1. Plan and prepare

1.1. Access, interpret and apply Operate mud pumps documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2. Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements

1.3. Identify, address and report potential hazards, risks and environmental issues and implement control measures

1.4. Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate to the work activities

1.5. Conform to safe working practices and current legislative and operational requirements

1.6. Adhere to coordination requirements with others at the site prior to, during and on completion of work activities and ensure briefings/handover details are communicated

1.7. Confirm availability of necessary third party utilities

2. Monitor mud pumps

2.1. Visually inspect and listen to mud pumps for abnormal sounds or noise

2.2. Check piston lubricating system

2.3. Check pop-off valve setting

2.4. Check pressure of suction and discharge dampeners

2.5. Charge discharge dampener with nitrogen

3. Maintain and repair mud pumps

3.1. Check pony rod clamp when pump is turned off

3.2. Lubricate gear end of pump and check oil levels in gear end of pump

3.3. Identify faults or potential faults, record and report

3.4. Identify, record and report requirement for repair or maintenance of mud pumps

3.5. Replace defective swabs, liner, valves, seats and wear plates of the fluid end of pump

3.6. Ready replacement parts for fluid end of pump

3.7. Select and use correct liners and swabs