Schedule Q

REQUISITION NO.
3000848438 (M-IK)
SCHEDULE Q
QUALITY REQUIREMENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. General
2. Quality Management System Requirements
3. Documentation Requirements
4. Management Responsibility
5. Resource Management
6. Project Realization / Execution
7. Measurement, Analysis, and Improvement
Attachment I CONTRACTOR Quality Personnel Qualification Requirements
Attachment II SAUDI ARAMCO Standards and Procedures Containing Quality

Requirements
Attachment III Quality Requirements for CONTRACTOR Supplied Materials
Attachment IV Quality Requirements for Construction Phase
Attachment V Summary of Quality System Deliverables
Attachment VI Project Specific Quality Requirements
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SCHEDULE Q REQUISITION NO. 3000848438 (M-IK)
SCHEDULE Q
QUALITY REQUIREMENTS
1. GENERAL
1.1 Unless otherwise defined in this Contract or below, capitalized terms used
in this Schedule “Q” shall have the respective meaning specified in the
2015 version of ISO 9001 (Quality Management Systems – Requirements).
In addition, the following terms shall have the respective meanings
ascribed below, which, in this Contract, are in addition to and not in
substitution of the defined terms specified in Schedule “A”:
“Agreed Completion Date” or “ACD” means the date which the violation
notification will be closed upon completion of the required corrective and
preventive actions for the reported violation fully.
“CONTRACTOR Quality Personnel” means CONTRACTOR Personnel

engaged in or assigned to roles specified in this Schedule “Q”, specifically
including Third-Party and NDT Service Provider personnel.
“Corrective Action” means action to eliminate the cause of a nonconformity

and to prevent recurrence.
“Employer”, as used in Attachment I to this Schedule “Q”, means the Third-

Party employer of the relevant personnel.
“Engineering Change Notices” means design change authorization and

documentation with justification for changes made to previously authorized
design.
“Inspection Agency”, “NDT Service Provider”, “Testing Agencies”, “Testing

Laboratories”, and “Third-Party” means, individually or collectively, all
testing laboratories, testing agencies, inspection agencies and NDT
Service Providers engaged by CONTRACTOR or SAUDI ARAMCO to
perform independent testing and verification as required by this Contract.
For the purposes of Schedule “A”, each Third-Party shall be deemed to be
a member of CONTRACTOR Group unless engaged by or on behalf of
SAUDI ARAMCO for its own benefit.
“Inspection and Test Plan” or “ITP” means a document based on the detailed
manufacturing, fabrication and construction program which identifies each
process description, sets out the related sequence of activities to be
inspected, examined and tested and lists the relevant approved procedures for
a particular material, component, assembly, or, in some cases, type of work. It
shall include identification of requirements for documents, acceptance criteria
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to be used, who is responsible for what, the inspection surveillance to be

performed and the type and level of inspection including hold, witness and
review points of Contractor/Sub-contractor and Saudi Aramco. This ITP refers
to the Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) generated by vendors as part of VID
requirement.
“Non-Conformance Report” or “NCR” means Report on non-fulfilment of a

requirement issued by contractor or by Saudi Aramco through SAP QM.
“Pre-Inspection Meeting” or “PIM” means a kick-off meeting of inspection

activities at the vendor shop to address quality related requirements of the
purchase order as per SAEP-1150.
“Project Quality Plan” or “PQP” means document specifying procedures and

associated resources that shall be applied by whom and when to a specific
project, product, process or contract.
“Quality Management System” or “QMS” means an ISO 9001 compliant

quality management system.
1.2 This Schedule describes the minimum requirements for the

CONTRACTOR Quality Management System (QMS) to which
CONTRACTOR must adhere in the performance of the WORK.
1.3 CONTRACTOR shall manage, inspect, test and accept all parts of the
WORK, to ensure conformance with all standards, specifications and
drawings applicable to the WORK.
1.4 SAUDI ARAMCO shall be entitled to have the Company Representative or

his nominees present at all locations where the CONTRACTOR is
engaged, directly or indirectly, in the performance of the WORK, at any
and all times, to review and audit all aspects of CONTRACTOR quality
activities and to witness any and all inspection and testing which is
required by this Contract. SAUDI ARAMCO retains the right to conduct
additional tests or inspections it deems necessary to assure the Materials
and personnel performing the activities meet the requirements of this
Contract. CONTRACTOR shall not refuse SAUDI ARAMCO access to
technical or other data which CONTRACTOR considers proprietary or
confidential, and which is reasonably required to inspect CONTRACTOR’s
performance of the WORK. When the Company Representative’s
nominee is a direct competitor of the relevant CONTRACTOR,
Subcontractor or Vendor in the sale, engineering, or installation of
systems similar to the FACILITIES, the Company Representative may
nominate an alternate.
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1.5 SAUDI ARAMCO will complete the review of CONTRACTOR QMS

documents and personnel qualifications within thirty (30) calendar days of
receipt for each submittal. Where required by this Schedule Q, SAUDI
ARAMCO will either approve, conditionally approve or reject
CONTRACTOR quality documents and personnel qualifications with
comments.
1.6 CONTRACTOR shall obtain SAUDI ARAMCO’s Approval of

CONTRACTOR's Project Quality Plan (PQP) before commencing
permanent WORK.
1.7 For any inspection or test required by SAUDI ARAMCO to be inspected or

witnessed by the Company Representative, including any quality activities
required by SAUDI ARAMCO standards, the applicable laws, rules or
regulations of Saudi Arabia, CONTRACTOR shall provide timely advance
notice to SAUDI ARAMCO of the said inspection or testing, hold or
witness points as specified in the approved PQP and Vendor Inspection
and Test Plans (ITP’s). Any part of the WORK or FACILITIES that is
tested, closed or covered without required SAUDI ARAMCO inspection or
witnessing, and without SAUDI ARAMCO’s written permission shall be
opened or uncovered for SAUDI ARAMCO’s inspection, witnessing of
retesting, and reclosed or recovered at CONTRACTOR's expense.
1.8 If any inspection or test performed at any time directly by SAUDI

ARAMCO, or by another party at the direction of SAUDI ARAMCO,
reveals any Defect in CONTRACTOR supplied Materials or other WORK,
CONTRACTOR shall promptly correct such Defects and bear the cost of
replacement Materials, rework, inspection and testing
1.9 Attachment V to this Schedule “Q” contains a summary of quality

deliverables that must be submitted by CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR
shall meet all requirements not included on the list, and must meet all
listed requirements not otherwise separately stipulated in this Contract.
1.10 In the event CONTRACTOR does not fulfil quality requirements of this
Contract, SAUDI ARAMCO may perform CONTRACTOR’s WORK in
accordance with Schedule “A”.
2. QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
CONTRACTOR shall, and shall ensure that all of its Subcontractors, including its
Vendors, plan and implement a Quality Management System (QMS) for this
Contract in accordance with:
(a) the 2015 version of ISO 9001 (Quality Management Systems -

Requirements), which is incorporated herein by reference; and
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(b) this Schedule “Q”.
Definitions contained in the 2015 version of ISO 9000, (Quality Management

Systems – Fundamentals and Vocabulary) shall apply. In case of any conflict
between ISO 9001 and this Schedule “Q”, the requirements of this Schedule “Q”
shall have precedence.
3. DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS
3.1 CONTRACTOR shall plan, organize, control and execute all WORK in
accordance with the SAUDI ARAMCO approved CONTRACTOR Quality
Manual, PQP, ITP’s, work instructions and quality procedures.
CONTRACTOR’s PQP shall ensure that quality Personnel, resources
(facilities, Tools and Equipment), processes and activities, including those
of Subcontractors and Vendors are planned, coordinated, and effectively
completed in strict compliance with Contract requirements.
3.2 CONTRACTOR shall prepare and maintain a narrative, project specific

PQP including quality objectives, processes, resources, Inspection & Test
Plans (ITPs), work instructions and quality procedures covering, as
applicable, design, procurement, construction and Pre-Commissioning
quality activities and WORK in accordance with this Contract, SAEP-1154,
the 2018 version of ISO 10005 (Quality Management Systems -
Guidelines for Quality Plans) and the 2017 version of ISO 10006 (Quality
Management Systems - Guidelines for Quality Management in Projects).
CONTRACTOR shall submit the PQP to the Company Representative for

review and SAUDI ARAMCO Approval (a) within twenty-one (21) calendar
days of the Effective Date of this Contract and, subsequently, (b) within
seven (7) calendar days of each PQP proposed revision.
At minimum, CONTRACTOR’s PQP must meet the requirements listed

below:
3.2.1 CONTRACTOR PQP shall specify quality objectives, strategies,

processes and procedures for the preservation of WORK in
procurement, construction and Pre-Commissioning of the project, in
accordance with SAEP-385 and this Contract.
3.2.2 CONTRACTOR PQP, ITPs, quality procedures and work

instructions, shall specify quality resources and requirements for
preservation of project Materials through CONTRACTOR
acceptance, packing, shipping, receiving, storage, handling,
fabrication, assembly, installation and testing activities.
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3.2.3 The CONTRACTOR PQP shall identify and adopt specific Vendor
material preservation quality procedures, work instructions and
recommendations as minimum quality requirements for each
commodity, material type and equipment, to ensure Vendor
warranties are maintained and delivered to SAUDI ARAMCO. If
SAUDI ARAMCO preservation requirements exceed manufacturer
requirements, then SAUDI ARAMCO requirements shall also be
specified and adopted by CONTRACTOR, to the extent allowed
under Vendor warranties.
3.2.4 CONTRACTOR’s shall plan and specify Quality Management (QM)

and Quality Assurance (QA) of the Subcontractors and Vendors –
either by the integration and coverage of Subcontractor WORK
under CONTRACTOR’s QMS and Quality Manual, or by the
adoption of Subcontractor and Vendor ISO 9001 QMS’s and quality
planning through CONTRACTOR PQP references to Subcontractor
-and Vendor- issued Quality Manuals, PQPs, ITPs, instructions and
procedures. Subcontractor shall not commence any part of the
WORK until SAUDI ARAMCO has approved, and CONTRACTOR
has adopted, Subcontractor’s PQP.
3.2.5 CONTRACTOR’s PQP shall include engineering and design quality

procedures and work instructions for all engineering and design
WORK during all project phases.
3.2.6 CONTRACTOR shall submit Vendor ITPs to SAUDI ARAMCO for

review and Approval in accordance with Attachment III to this
Schedule “Q”, at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the start of
WORK. CONTRACTOR shall not commence manufacturing and
fabrication of Materials prior to SAUDI ARAMCO Approval of the
applicable Vendor ITPs.
3.2.7 CONTRACTOR shall submit for SAUDI ARAMCO Approval, as part

of the PQP, construction and Pre-Commissioning ITPs, quality
procedures and work instructions for the WORK, in accordance
with Attachment IV to this Schedule “Q”. CONTRACTOR may
adopt and reference Saudi Aramco Typical Inspection and Test
Plans (SATIP’s) and associated Saudi Aramco Inspection
Checklists (SAIC’s) and Saudi Aramco Test Reports (SATR’s)
forms in lieu of CONTRACTOR developed ITPs and inspection
procedures. CONTRACTOR may customize SATIP’s, SAIC’s,
SATR’s and Saudi Aramco Pre-Commissioning forms (i.e., revised
to suit the scope of WORK) and submit as CONTRACTOR ITP’s
and inspection procedures, with Company Representative
Approval.
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3.2.8 CONTRACTOR’s PQP shall include a listing of all ITPs, SATIPs,

