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Qam Su 6053 A
Qam Su 6053 A
Qam Su 6053 A
Operating Environment: Floating & Fixed Platform, FPSO Marine & Hull, LNG,
Onshore, Pipelines, Subsea, Topsides
This document is the confidential property of Chevron U.S.A. Inc. and its affiliates. When made available to
any contractor providing services to Chevron U.S.A. Inc. or its affiliates, the contractor’s use of this
document shall be governed by the confidentiality provisions of the applicable contract or bid package.
Without limiting the foregoing, neither the whole nor any part of this document may be disclosed by the
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Summary of Changes
Revised technical content may be marked with change bars in the right margin as directed by Author.
The Author denotes the following technical changes to this revision as detailed below:
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Contents
1.0 Scope............................................................................................................................................... 5
2.0 References ...................................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Owner Documents .............................................................................................................. 5
2.2 Industry Codes and Standards ........................................................................................... 5
2.3 Conflict Resolution .............................................................................................................. 6
3.0 Terminology .................................................................................................................................... 7
3.1 Acronyms ............................................................................................................................ 7
3.2 Definitions ........................................................................................................................... 7
4.0 Quality Management System ...................................................................................................... 10
5.0 Quality Assurance Requirements .............................................................................................. 10
5.1 Meetings ............................................................................................................................ 10
5.2 Quality Control/Inspection and Test Plan.......................................................................... 10
5.3 Manufacturing and Testing Procedures ............................................................................ 12
6.0 Quality Control Requirements .................................................................................................... 12
6.1 Document Control ............................................................................................................. 12
6.2 Design Control .................................................................................................................. 13
6.3 Sub-Supplier Control ......................................................................................................... 13
6.4 Concession Requests ....................................................................................................... 14
6.5 Material Control ................................................................................................................. 14
6.6 Fabrication Control ............................................................................................................ 15
7.0 Inspection Requirements ............................................................................................................ 16
7.1 General ............................................................................................................................. 16
7.2 Inspection by Supplier ....................................................................................................... 17
7.3 Inspection by Purchaser ................................................................................................... 17
7.4 Inspection by Independent Authority................................................................................. 18
7.5 Audit and Verification ........................................................................................................ 18
7.6 Final Inspection Activities .................................................................................................. 18
8.0 Manufacturing Record Book ....................................................................................................... 18
9.0 Supplemental Requirements for Medium Criticality Materials and Equipment (Fabrication
Criticality Rating 2) ...................................................................................................................... 19
9.1 Quality Manual .................................................................................................................. 19
9.2 Sub-Supplier Control ......................................................................................................... 20
9.3 Material Control ................................................................................................................. 20
10.0 Supplemental Requirements for High Criticality Materials and Equipment (Fabrication
Criticality Rating 1) ...................................................................................................................... 20
11.0 Requirements for Prototype/Equipment Qualification ............................................................. 21
11.1 General ............................................................................................................................. 21
11.2 Qualification Test Facilities ............................................................................................... 21
11.3 Qualification Test Procedures ........................................................................................... 22
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1.0 Scope
1. This specification defines the minimum requirements for quality assurance (QA), quality
control (QC), and inspection and record keeping activities to be performed by equipment
and material manufacturers (hereinafter referred to as “Suppliers”).
2. Also included in this specification are supplemental requirements for medium and high
criticality materials and equipment, and requirements for prototype/equipment
qualification.
3. This specification applies to all purchased equipment and materials provided to the
Purchaser by the Supplier.
2.0 References
1. The following documents are referenced herein and are considered an integral part of this
specification.
2. Unless otherwise specified in Section 2.1 or Section 2.2, use the latest edition of the
referenced documents.
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3.0 Terminology
3.1 Acronyms
AI Authorized Inspector
CMTR Certified Material Test Report
CPAR Corrective/Preventive Action Request
CR Concession Request
DFT Dry Film Thickness
FEED Front End Engineering and Design
IIA Independent Inspection Authority
ITP Inspection and Test Plan
MRB Manufacturing Record Book
MPT Magnetic Particle Test
MTR Material Test Report
NCR Nonconformance Report
NDE Nondestructive Examination
OES Optical Emission Spectrometry
PFM Pre-Fabrication Meeting
PMI Positive Material Identification
PO Purchase Order
QA Quality Assurance
QC Quality Control
QMS Quality Management System
QP Quality Plan
RT Radiography Test
UT Ultrasonic Testing
WFMPT Wet Fluorescent Magnetic Particle Test
3.2 Definitions
Concession Request (CR) A standard document issued by the Supplier to request
Purchaser acceptance of any deviation from purchase order
(PO) requirements.
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Material Test Report (MTR) A document that identifies each component according to the
original heat of material from which it was produced. The
MTR certifies a material’s compliance with industry standards,
physical and chemical properties, applicable dimensions, etc.
