Integrated Pipeline Repair Services
Integrated Pipeline Repair Services
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JV
TECHNICAL QUESTIONNAIRE:
For
PROVISION OF INTEGRATED PIPELINE REPAIR
AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES
Tender No.CW809655
THE SHELL PETROLEUM DEVELOPMENT
ES/NCDMB/SPDC – TITT/260224/UPD
ES/NCDMB/ SPDC –CITT/262224-UPD
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TABLE OF CONTENT
1. Controlling schedule, cost including progress monitoring, reporting, Change & Risk
Management, 3
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Project management
ENERGYRAY INTEGRATED SERVICES LIMITED shall assign a project engineer who is thoroughly
conversant with this kind of task; they
shall have full responsibility for project delivery and be the single point of contact for SPDC for
all correspondence. Draft copies of the project management structure and project schedule
planning documents shall be prepared and submitted as part of the technical proposal.
The Project engineer shall liaise with the SPDC in all the project activities. ENERGYRAY
INTEGRATED SERVICES LIMITED is also
fully and completely responsible for any subcontracted or purchased sub-system and services.
SPDC shall also nominate a single point of contact for the project and advise ENERGYRAY
INTEGRATED SERVICES LIMITED.
Pipeline Repairs
Oil and gas lines Emergency Repairs Planned Pipeline Upgrades / Repairs Composite
repairs
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Documentation
Requirements of drawings and documents for SPDC review and approval shall be as per the
This list is not intended to be exhaustive, and any document required within the CONTRACT,
necessary
for the execution of work, shall be prepared by ENERGYRAY INTEGRATED SERVICES LIMITED
and made available for SPDC
ENERGYRAY INTEGRATED SERVICES LIMITED shall prepare and submit for approval the Master
Document Register (MDR), on which
shall be marked the classification of documents Class (1, 2, or 3) based upon the classification
guidelines
provided hereafter.
ENERGYRAY INTEGRATED SERVICES LIMITED is required to mark each document issued with a
stamp for “Documentation Class” and
CLASS OF APPROVAL
All class 1 document and drawings shall be submitted to SPDC for review and approval. The
SPDC will return documents and drawings APPROVED or issue for comments or instructions
in the times established in the contract documents and during the kick –off-meeting (KOM)
from
All class 2 documents and drawings shall be submitted to SPDC for review and comments. If
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SPDC has any comments and/or instructions these will be issued ENERGYRAY INTEGRATED
SERVICES LIMITED in the times
established in the contract documents and during the kick-off-meeting (KOM) from
documented
this time, SPDC is deemed to have no comments to the submitted Class 2 documents and
drawings.
All class 3 Documents and drawings shall be issued to SPDC for reference. After issue to
SPDC, ENERGYRAY INTEGRATED SERVICES LIMITED can continue with the work.
SAFETY.
All the necessary work permits shall be obtained prior to begin of the works. All works shall
be done in accordance with the SPDC Safety rules and regulations. Only authorized and
qualified personnel shall operate motorized equipment.
Prior to commencing any work, a work permit must be obtained from and signed by a SPDC
authorized person.
All key personnel on this section of works are to be experienced in work and shall be inducted
into this method statement.
Work procedures shall be in accordance with the HSE risk managements. These shall be
presented at a toolbox meeting prior to commencement of these works and then at regular
intervals.
Records of attendance at the toolbox meeting shall be kept and filed on site.
All plant and equipment are to be inspected and approved as required by the contract
requirement.
All plant and equipment, together with the working areas, are to be regularly inspected and
audited.
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The work area and storage areas shall be barricaded and separated from adjacent walkways
and other construction areas
QUALITY RECORDS.
In accordance with Quality control Plan, all quality record shall be filled up during stages of
work, duly signed by the inspectors and shall be maintained for final dossier according for
the Contract.
WORK SCHEDULE.
The Work Schedule shall consists of the work activities, durations; milestones etc to be tracked
during the execution of the Contract. A detail Works Schedule programme shall be prepared
and presented to SPDC for approval before the commencement of the Contract.
Introduction:
The workers that ENERGYRAY INTEGRATED SERVICES LIMITED shall engage for this Contract are
hereby classified into four (4) categories with the Technical Requirements of this Contract in
view. These categories consist of Management staff, Supervisory staff, supporting staff and ad-
hoc staff. These categories are as follows:
Category A:
Management Staff
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Contract manager
Human Resources Manager
Contract Procurement Manager
QA/QC Manager
HSE Advisor
Category B:
Supervising staff
Project Engineer
Site Engineer/Supervisor
Design Engineer
Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer
Finance Officer
HSE Officer
Lead Design Engineer
Material Coordinator
Planning and Scheduling Coordinator
Contract Accountant
QA/QC Engineers/Inspectors
Category C:
Supporting staff
Category D:
Ad hoc staff
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Labour
The following are the steps ENERGYRAY INTEGRATED SERVICES LIMITED shall take in the
recruitment of staff in this Contract:
8.2.1 Sourcing.
8.2.2 Interview/Selection.
8.2.3 Letter of Appointment.
8.2.4 Community Clearance.
8.2.5 SPDC Plant HSE Induction
In this contract, the following categories shall be sourced in- house by ENERGYRAY
INTEGRATED SERVICES LIMITED, the retainer hospital and from the community as follows:
Category A: The staff in this category shall be sourced in-house by ENERGYRAY INTEGRATED
SERVICES LIMITED.
Category B: 40% of the staff in this category shall be sourced from ENERGYRAY INTEGRATED
SERVICES LIMITED list while 60% shall be sourced from the community through the BIRC.
Category C: 30% of the staff in this category shall be sourced from the ENERGYRAY
INTEGRATED SERVICES LIMITED list while 70% shall be sourced from the community through
the BIRC.
Category D: This Category of staff are required only when needed for a particular task to be
completed within a short duration and discharged upon close out of task. The staff shall be
sourced 100% from the Community through the BIRC and directly by ENERGYRAY INTEGRATED
SERVICES LIMITED not through a Sub Contractor or Labour Contractor.
NOTE: Category D staff shall be drawn from the Community through the BIRC, if they meet the
required qualification for the position, minimum of which shall be Trade Test Certificate.
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Interview/Selection
In this process, a letter shall be sent to the BIRC requesting for candidates that could be
suitable for the roles in Categories B, C and D. ENERGYRAY INTEGRATED SERVICES LIMITED
shall conduct interviews for the recommended candidates and select the most suitable
candidates for the roles in Categories B, C and D.
Letters of Employment:
Letters of employment shall be issued to staff before commencement of work which shall
indicate the job role, job description, department and pay package. Staff acceptance of terms
of engagement shall be indicated on copy of employment letter to minimize complaints, if any
in the future while under the ENERGYRAY INTEGRATED SERVICES LIMITED Employment.
Community Clearance
ENERGYRAY INTEGRATED SERVICES LIMITED shall obtain community clearance for selected
staff at the Employment Bureau. This shall be handled by the ENERGYRAY INTEGRATED
SERVICES LIMITED C.L.O in charge of community matters to ensure that there are no invaders
that may deny the community employment choices.
ENERGYRAY INTEGRATED SERVICES LIMITED shall engage selected staff for SPDC HSE
Induction. This shall be supervised by ENERGYRAY INTEGRATED SERVICES LIMITEDs HSE
Advisor from Category A with ENERGYRAY INTEGRATED SERVICES LIMITED CLO in attendance.
The SPDC Plant HSE induction is Mandatory for all staff before they obtain access badges to
work within SPDC Facilities (NO SPDC INDUCTION, NO ACCESS).
Retention of Staff:
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Professional Development.
Beneficial Pay packages.
Prompt Salary Payment
Open Communication.
Value system.
Work-life balance.
A Fair Grievance procedure
Counseling of workers
Transportation.
Accommodation and Messing.
Time-off.
Salary Advance
Leave
Medical
Incentives
Professional Development:
ENERGYRAY INTEGRATED SERVICES LIMITED shall train staff in their respective fields. The
categories involved shall be from A-C respectively.
Leave Allowances.
End of Contract pay off.
End of year Bonuses.
Prompt Salary Payment:
Staff salaries shall be paid in good time (24th day of every month) to avoid staff losing
concentration on the job.
Open communication:
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The ENERGYRAY INTEGRATED SERVICES LIMITED shall give staff the opportunity to do the
following:
Counseling of workers:
The ENERGYRAY INTEGRATED SERVICES LIMITED HR Manager in conjunction with the
immediate line supervisor of the defaulting worker (who does not meet task and target or has
any other work related issue) shall set up a counseling session for the staff in order to harness
his/her potentials on the job.
Transportation:
ENERGYRAY INTEGRATED SERVICES LIMITED shall provide transportation for staffs to site at the
commencement, lunch time and closure of work.
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
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Establishing goals
Quarterly Performance Review
Consistent Feedback to staff
Employee Development
Performance Dialogue
Competency Building
Resolving Poor Performance
Managerial Training
Appraisal forms
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After the quarterly review, ENERGYRAY INTEGRATED SERVICES LIMITED Managers shall give
regular feedback to staff in other to break old habits and encourage them to learn new
behaviors in attaining excellence in their job role and in the project as a whole.
Employee Development:
Performance Dialogue:
Competency Building:
ENERGYRAY INTEGRATED SERVICES LIMITED shall assist through the Category A staff to
cultivate the organizational and job-specific competencies on each staff and the need for high
performance and success on this Contract.
ENERGYRAY INTEGRATED SERVICES LIMITED shall provide support for an under-performing staff
by counseling the staff towards achieving high performance which shall be supervised by the
ENERGYRAY INTEGRATED SERVICES LIMITED Human Resource Manager and the Line supervisor.
However, if the staff consistently under-performs after sessions of counselling, he/she may be
subject to disciplinary measures and procedure which may lead to termination of appointment.
Managerial Training :
Appraisal forms:
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HSE Statistics
Progress Summary
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Weekly Progress Report
Daily Maintenance Report
HSE STATISTICS
SW SW
Parameters Man-hours FAC MTC LTI NM IR UA/UC Drills
(NLNG) (DAIIK)
Cumulative 1,260 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
PROGRESS SUMMARY
DOCUMENTS STATUS
Issue Close Issue Close Issue Close Issue Close Issue Close Issue Close Issue Close
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DATE: ...........................................................................................