SAICs, SATRs, quality procedures and work instructions adopted
for execution of the WORK. When any part of the WORK is not
supported by SATIPs, SAICs or SATRs, CONTRACTOR shall
prepare and submit, as part of PQP, ITPs and supporting quality
documents for SAUDI ARAMCO Approval at least thirty (30)
calendar days prior to commencement of related WORK activities.
3.3 CONTRACTOR shall timely revise the PQP and related quality documents
as needed to cover the Scope of Work and reflect any significant changes
identified by CONTRACTOR or SAUDI ARAMCO.
3.4 CONTRACTOR controlled current copies of the PQP, Quality Manuals,

related Quality Plans and all referenced documentation shall be available
for SAUDI ARAMCO use at all WORK Sites. QMS reference documents
include all those contained in Contract, quality manuals, plans, drawings,
specifications, instructions and procedures for the inspection and testing
of FACILITIES, systems and Materials to be fabricated or constructed at
the applicable WORK Site.
4. MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
4.1 CONTRACTOR Top Management shall demonstrate strong leadership

and commitment to high quality WORK at the project level by focusing on
SAUDI ARAMCO requirements and satisfaction in accordance with the
2015 version of ISO 9001 Leadership requirements and this Contract.
4.2 CONTRACTOR Top Management shall review the project specific QMS
every six (6) calendar months to ensure that the system is suitable,
adequate and effective. Top Management reviews shall address the items
listed in Paragraphs 7.1.1 and 7.4 of this Schedule “Q”. Top Management
reviews shall be scheduled events, included in the quality audit schedule
approved by the Company Representative, as provided in Paragraph 7.3.2
of this Schedule “Q”.
4.3 Within two (2) calendar weeks of the scheduled review date,
CONTRACTOR shall report in writing to the Company Representative on
results and recommended actions from Top Management Review.
Changes to the QMS that result from CONTRACTOR Top Management
reviews shall be incorporated in the PQP, with Approval of the Company
Representative.
5. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
5.1 CONTRACTOR shall provide qualified resources to implement, maintain

and improve the QMS as set forth in this Contract and the approved PQP.
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For all activities, CONTRACTOR shall deploy sufficient CONTRACTOR

Quality Personnel prior to the start of the applicable WORK. At minimum,
CONTRACTOR shall deploy the CONTRACTOR Quality Personnel
specified in Attachment VI of this Schedule “Q”. Selection of all
CONTRACTOR Quality Personnel shall be subject to the Approval of the
Company Representative.
5.2 In addition to and not in substitution of the requirements of Schedules “A”

and “B” concerning Key Personnel:
5.2.1 When specified in Attachment VI of this Schedule “Q”,

CONTRACTOR shall deploy the SAUDI ARAMCO Approved QA
Manager within seven (7) calendar days of the Effective Date of this
Contract. The Approved QA Manager shall be assigned to the
WORK through Project Completion.

CONTRACTOR shall deploy the SAUDI ARAMCO Approved
Quality Control (QC) Manager at least thirty (30) calendar days
prior to CONTRACTOR’s request to SAUDI ARAMCO to issue the
Notice to Proceed or the start of fabrication (whichever date is
earliest). The Approved QC Manager shall be assigned to the
WORK through Project Completion.

CONTRACTOR shall deploy the SAUDI ARAMCO Approved
Procurement QC Supervisor for this Contract within thirty (30)
calendar days of the Effective Date. The Approved Procurement
QC Supervision shall be assigned to the WORK through Project
Completion.
5.3 All CONTRACTOR Quality Personnel assigned to the WORK, including,

without limitation, Third-Party agency and Non-Destructive Testing NDT
Service Provider personnel, shall meet the minimum qualification
requirements specified in Attachment I to this Schedule “Q” and shall be
fully competent to perform their duties.
5.4 CONTRACTOR shall review, verify and submit legible resumes,

certificates and credentials for all proposed CONTRACTOR Quality
Personnel to SAUDI ARAMCO, for review and Approval at least thirty (30)
calendar days prior to the start of WORK for each individual. SAUDI
ARAMCO shall have the right to interview and/or test all proposed
personnel. Without limiting the application of Paragraph 3.4 of Schedule
“A”, SAUDI ARAMCO shall have the right to reject CONTRACTOR quality
Personnel that do not comply with the requirements in Attachment I or
have demonstrated poor work performance to SAUDI ARAMCO.
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5.5 If the WORK includes welding and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and
exceeds five hundred (500) groove -or butt- weld joints, CONTRACTOR
shall deploy a SAUDI ARAMCO Approved NDT Coordinator at least thirty
(30) calendar days prior to the start of Work Site welding. The NDT
Coordinator’s principal duties and responsibilities shall be the
administration and coordination of Work Site NDT Service Providers and
activities. When planned and approved by SAUDI ARAMCO, this
individual may perform other quality functions on the project, provided
those functions do not interfere with the coordination of NDT activities.
5.6 CONTRACTOR may subcontract inspection and testing services, subject

to SAUDI ARAMCO review and written approval in accordance with
Schedule “A”, this Schedule “Q” and CONTRACTOR’s PQP.
5.7 Except as otherwise explicitly provided in this Schedule “Q”,

CONTRACTOR Quality Personnel, including Third-Party and NDT Service
Provider quality personnel, shall be dedicated to the quality functions and
activities described in this Schedule “Q” and shall perform no other WORK
or function.
5.8 CONTRACTOR Quality Personnel shall have well defined roles and
responsibilities, including sufficient authority and organizational freedom to
identify Nonconformities, Defects, and quality problems, report and
escalate nonconformities, and initiate corrective actions. During all
phases of the WORK, CONTRACTOR Quality Personnel shall functionally
report to the CONTRACTOR QA Manager or QC Manager.
5.9 Within thirty (30) calendar days of SAUDI ARAMCO’s issuance of the
Notice to Proceed, CONTRACTOR shall submit to the Company
Representative a roster of all CONTRACTOR Quality Personnel, sorted by
discipline and position, including personnel identified to be:
● Mobilized in the next sixty (60) calendar days

● Demobilized in the next sixty (60) calendar days
The roster shall be routinely updated and resubmitted as an attachment to

the monthly Quality Management Reports (QMR’s).
5.10 CONTRACTOR shall include and maintain in the PQP current

organization chart(s) clearly showing assignments of quality Personnel
including:
5.12.1 All planned and actual CONTRACTOR Design Phase personnel

in accordance with this Contract.
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5.12.2 All planned and actual CONTRACTOR, Third-Party and NDT

Service Provider quality personnel for Procurement and
Construction Phases of this project in accordance with
Attachment VI of this Schedule “Q”.
5.12.3 Reporting relationships from each CONTRACTOR designer,

engineer, inspector and technician; through to the level above
CONTRACTOR Project Manager and QA Manager for this
Contract.
5.12.4 Internal and external lines of communication.
5.12.5 Interfaces between SAUDI ARAMCO, CONTRACTOR, Vendors,

and third-parties.
5.12.6 Mobilization and demobilization dates for all planned

CONTRACTOR quality personnel.
5.11 CONTRACTOR planned and actual staffing levels shall comply with this
Contract. Any proposed reduction from the required levels shall be
approved in advance, in writing by the Company Representative.
5.12 CONTRACTOR shall anticipate, plan and make all changes required due
to vacations, illness, temporary assignments, emergency leave,
resignations or other reasons as necessary to maintain required coverage
of CONTRACTOR Quality Personnel. CONTRACTOR shall notify the
Company Representative of all planned quality personnel changes at least
thirty (30) calendar days in advance. CONTRACTOR shall notify in writing
the Company Representative of unplanned personnel absences and
changes within twenty-four (24) hours. CONTRACTOR shall deploy
SAUDI ARAMCO Approved replacement quality Personnel within seven
(7) calendar days of each unplanned absence.
5.13 CONTRACTOR shall develop, implement and record results from a

quarterly training program in line with the ISO 9001 Competence
requirements, and addressing project quality requirements to
CONTRACTOR Personnel.
6. PROJECT REALIZATION / EXECUTION
6.1 Design Phase Quality Activities
6.1.1 CONTRACTOR shall comply with Design Phase requirements of

the Approved PQP and this Schedule “Q”.
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6.1.2 CONTRACTOR engineering and design resources shall be

planned, scheduled and deployed in sufficient numbers to support
timely QA and QC of WORK activities such as QC discipline
checking, QC discipline engineer review, QC inter-discipline
review, off-project engineering staff QA review, quality staff QA
review, SAUDI ARAMCO review, Job Site engineering support
and change management revisions to initial and final deliverables.
CONTRACTOR design phase manpower organization and
planning shall be submitted to SAUDI ARAMCO for review and
Approval as part of the PQP and QMR.
6.1.3 CONTRACTOR engineering and design for each single discipline