Nonconformance Report (NCR)
A standard document initiated by the Supplier to record a
deficiency in a deliverable, procedure, or document that
renders the quality of equipment or materials unacceptable or
indeterminate with respect to conformance with purchase order
requirements.
Origin The physical location, facility, and entity at which material
or equipment is initially processed and offered as a product
for use.
Pre-Fabrication Meeting (PFM) A meeting held by the Supplier and the Purchaser to confirm
that the Supplier’s plans for producing equipment or materials
in conformance with purchase order requirements are
understood and agreed by all parties prior to fabrication.
Purchase Order (PO) A document issued by the Purchaser containing all technical
and commercial requirements for the provision of equipment
or materials by the Supplier.
Quality Assurance (QA) The planned or systematic actions necessary to provide
sufficient confidence that a product or service will satisfy the
given requirements.
Quality Control (QC) The ongoing effort to maintain the integrity of a process in
order to maintain the reliability of achieving an acceptable
outcome.
Quality Control/Inspection and Test Plan (QC/ITP)
A document listing all design, fabrication, inspection, testing,
and final acceptance activities for a given PO, and identifying
activities during which the Supplier, Purchaser, Purchaser
inspector(s), or independent inspection authorities are
involved. The QC/ITP documents the Supplier’s performance
of quality control activities and the quality control activities
conducted by others.
Quality Management System (QMS)
The organizational structure, procedures, process, and
resources used by the Supplier to consistently provide
equipment or materials that meet all PO and statutory
requirements. The QMS is the Supplier’s basis for achieving
quality across all aspects of its business, thus ensuring
Purchaser’s satisfaction with the product. It also provides a
means for continual improvement of the Supplier’s output.
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Quality Manual A document that details the scope of the Supplier’s QMS,
including associated procedures (or reference to them) and
their interaction.
Quality Plan (QP) A document that details how the Supplier implements the
QMS for a given purchase order. The QP is the basis for
assuring the quality of the equipment or materials being
purchased. The QP includes both QA and QC steps.
Verification Document A document completed by the Supplier to record the result of
an inspection or test.
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b. All Supplier and Sub-Supplier documents referenced in the QC/ITP shall be submitted
for Purchaser review and acceptance.
c. Fabrication shall not commence until the QC/ITP and all referenced Supplier and
Sub-Supplier documents have been reviewed and accepted by the Purchaser.
d. Supplier shall submit revisions of the QC/ITP or any referenced Supplier or
Sub-Supplier documents for Purchaser review and acceptance prior to implementing
any changes described therein.
2. QC/ITP shall list all relevant activities (e.g., procedure development steps,
procurement/material receipt steps, manufacturing steps, nondestructive examination
[NDE] and testing steps) in chronological order.
3. When activities are to be performed in multiple Supplier locations or at Sub-Supplier
facilities, the Supplier QC/ITP shall list the specific location of each activity listed.
4. When activities are to be performed for multiple components or assemblies, the Supplier
QC/ITP shall list identifying information (e.g., part number, assembly name) for each
activity.
5. Activities associated with critical Sub-Suppliers that conform to the requirements of this
specification shall be incorporated into the Supplier QC/ITP or Sub-Supplier QC/ITP, and
shall be submitted for Purchaser review and acceptance.
6. For each activity shown, the QC/ITP shall include (as precisely as possible) the following:
a. Description of the activity to be performed.
b. References to applicable codes, standards, specifications, and procedures governing
the activity.
c. Applicable acceptance criteria, including types and sizes of test samples and testing
frequency.
Note: With the exception of NDE interpretation criteria, reference to a separate
document containing acceptance criteria is not permitted unless accepted by
Purchaser.
d. Applicable verification document(s).
7. For each activity shown, the QC/ITP shall indicate all inspection activities (inspection
points) to be attended by the following personnel:
a. Supplier’s QC personnel.
b. Purchaser’s designated inspector.
c. Purchaser.
d. Independent inspection authority (IIA) (if any).
Note: Supplier’s inspection points shall be equal to or more stringent than Purchaser
requirements.
8. Space shall be provided to permit signing and dating by each party at each manufacturing
step.
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4. Master register shall list the current revision and Purchaser acceptance status of each
document.
a. The master register shall be submitted to Purchaser at an interval agreed between
Purchaser and Supplier.
b. The master register shall be available for review by Purchaser at all times.
Note: Purchaser may exclude a Sub-Supplier proposed by the Supplier at any time.
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4. All PO requirements, without exception, shall apply to all Sub-Suppliers. The Supplier
shall ensure that all PO requirements (including quality assurance [QA] requirements) are
known, understood, and applied by its Sub-Suppliers for their respective scope of work.
5. Supplier shall submit un-priced copies of its Sub-Supplier POs (cover sheet or summary
level information showing scope of supply) to Purchaser for review.