SPDC: ………………………………………………………………………
1. HSE Issues :
2. Procurement Status:
3. Fabrication Report:
4. Quality Issue:
(% Plannedvs% Actual):
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MOBILIZATION
CONSTRUCTION/INSTALLATION
WORKS
COMMISIONING
DEMOBILIZATION
OVERALL
The proposed plans to ensure and assure sustainability in the Contract are as follows;
The applicable work management tools for the effective delivery of the Contract are as
follows;
Also other applicable work management tools (Software) for the Contract are as follows;
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The designated Contract Engineer will prepare the detailed Bill of Quantities for all materials
and material requirements. The resulting Bill of Quantities shall be reviewed and approved by
the Contract Manager. On approval by the Contract Manager, and the SPDC Representative,
the Bill of Materials shall be compiled on Material Summary Sheets.
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Based on the information provided on the expected arrival dates for these materials, the
Contract Engineer shall submit a revised construction schedule reflecting any new delivery
dates and changes thereof.
Ensure that materials are received in accordance with the Packing List.
Inspect Materials and verify with the corresponding Mill/calibration Certificates.
Tag appropriately any non-conforming items and raise Non Conformance Reports
(NCR’s).
Compile Material Receiving Reports based on the above information.
Materials shall be stored in the ENERGYRAY INTEGRATED SERVICES LIMITED ENGINEERING
Construction Warehouse Storage areas until required. Materials shall be received from the
Warehouse with the use of Material Movement Reports (MMR’s) as per the Material Control
Procedure. Material Status Reports shall be provided on a weekly basis.
Material shall be properly stored, tagged and marked with pre-approved colors to avoid
material mix-up, and ease retrieval from the storage area.
Prior to the commencement of work each day, in-house meetings shall be held with the
Contracts assigned key personnel. The essence of these daily meetings is to ensure that:
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In accordance with the requirements of the SPDC, Weekly Contract Progress Meeting shall be
held between the SPDC and ENERGYRAY INTEGRATED SERVICES LIMITED designated personnel
inclusive of the Contract Manager. All issues relating to the Contract shall be reviewed at these
Weekly Meetings. All issues raised at these Meetings shall be documented and action noted
with responsibilities indicated and response time also [Link] INTEGRATED
SERVICES LIMITED shall prepare all Minutes of Meetings for SPDC review and approval.
ENERGYRAY INTEGRATED SERVICES LIMITED ENGINEERING shall provide the transportation for
the Load-Out of material and equipment at site. The provision and installation of lifting slings
for Load-Out shall be ENERGYRAY INTEGRATED SERVICES LIMITED ENGINEERING responsibility.
The provision and pre-installation of lifting slings and for the load-out from Port Harcourt base
shall be by ENERGYRAY INTEGRATED SERVICES LIMITED ENGINEERING
A comprehensive List shall be compiled for all ship loose items during transportation to site.
This List shall also act as a checklist to ensure that all required items are complete.
AS-BUILT DRAWINGS
Released Construction drawings shall be marked up during the Construction activities to reflect
any changes. All “As-built” Drawings and Quality Control Documentation shall be submitted to
SPDC within the contractual specified period.
The proposed change management Plan for the Contract shall be carried out based upon the
following:
Effective Schedule Control, monitoring and updating to ensure that the maintenance
works are completed within the scheduled completion date and KPI.
Developing an efficient and effective Call log system’.
Employing and retraining of skilled personnel.
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COST CONTROL
The proposed cost Control Plan is to ensure that Costing of works shall be as per specific prices
of items in the approved Contract document. Also important shall be the use of skilled labour,
adequate supervision and budget tracking.
Thus, with effective Schedule and Cost Control plan, Profit shall be achieved.
4 MEGOHMETER 1
6 TUBING BENDERS 1
7 CLAMP AMMETER 1
10 INSTRUMENT TOOLBOX 1
13 TOOL BOX 1
14 CREW BUS 1
15 4 X 4 WD HILUX PICK UP 1
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25 WHEEL BARROWS 1
27 CROWBARS 3
28 DIAMOND GLASSCUTTERS 1
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32 SOLDERING IRON 2
36 TABLE VICE 1
38 MEASURING TAPE,50FT L 2
Data sheets and specification of all materials required for the Contract shall be submitted to
SPDC for review and approval before such materials will be purchased.
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All materials supplied shall be verified, inspected and accepted based on the quality specified in
the relevant standards, and specifications by SPDC before use.
All certificates and supporting documents shall be presented before the inspection process.
A sample of material to be purchase locally shall be submitted to client for approval before full
procurement shall commence.
Materials not conforming to specifications and other statutory regulations shall be rejected at
the cost of the Contractor and clearly marked REJECTED and quarantined. Other free issue
materials shall be supplied by SPDC.
Procurement of Material
The duration for the Procurement of Material and its delivery to Site shall be as
per the proposed Procurement Plan for the Contract.
SAFETY.
All the necessary work permits shall be obtained prior to begin of the works. All works shall be
done in accordance with the SPDC Safety rules and regulations.
Prior to commencing any work, a work permit must be obtained from and signed by a SPDC
authorized person.
All key personnel on this section of works are to be experienced in the job and shall be inducted
into this method statement.
Work procedures shall be in accordance with the HSE risk managements. These shall be presented
at a toolbox meeting prior to commencement of these works and then at regular intervals.
Records of attendance at the toolbox meeting shall be kept and filed on site.
All plant and equipment are to be inspected and approved as required by the Contract
requirement.
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All plant and equipment, together with the working areas, are to be regularly inspected and
audited.
The work area and storage areas shall be barricaded and separated from adjacent walkways and
other construction areas.
QUALITY RECORDS.
In accordance with Quality Control Plan, all quality record shall be filled up during stages of
work, duly signed by the inspectors and shall be maintained for final dossier according to ITP
(Inspection and Test Plan) for the Contract.
During installation, any deviation from the drawings has to be approved by SPDC and shall be
incorporated in the As-Built drawings. All drawings used for the construction shall be marked up
(in colour) during and after the end of activities, clearly indicating with “As Built” marking and
submitted to SPDC. If no change is made, this shall be recorded as “No Change”. Any damage
that occurs on the cables shall be documented using appropriate CTQ and NCR forms and any
necessary repairs shall be first approved by SPDC.
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OBJECTIVE
The aim and objective of ENERGYRAY Industrial Relations Plan is to provide guidelines for any
such matters as relates to industrial actions and unionist activity for the scope of the project for
Change Out of Catalyst and Sand Beds at NIGERIA LNG and identify possible mitigating measures
and responsibilities to ensure such activities neither negate nor disrupt work progress.
SCOPE OF WORK
Manifold Works
Manifold Piping Works
Civil structure repairs / maintenance Valve maintenance
Valve replacements Manifold Cage works
Pipeline Repairs
Oil and gas lines Emergency Repairs Planned Pipeline Upgrades / Repairs Composite repairs
Cathodic Protection Upgrade Repairs Cathodic protection upgrades/repairs Coating surveys and
Repairs
Manifold Protection Systems Installation/Maintenance
POLICY IMPLEMENTATION.
For the purposes of this Industrial relations plan ENERGYRAY Industrial relations policy and
SPDC terms of agreement shall be the guiding practice. This Management Plan applies to all
personnel engaged on the project.
Purpose
The purpose of this Instruction is to ensure that the employees and personnel performing work
are aware of ENERGYRAY policy and strategy for
ensuring robust employer-employee relations and that Industrial dispute are avoided or mitigated
in the interests of the ENERGYRAY and SPDC.
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EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
Employee Relations is integral to the overall business development plans for the successful
completion of the
• ENERGYRAY provides Facilities that will significantly improve the productivity of its personnel
which are
provided at license rates that are competitive with comparable standards within the village.
• ENERGYRAY shall ensure a stable, safe and secure environment, free of sovereign risk issues
in terms.
of industrial relations, overall cost, and schedule performance.
• To achieve this, recruited personnel and their Unions will promote a harmonious workplace,
based.
on openness, transparency, and timely negotiations.
• All parties will promote adherence to the project objectives and to effective dispute resolution.
PROCEDURES.
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preference that works at the facility should be based on SPDC industrial agreements as a
minimum.
ORGANISATION
ENERGYRAY shall designate its representative in the capacity of project manager to coordinate
Industrial relations activities, if required.
The project manager is required to liaise with the following authorities, groups and bodies on
industrial and employee relations matters.
Terms and conditions shall be defined by negotiations and guided by the ENERGYRAY and SPDC
agreements with their best practices.
Pay rates and conditions will be determined by the normal processes between ENERGYRAY and
its employees.
They must reflect the works to be performed and the working conditions involved. There will be no
special
The terms and conditions of employment must satisfy all legal and regulatory requirements and in
particular meet or exceed.
Terms and conditions of employment shall also recognize existing standards for employment
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conditions as obtainable within the community for related services. Workplace Agreement
Working Hours
Working hours shall be as follows Nine (9) working hours from 0800 to 1700hours with one-hour
break.
Health Safety & Environment Management Plans (HSE) and procedures applicable to the
facility
Minimize any adverse consequences or disruptions their actions may have
Disputes shall be managed such that it would have no adverse effect on other activities not related
to the
project.
No significant departure from the industrial agreements shall be conducted without the endorsement
of
concerned parties
INFORMATION TRANSMITTAL
ENERGYRAY shall promptly inform SPDC of all issues or potential issues that could adversely affect
project.
activities. With SPDC representatives establishing a cooperative work environment and shall be
required to attend monthly co-ordination meetings to ensure effective planning and information
sharing.
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DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE
INTRODUCTION
In recent years, great awareness has swept through the people-mostly youths of oil producing
Areas in Niger Delta at the whole, due to the high expectations and scarcity of paid jobs. This
awareness omitted, has led to a lot of jobs being disturbed or disrupted.
To forestall the disruption of this project and improve our image and relationship with the communities
within the vicinity of this project, this plan on community relation was drawn up.
The duties or functions of ENERGYRAY to the community in Niger Delta Area, promoting, caring and
encouraging progress with the community in the area, establishing gainful mutual and symbiotic
relationship with the host community within the area, the whole idea of this plan is to set standards
procedures for community Affairs for the dictates and progress of the project.
INTERFACE MANAGEMENT
Introduction
In today’s flat world, many major oil and gas projects involve multiple project participants from different geographic
locations including one or more Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) companies performing process and
facilities design, a variety of third party suppliers providing products and services and a broad range of external and
internal customers needing to exchange information between themselves and other project stakeholders. Critical elements
in the successful operation of major oil & gas facilities are the automation, control and electrical power systems and for these
systems to have a common “look & feel” throughout the facility owner/operators are increasingly adopting the concept of Main
Automation Contractor (MAC) and Main Electrical Contractor (MEC) where major vendor/equipment suppliers take on an
expanded role in the design, manufacture, installation, commissioning and initial operation of the facilities. An important
aspect of the MAC/MEC role is promoting effective and timely communication and exchange of information between
participants since this is a prerequisite to the ultimate success of a project.