shall be initially drafted, QC checked and corrected for quality
prior to internal discipline engineer and interdiscipline team
review. Planning and evidence of single discipline QC activity
shall be maintained for auditing and SAUDI ARAMCO review.
6.1.4 CONTRACTOR engineering and design for each single discipline

shall be internally QC-reviewed and corrected for quality by a
qualified discipline engineer prior to internal interdiscipline team
review. Planning and evidence of discipline engineer QC activity
6.1.5 CONTRACTOR engineering and design quality shall be controlled

through coordination with, and QC review by, Vendors and other
related design agencies on WORK interface point, prior to SAUDI
ARAMCO review. Planning and evidence of external review QC
activities shall be maintained for auditing and SAUDI ARAMCO
review.
6.1.6 CONTRACTOR engineering and design quality shall be assured

through internal, on-project interdiscipline team QC review, off-
project Engineering Staff QA review and quality staff QA review
and audits, prior to SAUDI ARAMCO review. Planning and
evidence of internal QA/QC review and assessment activities
6.1.7 CONTRACTOR shall plan and perform internal QA reviews and

assessments at appropriate stages during the Design Phase.
CONTRACTOR shall notify the Company Representative two (2)
calendar weeks prior to the start of any internal reviews and
assessments listed in Paragraph 6.1.8. As a minimum, design
reviews and assessments shall be planned and completed prior to
SAUDI ARAMCO design reviews specified in this Contract.
CONTRACTOR shall maintain records of CONTRACTOR
engineering and design reviews and assessments in accordance
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with the PQP; including solicitation, recording and resolution of all

identified comments and issues.
6.1.8 CONTRACTOR shall plan and implement engineering and design

changes with quality, to ensure design output requirements have
fully satisfied design input requirements through the project
lifecycle. Proposed changes from any party shall be reviewed,
approved and certified by the designated Engineer of Record prior
to issue. CONTRACTOR shall maintain traceable records of all
engineering and design change requests, change notices, issued
revisions (e.g., issued as built) and related quality activities.
6.1.9 CONTRACTOR shall use Risk Based Inspection (RBI)

methodology to evaluate and assign an appropriate level of risk
(i.e., critical, high, moderate or low risk) to each asset, process
system and facility within scope of WORK. The risk level shall be
identified and assigned based on SAUDI ARAMCO mandatory
engineering requirements specified in SAEP-301, Contract
requirements, in-service operations and failure impact on facility
and process system safety, quality, cost and schedule.
CONTRACTOR shall submit a Risk Register with schedules and
lists of assets, systems and facilities with assigned risk levels for
SAUDI ARAMCO review and Approval as part of the PQP.
CONTRACTOR shall plan, closely monitor and control
engineering and design quality for critical and high risk scope of
WORK, to ensure FACILITY safety and reliability, and minimize
rework. Assigned risk levels shall be reviewed and revised on a
six (6) month schedule, based on changes in scope of WORK,
engineering standards, manufacturing materials and methods;
and issue of technical alerts and major lessons learned.
6.1.10 CONTRACTOR shall timely plan, conduct and resolve SAUDI

ARAMCO technical and quality review of CONTRACTOR
engineering and design deliverables and changes in accordance
with SAEP-303 and this Contract.
6.1.11 CONTRACTOR shall timely communicate and collaborate with

SAUDI ARAMCO on design phase technical issues and quality
issues using SAUDI ARAMCO information technology tools and
automation systems such as Enterprise Project Management
(EPM) and eReview, as specified under this Contract.
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6.2 Procurement Phase Quality Activities
CONTRACTOR, specifically including all Subcontractors and Vendors,

shall comply with Procurement Phase requirements of the approved
CONTRACTOR PQP and Attachment III of this Schedule “Q”.
6.3 Third-Party and NDT Inspection and Test Reports
6.3.1 In all phases of this Contract, Third-Party Testing Laboratories,

Testing Agencies, Inspection Agencies and all NDT Service
Providers shall be directed and required by the CONTRACTOR to
prepare and simultaneously submit identical, original reports of all
inspection and testing WORK to (a) the relevant SAUDI ARAMCO
Inspection Department Representative, (b) the CONTRACTOR
QA Manager and (c) the relevant In-Kingdom Affiliated Third-Party
/ Agency / NDT office, QA Manager.
6.3.2 All Third-Party and NDT original reports shall include the printed
names, identification numbers, credential numbers, calendar
date(s) and handwritten, wet ink signatures for all Third-Party and
NDT personnel directly involved in the reported inspection,
testing, review and interpretation WORK.
6.3.3 All Third-Party and NDT original reports shall be legible, uniquely
identified, registered, controlled and traceable to the specific
scope of WORK inspected, tested and reported. All original
reports shall be cross-indexed and traceable to the
CONTRACTOR, Third-Party or NDT personnel involved in the
reported activities.
6.3.4 CONTRACTOR witness, review, interpretation and approval of

Third-Party and NDT activities shall be indicated by legible printed
or stamped names, identification numbers, credential numbers,
calendar dates(s) with handwritten, wet ink signatures by
CONTRACTOR Personnel on the original Third-Party and NDT
reports.
6.3.5 Original reports held by CONTRACTOR Third-Parties, Agencies,

NDT Service Providers and SAUDI ARAMCO Inspection
Department Representatives shall be secured and retained
throughout the duration of the project, for SAUDI ARAMCO
review, audit or assessment as needed.
6.3.6 CONTRACTOR shall maintain records of all SAUDI ARAMCO

review, correspondence and quality records for Third-Party and
NDT reporting, as evidence of CONTRACTOR compliance with
the requirements of this Schedule “Q”.
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6.3.7 Mechanical Completion of WORK shall not be considered

achieved by CONTRACTOR until all requirements of this
Schedule “Q” have been completed by CONTRACTOR, and
accepted by SAUDI ARAMCO in writing.
6.3.8 Third-Party and NDT Service Provider reporting directly to SAUDI
ARAMCO shall not relieve CONTRACTOR from Schedule “B” and
Schedule “Q” requirements in this Contract.
6.4 Construction Phase Quality Activities
6.4.1 CONTRACTOR, specifically including all Subcontractors and

Vendors, shall comply with Construction and Pre-Commissioning
requirements of the Approved CONTRACTOR PQP and
Attachment IV to this Schedule “Q”.
6.4.2 Prior to completion of the WORK, CONTRACTOR shall plan,

perform and report all inspection and testing required by this
Contract, to ensure completion of all construction and Pre-
Commissioning WORK activities with quality; and to identify,
report and correct any nonconformities, defects, , and omissions .
A copy of results and status on WORK nonconformities, defects,
and omissions shall be submitted to the Company Representative
each week until SAUDI ARAMCO acceptance of the applicable
WORK scope.
6.4.3 CONTRACTOR shall timely communicate and collaborate with

SAUDI ARAMCO on construction and Pre-Commissioning quality;
planning and management, reporting, QA/QC activities, technical
issues and quality issues using SAUDI ARAMCO information
technology tools and automation systems such as Enterprise
Project Management (EPM), eReview and Quality Management
Information System (QMIS), as specified under this Contract.
Quality items include CONTRACTOR requests for SAUDI
ARAMCO review, inspection or testing (RFI), CONTRACTOR
resolution of review, inspection and testing failures (e.g., SAUDI
ARAMCO rejected RFI) and CONTRACTOR resolution of SAUDI
ARAMCO logbook entries (LBE).
6.4.4 CONTRACTOR shall continuously monitor SAUDI ARAMCO

communication tools and automation systems and respond to all
logbook entries within twenty-four (24) hours of the LBE date and
time. CONTRACTOR shall respond to rejected or returned RFIs
within fourty-eight (48) hours of the scheduled inspection date and
time.
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7. MEASUREMENT, ANALYSIS AND IMPROVEMENT
7.1 General
7.1.1 CONTRACTOR shall include in the PQP, as part of planning for

measuring, monitoring, analysis and improvement of
CONTRACTOR project execution processes, how the plan-do-
check-adjust (PDCA) cycle is driven without end on this project in
accordance with the 2015 version of ISO 9001 requirements for
Performance Evaluation. As a minimum, the plan shall address
interaction of the following:
▪ Customer satisfaction
▪ Quality policy and objectives
▪ Internal and external resources
▪ Quality Management (QM) processes & procedures
▪ Quality Assurance (QA) processes & procedures
▪ Quality Control (QC) processes & procedures
▪ Internal and external audits
▪ Internal and external reports of Defects & nonconformities
▪ Repeated Defects and violations
▪ Internal and external process performance measurements
▪ Data analysis
▪ Management reviews
▪ Corrective actions
▪ Risks to achieving quality
▪ Opportunities to improve quality
▪ other improvement activities (Attachment VI, Paragraph 3)
7.2 Customer Satisfaction
7.2.1 CONTRACTOR shall evaluate, analyze, report, monitor and

improve the degree of SAUDI ARAMCO’s satisfaction through
quarterly surveys, reporting, meetings and evaluation of
CONTRACTOR and SAUDI ARAMCO performance
measurements, quality audits, assessments, Nonconformance
Reports (NCR), Inspection Department logbook entries (LBE) and
rejected Requests For Inspection (RFI).
7.3 Internal Audits of Quality Management
7.3.1 CONTRACTOR shall plan and conduct Internal Audits in

accordance with ISO 19011 guidelines; covering all WORK
Phases, and Subcontracts for design, procurement or
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construction with a duration of three (3) calendar months or

longer. Internal Audits shall fully address CONTRACTOR QMS;
implementation, maintenance and compliance with quality
processes and requirements specified in the SAUDI ARAMCO
approved CONTRACTOR PQP, this Contract and the 2015
version of ISO 9001. Internal Audits shall be planned and
conducted on each Subcontractor or Vendor QMS and PQP that
is adopted by reference or attachment to the SAUDI ARAMCO
approved CONTRACTOR PQP.
7.3.2 CONTRACTOR shall submit an Internal Audit schedule to the