6. Unless waived by Purchaser, all Sub-Supplier documentation subject to Purchaser
acceptance shall be reviewed by the Supplier to ensure compliance with PO requirements
prior to submission to Purchaser for review and acceptance.
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6.6.1 Welding
1. Supplier shall maintain a process, supported by written procedures, for the control of its
welding operations, including training and qualifications, consumable control, process
control, calibration of welding equipment, traceability of welds to welders, control of weld
repairs, and tracking of welder performance.
2. This requirement shall apply to any Sub-Suppliers that perform welding, regardless of the
location where Sub-Supplier work is performed.
6.6.3 Non-Conformances
1. Supplier shall maintain a nonconformance management system, supported by written
procedures, to prevent the unintended use or delivery of nonconforming product.
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Note: If the materials or equipment are subject to certification by an IIA, it is the Supplier’s
responsibility to ensure that such requirements are fully understood and that IIA
inspections and documentation are completed accordingly.
1. Supplier shall provide all documentation required by the IIA.
2. Supplier shall maintain records of documentation required by the IIA and shall make these
records available to Purchaser or Purchaser inspector at any time.
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3. Fabrication shall not commence until all Supplier and Sub-Supplier documents referenced
in the Quality Manual have been submitted to the Purchaser.
4. Supplier shall submit revisions of the Quality Manual or any referenced Supplier or
Sub-Supplier documents for Purchaser review prior to implementing any changes described
therein.
1. Supplier shall submit a quality plan (QP) specific to the scope of work established in the
PO for Purchaser review and acceptance prior to the kickoff meeting.
a. All procedures, work instructions, etc., applicable to the scope of work shall be
referenced in the QP.
b. All Supplier and Sub-Supplier documents referenced in the QP shall be submitted for
Purchaser review and acceptance.
c. Fabrication shall not commence until the QP and all referenced Supplier and
Sub-Supplier documents have been reviewed and accepted by the Purchaser.
d. Supplier shall submit revisions of the QP or any referenced Supplier or Sub-Supplier
documents for Purchaser review and acceptance prior to implementing any changes
described therein.
2. QP shall conform to ISO 10005 and the quality requirements of this document for the
application of work, including controls and verifications, to ensure quality during stages of
design, procurement, fabrication, inspection, testing, packaging, preservation, and
shipment.
3. QP shall be based on the Supplier’s QMS and the QMS of any Sub-Suppliers.
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11.1 General
1. The quality requirements established in this specification shall apply to project equipment,
and shall cover all phases of work from engineering development through fabrication,
assembly, testing, and commissioning. These requirements shall be fully understood and
planned for during FEED work (i.e., cost, schedule, and resources).
2. Supplier performing prototype development/equipment qualification work (FEED and
beyond) for a project shall thoroughly review quality requirements and convey to Purchaser
any quality requirements that are not applicable to the scope of work. Supplier shall detail
why such quality requirements are not considered applicable.
3. Supplier shall ensure that Sub-Suppliers fully comply with the requirements set forth in
other parts of this specification and with this section.
3. Purchaser shall reserve the right to conduct and participate in quality and capability audits
of any proposed test facility.
4. Concerns or issues identified during an audit shall be corrected and submitted to Purchaser.
5. Testing shall not commence until corrective actions are accepted by Purchaser.
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Niton is a registered trademark of Thermo Scientific Portable Analytical Instruments, Tewksbury, Massachusetts.
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Kodak is a registered trademark of Eastman Kodak Company, Rochester, New York.
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Inspection Point Contacts (Name and Title) Endorsement of QC/ITP Completion (Sign and Date)
Supplier
Purchaser Inspector
Purchaser
IIA
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Tag/Item No.
Description
Location
Description of
Proposed Concession
Reason for
Concession Request
Impact on Delivery
Concession Request Contacts (Name and Title) Endorsement of Concession Request (Sign and Date)
Supplier
Purchaser
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Tag/Item No.
Description
Location
Description of
Nonconformance
Proposed Corrective Rework without repair to meet requirements Notes:
Action Repair and rework to meet requirements
Accept without rework or repair
Regrade for alternative application
Scrap
Nonconformance Report Contacts (Name and Title) Endorsement of Nonconformance Report (Sign and Date)
Supplier
Purchaser
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Endorsement of this Inspection Release confirms that, as far as can be verified by the Purchaser Inspector, the items conform to the contractual requirements
and that the inspection requirements as specified in the QC/ITP for all parties have been completed and signed off as accepted by the appropriate representatives.
Endorsement of this Inspection Release does not relieve the Supplier of responsibility to ensure that the material or equipment meets all contractual requirements,
nor does it relieve the Supplier of responsibility to comply with the contractual requirements regarding shipping release.
Inspection Release Contacts (Name and Title) Endorsement of Inspection Release (Sign and Date)
Supplier
Purchaser Inspector
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