AAOM Handbook

 any new (ad hoc) work identified during the operation or maintenance of the asset. The approval to commit resources to any work package requires the following

decisions; Technical 

The work is operational and not capital.

 The work is necessary for sustainable delivery of the performance targets.  The scope and outcomes of the work are appropriate for the sustainable delivery of the performance targets.  The required completion time for the work is appropriate for the condition of the process and the impact of that condition on sustainable delivery of the performance targets. The cost of the work is appropriate for the sustainable delivery of the performance targets. and  The cost of the work cannot have a significant impact on the expenditure budget for the business area or else  The work package was specifically included in the ExPenditure Schedule (EPS) and the estimated cost is less than the approved amount.  The commitment of the expenditure for the work package will not cause an adverse variation to cost outcomes.  There are adjustments to be made to other intended work to avoid an adverse variation to cost outcomes. An approved work package must identify;  The equipment/workplace requiring the work.  The outcome of the work (comprising an action and an object – e.g. replace bucket lift cylinder, drill blast pattern at face 3, reconcile bank statement XYZ).  The approved (upper limit) cost for the work.  The date by which the work must be completed (Required Date).  The impact of not completing the work by the Required Date.  The person who approved the work. Any other relevant information that is available at the time of approval should also be provided. This may include;  Any qualifications to the scope (e.g. use second hand cylinder or short tip waste).  Any conditions or constraints applying to the work (e.g. plant must be running/stopped, restrictions to access etc).  Any requirements to meet sustainability standards.  Resources required for the work etc. Commercial 