- Introduce yourself

Quality Assessment:
Generally, replaces the term 'Quality Audit'. A systematic and independent examination
to determine whether quality activities and related results comply with planned
arrangements and whether these arrangements are implemented effectively and are
suitable to achieve objectives.

Quality Assurance (QA):

All the planned and systematic activities implemented within the quality system, and
demonstrated as needed, to provide adequate confidence that an entity will fulfill
requirements for quality.

Quality Control (QC): The operational techniques and activities that are used to fulfill
requirements for quality.

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT): The act of determining the suitability of some

materials or components for its intended purpose using techniques that do not affect its
serviceability.

What is the meaning of?

 Schedule Q
COMPANY'S minimum requirements for CONTRACTOR'S Quality Management System

 SAEP-302
Instructions for obtaining a waiver for mandatory Saudi Aramco Requirements.

 SAEP-381
The Escalation process for the Project quality issues

 SAEP1150
Inspection coverage on projects

 SAEP-1151
Inspection requirements for contractor procured materials and equipment.

 SAEP1152
Approved procedures for ready mix concrete mix design.

What are the attachments of Schedule Q?

 1- CONTRACTOR and Subcontractor Quality Personnel Qualification Requirements
2- COMPANY Standards and Procedures Containing Quality Requirements
3- Quality Requirements for Supplied Materials
4- Quality Requirements for the Construction Phase
5- Summary of quality system Deliverables
What is the meaning of Quality Plan(s) and what does it contain? PQP

Quality plan is a document which specify the quality standards, personnel’s

responsibility practices, resources and specifications which should be followed in the
project.
The plan should include a system for measuring, monitoring, analysis and improvement
of his processes

What is the procedure to get approval for a batch plant?

what do you know about the Flowchart?

A flowchart is a diagram that shows the step-by-step flow of operation to get a solution of a
problem or to figure out the correct sequence of the process.

Flowchart is used in designing and documenting complex program. It helps visualize what is
going on and what will be processed, and people will better understand the process.

what is the meaning of RFI?

Request for inspection

What is the meaning of NCR?

NCR means non-conformance report, it shall contain the location of the violation, issue date,
time, violation, root cause analysis, proposed corrective action, preventive action, ACD agreed
completion date, closure of NCR with signatures.

 What is the monthly Quality Management Report (QMR)

7.7.1 General Items:
a) Listing of quality audits completed (internal and subcontractor), in progress, and planned for
the next month.
b) Status of open corrective actions for non-conformities (NCRs, Discrepancy Reports, COMPANY
Logbook entries, etc.), audits and management reviews.
c) Quality Personnel Listing by Discipline as specified in Paragraph 5.11.
d) Listing and status of engineering waivers requested

7.7.2 Design and Procurement Phase Items:

a) Listing of supplier surveys performed and results
b) Planned surveys for the next month
c) Listing of Pre-inspection Meetings conducted and planned for the next month
d) Listing of supplier inspections performed and those planned for the next month

7.7.3 Construction Phase Items:

a) Listing and disposition of all defective or rejected material or equipment received at jobsite by
CONTRACTOR and subcontractor(s)
b) Welding rejection rate reported in accordance with SAEP- 1160. A chart showing the historical
performance during the project shall be included.

7.7.4 Narrative Section for Process Improvement Activities

This section shall describe CONTRACTOR and subcontractor activities during the month to
continually improve its processes, correct and eliminate non-conformities, prevent potential
problems, and improve schedules, etc. It shall include trend analysis for processes identified in
paragraphs 7.1.1 and 7.4 of this contract schedule.

 When shall the contractor submit ITP?

Unless submitted with the Project Quality Plan in accordance with paragraph 3.2 of
Schedule Q, one month prior to the start of the applicable WORK, CONTRACTOR shall
submit for review and approval a detailed Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) along with
related procedures/work instructions for all construction processes to be executed by
CONTRACTOR or subcontractors.

Note: provision 3.2 refers to PQP and it should be submitted 21 day after the effective
date of the contract, but at QUALITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION PHASE
(Attachment 4) it refers to ITP and it should be submitted 1 month before starting the
activities

 What does ITP Consist of?

ITP consists of
 Checklists of each process of the activity
 Review, witness and hold point for each activity
 Acceptance criteria
 Process discretion
 Responsibility
 Quality control requirements

What is the meaning of Hold Point, Witness Point, and surveillance?

Witness Point An inspection point where the Inspection Department Representative shall be notified of the
timing of inspection or test in advance.
What do you know about these standards and checklists?

- Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedure

SAEP-302 Instructions for Obtaining a Waiver of a Mandatory Saudi Aramco Engineering Requirement

- Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards

SAES-A-113 Geotechnical Engineering Requirements
SAES-A-114 Excavation and Backfill

SAES-L-440 Anchor for Buried Pipelines

SAES-L-450 Construction of on-Land and Near-Shore Pipelines
SAES-L-460 Pipeline Crossings under Roads and Railroads

SAES-Q-001 Criteria for Design and Construction of Concrete Structures

SAES-Q-005 Concrete Foundations
SAES-Q-006 Asphalt and Sulfur Extended Asphalt Concrete Paving
SAES-Q-007 Foundations and Supporting Structures for Heavy Machinery
SAES-Q-009 Concrete Retaining Walls
SAES-Q-012 Criteria for Design and Construction of Precast and Prestressed Concrete Structures

SAES-H-001 Coating Selection and Application Requirements for Industrial Plants and Equipment
SAES-H-003 Protective Coatings for Industrial Concrete Structures
SAES-S-070 Installation of Utility Piping Systems
SAES-M-100 Saudi Aramco Building Code
SAES-X-800 Cathodic Protection for Existing Reinforced Concrete Structures

- Saudi Aramco General Instructions

GI-1021.000 Street and Road Closure: Excavation, Reinstatement and Traffic Controls

- American Concrete Institute

ACI 229R Controlled Low-Strength Materials
ACI 117 Standard Specifications for Tolerances for Concrete Construction and Materials
ACI 207 Guide to Mass Concrete
ACI 224.3R Joints in Concrete Construction
ACI 301-10 Specifications for Structural Concrete
ACI 302.1R Guide for Concrete Floor and Slab Construction
ACI 304R Guide for Measuring, Mixing, Transporting and Placing Concrete
ACI 305R Hot Weather Concreting
ACI 318 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete
ACI 350 Code Requirements for Environmental Engineering Concrete Structures and Commentary
ACI 350.1 Specification for Tightness Testing of Environmental Engineering Concrete Containment Structures
ACI 350.4R Design Considerations for Environmental Engineering Concrete Structures
ACI 350.5 Specifications for Environmental Concrete Structures
ACI 357.3R Guide for Design and Construction of Waterfront and Coastal Concrete Marine Structures
ACI 360R Design of Slab on Ground
ACI 440.1R Guide for the Design and Construction of Concrete Reinforced with FRP Bars
ASTM C136 Standard Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates
ASTM D4254 Standard Test Method for Minimum Index Density and Unit Weight of Soils and Calculation of
Relative Density
ASTM D4318 Standard Test Method for Liquid Limit, Plastic Limit and Plasticity Index of Soils

- Saudi Aramco Engineering Reports

SAER-5803 Concrete Repair Manual

- American Association of State Highway and Transportation Organization

AASHTO

AISC

Saudi Aramco typical inspection plans and checklists

 SATIP-Q-001-02 (Cast-In-Place Portland Cement Concrete)
SAIC-Q-1006: Raw Materials Sampling Testing and Concrete Mix Design Approval
SAIC-Q-1007: Epoxy Coated Steel Bars and Embedded Items Receiving Inspection
SAIC-Q-1008: Handling, Storage and Preservation of Epoxy Coated Steel Bars Inspection
SAIC-Q-1011: Grade & Site Preparation Inspection
SAIC-Q-1012: Formwork Inspection
SAIC-Q-1013: Installation of Epoxy Coated Steel Bars, Embedded Items and Form Closure Inspection
SAIC-Q-1060: Concrete Sampling, Testing & Placement Inspection
SAIC-Q-1015: Concrete Finishing & Curing Inspection
SAIC-Q-1016: Formwork Stripping Inspection
SAIC-Q-1017: Concrete Testing & Final Acceptance Inspection
 SATIP-A-114-01 (Earthwork - Site Preparation, Excavation and Backfill During Construction)

SAIC-A-1001: Soil Sampling, Testing and Review of Test Reports

SAIC-A-1002: Fill, Select Fill and Marl Cap Materials Receiving Inspection
SAIC-A-1004: Fill Placement and Compaction Inspection
SAIC-A-1005: Compaction Testing
SAIC-A-1006: Final Fill Inspection

 SATIP-Q-006-02 (Conventional & Sulfur Extended Asphalt Paving)

SAIC-Q-1035: Aggregate Subbase and Base Course Materials Sampling, Testing & Review of Test Reports
 SAIC-Q-1036: Raw Materials Sampling, Testing and Asphalt Mix Design Review
SAIC-Q-1037: Subbase and Aggregate Base Course Material Receiving Inspection
SAIC-Q-1039: Grades, Elevation and Surface Preparation Inspection
SAIC-Q-1040: Placement and Compaction of Subbase and Aggregate Base Course Inspection
SAIC-A-1005: Compaction Testing
SAIC-Q-1041: Prime Coating and Tack Coating Inspection
SAIC-Q-1061: Conventional Asphalt & Sulfur Extended Asphalt Concrete Receiving, Placement and Testing
Inspection
SAIC-Q-1043: Asphalt Core Density Testing
SAIC-Q-1044: Asphalt Paving Final Inspection

ISO 9001-2005

What do you mean about ISO 9001?

ISO (the International Organization for Standardization)

ISO 9001 is the international standard for Quality Management Systems (QMS)

ISO 9000 The quality management system fundamentals and vocabularies.

ISO 10005 (Quality Management Systems - Guidelines for Quality Plans)

What is the benefit of ISO 9001?

- improve the overall performance and provide a sound basis for sustainable development
initiatives for the quality management system
- it increases the ability to consistently provide products and services that meet customer
- addressing risks and opportunities associated with its context and objectives

This International Standard employs the process approach, which incorporates the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA)
cycle and risk-based thinking.

The PDCA cycle enables an organization to ensure that its processes are adequately resourced and
managed, and that opportunities for improvement are determined and acted on.

Risk-based thinking enables an organization to determine the factors that could cause its processes and
its quality management system to deviate from the planned results,