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MAC/MEC brings value to the end user by providing advanced technology solutions and integrated products. In order for
the solutions and integration to be implemented successfully it is essential that a common framework of communications is
established which permits the timely exchange of relevant and accurate data between the involved parties. To achieve
this ABB employs Interface Management, a key process within our project execution model and an essential element in
delivering flawless project execution.
Requirements
A major factor impacting the exchange of information is the contracting structure employed on the project. There are a
variety of different contracting models that can be used ranging from direct contracts with the owner to various
prime contractor/ subcontractor/supplier relationships between the owners, engineers etc.
Irrespective of the contracting model used, these large projects will involve multiple participants most likely in different
geographical locations, resulting in cultural and language differences and the necessity to collaborate and work together
over multiple time zones. In situations such as this it is essential for the MAC/MEC to have the ability to interface and
coordinate information to minimize the risks associated with ongoing design development, project changes and late and
erroneous data. This requires the establishment of a process to coordinate activities directly with other project participants to
ensure an effective exchange of critical information.
The process must be robust and it must be managed. This requires a management structure with the ability to cross
the relevant participant boundaries without impacting the overriding contractual relationships. The nomination of an
interface representative position within each entity’s project organization achieves this. The Project Interface Manager has
overall responsibility for implementation and maintenance of the interface management process throughout the project
life cycle by developing and implementing project specific Interface Management work processes, capturing the
necessary interface agreements, monitoring progress, ensuring that schedule requirements are maintained and identifying/
initiating any change requests that may arise out of the interface requirements. Depending on the size of the project the
MAC/MEC Project Interface manager may also have a team, of project interface contacts (technical liaisons) embedded
in the location of other external entities to be the interface liaison with the owner and EPC’s Interface Representative or
other persons and departments required by the owner.
Definition
The objective of the Interface management process is to facilitate agreements with other stakeholders regarding roles
& responsibilities, timing for providing interface information and identification of critical interfaces early in the project
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through a structured process. Energyray overall goal is the early identification of issues with potential for impact to
cost or schedule, to minimize or remove their impact and promote clear, accurate, timely, and consistent communication
with other organizations for exchanging interface
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INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this plan is to establish an interface management process to manage key
interfaces that arise during the planning and execution of the project in order for the project to
eliminate waste (time and capital), interfaces must be managed. The interface management
process consists of planning, identification, approving, auditing, and closing-out interfaces. Closing
out these interfaces is critical to the successful implementation and execution of the project. This
procedure addresses the following:
Outline the process for successfully coordinating and managing all key interfaces.
Define the responsibilities for each of the teams involved with the interface requests such that the
individuals are accountable to follow up the required actions.
Define how key interfaces are identified, logged into an interface register and tracked until
completion.
Logging all key interfaces into an accessible register, and actively keep the interface register up to
date.
Define the workflow that interface requests will follow throughout their life cycle.
Establish the process to monitor the status of the interface requests contained within the register,
and actively make certain that all requests are closed-out in a timely manner.
Implement the system by which the parties coordinate their interface activities.
Facilitate communications between parties, including conflict resolution.
Promote clear and consistent communication among the involved project team members for
transmitting interface information.
1.1 Objectives
The primary objectives of this procedure and its implementation are as follows:
Identify the appropriate personnel who will be responsible for each interface request and for
resolution of the interface request.
Provide a system which will facilitate the identification of interfaces, and address the specific
interface request requirements.
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Establish a procedure that promotes efficient management of interface issues from initiation to
close out.
Define methods for communication and coordination of interface requests between various parties.
Facilitate clear and frequent communications amongst parties.
Facilitate the agreement of a schedule for interface request resolution and close-out.
Define a means for the control, expediting, and reporting of progress on the transfer of interface
requests.
Define processes of assurance that interface requests are effectively identified and managed.
PRINCIPLES
ENERGYRAY INTEGRATED SERVICES LIMITED expectations and Procedure are to:
Ensure internal interfaces are identified and managed early via a structured process.
Ensure agreement between CONTRACTOR and CONTRACTOR groups on roles,
responsibilities and timing for providing such information;
Promote clear, accurate, timely and consistent communication with CONTRACTOR
groups for transferring internal interface information required to progress the Services;
Identify internal interface issues with potential for impacts to cost or schedule quickly
and communicate to all relevant CONTRACTOR groups, including Company, in order
to minimize their impact;
All participants within the CONTRACTOR and CONTRACTOR groups are responsible
for identifying and communicating internal interface issues to their lead supervisor,
manager, or the designated
Interface Coordinators: I
nternal interface issues will be identified, catalogued, assessed for impact, assigned
and managed throughout the duration of the PROJECT;
Internal interface issues will be resolved at the appropriate working level within the
Project organization to minimize rework (for example, engineers responsible for the
design and design verification);
Regularly advise Company on the status of resolution of internal interface issues;
Internal interface activities will be coordinated with other CONTRACTOR work groups
and process such as Management of Change, HES, QMS, and Risk Management to
improve process efficiencies and avoid duplication of efforts.
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INTERFACES
An interface is defined as a point of connect between entities working on a common project. This
point can be:
Physical - Physical interaction between components
Functional - Functional Requirements between systems
Contractual - Interactions between subcontractors/suppliers
Organizational - Information exchanged between disciplines
Knowledge - General information exchanged between parties
Resource - Points of dependencies between equipment, material, and labor suppliers
INTERNAL INTERFACE
An internal interface is one where the complete responsibility lies within CONTRACTOR’s scope of
work.
EXTERNAL INTERFACES
Any part of the Scope of Work under the responsibility of NEWCROSS which may influence, or be
influenced by, the scope of work covered by any other contract related to the PROJECT.
KEY INTERFACES
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Key interfaces are interfaces that are managed by the Project. Interface Management Team
nominated leads and/or interface coordinator. The project Interface Coordinator will oversee and
monitor these interface activities and will provide proactive support to the nominated focal points
for coordinating interfaces within each discipline. Key interfaces will be entered in the project
WIMS and tracked to completion.
INTERFACE COORDINATOR
Participate in Interface Meetings with affected/involved parties as required to manage
interfaces.
Review outgoing interface requests and serve as interface request approver
Ensure resolution of inbound interface requests
Actively monitor interface request register to: expediting requests and
open/update/close requests on behalf of their team
Provide collaborative interface resolution support.
Serve as PMT liaison between contractor and operating plant point of contact.
Inform Interface Manager of potential impacts due to unsatisfactory resolution
response.
REQUESTING PARTY
Individual submitting an Interface Request for a response
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RESPONSIBLE PARTY
Individual responsible for responding to an Interface Request.
information. Interface Information is a requirement that associates two distinct entities, either
internal or external, that is necessary for an entity to generate its own deliverables.
Interface Agreements result in exchange of any project information generated by one party that is
needed by another party in order that the other party can continue with its scheduled project tasks.
This can include but not limited to the engineering drawings, specifications, design reports and
calculations, equipment details and project schedule information.
There is no limitation on the source of interface agreements. They can arise from several
sources including members of the project team, contract requirements, responsibility
matrices, customer requirements, third party vendors/suppliers and other project contractors
and project stakeholders.
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To simplify the process and make the tracking and monitoring efficient all Interface Agreements
should to be unidirectional from the first party (receiver) to the second party (supplier). If the
second party requires the return of data then this should be the subject of a separate interface
agreement from the second party to the first party.
The Receiver is the party that initiates the request for information and the supplier is the party
that is responsible for providing the requested information. During project execution all
participants may adopt the role of receivers and suppliers at some point.
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Process
The interface management process is designed to provide a method to formally document and track
the exchange of information between project participants and to monitor the performance of all
participants in making available the required information. The process involves
• Identification and recording an interface
• Creating an interface agreement
• Agreeing / Resolving Conflict
• Monitoring the status
• Reporting the status
• Closing the interface agreement
Information required is identified by the receiving party and advised to the interface manager, whom
in turn will develop an electronic register of all identified interfaces, usually in a database format,
with each interface agreement having its own identification code such that the receiver and supplier
are easily identified. For example, in the case of an external party, MAC/MEC-EPC1-001 depicts an
interface agreement that MAC/MEC is requesting from an EPC1.
A formal interface Agreement document is generated from the Interface Management database by the interface
manager and signed by the receiver and issued to the supplier via formal document management process
with the necessary data elements such as Interface Agreement Identification Number, Priority (whether it is
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highly critical or information only), Date Raised, Supplier Organization and Interface Contact, Date information
needed by the receiver and date agreed by the supplier and the status of the Interface Agreement as either
being OPEN or CLOSED.
Once the created Interface Agreement is issued by the “Receiver” the “Supplier” will either accept it or will ask
for a discussion for clarification. The Interface Agreement is then discussed with the “supplier” and either
accepted, modified, or deleted. If there is a dispute over the legitimacy of an identified interface, the
interfacing parties will make every effort to resolve the issues. The client may intervene to provide final
arbitration of any unsettled issues. The supplier will sign the Interface Agreement by a formal signature on
the form and issue it back to
“receiver” The database is modified as required. In order to simplify the process an Interface Agreement
may be revised only once.
Each Project Interface manager monitors the status of the interface agreements on a regular basis by having
periodic Interface Meetings or teleconferences between the parties to review the progress on the Interface Registers
that are derived form the Interface Database. The Interface Agreements with “Critical” Status are prioritized and the
respective Project Managers will develop contingency plans for the “critical” data that is deemed to be “late to
minimize the impact of the critical late data.
The interface manager is responsible for producing regular reports from the electronic log indicating the interface
progress. The frequency of reports will depend on the project reporting requirements however, as a minimum
a status report will be generated monthly and included in the monthly project progress report. Reports can be
either in a tabular format as an Interface Register or in a statistical format as a high level report.
When the “Receiver” receives the requested information by the required date and considers it acceptable then
the “Receiver” can sign the Interface Agreement as “Closed” and issue it back to the “Supplier”. In turn, the
“Supplier” signs the interface agreement form as “Closed” and the document is recorded as such in both the
“Supplier’s” and the “Receiver’s” interface databases. The “Closed” interfaces are omitted from future
Interface Agreement reporting.
Advantages
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Using a formal Interface Management process has many advantages, particularly when there are numerous
participants and stakeholders involved in a project. Having a structured process for the exchange of
information means that performance in satisfying the requirements can be monitored in detail and any
shortcomings highlighted and addressed immediately they become apparent. A secondary benefit of
implementing the process is that it encourages meaningful communication between the supplier and receiver
participants. The requirement to provide specific, detailed requests
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that are not capable of further decomposition means that the party making the request must give careful
thought to the detail of the information requested and to the timing of the delivery of the information. The
requirement for both parties to sign the formal agreement means that a dialogue regarding the information and its
delivery must take place between the parties in order that agreement can be reached. If the receiving
party asks for too much, too soon in the data generation cycle, agreement with the supplier party is
unlikely to be reached. The supplier party will require further decomposition of the data into more defined
parts resulting in detailed discussions/negotiations between the parties regarding the information required.
