Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare for assisting with mud rotary drilling
- 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
- Load, unload, move, handle, use and store rotary drilling equipment and all associated tools, sampling devices and connecting equipment
- Set up and stabilise pipe racks
- Wear all necessary personal protective equipment and protective clothing when assisting with rotary mud drilling
- Support the rotary mud drilling process
- Fit and remove bits, reamers and stabilizers to and from the drill string
- Prepare drill string in readiness for tripping and drilling
- Add and remove drill pipe and collars from the drill string
- Inspect drill pipe, collars, bits, threads and associated equipment for damage
- Observe housekeeping and site safety measures while supporting rotary mud drilling operations
- Use pipe and casing handling equipment according to required procedures
- Handle samples
- Take necessary safety precautions when handling potentially hazardous samples
- Obtain and/or lay out disturbed samples in accordance with workplace, drilling sector or site procedures
- Bag, properly label and store samples for transport according to requirements
- Clean and service sampling tools
- Store undisturbed samples for transport in accordance with standard procedures
- Mix drilling fluids
- Wear appropriate protective clothing
- Check labels and read and interpret safety information, hazard codes and materials safety data sheets (MSDS)
- Apply correct mixing procedure for the drilling fluid
- Carry out storage of drilling mud components and additives safely and according recommendations
- Perform basic tests on the fluid and record and report the results
- Carry out basic maintenance of tools and equipment