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 and status of necessary permits to work in accordance with requirements
- Confirm availability of necessary third party utilities in accordance with requirements
- Operate mud system
- Operate, maintain and repair mud conditioning equipment
- Engage and/or adjust appropriate equipment as directed by supervisors or mud engineer
- Clean all equipment and visually inspect for leaks and proper operation, in accordance with specifications
- Identify faults or potential faults and reported immediately
- Identify, record and report requirement for repair or maintenance of mud conditioning equipment
- Replace screens or cones as necessary, on shakers, desilters, desanders in accordance with specifications
- Perform periodic or scheduled preventative maintenance on all mud treatment units in accordance with specifications
- Operate and service transfer (butterfly) valves in mud pits
- Recognise warning signs of kicks