The formal interface agreements are the product of this communication process.
Fostering this communication between project participants early in the design cycle is an important factor
in achieving execution excellence. Very often the information a participant requires is either ill defined
resulting in confusion and lack of focus, or it is all encompassing resulting in the delivery being unable to
be achieved. This leads to conflict within the team and gives rise to unproductive finger pointing or laying
blame for something not happening rather than cooperation to ensure that the work progresses to meet the
schedule objectives. Examples of this are the MAC requesting delivery of the AFC P & ID’s from the process
designer by a certain date. This is an ideal situation but in today’s fast track projects the process designer
is very often unable to deliver all P & ID’s at the same time. By focusing on the actual data needed, the
MAC and the process designer can reach an accommodation that will provide the necessary data in an
acceptable timeframe. The use of the interface process captures the details of these agreements, makes
them visible to all participants and tracks them to a successful conclusion.
Conclusion
Effective exchange of information is crucial to the successful execution of any project and the larger the
project and the more participants there are, the more difficult it is to achieve this. Use of the Interface
Management Process allows early identification of critical interfaces through a structured process leading to
early definition of issues with potential for impact to cost or schedule. Once identified, action can be taken
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to minimize any impact and with constant monitoring areas of criticality that deviate from the plan can be
quickly addressed and brought under control.
Interface Management also encourages communication between the participants providing each with an
understanding of the constraints inherent in their respective data generation cycles. Identifying specific
data requirements and understanding the importance of the requirement leads to more effective
cooperation and thus an improvement in execution performance.
The Interface Management process can only be effective if all project participants embrace the concept and
incorporate it into their work processes making it a formal project communication method that benefits all
involved in achieving flawless execution.
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1.0 PURPOSE
The Purpose of this document is to develop an appropriate Maintenance and
repair procedure that satisfies the specified standards and requirements for
proper provision of Specialized Pipeline maintenance and Repair services for SPDC
pipeline. It will also serve as a guideline for the employees who will be carrying
out the inspection cum maintenance works.
The Scope of Works for this Maintenance shall include but not limited to the
following.
a. Mobilization
i. Pre-mobilization
ii. Mobilization
iii. Transition
b. Valves maintenance and repair including periodic servicing of pipeline
valves, repairs, valve sealing, provision, and replacement of defective and
passing pipeline valves.
c. Provision of maintenance and repair services on pipeline ancillary
equipment and components such as barrel doors and accessories, barrel
door seals, non-intrusive pig signalers, pressure gauges, valves etc.
d. Minor and medium pipeline repairs including rectification of large free
spans, riser flex joint repair, vortex induced vibration (VIV) strake repla,
anodes retrofitting.
e. Pipeline Manifold/Riser/Jumper Coating repairs
f. Cathodic protection repairs
g. Process commissioning/maintenance
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4.0 OVERVIEW
SPDC requires ENERGYRAY INTEGRATED SERVICES Limited to perform the
provision of Specialized Pipeline maintenance and Repair services for SPDC
pipeline. ENERGYRAY INTEGRATED SERVICES Limited is expected to provide
adequate resources to ensure that the Maintenance and repair works is
attainable, within accepted timelines and quality.
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materials
Manifolds 1. Design, install and repair enhanced manifold cages. All scope
Protection [enhanced cage
2. Design, install and maintain pipeline facilities intruder
Systems anti- tamper
detection/remote monitoring systems
locks etc] for all
3. Design, manufacture, installation, and maintenance of
land and swamp
valve anti-tamper systems
manifolds.
Gas lines Repairs Repairs by installation of bolted split sleeve clamps. Clamping and
Riser burials 1. Removal of existing riser system and replacement with 4” to 48”
completely buried system. Diameter
River crossings 1. River crossing sectional replacements 2. River crossing Crossings 3km
emergency repairs wide max and
upto48" diameter
pipelines
48”diameter
pipelines max
3. Repairs by Composites.
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Decommissionin 1. Removal of stagnant oil including provision of water and 4" to 48"
g / water supply lines diameter
Abandonment of 2. Excavation and removal of pipelines and end facilities pipelines Land
disused and Swamp
3. Disposal of effluents / provision of flushing chemicals. 4.
pipelines and
Purging of disused gas lines.
manifolds
6.0 ABBREVIATIONS
DGPS Differential Global Positioning System
QHSE Quality Health Safety and Environment
JSA Job Safety Analysis
ENERGYRAY INTEGRATED SERVICES Limited ENERGYRAY
INTEGRATED SERVICES Limited Engineering Limited
QA/QC Quality Assurance and Control
WGS World Geodetic System
SI The vessel Investigation
SPDC Shell Petroleum Development Company
GI Ground Investigation
NPS Nominal Pipe Size
DN Nominal Diameter
ID Inside Diameter
OD Outside Diameter
SCH Schedule (Wall Thickness)
STD Standard Weight Wall Thickness
XS Extra Strong Wall Thickness
XXS Double Extra Strong Wall Thickness
Responsibilities:
Developing and executing business strategies to achieve short and long-term
goals.
Reporting to the board, providing market insights and strategic advice.
Developing and implementing business plans to improve cost-efficiency.
Maintaining positive and trust-based relations with business partners,
shareholders, and authorities.
Overseeing the company's business operations, financial performance,
investments, and ventures.
Supervising, guiding, and delegating executives in their duties.
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He shall collect processed data from the Party chief and produce drawings as
required from red markups.
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Responsibilities include:
L3 supervisor must demonstrate an ability to lead effectively, plan
efficiently, and execute perfect safety protocol on all work the vessels.
Ensuring that all technicians fully comply with the requirements of the
RAMS (Master Risk Assessment) on the vessel.
Keeping up to date with relevant work techniques and legislation
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Maintenance. In doing so, the Maintenance Planner will liaise with the
Procurement and Logistics Manager.
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Reporting faults.
Relaying, recording and interpreting data during and after dives
General - There shall be a Toolbox Meeting daily prior to the maintenance works.
The scope of the work and safety use of the equipment to be used during the
maintenance activity shall be explained to all personnel that are involved by the
Maintenance supervisor.
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20 OWNED
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MD
Maintenance Manager
Maintenance
Planner
Cost Control
Engineer
Proc. &
Corrosion Mechanical Project Engineer Logistic HSE Manger
Engineer Engineer Manager QA/QC
L3 Rope Access CAD Operator Drivers/ Manager
Supervisor Safety Officers
Op9erators
Technicians
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Consult Material Safety Data Sheets [MSDS] and follow all local or national Safety
regulations.
All required Safety Protective Equipment: Helmets, Safety boots, Nose Masks, Eye
goggles, Hand gloves shall be worn during Works.
One of the most important parts of working on an FPSO is safety. Every action has
to be done as safe as possible. Therefore, strict regulations are made so that the
chance of accidents is minimized.
Also, all the records generated on the Maintenance e.g., test results, inspection
reports, signed inspection forms etc. shall be compiled and stored with the
maintenance Supervisor and DCC for eventually handover to the COMPANY at the
completion of the Maintenance.
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Handing over shall be done after due satisfaction and approval by Company
representative that all the works done are completed and acceptable.
The steps to be followed in order to ensure that all the testing and measuring
equipment in used is calibrated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
and applicable standards for the works.
11.5 COMMUNICATION
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The specific communication mode for each Maintenance shall be agreed with
SPDC Maintenance Engineer prior to mobilization to the vessel and maintained
throughout the duration of the Maintenance.
Progress meeting shall be held to discuss and report on the progress and
challenges (if any) encounter during the course of the Maintenance.
Data sheets and specification of all materials required for the Maintenance shall
be submitted to SPDC for review and approval before such materials will be
purchased. All materials supplied shall be verified, inspected and accepted based
on the quality specified in the relevant standards, and specifications by SPDC
before use.
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All certificates and supporting documents shall be presented before the inspection
process.
The Maintenance Supervisor shall ensure that all required documentation like test
certificate from the manufacturer is attached and available for sighting during
inspection. .
The request for inspection of material shall be log in with the COMPANY but not
less than 24hrs before the actual inspection.
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12.2 NON-CONFORMANCE:
Non-conformance Report shall be generated whenever there is a Non-
conformance. Non-Conformance is deviations and non-compliances from the
Maintenance specifications/standards and Maintenance Quality Plan during
maintenance works.
12.2.1CONTROL OF NON-CONFORMANCE
During all phases of the maintenance, ENERGYRAY INTEGRATED SERVICES Limited
shall control the non-conformities of materials in compliance with ISO 9001-2008
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All finished non-conformity reports are filed by the QAQC Manager/Engineer and
are studied, in general during the periodic meeting of the working committee.
These offices shall be adequately lit, furnished with a table and two chairs and
lockable. Utilities and conveniences shall be provided by the client and used in
accordance with the vessel’s rules and regulations.
Storage of pipe materials shall be on platform location assign for the purpose, a
storage 20ft caravan shall be provided to contain materials that require sheltered
storage and controlled by a storekeeper.
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13.1.2FLOWLINE PROBING
ENERGYRAY INTEGRATED SERVICES Limited shall furnish SPDC with the
calibration certificate of all equipment used as well as details of the
scanner or probe equipment used for the WORK indicating the make,
model, mode of operation, capabilities, limitations, cost and any other
pertinent information.
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ENERGYRAY INTEGRATED SERVICES Limited shall peg out the actual
positions of the identified flowlines and make a tolerance of +/-5m on both
sides of the positions using pegs. A detailed work method shall be
developed by ENERGYRAY INTEGRATED SERVICES Limited and jointly
reviewed with SPDC for operating around identified flowline.
Barrel doors
The pig launcher and receiver and equipment with doors which are called end closures.
The end closure is welded to the major barrel and hence its material and end wall
thickness should always be compatible with the barrel materials.
End closures are of quick opening when the barrel is pressurized. The safety mechanism
on the closure may be specified to comply with the requirements of ASME Section VII
Division 1, UG-35.
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The maximum swing position of the hinge should be free from obstruction. All the hinges
should be oriented on the same side of the pig trap area.
Installation:
Remove the Door. ...
Place a Pry Bar Under the Weatherstripping. ...
Remove the Weatherstripping. ...
Remove Any Caulk or Sealant. ...
Apply New Caulk. ...
Take Your Measurements. ...
Cut the Weatherstripping to Fit. ...