Company Representative for review and Approval within twenty-
one (21) calendar days from the Effective Date of this Contract.
Internal Audits shall be planned and carried out at fifteen percent
(15%) and sixty percent (60%) completion of WORK in any
project phase with a planned duration of six (6) to twelve (12)
calendar months. At a minimum, one Internal Audit shall be
planned and conducted at fifteen percent (15%) completion of
WORK in any project phase or contract with a planned duration of
three (3) to six (6) calendar months. For any project phase with a
duration of twelve (12) calendar months or longer, Internal Audits
shall be conducted at fifteen percent (15%) completion, sixty
percent (60%) completion and repeated on an annual basis until
completed. CONTRACTOR audits may be rescheduled only with
concurrence of the Company Representative.
7.3.3 All CONTRACTOR Internal Audits shall be executed by SAUDI

ARAMCO Approved quality system auditors which are qualified in
accordance with Attachment I of this Schedule “Q”. Auditors shall
be objective and impartial; and shall not be directly responsible for
the project WORK, QMS and PQP being audited. Auditors shall
not be employees of any Third-Party agency already affiliated with
the project WORK through CONTRACTOR or SAUDI ARAMCO.
7.3.4 CONTRACTOR shall investigate root causes and initiate

corrective actions for Defects and Nonconformities identified in
each Internal Audit. CONTRACTOR shall verify and report
implementation and closeout of corrective actions prior to the next
scheduled Internal Audit.
7.3.5 CONTRACTOR shall submit to the Company Representative a

copy of each Internal Audit report within twenty-one (21) calendar
days of the audit closing meeting date.
7.3.6 The Company Representative and predesignated nominees shall

be invited to participate in all CONTRACTOR Internal Audits.
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CONTRACTOR audit notifications and agenda shall be submitted

to the Company Representative at least fourteen (14) calendar
days prior to each Internal Audit start date.
7.3.7 SAUDI ARAMCO shall be entitled to schedule and conduct QMS

audits and assessments of CONTRACTOR quality functions and
obligations as outlined in this Schedule “Q”. SAUDI ARAMCO
shall provide notice in writing to CONTRACTOR at least twenty-
eight (28) calendar days prior to any planned audit or
assessment.
7.4 Monitoring and Measuring of Quality Work Processes
7.4.1 CONTRACTOR shall continuously monitor and measure

CONTRACTOR WORK processes to ensure FACLITIES safety
and quality. The CONTRACTOR PQP shall include suitable
measurement methods and tools to analyze and evaluate process
performance against quality objectives and planned results. As a
minimum, CONTRACTOR shall evaluate and report the following
quality processes as applicable to the WORK:
 Engineering, Design and Procurement QA / QC
 Engineering and Design Changes – SAUDI ARAMCO
Notices / Requests
 Engineering and Design Changes – CONTRACTOR
 Internal Lessons Learned – Implementation / Collection
 External Lessons Learned – Implementation / Collection
 Design Office Notices / Field Requests
 Material Receiving
 Preservation of Materials
 Concrete Operations
 Equipment Installation
 Welding Operations
 Coating Operations
 Nondestructive Testing of Welding and Materials
 Hydrostatic and Pneumatic Pressure Testing
 Construction and Pre-Commissioning QA / QC
 Mechanical Completion and Safe Energization
7.5 Control of Nonconformance
7.5.1 CONTRACTOR PQP shall include quality processes and

procedures to prevent inadvertent use of design and procurement
documents, materials, parts, components, services or
workmanship not conforming to the requirements of this Contract.
CONTRACTOR PQP shall require CONTRACTOR identification,
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review, report and documentation of all Defects, nonconformities

and corrective actions.
7.5.2 CONTRACTOR shall identify, report and control all

CONTRACTOR supplied services, materials and equipment that
do not conform to Contract requirements as indicated in
Paragraphs 7.5.3 through 7.5.7 below. CONTRACTOR shall
establish and maintain PQP processes and procedures to
quarantine and restrict further processing or installation of
suspected Defects, pending review and decision on disposition.
CONTRACTOR shall label, segregate and relocate all suspect
and nonconforming Materials and equipment to a secured, clearly
designated quarantine site.
7.5.3 CONTRACTOR, specifically including Subcontractors, Vendors,

shall timely document and report all Defects and nonconformities
to Contract requirements, CONTRACTOR PQP, ITPs, and quality
processes and procedures. CONTRACTOR shall submit to
SAUDI ARAMCO reports of all recorded Nonconformities or
defects within forty-eight (48) hours of the issue date.
7.5.4 CONTRACTOR shall timely investigate Nonconformities or

defects, determine root causes, plan and report SAUDI ARAMCO
agreed corrective actions to prevent recurrence of Defects and
nonconformities within seven (7) calendar days of the issue date.
CONTRACTOR reported action planning shall include a SAUDI
ARAMCO Agreed Completion Date (ACD) for each action item.
7.5.5 CONTRACTOR shall maintain and timely submit to SAUDI

ARAMCO a detailed registry of all Defects and nonconformities
(i.e., a summary of CONTRACTOR current activities and status
on CONTRACTOR issued Internal NCRs, Discrepancy Reports,
punchlist and Exception Items; as well as SAUDI ARAMCO
issued NCRs, logbook entries, Exception Items, etc.).
CONTRACTOR shall submit the registry to SAUDI ARAMCO on a
weekly basis, for discussion in regular project progress and
quality meetings.
7.5.6 CONTRACTOR shall formally respond to all SAUDI ARAMCO

notifications of Defects and nonconformities with initial root
causes, proposed corrective actions and ACD’s within forty-eight
(48) hours of receipt date and time. SAUDI ARAMCO
notifications of Defects include, but are not limited to audit reports,
assessment reports, Corrective Action Requests (CAR), NCR’s,
Inspection Department logbook entries (LBE) and returned or
rejected RFI’s.
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7.5.7 CONTRACTOR shall rework, repair, re-inspect and retest all

Defects in accordance with Schedule “G” of this Contract and
SAUDI ARAMCO Approved CONTRACTOR quality and work
procedures for rework and repair of WORK. CONTRACTOR shall
timely issue hold point RFI’s to Company Representative for
SAUDI ARAMCO review, inspection, witness of testing and
Approval of actions taken prior to final disposition and proposed
closure of any SAUDI ARAMCO or CONTRACTOR reported
Defect.
7.5.8 SAUDI ARAMCO escalation process for unresolved Contract

quality issues, including delinquent quality actions, reports and
notifications shall be in accordance with SAEP-381.
7.6 Waivers
7.6.1 CONTRACTOR, Vendors and manufacturers shall not eliminate

or waive the requirements of any CONTRACTOR PQP or ITP
previously Approved by the Company Representative without the
express written consent of the Company Representative.
7.6.2 CONTRACTOR shall maintain a detailed log of all SAUDI

ARAMCO approved SAEP-302 waivers of SAUDI ARAMCO
SAEP-301 mandatory engineering standards applicable to the
WORK, including waivers issued by SAUDI ARAMCO on, before
and after the Contract Effective Date. This log shall identify and
describe each applicable SAEP-302 waiver by identification
number, date of issue, review and Approval status, the standard
document and section reference number to be waived, and a brief
description of the applicable scope of WORK (e.g., facility,
process system, purchase order, equipment or construction
process).
7.7 Analysis and Evaluation of Data – Quality Management Report (QMR)
CONTRACTOR shall prepare and submit a monthly QMR in a format

acceptable to SAUDI ARAMCO to demonstrate CONTRACTOR’s effective
implementation of the approved QMS and PQP(s). The report shall
include the following items as a minimum:
7.7.1 General Items:
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a) Current month WORK status with planned and actual

percentages of completion for each WORK phase (design,
procurement, and construction) and the overall WORK
progress.
b) Current schedule of CONTRACTOR Management Reviews

and Internal Audits with actual status; planned and
completed to date, in progress, and planned for the next
month.
c) Current registry of pending, open action items from all

notifications and reports of Defects, nonconformities, audits
and Management Reviews.
d) Current roster of all CONTRACTOR Quality Personnel

positions, with names and identification numbers for: filled
planned positions (with actual dates of deployment), unfilled
planned positions (with estimated mobilization dates) and
unplanned positions (with actual dates of deployment);
sorted by company, discipline and position title.
e) Current log with status of SAUDI ARAMCO SAEP-302

waivers requested by CONTRACTOR.
7.7.2 Design Phase, objective data evaluation and analysis of

engineering and design quality for:
a) CONTRACTOR review of Preliminary Design, front-end

engineering (FEED) or detailed design as received from
SAUDI ARAMCO. Performance measurement using number
of actual documents received and reviewed; number of
timely reported and resolved design errors, standards
violations, design omissions, design optimizations / cost
savings, technical queries and lessons learned.
b) CONTRACTOR engineering and design deliverables,

internal planning and development. Performance
measurements to identify and prevent issue of Defects;
design errors, standards violations and design omissions.
Measurements and trends shall address plan and actual
data for resources, number of deliverables (workload) in
drafting, checking, discipline review, interdiscipline review,
QA review and rework.
c) CONTRACTOR engineering and design deliverables as

issued and implemented. Performance measurement of
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results from plan and actual data for Manufacturer/Third-

