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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare equipment
   • Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, read, confirm and apply work instructions
   • 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 required quantities and type of consumables
   • Identify errors, omissions and shortages and take appropriate remedial action within functional responsibility
   • Select and use/wear protective clothing and equipment
2. Select handling equipment
   • Identify and select equipment appropriate for the work to be performed and conforming to operational requirements
   • Confirm equipment is functional and fit for the purpose and the environment in which it will be used
   • Identify faults in the equipment and take appropriate remedial action taken within functional responsibility
3. Handle tubulars and equipment
   • Position tubulars and equipment according to operational requirements
   • Make and break connections safely
   • Identify faults and defects accurately and take appropriate remedial action within functional responsibility
   • Handle equipment using safe lifting and handling techniques
   • Record data accurately at appropriate times and frequencies
4. Prepare and run drill pipe/tubing
   • Measure and record all down hole tools and pipe to assist driller
   • Convey pipe and tools to drill floor with protectors fitted and in accordance with company safety operating procedures
   • Check tongs and slip dies for cleanliness and sharpness and secure long lines
   • Inspect, service and operate slips correctly
   • Operate make-up and break-out tongs correctly
   • Move drill floor drilling tools and equipment in accordance with operating procedures
   • Apply correct manual handling techniques
   • Conduct thread cleaning, inspection and lubrication safely
   • Make up and run drill string/tubing string,
5. Assist in preparation and running of blow out prevention (BOP) stack, riser and diverter package
   • Prepare running BOP equipment in accordance with rig operating procedures
   • Position BOP over the wellhead using the appropriate system
   • Assemble and check appropriate pressure test caps
   • Assemble and check appropriate handling equipment
6. Examine and service drill floor equipment
   • Read, interpret and apply lubrication schedules
   • Carry out lubrication in accordance with company and manufacturer’s requirements
   • Identify and use correct types and quantities of lubricants for applications
   • Check drawworks, top drive, swivel, all valves, including standpipe and choke and kill valves, wirelines and hoists
   • Identify, report and rectify faults where capable
7. Maintain a high standard of rig housekeeping
   • Maintain drill floor and equipment to company standard
   • Keep tools and portable equipment clean, well maintained and correctly stowed
   • Seal and stow flammable substances according to manufacturer’s and statutory requirements
   • Keep covers and gratings in place, except when in use
   • Maintain tongs, slips and dies in a clean and sharp condition
   • Maintain non skid surfaces clean and free from oil and grease