Push the Weatherstripping Into the Groove.
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13.2.4PIG SIGNALER/DETECTOR
Intrusive pig detectors are permanently mounted to the pipe via a specialized fitting. A
probe that protrudes into the pipe is mechanically activated when the pig passes
A non-intrusive detector, is not permanently mounted and usually senses the pig via
magnetic detection.
The non-intrusive pig signaler detects the movement of the pig through the use of a
magnet or ultrasonic detection through the pipe wall. It is attached temporarily to the
pipe using a band and strap.
Non-intrusive pig signalers can be installed quickly and easily to the pipeline. They can
also be removed without difficulty if maintenance is required, eliminating the need to
suspend production.
13.2.5PRESSURE GAUGES
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Pressure gauge is an instrument for measuring the condition of a fluid (liquid or gas) that
is specified by the force that the fluid would exert, when at rest, on a unit area, such as
pounds per square inch or newtons per square centimeter.
The International Standard unit for pressure is the pascal (abbreviated as Pa): N/m2, or
newton over square meter. 1 bar = 100,000 Pa. Pressure can also be measured in
atmospheres (atm), inches of mercury (in. Hg), millimeters of mercury (mm Hg), and torr
(about 133.3 Pa).
13.2.6 VALVES
A valve is a device or natural object that regulates, directs or controls the flow of a fluid
(gases, liquids, fluidized solids, or slurries) by opening, closing, or partially obstructing
various passageways. Valves are technically fittings, but are usually grouped as a
separate category.
Types of valves:
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Isolation Valves: Ball, butterfly, diaphragm, gate, pinch, piston, and plug valves.
Regulation Valves: Ball, butterfly, diaphragm, globe, needle, pinch, and plug valves.
Safety Relief Valves: Pressure release and vacuum relief valves. Non-Return Valves:
Swing check and lift check valves.
Part of a valve - the body, bonnet, trim (internal elements), actuator, and
packing.
Valve
To Install Valves:
Thoroughly clean all the carbon off of the valve before you install. ...
Slide the valve up through the valve guide and through the valve seal.
Place the valve spring around the valve guide. ...
Compress the spring with your compressing tool till you can clearly see the tip of the
valve stem.
If the repair technique cannot restore the pipeline to the original design specification, the
maximum operating pressure of the pipeline must be reduced, or the pipe system must be
taken out of service.
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Methods that may be used to remediate pipeline defects and anomalous conditions
that can present a potential threat to the integrity of the pipeline. These include.
Removal and Replacement of Pipe
Fillet Welded Patch
Half Repair Sleeves
Weld Overlay / Weld Deposition Repair
Type A sleeve –is used to reinforce the area where a defect exists. The defect cannot be a
through wall defect. The type A sleeve is a full encirclement of the pipe. The sleeve halves
are normally welded together while the sleeve ends are not.
Type B sleeve –can be used to contain a leak or to reinforce an area where a defect exists.
The type B sleeve is like the type A except the sleeve is completely welded to the pipe.
Composite material – a fiber material is wound around the pipe in the area of a defect. This
material can be used in lieu of a type A sleeve and has proven quite effective in remediating
defects.
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Weld overlay provides layering of an alloy metal different in material from that of base
pipelines and associated piping/fittings. Weld overlay is carried out by shielded metal arc
welding, Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding/Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding, Submerged arc
welding, CO2 welding or Plasma Transferred Arc (PTA) welding.
Weld deposition is best suited for difficult or complicated pipe configurations or contouring
pipelines. Weld deposition, in some instances, provide better corrosion and wear resistance
than sleeves with regards to galvanic corrosion. Weld deposition is also a proper repair
technique to inhibit crevice corrosion and fretting corrosion. While attempting weld overlay,
metallurgical considerations are essential due to excessive heat generation.
To avoid metallurgical defects during weld overlay selection of compatible electrode and
suitable welding procedure is critical. Often temper bead weld technique is used to minimize
hardening of heat affected zone through alternate layers of deposited metal through low and
high heat input. Alternating high and low heat input welding helps in controlling excessive
hardening of the heat-affected zone (similar to the annealing process).
They are well suited for repairing contoured pipelines and sections of pipelines where fittings
are installed, such as small take-off points or metering points.
They can restore damaged pipelines to their original Maximum Allowable Operating
Pressure (MAOP), with the added benefit of coating the pipes to protect them from
corrosion. Today, commercially available prefabricated sleeves (designed and cured in a
factory for rapid installation on site and also wet sleeves that are wrapped and cured on
site as needed
Using the below methodologies, ENERGYRAY INTEGRATED SERVICES Limited shall ensure
that the process flow is maintain and the integrity of the pipeline is restored during
maintenance.. We shall effectively apply required engineering standards to deliver on
quality and safety.
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Plugging method can be used to work on a large scope of pipeline sizes, types, pressures,
and materials.
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Type A of Two Line Stops - (the max of transmission medium flow rate in the pipeline is
5m/s)
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Type D of Two Line Stops (the transmission medium flow rate in the pipeline
should be more than 5m/s)
Type E of Two-Line Stops (the max transmission medium flow rate in the pipeline is 5m/s)
(More suitable for long distance pipeline replacement at max transmission medium flow
rate of 5m/s)
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PE Double Plugging
Our standard hot tapping and plugging procedures are also suitable for the maintenance and
servicing of low-pressure PE pipelines with PE hot tapping and plugging equipment.
14.3 PAINTING
Painting involves not only total surface cover but also markings of various types such as line numbers,
fluid codes, flow arrows, equipment numbers etc. Painting specification for the project is given by the
Client in FEED or MEP (Maintenance Engineering Plan). It is to be updated by material engineer on
the project.
14.3.1 PURPOSE
Protective coatings prevent corrosion by acting as a barrier, preventing the pipe's metal from directly
contacting its surrounding environment. Coatings also serve other purposes such as protecting
against wear, weather proofing or resistance, and thermal or electrical insulation
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Select an enamel or oil-based metal paint and primer. Metal pipes require a specific type of paint that
seals it against rust.
To get the paint to stick to the metal, a compatible primer is applied first. Make sure both products are
compatible with the type of pipe being painting. Generally, metal paint and primer comes in both
spray-on and paint-on varieties that work on almost any type of metal surface.
Oil-based paints and primers are more resistant to stains and damage. Enamel and
acrylic products are both oil-based, so they still work well with metal.
Enamel self-etching primers work very well on aluminum or any bare surfaces. It’s
good for smoothing out rough surfaces for a very consistent finish.
If the pipes are yet to be installed. Stand them up on a post or another object that allows it to be
reached on both sides. Otherwise, paint the sides one at a time.
For pre-installed pipes, spread a liquid primer and paint with a brush to cover tight
areas. Work slowly to avoid getting the paint on nearby surfaces.
When painting using a spray-on primer, hold the canister about 6 in (15 cm) away
from the pipe. Sweep it from side to side while gradually moving down, taking care
not to overlap the primer.
If painting is done on one side of the pipe right away, paint it and let it dry. Once it is
dry,
Wait about 24 hours for the primer to dry. Oil-based products dry at a relatively slow
rate.
Always keep the pipe safe from moisture or anything else that could damage the
finish.
Make sure the primer is dry to the touch before attempting to paint over it. To ensure
proper curing that should allow the paint to stick very well to the metal.
Coat the top edge of the pipe first and gradually work toward the bottom.
Use a clean roller or brush to finish the pipe with liquid paint.
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Allow the paint to dry for at least 6 hours. The drying time can vary a lot depending on the
product of the paint
Some paints can take as long as 24 hours to surface dry, Thus, the it is appropriate to check
the manufacturer’s instructions for specifics.
Always wait for the paint to become dry to the touch before recoating the pipe.
The paint must dry, but it does not have to fully cure.
Metal paints tend to take a while to cure, it is better to leave that until painting is
finished.
Repaint the pipe as needed, letting each layer dry in between. Expect the pipe to
need at least one additional coat of paint for a quality finish.
Take care not to accidentally overlap any finished areas. For each layer, go over the
pipe once.
14.3.4 PRECAUTION
The weather conditions affect how well paint holds up and dries on pipes. For the
best result, paint during a day with low humidity and a temperature between 50 to
85 °F (10 to 29 °C).
Pipes are easiest to paint before they are installed.
Cut to correct size unused pipes before painting and use.
Pipes should always be cold or at least lukewarm while painting.
14.3.5 SAFETY
The fumes given off by paint and cleaning products can be dangerous, always
ventilate the workspace.
Sanding pipes releases a fine dust that is hazardous to breathe in. Wear a dust mask
and also put on safety glasses for additional protection.
14.4.1 Riser
Riser is the vertical or near-vertical segment of pipe connecting the facilities above water to the SPDC
pipeline. The riser portion extends (as a minimum) from the first above-water valve or isolation flange
to a point five pipe diameters beyond the bottom elbow, based on codes.
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bringing the second end of the hydrocarbon transfer duct in fluid communication with
the third vessel.
Jumpers provide a means of connecting two terminals with one solid piece thus saving
assembly time and normally used on terminal blocks
Work Plans
Pre-Installation Activities by ENERGYRAY INTEGRATED SERVICES Limited
Jumper Lifting, Deployment and Landing
Recovery of Jumper Rigging and Preparation for Subsequent Jumper Installation
Preparation of Rigging
Assemble transfer rigging on deck.
LCE located in Safe Handling Zone (SHZ)SHZ has been specified in SPDC drawings.
When the load transfer is complete, adjust Crane master height to allow personnel on
hang-off platform to disconnect main crane stinger from the Crane master.
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SAFETY NOTE:
Ensure crane wire is slack before disconnection.
Remove control lines from Crane master, if any attached.
Retract the hang-off platform.
Payout A&R winch to deploy Crane master into water depth of approximately 50m
(elevation of hook below Crane master), sufficiently away from incoming material
barge hull.
Connect Main Crane and A&R Wire to Jumper Rigging
Bring material barge alongside with the jumper to be lifted closer to main crane.
Keep approximately 5m safe distance between barge stern and stern extruded
thrusters
NOTE: All barge mooring operations, lifting, over boarding (even rigging over
boarding), lowering to 50m above seabed should be carried out in safe handling zone
Transfer relevant personnel to the material barge (equipped with pre-installation
checklist), using the rigid Billy Pugh, for rigging connection and inspection of the
jumpers.
Perform final inspection of jumper, rigging and CVC’s prior to lift-off, install secondary
locking bolt (by SPDC). Complete pre-deployment checklist,
NOTE:
A proposed method of connection is to utilize an additional shackle below transfer rigging to be
connected to the master link. Depending on the availability of the rigging, transfer rigging can
also be pre-rigged on the spreader bar at the top of the work platform on material barge, and
LCE main crane can hook up the transfer rigging.