Party reviews, design interface point reviews, SAUDI
ARAMCO reviews; CONTRACTOR Engineering Change
Notices, Field Change Requests / Notices, design revision
control and design change management.
d) Schedule of SAUDI ARAMCO design review packages with

results; planned and performed to date, in progress, and
planned for the next month.
e) Current roster of all CONTRACTOR engineering and design

personnel positions, with names and identification numbers
for: filled planned positions (with actual dates of
deployment), unfilled planned positions (with estimated
mobilization dates) and unplanned positions (with actual
dates of deployment); sorted by company, discipline and
position title.
f) Current listing of critical risk and high risk WORK assets,

process systems and facilities.
7.7.3 Procurement Phase, objective evaluation and analysis of

procurement quality for:
a) CONTRACTOR review of novated purchase orders and

specifications for Materials, as received from SAUDI
ARAMCO. Performance measurement using number of
actual documents received and reviewed; number of timely
reported and resolved Nonconformities and defects, design
errors, standards violations, design omissions, design
optimizations / cost savings, technical queries and lessons
learned.
b) CONTRACTOR procurement deliverables, internal planning

and development. Performance measurement to prevent
issue of procurement Defects; errors, misclassification,
standards violations, procurement omissions and
commercial / warranty issues. Measurement shall address
plan and actual data for Procurement Phase resources and
number of deliverables (workload) in drafting, QC checking,
QC interdiscipline review, QA review, and rework.
c) CONTRACTOR procurement deliverables, as issued or

purchased. Performance measurement of results from
Vendor, Third-Party reviews, SAUDI ARAMCO reviews,
CONTRACTOR revision control and change management.
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d) Vendor surveys with results; planned and performed to date,

in progress, and planned for the next month.
e) Vendor Pre-Inspection Meetings with results; planned and

performed to date, in progress, and planned for the next
month.
f) Vendor inspections with results; planned and performed to

date, in progress, and planned for the next month.
g) Current listing of Material Requisitions and Purchase Orders

with assigned risk levels.
h) Schedule of CONTRACTOR focused assessments of

Vendors; planned and performed to date, in progress, and
planned for the next month.
7.7.4 Construction Phase, objective evaluation and analysis of

construction quality for:
a) CONTRACTOR quality resources and deliverables, internal

planning and development. Schedule of planned and actual
CONTRACTOR Tools and Equipment, instructions and
quality procedures for each workfront and risk level; issued,
reviewed, approved, personnel trained and presented prior
to each workfront start date. Performance measurement to
prevent Defects and schedule delays; issue of errors, PQP
violations, standards violations and scope of WORK
omissions. Measurement shall address plan and actual data
for Construction Phase resources and number of
deliverables (workload) in drafting, QC checking, QC
interdiscipline review, QA review, and rework.
b) CONTRACTOR Tools and Equipment used or intended for

quality purposes, CONTRACTOR Quality Personnel and
PQP documentation, as issued and implemented for each
workfront. Performance measurement of results from
CONTRACTOR shipping, handling, lifting, storage,
preservation, fabrication, assembly, installation, inspection
and testing; SAUDI ARAMCO review, assessment,
surveillance, inspection, testing and acceptance;
CONTRACTOR revision control and change management.
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c) CONTRACTOR listing and disposition of all suspect,

defective or rejected Material and equipment received at Job
Site.
d) Welding / NDT backlog and Rejection Rate as reported in

accordance with SAEP-1160. A chart showing the historical
performance during the WORK shall be included.
e) Preservation backlog and Failure Rate as reported in

accordance with SAEP-385. A chart showing the historical
performance during the WORK shall be included.
f) Current listing of critical risk and high risk construction

quality activities.
g) Schedule of CONTRACTOR focused assessments on

CONTRACTOR quality activities; planned and performed to
date, in progress, and planned for the next month.
7.7.5 Quality Process Improvement Activities
The report shall describe CONTRACTOR activities during the

month to continually improve its quality processes and
procedures, correct and eliminate Defects and nonconformities,
reduce risks, prevent potential problems and identify opportunities
to improve the QMS and customer satisfaction. It shall include
data trend analysis for processes and measurements identified in
Paragraphs 7.1.1 and 7.4 above.
7.7.6 Attachments
a) Updated CONTRACTOR Quality Personnel roster.
7.8 Continual Improvement
7.8.1 CONTRACTOR quality processes and procedures shall

proactively identify, evaluate, select, implement and report all
opportunities for improvement through leadership, risk based
thinking, management review, and corrective actions for
nonconformance, lessons learned, customer satisfaction, PDCA
continual improvement, breakthrough changes, innovation and
reorganization.
END OF SCHEDULE Q
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SCHEDULE Q ATTACHMENT I REQUISITION NO. 3000848438 (M-IK)
ATTACHMENT I TO SCHEDULE Q
CONTRACTOR AND SUBCONTRACTOR

QUALITY PERSONNEL
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
1. ALL PROJECT PHASES
1.1 CONTRACTOR Quality Personnel must be Approved by SAUDI ARAMCO

and shall meet or exceed the qualification, education and work experience
requirements specified in this Attachment I to Schedule “Q”.
1.1.1 CONTRACTOR Quality Personnel shall be professionally certified

and currently licensed to practice their assigned occupation,
discipline, duties and responsibilities in accordance with this
Contract and Project Standards.
1.1.2 CONTRACTOR Supervisor and Inspector candidates may be

proposed and approved for multiple inspection disciplines, provided
that candidate fully satisfies the minimum requirements specified
for each discipline in this Attachment I.
1.1.3 SAUDI ARAMCO Inspection Department shall be the final authority

for evaluation of candidate knowledge and determination of
equivalency of candidate qualifications, certification and years of
related work experience to requirements specified in this
Attachment I.
1.2 Quality Assurance (QA) Manager:
(a) Internationally recognized university issued four (4) or five (5) year
Bachelor degree in an engineering discipline, or equivalent.
(b) Ten (10) or more years of direct work experience as a QA Manager

of capital projects quality, ISO 9001 QMS requirements, activities
and resources (i.e., managing a minimum of thirty (30) quality
Personnel).
(c) Five (5) or more years in managing quality of capital projects

related to the Contract scope of WORK (e.g., industrial oil and gas
production or petrochemical projects).
(d) Current international certification (i.e., IRCA or ASQ) as a Quality

Auditor, or equivalent, for the 2015 version of ISO 9001.
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(e) Ability to interpret, audit, apply and exercise judgment on capital

project QMS requirements and engineering standards.
(f) Fluent in reading, writing and speaking the English language.
1.3 Internal QMS Auditors:
(a) High school diploma.
(b) Five (5) or more years of direct work experience in supervision and
auditing of capital projects quality; ISO 9001 QMS requirements,
activities and resources in the engineering discipline(s) and
Contract scope of WORK to be audited.
(c) Passed an internationally accredited (i.e., IRCA or ASQ) Quality

Auditor training course and examination, or approved equivalent,
for the 2015 version of ISO 9001.
(d) Participated in four (4) or more capital project internal audits during
the past three (3) years; with a minimum of sixteen (16) days of
auditor-auditee contact within the period.
(e) Qualified to the education, training and work experience

requirements of ISO 19011 (Guidelines for auditing management
systems) and the engineering discipline(s) and capital project
scope of WORK to be audited.
(f) Fully proficient in reading, writing and speaking the English

language.
1.4 Nondestructive Testing (NDT) Personnel: All CONTRACTOR, Vendor

personnel responsible for (a) performing NDT operations, (b) interpreting
or reviewing test results, and (c) otherwise ensuring or auditing NDT
operations shall be evaluated, certified and qualified to SAUDI ARAMCO
requirements specified in SAEP-1142. All NDT personnel shall hold
current, SAUDI ARAMCO recognized NDT certificates as specified in the
following paragraphs:
1.4.1 NDT Level III Personnel under SAEP-1142:
(a) Currently certified to Level III by either ASNT or an

equivalent, internationally recognized, SAUDI ARAMCO
approved certification program in the NDT method(s)
required by this Contract scope of WORK.
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(b) Currently certified by the Employer to Level II techniques in

accordance with ANSI/ASNT CP-189 and SAEP-1142, if the
Level III employee will directly perform any test or interpret
any NDT results (see Paragraph 1.4.5).
(c) Evaluated and approved to perform Level III responsibilities

including, but not limited to:
 NDT method application,
 Interpretation of NDT results if he fulfills the requirements of
para 1.4.5
 Interpretation of codes and standards,
 Preparation and approval of NDT procedures prior to
submittal to company for final approval
 Establish and approve contactor NDT certification program
and,
 Training of Level I and Level II NDT personnel.
1.4.2 CONTRACTOR, Subcontractor, Third-Party and Vendor NDT Level

III personnel shall be currently certified in NDT methods required by
the relevant scope of WORK, such as:
 Visual and Optical Testing (VT)
 Radiographic Testing (RT)
 Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
 Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), and
 Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT).
1.4.3 CONTACTOR shall ensure NDT Level III personnel (employees

and consultants) have no direct or indirect affiliation or relationship
with CONTRACTOR, specifically including Subcontractors, Third-
Parties, Inspection and Testing Agencies and NDT Service
Providers deployed on the Project.
1.4.4 Contractors with two or more SAUDI ARAMCO approved NDT

Level III personnel assigned to the WORK shall designate one
CONTRACTOR employee or consultant as the Principal NDT Level
III in accordance with SAEP-1142.
1.4.5 CONTRACTOR, including NDT Service Provider and Vendor NDT
personnel performing NDT or evaluating NDT results shall be
examined by SAUDI ARAMCO in the NDT methods and techniques
required by the relevant scope of WORK.
1.4.6 CONTRACTOR, NDT Service Provider and Vendor NDT personnel

working in-Kingdom, and performing, interpreting or influencing the
results of RT Film Interpretation (RTFI), MUT or AUT under this
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Contract, shall be tested, approved and certified by SAUDI

ARAMCO under SAEP-1142.
1.4.7 CONTRACTOR, NDT Service Provider and Vendor NDT personnel

working out-of-Kingdom, and performing, interpreting or influencing
the results of NDT under this Contract, shall be certified by an
internationally recognized scheme with a minimum of five years of
experience in the method and technique.
1.4.8 CONTRACTOR NDT Coordinator:
(a) Currently certified by the candidate’s Employer to Level II,

under ANSI/ASNT CP-189 and SAEP-1142, in two or more
of the NDT methods and techniques required by the relevant
scope of WORK.
(b) Twelve (12) or more years of direct work experience in NDT

and welding inspection of industrial capital projects quality.
(c) Documented recent experience in the coordination of two or

more NDT Service Providers on industrial construction
jobsites.
1.5 Third-Party Civil Engineering Testing Laboratories, Geotechnical Design

Offices, Concrete Batch Plants and Precast Concrete Manufacturing
Plants under SAEP-383: All Third-Party organization engineers and
technicians responsible for (a) performing civil and geotechnical testing,
(b) interpreting or reviewing test results, and (c) otherwise ensuring or
auditing civil and geotechnical testing shall be evaluated, certified and
qualified to SAUDI ARAMCO requirements specified in this Attachment I
and SAEP-383. All Third-Party engineers and technicians shall hold
current, SAUDI ARAMCO issued credentials where specified in SAEP-
383.
2. DESIGN & PROCUREMENT PHASES
2.1 Procurement Quality Control (QC) Supervisor:
(a) Internationally recognized university, four (4) or five (5) year

Bachelor degree in a business or engineering discipline, with seven
(7) or more years of direct work experience in supervision of capital
projects quality, ISO 9001 QMS requirements, activities and
resources for procurement of services, materials and equipment.
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– or –
High school diploma with twelve (12) or more years of direct work
experience in supervision of capital projects quality, ISO 9001 QMS
requirements, activities and resources for procurement of services,
materials and equipment.
(b) Three (3) or more years of direct work experience in supervision of

capital project procurement quality related to the engineering
disciplines and scope of WORK (e.g., industrial oil and gas
production or petrochemical projects).

