Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare for operations
- Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity
- Obtain, confirm and apply work instructions for the allocated task
- Identify, manage and report all potential hazards
- Resolve coordination requirements with others at the site prior to commencing and during work activities
- Confirm availability of necessary third party utilities in accordance with operational requirements
- Conform to safe working practices and current legislative and operational requirements
- Monitor operation of mud pump
- Visually inspect and listen to mud pumps for abnormal sounds and leaks
- Check lubricating system and identify and report faults
- Check pressure relief valve (PRV) setting
- Check flow path
- Charge discharge dampener with nitrogen, to correct pressure, as required
- Charge suction dampener to correct pressure
- Maintain and repair mud pumps