Initial Status
Toolbox talks/ JSA with relevant personnel are in place.
Radio communication with MSV established.
Weather forecast has been assessed.
Crane master and rigging attached to the A&R wire.
Jumper is connected to LCE main crane and control lines.
CVC Running Tools are connected at each end of jumper.
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Jumper has been checked by SPDC during step #1 in case there is any issue to give
time to SPDC to carry out required remedial action.
Confirm with SPDC that they surveyed landed area and there is no debris or existing
structure on landing area before start operation.
Pre-deployment checklist has been completed
Task Description
With all riggings connected, after SPDC’s final check and approval, remove
jumperseafastening on material barge.
NOTE: All barge mooring operations, lifting, over boarding (even rigging over
boarding), lowering to 50m above seabed will be carried out in safe handling zone.
Deploy ROV (s) from MSV.
Use the pipe transfer (starboard) crane to transfer personnel back to LCE, then haul
in main crane and lift the jumper clear from the jumper transportation stands on
material barge.
Monitor the weight on main crane.
Cast off material barge.
Lower the jumper, when the lower connector touches the water surface, zero the
crane payout meter. (Any other reference as substitute is acceptable.)
Continue to lower the spool using the main crane until the main hook touches the
water. At this point, the jumper lower connector will be at approximately 40m water
depth (depending on each jumper configuration)
Disconnect the spreader bar control lines.
Continue lowering main crane until the jumper lower connector reaches
approximately 90m water depth (depending on each jumper configuration). At this
point, the main hook will be at 50 meters water depth.
Connect winch ROV Hook to transfer rigging.
Lower the main crane gradually until the winch takes up the load.
NOTE:
Monitor behavior of Crane master during load transfer.
ROV to disconnect main crane from transfer rigging at the 400 Te ROV hook.
Recover main crane hook to deck.
NOTE:
The ROV hook will be re-used later for recovery of the spreader bar.
After disconnection, ROV will, in sequence, open valve on MEG Plug, remove dummy
hot stabs and open valves on back seal test panels (by SPDC).
NOTE:
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MEG valves opening, dummy hot stab removal and jumper back seal panel valve
opening shall be done before 90m WD, if possible.
When main crane is clear, winch continues to lower the spool with ROV following the
descent until spool is approximately 50m above seabed.
Monitor the weight on winch and Crane master behavior.
Step LCE towards the edge of Safe Handling Zone
Both provide a cathodic protection current flow from cathodic protection anodes placed within the
same electrolyte as the metal to be protected
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No consideration is being given to sub-contracting any part of the scope of this Project.
ENERGYRAY INTEGRATED SERVICES Limited is in full capacity to thoroughly and
holistically execute the contract to a completion state.
However, should the need arise for specialist services which cannot be immediately
carried out, the following principles shall apply:
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Commissioning Checklist which should be approved by SPDC. This should contain all the
items to be commission accepted to be complete.
This is the maintenance period prior to handing over the facilities to the client and certified to
be in good health as required.
19.1 DECOMMISSIONING
Decommissioning involves the timely, safe and environmentally responsible removal of, or otherwise
satisfactorily dealing with, infrastructure from the offshore area that was previously used to support oil
and gas operations
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19.1.1 ISOLATION
Isolation is an important piece of corrosion prevention for pipelines and needs to be planned properly
to keep dissimilar metals from creating a galvanic cell and to keep cathodic protection within the
confines of the area designed to be protected.
Process piping and pipeline isolation is a key requirement for safe and efficient maintenance,
modification and repair of oil, gas and petrochemical facilities. Pipeline isolation plugs enable safe
modification of pressurized pipelines and in some cases while production is maintained.
After maintenance completion the Recommended Purging Procedure for oxygen and moisture
removal is: 1. Pressurize each vessel with nitrogen in a downflow direction with dry, oxygen-free
nitrogen to 45 psi g (3.0 bar g).
Purging ensures that they is control over which gases are in the gas delivery system, and
therefore which gases are being exposed to internal components, sensors, or other
equipment. It also helps to prevent unwanted reactions from taking place, which can greatly
increase the service life of related component.
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Thus, with effective Schedule and Cost Control plan, the Maintenance shall be delivered on
time and within the specified budget
SPDC representative shall conduct visual inspection for the maintenance works in
accordance to approved inspection and test plan
All Completed maintenance reports, mark-up documents, test results, NCR CTQ etc. shall be
documented.
LOGISTIC PLAN
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ENERGYRAY INTEGRATED SERVICES LIMITED NIGERIA LIMITED shall support and control
Logistics from Head Office and Central Workshop located at Port Harcourt toEkulama1, 2
and other locations.
The logistic reports shall be documented to the Contract Manager and Human Resource
Department for scrutiny and for information.
All initial kick-off demand and preliminary challenges shall be managed from the Head
Office, Port Harcourt before temporary facilities are fully set up in SPDC, EKULAMA1, 2
and other locations
Logistics Plan for the execution of the contract shall include as follows:
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25.0 DEMOBILIZATION
25.1 PUNCH LIST INSPECTION AND REPAIR
The punch list shall be arranged between the client (SPDC) and ENERGYRAY INTEGRATED
SERVICES Limited representative. This is to enable corrective measures and repairs to be
carried out. Handing over shall be done after due satisfaction of the client (SPDC)
representative that all the works done are completed.
25.1.1 HOUSEKEEPING
ENERGYRAY INTEGRATED SERVICES Limited shall clean up and removed all surplus and
injurious materials from the vessel. The waste materials shall be disposed to the area
instructed by client (SPDC).
At commissioning after mechanical completion and handover of the vessel to client (SPDC), all
equipment, materials, tools and personnel used for the maintenance and repair activities shall be
carefully demobilized from the vessel.
26.0 APPENDICES
Control of Non-conformance form (NCR)
Maintenance Technical Query (CTQ)
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The vessel or task stoppage? The vessel Task Other decision: Report to be transmitted
to Insurer: Yes No
Cause:
Organization Means
Category: Improvement Processes Resources Competence Others
Methods Equipment
Explicit detail:
(Possible application of causal factor tree analysis)
Measures taken (restore to conformity)
WORKS Acceptance As Is Re-grading Re-work
:
1. Toolbox talk
2. Close supervision to ensure adherence to the approved JHA
Action plan (corrective action / preventive action)
Follow-up
New risks: Yes, No Assessment: Comments:
Responsible for the Verify. and confirmation of Confirmation of effectiveness
implementation completion
(closure)
Date Date Date
SPDC ACCEPTANCE OF CORRECTIVE/PREVENTIVE ACTION
Name: Verification of Corrective/Preventive Action
Comments: Satisfactory
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QUERY:
Subject:
Originator:
Approved by:
SPDC RESPONSE
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The merit of the Work Execution Plan is in the application of the Work Execution Schedule. The work
execution schedule is made to track the Contract as regards the work progress during the entire
course of the Contract, which indicates the progress on site versus the progress tracked over time. It
will enable ENERGYRAY INTEGRATED SERVICES LIMITED execute the work with conscious of
quality, time and safety.
Essentially, the Work Execution Plan with respect to Work Execution Schedule is track-able with
measurable output.
The Demerit of this Work Execution Plan will occur when Work Execution Schedule is obstructed by
the followings:
1. Unsafe condition like Bad weather, Gas spill or leakage, fire breakout etc.
2. Community issues.
3. Workers unrest.
WORK SCHEDULE.
This document consists of the work activities, durations, milestones etc. To be tracked during the
execution of the Contract and shall be presented for SPDC approval before the Contract commence.
It will also undergo various stages of SPDC approval.
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Project monitoring and control are essential to completing a project on time, on budget, and within
scope. Monitoring and control processes identify deviations from the project plan. Project monitoring
and control ensure that performance is seamless, efficient, and on track.
The monitoring and control process tracks performance metrics to keep a project on schedule, on
budget, and within scope. The process helps project teams discover problems before they occur.
Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): Monitoring KPIs keeps project deliverables on
track and performance up to date. Project managers use data on timelines, budgets, and
quality to enable better decisions, make changes to avoid problems, and capitalize on
opportunities.
Monitor Change Requests: Measuring project performance data helps reveal whether the
project is on track or if changes are necessary. If the project is off course, then a change
request will be submitted and implemented to make a course correction.
Monitor Project Scope: This step helps ensure that any changes to the project scope are
verified and documented. You’ll need to update any relevant documents, such as a project
scope statement and work breakdown structure. You’ll also want to determine any timeline
and cost adjustments that are relative to a scope increase that can cause a shift in strategy.
Identify Risks: Ideally, risk identification should occur throughout a project; when risks arise,
you have the relevant information available to make the right decision.
Communicate with Team Members, Stakeholders, and Clients: Maintaining regular
communication keeps projects on track and helps avoid misunderstandings that cost time and
money. It’s vital that stakeholders and team members receive all relevant information in a
timely manner.
Project managers use three to five key performance indicators to report monitoring data and define
objectives to keep the project on track. KPIs must be specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and
timely.
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Monitor Project Parameters: The project plan will include the scope of the project and
measurements for success. Project managers use KPIs to track schedule, effort, and cost
and to ensure they align with the project plan.
Monitor Stakeholder Involvement: By positioning and communicating with the project team,
management, and clients, you keep everyone engaged and on task.
Monitor Risk: When your complete risk assessments throughout the life of the project, you
avoid issues and enable mitigating negative impacts on the project timeline and budget.
Monitor Project Performance: Project managers use KPI dashboards to identify problems
and measure work progress.
Take Corrective Action to Control Progress: Project managers use the project plan as a
baseline to control progress and track changes until resolution or the project enters the
closure phase.
Monitor and Manage Data Documentation: Documenting performance and changes in the
project keeps stakeholders involved, mitigates issues, and informs future projects.
Project monitoring and control best practices require constant attention to detail. These best practices
can empower project managers and teams to balance time, cost, and budget.
Define Project Management Team Roles: Make sure that team members know the
expectations and the timelines to meet.
Identify a Point of Contact: When problems arise, there should be a dedicated person who
is responsible for tracking, documenting, and monitoring any issues.
Determine the Frequency of KPI Reporting: When developing the project plan, decide how
often you’ll conduct KPI reporting and stick to that schedule. This data is essential for
monitoring and controlling performance.
Define Variance Thresholds for Schedule, Budget, and Cost: Decide what percentage of
change is acceptable and the variance threshold figure that requires change.
For schedule variance (SV), subtract planned value (PV) from earned value (EV).
For budget variance (BV), subtract the money spent from the planned budget for
each line item and divide it by the original budget to calculate the percentage.