(d) Proficient in reading, writing and speaking the English language.
2.2 Vendor QC Inspector:
(a) High school diploma.
(b) Six (6) or more years of direct work experience inspecting

materials, equipment, commodities and manufacturing processes in
manufacturing plants.
(c) Three (3) or more years of inspection experience in the

manufacture of Contract specific commodities, materials or
equipment.
(d) Demonstrated thorough knowledge and understanding of ISO 9001

QMS requirements, engineering drawings and standards, material
specifications, manufacturing techniques and fabrication methods.
(e) With minimal supervision, performed a variety of document review,

inspection and testing functions, to verify Vendor compliance with
Contract and Purchase Order (PO) requirements.
(f) Proficient in reading, writing and speaking the English language.

(g) Shall meet all minimum requirements for one or more inspection
disciplines, as follows:
2.2.1 Welding QC and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Inspector:
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(a) Currently certified by either AWS as a Certified Welding

Inspector (CWI), or TWI CL as a CSWIP 3.1 Welding
Inspector (WI), or an approved equivalent certification level
and scheme.
(b) Direct work experience and demonstrated thorough

knowledge of engineering codes and standards with
welding and testing requirements required for the WORK,
such as ANSI/ASME B31.3, B31.4 & B31.8; ASME BPVC
(Sections V and IX); API 620, API 650 and AWS D1.1.
(c) Where NDT forms part of the WORK, currently certified by

the Employer to a minimum of Level II under ANSI/ASNT
CP-189 in the relevant test methods and techniques to be
performed, reviewed or assured (i.e., VT, MT, PT, RT
and/or UT).
(d) Where NDT forms part of the WORK, currently certified by

SAUDI ARAMCO under SAEP-1142 to perform, review or
otherwise ensure Radiographic Testing Film Interpretation
(RTFI).
2.2.2 Heat Treatment QC Inspector:
(a) Direct work experience and full knowledge of all aspects of

heat treatment; methods, techniques, tools and quality
activities required for the WORK.
(b) Demonstrated thorough knowledge of WORK related

engineering codes and standards with heat treatment
requirements, such as ANSI/ASME B31.3 and ASME
BPVC (Section VIII, Division 1).
(c) Direct experience in the review and verification of heat

treatment work procedures and parameters.
2.2.3 Mechanical QC Inspector:
(a) Direct work experience and full knowledge of mechanical

equipment, commodities, materials manufacturing,
fabrication and quality activities required for the WORK.
(b) Demonstrated thorough knowledge of WORK-related

engineering codes and standards, such as ASTM, ASME
BPVC (Sections I, V, VIII and IX); ANSI/ASME B31.3,
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B31.4 & B31.8; NACE SPs, API 620, API 650 and AWS
D1.1.
(c) Demonstrated full knowledge of mechanical inspection and

testing; procedures, tools and test equipment used in the
manufacture of pipe, pipe fittings, valves, static process
equipment, tanks, structural steel, fasteners and other
equipment and commodities as required for the WORK.
2.2.4 Positive Materials Identification (PMI) QC Inspector:
(a) Direct work experience and demonstrated full knowledge of

all aspects of PMI testing; methods, techniques and
operation of test equipment required for the WORK.
(b) Trained and certified by the manufacturer(s) of PMI test

equipment to be operated.
2.2.5 Coating QC Inspector:
(a) Trained, direct work experience and demonstrated

thorough working knowledge of coating materials,
application methods, quality activities and recognized
engineering codes and standards required for the WORK,
such as ASTM, ISO, NACE SPs and SSPC SPs.
(b) Currently certified to SAEP-316 Level II by (1) NACE as

CIP, or (2) SSPC as PCI, or (3) TWI CL as BGAS-CSWIP,
or (4) an approved equivalent certification scheme required
for the WORK.
2.2.6 HVAC QC Inspector:

HVAC systems; equipment, commodities, materials
manufacturing, fabrication and quality activities required for
the WORK.
engineering codes and standards with HVAC requirements,
such as IAPMO UMC, NFPA 90A, ASHRAE, SMACNA,
AMCA 99, ACGIH IVM; ANSI/ASME B31.5, B31.9 & B73.1;
and UL 181A/B.
2.2.7 Lifting Equipment & Crane QC Inspector:
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crane and lifting equipment, commodities, materials
the WORK.

engineering codes and standards with crane and lifting
requirements, such as CMAA, ANSI/ASME A17.1 & 17.2;
and ANSI B30.1 through B30.16.
2.2.8 Electrical QC Inspector:
(a) Direct work experience and full knowledge of electrical

equipment, commodities, materials manufacturing,

engineering codes and standards, such as ANSI/IEEE,
ANSI/NEMA, SBC 401 (IEC 60364), IEC 60079 (IECEx
scheme), ANSI/NFPA 70 & 70E, SASO/IEC, UL, ASTM,
IESNA and NACE.
(c) Demonstrated full knowledge of electrical inspection and

manufacture of substations, transformers, switchgear,
controlgear, power electronics, motors, generators,
insulated cable, raceway, lighting, cathodic protection,
power protection relays and other equipment and
commodities as required for the WORK.
2.2.9 Instrumentation QC Inspector:
(a) Direct work experience and full knowledge of industrial

process instrumentation and control system equipment,
commodities, materials manufacturing, fabrication and
quality activities required for the WORK.

engineering codes and standards, such as ASTM, AGA,
API, ANSI/ASME B16, ANSI/ISA, ANSI/FCI, SAMA,
ISO/NACE, SBC 401 (IEC 60364), IEC 60079 (IECEx
scheme), ANSI/NFPA 70 (NEC) & 72 (NFAC), ANSI/IEEE
1100, ANSI/NEMA, SASO/IEC, UL, ITU-T, EIA/TIA EIA/RS-
455 and BICSI.
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(c) Demonstrated full knowledge of inspection and testing;

procedures, tools and test equipment used in the
manufacture and acceptance of process instruments &
analyzers, control valves & actuators, safety relief valves;
intrinsically safe systems; data display, meters,
annunciation & recording devices; process control systems
such as ESD, DCS, PLC & SCADA/RTU; fire detection and
alarm systems, tubing and tube fittings, fiber-optic cable;
metallic control, signal and data cable; IECEx cable fittings,
cabinets, raceway and other equipment and commodities
as required for the WORK.
2.2.10 Rotating Equipment QC Inspector:

rotating equipment, commodities, materials manufacturing,

engineering codes and standards, such as ASTM, API, IEC
60045, IEC 60034, ANSI/IEEE C50.13, IEEE 841, IEEE
115, ASME BPVC (Section VIII), ANSI/ASME B31 & B73,
NEMA MG-1, ISO, NACE, UL, FM and NFPA 20.
(c) Demonstrated full knowledge of machine inspection and

manufacture and acceptance of steam & combustion
turbines, diesel engines, pumps, compressors, mixers,
agitators, fans, gearboxes, motors, generators, firewater
pumps & motors, machine cooling systems, lubrication
systems, vibration/condition monitoring systems, partial
discharge monitoring and other equipment and
2.2.11 Communications QC Inspector:
(a) Direct work experience and full knowledge of

communications and data systems, equipment, materials
the WORK.
engineering codes and standards, such as BICSI TDMM &
OSPDRM; ANSI/NFPA 70 (NEC), 70E & 496; ITU-T,
EIA/TIA, ANSI/IEEE, ANSI/NEMA, SBC 401 (IEC 60364),
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IEC 60079 (IECEx scheme); API RP 500 & 505;

SASO/IEC, UL and ASTM.
(c) Demonstrated full knowledge of quality inspection and

manufacture and acceptance of electronic equipment,
outside plant (OSP) materials, premises distribution (PDS)
materials, RF antenna, RF waveguide, fiber optic cable,
insulated copper cable, raceway, lightning protection,
grounding, DC power and other equipment and
3. CONSTRUCTION PHASE
3.1 QC Manager:

Bachelor degree in an engineering discipline, and seven (7) or
more years of direct work experience as a QC Manager or QC
Supervisor of capital projects construction & Pre-Commissioning
quality, ISO 9001 QMS requirements, activities and resources (i.e.,
supervising a minimum of ten (10) quality Personnel).
– or –
High school diploma and twelve (12) or more years of direct work
experience as a QC Manager or QC Supervisor of capital projects
construction & Pre-Commissioning quality, ISO 9001 QMS
requirements, activities and resources (i.e., supervising a minimum
of ten (10) quality Personnel).
(b) Five (5) or more years direct work experience in managing quality
of capital projects construction related to the Contract scope of
WORK (e.g., industrial oil and gas production or petrochemical
projects).

(d) Ability to interpret, audit, apply and exercise judgment on capital

project construction & Pre-Commissioning QMS requirements and
engineering standards.
(e) Fluent in reading, writing and speaking the English language.
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3.2 QC Supervisor:

Bachelor degree in an engineering discipline, with seven (7) or
more years of direct work experience in inspection of capital
projects quality, ISO 9001 QMS requirements, activities and
resources for construction & pre-commissioning of materials and
equipment.
– or –
High school diploma with twelve (12) or more years of direct work
experience in inspection of capital projects quality, ISO 9001 QMS
requirements, activities and resources for construction & Pre-
Commissioning of materials and equipment.
(b) Three (3) or more years of direct work experience in QC

supervision of capital project construction & Pre-Commissioning
quality related to the engineering discipline and scope of WORK
(e.g., industrial oil and gas production or petrochemical projects).

