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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare the mud filtration process for operation
   • Assess and condition mud to meet filtration requirements
   • Confirm services are available and ready for operation
   • Check equipment in readiness for use according to operating specifications
   • Select, fit and use personal protective equipment as required
   • Set the mud filtration process to meet production requirements
2. Operate and monitor the mud filtration process
   • Start and operate the mud filtration process according to operating procedures
   • Confirm process performance is maintained within specification
   • Ensure mud meets specifications for pol and moisture
   • Monitor equipment to confirm operating condition
   • Identify, rectify or report out-of-specification mud, process and equipment performance according to workplace procedures
3. Hand over the mud filtration process
   • Maintain workplace records according to workplace requirements
   • Carry out shift changeover according to workplace procedures
   • Ensure mud filtration station operators are aware of system and related equipment status at completion of handover
4. Shut down the mud filtration process
   • Identify the appropriate shutdown procedure for operational and long-term shutdown conditions
   • Safely shut down the mud filtration system according to operating procedures
   • Prepare the mud filtration system for storage in shutdown mode
   • Identify and report operational maintenance requirements according to workplace procedures