For cost variance (CV), subtract actual cost (AC) from earned value (EV).
Determine if Variance Cause Is Common or Unique: Work continues without change under
expected and acceptable variance. If the variance is caused by the unexpected, identify and
implement the proper change.
Scrutinize Change Orders: Review documented change requests with the project team to
approve or reject them.
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Monitor and Control Scope Creep: Mitigate scope creep to maintain project parameters and
recognize that project change may impact outcomes.
Conduct a Rigorous Approval Process at Completion: Make sure to document and file all
approvals appropriately.
Project managers depend on monitoring and control to track, review, and report on project
performance. They rely on this phase to make informed decisions, avoid crises, and maximize
performance and opportunities.
Project monitoring and control techniques address three areas in project management:
Project Plan Monitoring: Use the critical path method (CPM) to identify essential project
milestones and keep deliverables on schedule.
Project Budget Monitoring: Use earned value management to assign project tasks
according to their cost.
Project Status Monitoring: Use project status reports to standardize the reporting process
and identify completed tasks, key takeaways, risks, and real-time progress.
Successful projects require diligence and precision in monitoring and control, so having the right
strategy can make all of the difference. A good monitoring and control approach looks at quality, risk,
and stakeholder engagement levels and communicates all project outcomes.
These tips can help you adhere to a project monitoring and control strategy:
Introduction
Technical regulations, which may incorporate or reference standards, are set by the government
and are mandatory. They are typically put in place to achieve health, safety, consumer information
and environmental objectives. However, because of their mandatory nature, technical regulations
have the potential to create significant barriers to trade.
The purpose of these guidelines is to provide a common framework and set of principles for APEC
economies for the preparation, adoption and review of technical regulations. It is intended that
promoting similar approaches to regulatory management within APEC can improve the consistency
and transparency of technical regulations, thereby reducing unnecessary obstacles to trade.
These guidelines define the process for the preparation, adoption and review of technical
regulations as:
if technical regulations are chosen as the preferred option, consider the effect
on obstacles to trade.
consider providing for the review and monitoring of the technical regulation; and
Problem Identification
The first step in the development process should be to clearly identify the problem that needs to be
addressed. The TBT Agreement states (2.2) that legitimate reasons for imposing technical
regulations are:
protection of human health or safety, animal or plant life or health, or the environment.
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International Standards
As the entire use of international standards in regulation can have the effect of imposing unnecessary
costs on business, only their essential parts should be used in technical regulations. Voluntary
standards provide an important foundation for technical regulations in many sectors.
However, voluntary standards reflect a wide range of perspectives and needs, and for this reason
will often contain requirements which, while desirable, are not essential to fulfil the legitimate
objectives for technical regulations defined above. Calling up the entirety of these standards in
regulation can have the effect of imposing unnecessary costs on business.
Compliance
The effectiveness of technical regulations will depend on the level of compliance. Hence,
consideration of how compliance will be achieved is an essential element of the process.
Conformity assessment is the comprehensive term used for measures taken or required by
manufacturers, their customers, regulatory authorities and independent third parties to assess
conformity to standards or technical regulations.
To ensure that technical regulations are no more trade restrictive than necessary, it is important
that provisions exist for the review of technical regulations. Monitoring is essential to assess
whether the circumstances or objectives giving rise to their adoption have changed. Monitoring is
also essential to assess whether the regulation is achieving the desired objectives.
One means of ensuring that technical regulations are reviewed in a regular, timely, and thorough
manner is to include a sunset clause in the regulation. A sunset clause establishes a specific date
on which the regulation will expire. If at the time at which the regulation expires the regulation is still
required then the regulation can be repromulgated.
Consultation
With all parties affected by the technical regulation is an essential element in the design and
implementation of technical regulations. Consultation should be carried out at all stages of the
process identified above. In particular, consultation:
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Tracking audit recommendations can make the audit function respected and influential. Failing to
track can turn audits into toxic waste.
Effective tracking keeps both management and auditors on their toes, even before an audit starts.
This article explains how tracking audit recommendations can work well. Like other Clear Lines
articles, it starts with the why. Once the why is Clear, the how is simple. There is one format that
makes everything fall into place.
Tracking audit recommendations well is not about choosing the right systems and software. You
probably don’t need automated support. Effective tracking is about maintaining accountability and
clear expectations. Achieving those needs very little technology. You can use the methods in this
article with a word processor, email, and a dependable filing system.
Audit recommendations describe a desirable change in the real world. Each recommendation is a
proposed real-world change to what management does. The change is proposed to meet
stakeholder expectations. Stakeholder expectations are represented by the audit committee, and by
the auditor.
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The primary outcome of an audit is assurance to the stakeholders, via the audit committee—or the
opposite of assurance, a warning about a problem.
Before each recommendation, the audit report first describes and explains the gap between reality
and expectation. That gap is usually called the audit ‘finding’. Unlike the ‘findings’ of a court case,
audit ‘findings’ should be challenged. Also unlike a court finding, the audit ‘findings’ can change after
a challenge.
A ‘finding’ is a problem or a deficiency. The problem need not be serious. For every ‘finding’, the
auditor must make a recommendation. The recommendation is a ‘must’ because no-one takes the
auditor’s ‘finding’ seriously if the auditor cannot show a way to fix it. There are exceptions.
The Chief Audit Executive must track all recommendations anyway, even if recommendations are
only secondary. Chief Audit Executive failure to track each audit recommendation all the way to a
proper resolution can lead to a near-complete failure of the audit function.
Audit recommendations themselves are not mandatory directions for management. Management is
accountable for closing the gap identified by the audit, or for showing that there is no gap to close.
It is mandatory for management follow through on any action commitments made at the time of the
audit, or to show that they have done something better for stakeholders. That’s why tracking audit
recommendations is so important.
Management commits to a way forward in its response to the draft audit report. The management
commitment may match the audit recommendation exactly, or it may be to a different way of
addressing the underlying deficiency. The part that matters is that management is committed
to fixing the problem, the problem identified in the audit ‘finding’.
The way forward to which management commits might be an adequate response to the deficiency,
or it might not. Ideally the auditor will review the management response and raise any concerns
about its adequacy, before finalising the audit report. If the auditor is not available to review the
response, then the Chief Audit Executive must do it. At least one of them should be satisfied with
management’s commitments in the response before the audit report is seen by the audit committee.
It is the management commitment to fix the problem that is subsequently tracked in audit
recommendation tracking. To that extent, the words ‘recommendation tracking’ are misleading.
Ultimately, the Clear Lines recommend tracking of assurances, as along with findings,
recommendations and management actions.
The audit committee will be most concerned that the underlying deficiency is corrected, so the
‘finding’ is no longer in existence—whether or not the correction follows exactly the steps promised
by management in responding to the audit.
For less important deficiencies, there may be no commitment worth tracking, for instance if the audit
report clearly says the ‘recommendation’ is only meant as a suggestion, with no accountable
obligation attached.
Management are required to provide a progress report on implementing the open audit
recommendation on a regular cycle. Usually a manager is asked for a report on all open
recommendations within their responsibility at the same time.
The follow-up cycle might be quarterly, or tied to audit committee dates. But it must be boringly
repetitive and predictable, even slightly annoying. There can be no surprises, and no room to move.
Intervals should not be longer than a quarter, as there will be a tendency for memories to fade
between follow-up cycles. A very short cycle might also create a problem, a tendency to trivialise
each follow-up.
Successive management progress reports are visible to the audit committee, either directly or
through summary reporting from the Chief Audit Executive team. The Chief Audit Executive team
advises the audit committee with commentary and alerts about the progress of audit
recommendations. The Chief Audit Executive team also advises management about how the audit
committee is likely to view the progress report, and on how to report progress honestly and
effectively. It is not unusual for management’s draft reporting to be obscure, off-topic or even
incomprehensible for an audit committee audience.
When management believes the recommendation has been implemented and action is complete,
the progress report says so. If the audit committee agrees, the committee ‘closes’ the
recommendation and the tracking cycle ends. The Chief Audit Executive team will advise the
committee on the closure decision, and will usually support or oppose it.
The challenge for the Chief Audit Executive team is to keep the original purpose of the
recommendation in sight of management and the committee, and to maintain management’s
accountability for achieving that purpose. The purpose is almost always to rectify a deficiency
identified by the audit. Accountability is based on clear lines of sight between the management, the
committee, and the real world. Clear and transparent communication is the key, not only to
accountability, but to the ways in which the parties see each other and see themselves.
When management gives its response to an audit recommendation, that response should commit to
a date by which the deficiency will be fixed. Policy should require such a commitment, with variations
for genuinely difficult cases.
If everyone is happy with that date, and the date is actually achieved, fantastic. If management
forecasts that the date will not be achieved, or the date just passes by, the shortfall must not be
ignored. The Chief Audit Executive may need to alert the audit committee.
Closure is not itself an action, nor a decision, made by management. Management reports that the
recommendation is implemented, the Chief Audit Executive reviews management’s report, then the
report goes to the audit committee with a Chief Audit Executive commentary. The committee then
decides whether they require further reporting or ‘tracking’. If they direct that there is no need for
further tracking, the recommendation is ‘closed’.
Closure of a recommendation is a decision by the audit committee at a point in time. That decision
can be reversed. Closure is not evidence of action taken by management, nor is it evidence that the
deficiency reported in the audit has been rectified. The audit committee may ask for such evidence
before (or after) closing the recommendation. It is better policy for the committee to rely on
management’s declarations most of the time, with the real possibility that those declarations will be
tested for truthfulness some time later. What happens after an declaration is found untrue is perhaps
best left to the imagination.
Transparency is the key to accountability and action. The insights and art are also important, but
insights and art are themselves enabled by the reporting format, so I call the format ‘magic’.
Each and every subsequent management status report on implementation, in date order,
each with full accountability details and an updated forecast date for full implementation. If
this section is long, repetitive, and annoying, so much the better. Long delays should be
obvious on the page, and they should irritate.
The final audit committee decision to close the recommendation.
Advise the committee that the implementation of recommendations is monitored and give
details if asked.
Report on any instances where management is accepting risk that may be outside the risk
appetite of the enterprise.
Alert the committee to any developments that would work against committee assurance that
the enterprise is actually meeting stakeholder interests.
Report instances of mis-behavior by management, such as overt dishonesty, or refusal to
report on the status of an audit recommendation.
Consistent reporting to the audit committee shows transparency across time, as well as
transparency between management and the audit committee.
For an audit recommendation to be effective, management must be accountable for the existence
and resolution of the deficiency. Management must know that the deficiency and actions will be
tracked to a resolution, no matter how long that takes, and that the accountability never goes away.