(d) Proficient in reading, writing and speaking the English language.
(e) Demonstrated mastery of ISO 9001 QMS requirements,

engineering and design documents, engineering standards,
material specifications, construction methods and QC inspection
and test procedures in one or more inspection disciplines as
specified in Paragraph 3.6 of this Attachment I.
3.3 Senior QC Inspectors:
(a) High school diploma with ten (10) or more years of direct work
experience in a specific inspection discipline, performing QC
inspection and testing of industrial project materials, equipment,
systems and facilities under construction and pre-commissioning.
(b) Five (5) or more years of direct work experience performing QC

inspection and testing related to the scope of WORK (e.g.,
industrial oil and gas production or petrochemical projects).
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(c) Proficient in reading, writing and speaking the English language.
(d) Demonstrated mastery of the 2015 version of ISO 9001 QMS

requirements, engineering and design documents, engineering
standards, material specifications, construction methods and QC
inspection and test procedures in one or more inspection
disciplines as specified in Paragraph 3.6 of this Attachment I.

inspection and testing functions to verify CONTRACTOR
compliance with Contract requirements.
3.4 QC Inspectors:
(a) High school diploma with six (6) or more years of direct work
experience, in the specific engineering discipline(s), performing QC
inspection and testing of industrial project materials, equipment,
systems and facilities under construction and Pre-Commissioning.
(b) Three (3) or more years of direct work experience performing QC

inspection and testing related to the scope of WORK (e.g.,
industrial oil and gas production or petrochemical projects).
(c) Proficient in reading, writing and speaking the English language.
(d) Demonstrated thorough knowledge and understanding of the 2015

version of ISO 9001 QMS requirements, engineering discipline
drawings, standards, material specifications, construction methods
and QC inspection and test procedures in one or more inspection
disciplines as specified in Paragraph 3.6 of this Attachment I.

inspection and testing functions to verify CONTRACTOR
compliance with Contract requirements.
3.5 Assistant QC Inspectors:
(a) Citizen of Saudi Arabia with an internationally recognized university,

four (4) or five (5) year Bachelor degree in an engineering
discipline, and no work experience,
– or –
Citizen of Saudi Arabia with a SAUDI ARAMCO approved

vocational college or technical school, two (2) or three (3) year
diploma or associate degree in an engineering or inspection
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discipline and two (2) or more years of direct work experience in a

specific inspection discipline, performing QC inspection and testing
of industrial project materials, equipment, systems and facilities
under construction and Pre-Commissioning.
– or –
Citizen of Saudi Arabia with a high school diploma and three (3) or
more years of direct work experience in a specific inspection
discipline, performing QC inspection and testing of industrial project
materials, equipment, systems and facilities under construction and
Pre-Commissioning.
(b) Proficient in reading, writing and speaking the English language.
(c) Demonstrated fundamental awareness and basic understanding of

the 2015 version of ISO 9001 QMS requirements, engineering
discipline standards, material specifications, construction methods
and QC inspection and test procedures in an inspection discipline
as specified in Paragraph 3.6 of this Attachment I.
(d) With training, development and close supervision, performed a

variety of document review, inspection and testing functions to
identify deviations from Contract requirements.
3.6 QC Supervisors and Inspectors shall be evaluated, certified and qualified

to all minimum requirements in one or more inspection disciplines, as
follows:
3.6.1 Welding QC and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Inspector:
(a) Currently certified by either (1) AWS as a CWI, or (2) TWI

CL as a CSWIP 3.1 WI, or (3) an approved equivalent
certification level and scheme.
(b) Direct work experience and demonstrated thorough

knowledge of engineering codes and standards with
welding and testing requirements required for the WORK,
such as ANSI/ASME B31.3, B31.4 & B31.8; ASME BPVC
(Sections V and IX); API 620, API 650 and AWS D1.1.
(c) Where NDT forms part of the WORK, currently certified by

the Employer to a minimum of Level II under ASNT SNT-
TC-1A and ANSI/ASNT CP-189 in the relevant test
methods and techniques to be performed, reviewed or
assured (i.e., VT, MT, PT, RT and/or UT).
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(d) Where NDT forms part of the WORK, certified by SAUDI

ARAMCO under SAEP-1142 to perform, review or
otherwise ensure RTFI.
3.6.2 Mechanical QC Inspector:
(a) Currently certified by API to API 653 and API 510.
(b) Direct work experience and thorough knowledge of static

and rotating mechanical equipment, commodities,
materials construction, Pre-Commissioning and quality
(c) Demonstrated thorough knowledge of WORK-related

engineering codes and standards, such as ASTM, API,
IEC, NEMA, UL, FM, NFPA, ASME BPVC (Sections I, V,
VIII and IX); ANSI/ASME B31.3, B31.4, B31.8 and B73;
NACE SPs, API 620, API 650 and AWS D1.1.
(d) Demonstrated thorough knowledge of mechanical process

systems inspection and testing; procedures, tools and test
equipment used in receiving, storage, fabrication, erection,
construction and Pre-Commissioning of steam &
combustion turbines, diesel engines, pumps, compressors,
motors & generators, mixers & agitators, fans, gearboxes,
firewater pumps & motors, auxiliary cooling & lubrication
systems, packaged process equipment, pipe, pipe fittings,
valves, pressure vessels, fired heaters, tanks, structural
steel, hot/cold insulation and other equipment and
3.6.3 Heat Treatment QC Inspector:

heat treatment; methods, techniques, tools and quality

engineering codes and standards with heat treatment
requirements, such as ANSI/ASME B31.3 and ASME
BPVC (Section VIII, Division 1).
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(c) Direct experience in the review and verification of heat

treatment work procedures and parameters.
3.6.4 Positive Materials Identification (PMI) QC Inspector:
(a) Direct work experience and demonstrated full knowledge of

all aspects of PMI testing; methods, techniques and
operation of test equipment required for the WORK.
(b) Trained and certified by the manufacturer(s) of PMI test

equipment to be operated.
3.6.5 Civil QC Inspector:
(a) Direct work experience and thorough knowledge of all

aspects of civil, structural and architectural (C/S/A)
engineering systems, equipment, commodities, materials
and quality activities required for construction and Pre-
Commissioning of the WORK.

engineering codes and standards with C/S/A requirements,
such as ICC IBC, API, NFPA, ACI, AASHTO, ASTM, ASCE
7, BS 4550, BS 1744-1, SASO, AISI, AISC and AWS D1.1.
(c) Demonstrated thorough knowledge of C/S/A inspection and

testing; procedures, tools and test equipment used in soil
preparation & earthwork; pile foundations; Portland cement
concrete foundations, structures & retaining walls;
structural steel; building masonry, interiors, finishes &
roofing systems; asphalt concrete roadways and other
materials and commodities as required for the WORK.
3.6.6 Batch Plant, & Precast / Prestressed Concrete Plant QA/QC

Inspector:
(a) Currently certified by ACI as a Concrete Field Testing

Technician - Grade I.
(b) Direct work experience and thorough knowledge of all

aspects of asphalt and Portland cement concrete; design,
materials, mixing, manufacture, delivery and quality
required for construction and Pre-Commissioning of the
WORK.
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(c) Demonstrated thorough knowledge of WORK related

engineering codes and standards with plant and QC
laboratory requirements, such as ISO 17025, ICC IBC,
ACI, PCI, AASHTO and ASTM.
(d) Demonstrated thorough knowledge of review, inspection

and testing; procedures, tools and test equipment used in
the selection, testing & weighing of mix materials; mixing,
product reinforcement, casting & curing, transport, delivery
& placement of concrete required for the WORK.
(e) Qualified to assess plant QC equipment, personnel (both

inspectors and lab technicians), procedures, techniques,
records and results for compliance with applicable
standards.
(f) Qualified to evaluate plant capacity, capability and safety

against SAUDI ARAMCO requirements.
3.6.7 Coating QC Inspector:
(a) Currently certified to SAEP-316 Level II by (1) NACE as

CIP, or (2) SSPC as PCI, or (3) TWI CL as BGAS-CSWIP,
or (4) an Approved equivalent certification scheme required
for the WORK.
(b) Training, direct work experience and demonstrated

thorough working knowledge of coating materials,
application methods, quality activities and recognized
engineering codes and standards required for the WORK,
such as ASTM, ISO, NACE SPs and SSPC SPs.
3.6.8 Plumbing/Fire Protection QC Inspector:

industrial plumbing and fire protection systems; equipment,
materials and quality activities required for construction
and Pre-Commissioning of the WORK.

engineering codes and standards with plumbing and fire
protection requirements, such as ASTM, IAPMO UPC; ICC
IBC & IFC; NFPA 13, 14, 15, 20, 22, 24, 25 & 291; UL, API,
AWWA and ANSI/ASME B31.9.
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(c) Demonstrated thorough knowledge of plumbing and fire

protection systems inspection and testing; procedures,
tools and test equipment used in receiving, storage,
fabrication, construction and Pre-Commissioning of
industrial plant and building potable water, oily wastewater,
sanitary sewer, storm water, firewater and other systems,
equipment and piping as required for the WORK.
3.6.9 HVAC QC Inspector:

HVAC systems; design, equipment, materials and quality
activities required for construction and Pre-Commissioning
of the WORK.

engineering codes and standards with HVAC requirements,
such as IAPMO UMC, NFPA 90A, ASHRAE, SMACNA,
NEBB, AMCA 99, ACGIH IVM; ANSI/ASME B31.5, B31.9 &
B73.1; and UL 181A/B.
(c) Demonstrated thorough knowledge of HVAC systems

inspection, testing and balancing; procedures, tools and
test equipment used in receiving, storage, fabrication,
construction and Pre-Commissioning of industrial process
and building heating, ventilation, exhaust, refrigeration air
conditioning, hydronics, insulation, fuel gas and other
systems, equipment and piping as required for the WORK.
3.6.10 Lifting Equipment & Crane QC Inspector:

lifting equipment, cranes and elevators; equipment,
materials, quality and safety activities required for
construction and Pre-Commissioning of the WORK.
engineering codes and standards with crane and lifting
requirements, such as CMAA, ANSI/ASME A17.1 & 17.2;
and ANSI B30.1 through B30.16.
(c) Demonstrated thorough knowledge of lifting systems
inspection and testing; procedures, tools and test
equipment used in receiving, storage, fabrication,
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construction and Pre-Commissioning of industrial plant and

building hoists, overhead cranes (monorail, bridge, gantry,
etc.), elevators (equipment and personnel) and other
systems and equipment as required for the WORK.
3.6.11 Electrical QC Inspector:
(a) Currently certified by SAUDI ARAMCO Industrial Training

