harness Protection
Shirts
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9 ENVIRONMENT
General Environmental Instructions
 Before the use of any chemicals read the container label / SDS to know the
hazards and the required PPE. All required PPEs shall be provided and used when
required. If you don’t know what PPE are required ask supervisor.
 Use Green chemicals as practicable. Never handle chemicals in unlabeled
container & never mix chemicals.
 Dispose chemical / chemical container as hazardous waste.
 Avoid chemical spill but if happened use the right spill control material
(sand/spill kit) and report incident to your supervisor.
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 In case maintenance resulted in waste, clean the task site and take waste to the
right waste collection area.
 Housekeeping shall be maintained throughout the task.

10 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Name & Number of On-Site First
Medical/ Personal Injury Emergency Aider:
Nearest First Aid Box Location:
Location & Number of Nearest
Hospital:
Ambulance Number:
In case of Accident resulted in medical emergency:
› Call first aider
› If critical Call local emergency services/ ambulance
› Notify Management & QHSE Department Immediately
Name & Number of On-Site Fire
Warden:
Civil Defense Emergency Number:
Fire Emergency
If you discovered fire:
› Report Immediately to Building Security, Management & QHSE
Department
› Sound the alarm (operate the nearest manual call point by breaking the
glass)
› Evacuate to building assembly point
› Attempt to extinguish the fire only if you are properly trained to use fire
extinguishers. DO NOT TAKE PERSONAL RISKS IN ATTEMPTING TO PUT
OUT THE FIRE!
› If you used two (2) extinguishers and fire still not extinguished,
evacuate the building.

11 METHOD & SEQUENCE

The following are the steps to be adopted to perform the generator load test PPM/
inspection for the mechanical & electrical units of the facility, thus evaluating its
performance.
Sequences involved in the Load Test:
1. Secure Permit to Work from SAR, as required.
2. Visually observe the Generator for any faults and general conditions;
3. Check the level of coolant, condition of the station battery – Voltage & level of
distilled water;
4. Check the condition & level of engine oil;
5. Check ATS (Auto Transfer Switch) condition & check for alarm status
6. Correct and reset the alarm, if any
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7. Switch Off the SECO main breaker to interrupt the power supply to the electrical
& mechanical systems
8. Check the generator engine RPM, Oil pressure, Voltage & Current, to evaluate
the generator efficiency
9. Check all equipment’s emergency power availability & confirm
10. Reset any equipment, if necessary
11. Close the Permit to work from SAR representative, as applicable.

12 PROTECTION
N/A

13 Inspections/checks/tests
Relevant work order and Inspection and maintenance checklist shall be completed for
this activity.

14 ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
Spot checks shall be carried out during the work. A corrective work order to be raised
for any defects or malfunctions identified which couldn’t be rectified during PPM. Check
and ensure the entire task is completed and unit/system is running in normal condition.

15 RECORDS
Following records shall be maintained for activity;
 Work Order Report
 Completed Checklist for the activity

16 INSURANCE
N/A
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