Management should understand the tracking process, and its rigidity, when an audit starts. That will
help management to understand that they are accountable to the audit committee, even while the
audit is barely underway. Managers who have been through previous audits should have had the
tracking process demonstrated already.
The most vulnerable stage in the life of an audit recommendation is at the end of the audit, before it
is finalised. Before the audit is finalised, management must acknowledge that the deficiency is real,
important, and within their own control. They must then commit to a specific resolution within a
defined time.
To reach the necessary state of commitment, management must be encouraged to challenge the
reality, importance, and ownership of the deficiency identified by the audit, as well as the specific
resolution proposed by the auditor. The auditor must respond properly to each challenge, which may
mean providing supporting evidence, or making adjustments. It is not unusual that a particular
recommendation is actually not within the control of the manager first identified, so there may be a
need for re-directing it. All of this negotiation takes time, and it is easily cut short by a ‘need’ to
finalise the audit expediently. But cutting out management’s challenges can easily open the way for
delayed or inadequate correction of real-world problems.
The auditor’s assertions and management’s position must be visible to the audit committee, along
with the management’s commitment to act. Accountability also requires that the assertions and
management challenges remain visible in the audit report for the indefinite future, along with names,
dates, and specific un-edited statements.
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The tracking record after the final audit report must retain the link between the action commitment
and the deficiency that required it. The original reason for the recommendation must not be allowed
to slide back into the forgotten and disputable past. It is useful to forward management the original
audit report each time an update on a recommendation is requested, along with the later history of
management updates. That way there can be no excuses for forgetting, and management’s
accountability for every statement about every recommendation is plain to see.
To ensure that management directly feel the accountability, requests for management updates
should be regular and consistent, with no discretionary variations or gaps, and no indication of any
scope for evading accountability to the audit committee.
The closeout process involves several steps. Below are eight activities generally required to close
out a project.
Substantial completion
Substantial completion is the point in construction when the owner and contractor agree a building is
ready for its intended use, even if minor work still needs to be done. Many projects, especially those
using contract documents from the American Institute of Architects (AIA), require a certificate of
substantial completion.
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The punch list consists mostly of incomplete or deficient items found on the substantial completion
walkthrough. Generally, these are important issues that might be needed to obtain a certificate of
occupancy, meet local building codes, or adhere to building plans, but are manageable enough that
they shouldn’t keep closeout from continuing.
Determining what is included on the punch list and when items have been addressed can be
challenging. The graphic below shows a workflow for the many ways the process can go. The
general contractor usually assigns an item to the subcontractor responsible for that area of work.
When the item is completed, it’s submitted back to the owner or, depending on the work, the design
team. A punch item is closed when the owner, or whoever created the item, acknowledges it’s been
satisfactorily addressed.
Owners need all documents required to successfully manage and maintain the building. This
includes drawings that reflect final construction details, operation and maintenance manuals,
warranties, product data, and final affidavits. We will share details on each of these in the documents
section below.
Final Inspection
The final inspection assesses the safety of buildings by checking for compliance with local building
codes and laws, and ensuring that any issues from previous inspections have been resolved.
Training
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Some equipment and systems installed during construction need training to operate and maintain,
particularly things that will be regularly used during the life of the building. Contractors or vendors
are often required to train the owner’s team before the handoff is complete. This is even included in
some contracts. A common training in many commercial buildings is for the air handler unit, which
might include instruction on how to restart the system or change an air filter.
Training is usually done in person and is often explicitly scheduled into a project’s timeline.
Documenting that a training occurred is often done by including a paper with key takeaways as part
of the closeout documents or including a video of the training itself. These serve the dual purpose of
demonstrating a contractor fulfilled their responsibilities while also creating a reference that can be
reviewed and shared in the future.
Many contracts define the deadline for final payments to a contractor as a project being
“substantially complete.” Some contracts allow for a retainage, which is a percentage (usually
between 5% and 10%) of a contract's value that is withheld from a contractor until the end of the job.
The contractor often manages utilities during construction and transfers them to the owner once
work is complete. Projects under construction often receive temporary electricity, which is changed
to permanent power when the building is substantially complete, and the owner takes over. Similar
processes may be required for water, internet, or gas.
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DURATION
ITEM ACTIVITY
DAY(S)
MOBILIZATION STAGES
20% 2
2.1.5 45% 4
70% 6
100% 10
1. Security Management
Base
Security for the activity shall be provided using civilian guards on site.
Civilian Security Team leader shall liaise with the site leader and area security adviser
on all security issues.
ENERGYRAY INTEGRATED SERVICES LIMITED shall familiarize with the ACP in
charge of Fire for Fire.
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3. Movement of Equipment
Journey Management Plan must be adhered to in all cases of movement to and from
work site..
Communication between equipment in transit and ENERGYRAY INTEGRATED
SERVICES LIMITED base must be effective and shall be maintained throughout.
Curfew hours must be observed as all movement is expected to stop at 18.00hrs.
Movement shall commence at 06.30hrs the next day subject to weather conditions
(Night Journey is strictly disallowed).
4. Access Control
All staff traveling from the ENERGYRAY INTEGRATED SERVICES LIMITED base to
site shall be checked to avoid taking to site dangerous weapons i.e. guns, dagger,
dynamites etc.
All visitors to Base site must be properly checked / be on invitation and security
operatives shall ensure that unauthorized persons are not allowed in the work site.
Third parties shall not be allowed to board transport provided for staff.
All staff must be properly logged in the manifest with their luggage identified.
Appropriate PPE and adequate safety gears shall be provided.
Staff movement shall be logged in a register and authorized by the unit supervisor.
Crew vehicles shall not depart the site without approval and authorization by the site
project Manager or journey manager.
Security awareness information will be cascaded to the entire workforce regularly and daily,
this can be achieved using the following Medias;
Means of communication at site shall be by handheld radios, Base radio room and GSM
handsets.
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All manned positions are to have a suitable means of communication to the Asset
Security Supervisor.
Jeyshawn has established the following principles on training, instruction and information
for all ENERGYRAY INTEGRATED SERVICES LIMITED employees with respect to
workplace safety and security.
Training and instruction shall be provided to all new employees and to other employees
for whom training has not previously been provided.
Information on workplace security and safe work practices, included in this Plan will be
updated and provided as necessary.
7. Evacuation of Site
A medical emergency;
Threat of a criminal invasion;
An actual security incident occurs;
In any of the above scenarios, evacuation will be using personnel carrier vessel with
dedicated MPV to escort the personnel from the Work site to accommodation base or the
closest SPDC facility.
In such an emergency, the ERT must be informed, and they will handle the evacuation.
Loss Prevention
Random Search of personnel and vessels/vehicle leaving the work site will be conducted in
line with the SOL.
Property removal authorization passes will be required before company or contractor
property can be removed from the premises.
The authority to approve the removal of Company property from facilities shall be limited to
the CSR or CMD and his or her designated representatives. Such delegations shall be made
in writing and updated annually.
All CLIENT Staff and contracted employees have a personal responsibility for their own,
their colleagues and the Company’s Security. To that end personnel will:
Wear and visibly display Company identification cards always whilst on Company
premises;
Immediately report unauthorised access to the site and restricted areas to Security;
Avoid discussing project specifics such as products handled, Security routines and
equipment with non-Company personnel;
9. REACTION TO INCIDENTS
crawl to safety.
For sudden gunshot attack while on transit, security
All Personnel
escort to apply deterrent measures and communicate with
survey crew on what to do. Security Escort
On arrival at a safe place, do a roll-call to ensure no one
is missing.
Report incident immediately to the ASA/TOTAL CSR/DSS
Office/CH/Duty Manager/Security Control Centre.
CSR/DSS
CSR/DSS
11. Welfare
12. Communication
ENERGYRAY INTEGRATED SERVICES LIMITED shall use dedicated lines for security
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matters while CLIENT site communication equipment shall be used during the installation
phase, Mobile phones will be used while en route and at base to make all necessary
communications.
When required to offer service to the Project, they must follow approved rules of procedure
and follow clear lines of command.
The assigned Officer-in-charge (OC) is responsible for the actions of his men and must
institute disciplinary action against anyone of them who contravenes the agreed rules of
procedure.
All security incidents that occur during the execution of the project shall be reported as
follows:
Immediate: The senior manager at the site of the incident must provide an initial verbal
report to the security manager as soon as the situation permits. The Security Officer will
advise the Project Manager as soon as possible of an ongoing incident.
Follow- up: Follow up information should be provided to the Security Officer as the
situation progresses. This should occur as often as necessary, with as much detail as is
possible, to ensure he has full understanding of the incident.
Detailed: Within 48 hours of closure of incident, a detailed report must be submitted to the
Project Manager by the Security Management Team. The Project Manager will then decide if
the occurrence requires investigation and/ action.
Reporting Procedure and template report formats are available in other documents.
The following principles have been established for investigating incidents of workplace
violence, or threats of physical injury, which include:
A Monthly Security Report shall be compiled by the Security Coordinator as part of the SHE
statistics report.
The report shall contain major activities in the month, and review of performance utilizing
predetermined performance indicators
ENERGYRAY
INTEGRATED SERVICES
Port Harcourt 08035988697 08186005066
LIMITED LTD.
ANCHOR HOSPITAL
ELEME JUNCT. PH
STRATEGY
As part of its operational philosophy, ENERGYRAY Integrated Services Limited recognizes
the fact that to pursue its business of oilfield-related work in the area, it must work in
harmony with the host communities and must assist them in attaining some benefit from
development activities that take place in their lands.
RESOURCE LOADING
Days
Activity
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
Valve replacements 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 2 4 4 2 2 4 4 4 4 4 4 2 2
Valve maintenance 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 6 6
Riser burials 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6
River crossings 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6
Road crossings 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6
Decommissioning/Abandonment of
disused pipelines and manifolds
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6
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Personnel y
Pipe Fitters 4
Welders 5
Corrossion Technicians 4
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Engineers 4
Mechanical Technicians 6
Electricians 6
Mason 4
Drivers 6
Cathodic Protection Engineer 4
1
Helpers 2
35
Activity
Series2
30 Manifold piping works
Civil & Structural Works
Manifolds Protection Systems
25
Valve replacements
Valve maintenance
Gas lines Repairs
20
Major sectional replacements of oil
lines including welded valves
Riser burials
15 River crossings
Road crossings
Emergency Pipeline Repairs for Oil
and Condensate Pipelines
10
Planned Repairs and Upgrade for
Oil and Condensate Pipelines
Composites Repairs / Upgrades
5 Decommissioning/Abandonment of
disused pipelines and manifolds
CP Systems Upgrade / Repairs
Coating Survey and repairs
0
1