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Operate mud systems

Operate mud systems

Unit of competency
National Code
RIIOGN303D
State Code
WH541
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
07/12/2014
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/05/2014
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
29/05/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to apply operate mud systems in Drilling.This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles.No licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare for operations
  • 1.1. Access, interpret and apply Operate mud systems 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. 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
  • 1.6. Confirm availability and status of necessary permits
  • 1.7. Confirm availability of necessary third party utilities
2. Operate mud system
  • 2.1. Ensure good oilfield practice when operating equipment
  • 2.2. Align valves in pits to ensure correct pit usage
3. Operate, maintain and repair mud conditioning equipment
  • 3.1. Identify, confirm and adjust equipment as per supervisors or mud engineers instruction
  • 3.2. Clean all equipment and visually inspect for leaks and proper operation, in accordance with specifications
  • 3.3. Identify faults or potential faults, record and report to relevant personnel
  • 3.4. Identify faults, record and report requirement for repair or maintenance
  • 3.5. Replace screens or cones, on shakers, desilters and desanders
  • 3.6. Perform periodic or scheduled preventative maintenance on all mud treatment units
4. Operate and service transfer (butterfly) valves in mud pits
  • 4.1. Align valves
  • 4.2. Lubricate valve stems of butterfly valves
  • 4.3. Clean and inspect transfer valves
  • 4.4. Replace or repair defective parts
5. Recognise warning signs of kicks
  • 5.1. Monitor, adjust and report pit level
  • 5.2. Monitor and report mud properties
  • 5.3. Monitor and report size of cuttings
  • 5.4. Monitor and report volume of mud returns
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WB228 RIIOGN303A Operate mud systems Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBW54 RIIOGN303E Operate, monitor and maintain mud systems Unit of competency