Department as a Power Cable Splicer for inspection of
WORK under GI 2.705 scope.
(b) Direct work experience and full knowledge of electrical

equipment, materials and quality activities required for
construction and Pre-Commissioning of the WORK.

engineering codes and standards, such as ANSI/IEEE,
scheme); API RP 500 & 505; ANSI/NFPA 30, 59, 70 (NEC),
70E, 496, 497 & 780; SASO/IEC, UL, ASTM, IESNA and
NACE.
(d) Demonstrated full knowledge of inspection and testing;

procedures, tools and test equipment used in receiving,
storage, fabrication, construction and Pre-Commissioning
of substations, transformers, switchgear, controlgear,
power electronics, motors, generators, insulated cable,
raceway, lighting, lightning protection, cathodic protection,
power protection relays and other equipment and
3.6.12 Communications QC Inspector:
(a) Direct work experience and full knowledge of

communications and data systems, equipment, materials
and quality activities required for construction and Pre-

engineering codes and standards, such as BICSI TDMM &
OSPDRM; ANSI/NFPA 70 (NEC), 70E & 496; ITU-T,
EIA/TIA, ANSI/IEEE, ANSI/NEMA, SBC 401 (IEC 60364),
IEC 60079 (IECEx scheme); API RP 500 & 505;
SASO/IEC, UL and ASTM.
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(c) Demonstrated full knowledge of quality inspection and

testing; procedures, tools and test equipment used in
receiving, storage, fabrication, construction and Pre-
Commissioning of electronic equipment, outside plant
(OSP) systems, premises distribution systems (PDS), RF
antenna, RF waveguide, fiber optic cable, insulated copper
cable, raceway, lightning protection, grounding, DC power
and other equipment and commodities as required for the
WORK.
3.6.13 Instrumentation QC Inspector:

process instrumentation and control systems and quality
activities required for acceptance, construction and Pre-

engineering codes and standards, such as ASTM, AGA,
API, ANSI/ASME B16, ANSI/ISA, ANSI/FCI, SAMA,
ISO/NACE, SBC 401 (IEC 60364), IEC 60079 (IECEx
scheme), ANSI/NFPA 30, 59, 70 (NEC), 70E, 72 (NFAC),
496, 497 & 780, ANSI/IEEE 1100, ANSI/NEMA, SASO/IEC,
UL, ITU-T, EIA/TIA EIA/RS-455 and BICSI TDMM &
OSPDRM.
(c) Demonstrated full knowledge of inspection and testing;

procedures, tools and test equipment used in acceptance,
receiving, storage, fabrication, construction and Pre-
Commissioning of process instruments & analyzers, control
valves & actuators, safety relief valves; intrinsically safe
systems; data display, meters, annunciation & recording
devices; process control systems such as ESD, DCS, PLC
& SCADA/RTU; fire detection and alarm systems, tubing
and tube fittings, fiber-optic cable; metallic control, signal
and data cable; IECEx cable fittings, cabinets, raceway
and other equipment and commodities as required for the
WORK.
3.6.14 Cathodic Protection QC Inspector:
(a) Currently certified by NACE as a Level 2 Cathodic

Protection Technician.
(b) Direct work experience and full knowledge of Cathodic

Protection (CP) equipment, materials and quality activities
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required for construction and Pre-Commissioning of the

WORK.

engineering codes and standards, such as NACE;
ANSI/NFPA 70 (NEC), 70E, 496 & 497; ANSI/IEEE,
scheme); API RP 500 & 505; SASO/IEC, UL and ASTM.
(d) Demonstrated full knowledge of CP inspection and testing;

procedures, tools and test equipment used in receiving,
storage, fabrication, construction and Pre-Commissioning
of impressed current and galvanic CP systems for marine
structures, pipelines, tanks, pressure vessels, plant
foundations and facilities as required for the WORK.
END OF ATTACHMENT I TO SCHEDULE “Q”
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SCHEDULE Q ATTACHMENT II REQUISITION NO. 3000848438 (M-IK)
ATTACHMENT II TO SCHEDULE Q
SAUDI ARAMCO STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES

CONTAINING QUALITY REQUIREMENTS
1.0 CONTRACTOR and Contract WORK shall comply with all applicable SAUDI
ARAMCO Mandatory Engineering Requirements (MSAER’s) as defined under
SAEP-301; Material System Specifications (SAMSS), Engineering Standards
(SAES), Engineering Procedures (SAEP) and Standard Drawings (SASD); and
other SAUDI ARAMCO instructions, procedures, standards and specifications
including, but not limited to the following documents with quality requirements:
 GI 2.102 Pressure Testing Safely
 GI 2.705 Certification of High Voltage Cable Splicers
 GI 150.003 Ionizing Radiation Protection
 SAEP-35 Valves Handling, Hauling, Receipt Tests, and Storage
 SAEP-122 Project Records
 SAEP-127 Security and Control of SAUDI ARAMCO Engineering Data
 SAEP-301 Establishing and Maintaining Mandatory Saudi Aramco

Engineering Requirements
 SAEP-302 Instructions for Obtaining a Waiver of a SAUDI ARAMCO

Engineering Requirement
 SAEP-303 Engineering Reviews of Project Proposal and Detail Design

Documentation
 SAEP-311 Installation of Hot Tap and Stopple Connections
 SAEP-316 Performance Qualification of Coating Personnel
 SAEP-319 Pressure Relief Devices - Testing and Inspection

Requirements
 SAEP-324 Certification Review and Registration of Project Welders and

Brazers
 SAEP-347 Supplying Material from Stockiest
 SAEP-351 Bolted Flange Joints Assembly
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 SAEP-352 Welding Procedures Review and Approval
 SAEP-380 Equipment Deficiency Report
 SAEP-381 Project Quality Issues Escalation Process
 SAEP-383 Approving Third-Party Testing Laboratories, Geotechnical

Engineering Offices and Batch Plants
 SAEP-385 Preservation of Project Materials and Equipment
 SAEP-388 Cleaning of Pipelines
 SAEP-750 Testing Procedures for Process Automation Systems (PAS)
 SAEP-1101 Test Supplements for Welder Performance Qualification
 SAEP-1131 Pressure Relief Device Authorization through SAP Workflow
 SAEP-1133 Pressure Relieving Device Test Report through SAP
 SAEP-1141 Radiation Protection for Industrial Radiography
 SAEP-1142 Qualification of Non-SAUDI ARAMCO NDT Personnel
 SAEP-1143 Radiographic Examination
 SAEP-1144 Magnetic Particle Examination
 SAEP-1145 Liquid Penetrant Examination
 SAEP-1150 Inspection Coverage on Projects
 SAEP-1151 Inspection Requirements for Contractor Procured Materials

and Equipment (Forms 175)
 SAEP-1152 Approval Procedure for Ready-Mixed Concrete Mix Design
 SAEP-1154 Guidelines for Contractor’s Quality Plan
 SAEP-1160 Tracking and Reporting of Welding, NDT and Pressure

Testing for Capital Projects
 SAEP-1636 Installation and Checkout Plan
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END OF ATTACHMENT II TO SCHEDULE Q
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SCHEDULE Q ATTACHMENT III REQUISITION NO. 3000848438 (M-IK)
ATTACHMENT III TO SCHEDULE “Q”
QUALITY REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACTOR SUPPLIED MATERIALS
1. PROCUREMENT PROCESS
CONTRACTOR shall plan, provide and document quality services in the

procurement of equipment and material to be used or installed during execution
of the WORK as specified in this Contract.
1.1 Requisitions
CONTRACTOR shall not issue Requisitions or Purchase Orders for

equipment or Material prior to SAUDI ARAMCO Approval of the
CONTRACTOR PQP unless specifically approved in writing by the
Company Representative.
1.2 Vendor and Sub-Vendor Selection
1.2.1 Except as provided in Paragraph 1.2.6 of Attachment III to this

Schedule “Q”, CONTRACTOR shall evaluate and prequalify each
proposed Vendor, sub-Vendor for all Materials specified per
SAEP-1151 requirements. CONTRACTOR shall evaluate and
prequalify each manufacturer and manufacturing site as specified
in Paragraphs 1.2.2 through 1.2.5 of this Attachment III.
CONTRACTOR shall submit evidence and results from
prequalification to SAUDI ARAMCO for review and Approval
fourteen (14) or more calendar days prior to placement of the
Purchase Order (PO).
1.2.2 CONTRACTOR shall evaluate Vendor, sub-Vendor and

manufacturer capabilities to meet the technical, quality and
schedule requirements of the WORK. CONTRACTOR evaluation
shall include a technical review of product design, materials and
manufacturing techniques; to ensure product compliance with
applicable SAUDI ARAMCO standards.
1.2.3 CONTRACTOR shall audit and evaluate Vendor, sub-Vendor

QMS for compliance with the 2015 version of ISO 9001
requirements. CONTRACTOR evaluation of each QMS shall not
be based solely on review of certification to ISO 9001.
CONTRACTOR's prior audit results are considered current if
audits were completed and reported no more than twenty-four
(24) months prior to the proposed equipment purchase date and
do not include any major technical or quality deficiencies.
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1.2.4 CONTRACTOR audits and evaluations shall include physical

surveys of proposed Vendor, sub-Vendor sites for any equipment
specified per SAEP-1151 requirements as Inspection Level 2, 3,
or 4. CONTRACTOR audits and evaluations shall, at a minimum,
be conducted by both (a) a SAUDI ARAMCO approved QMS
Auditor qualified to the requirements specified in Attachment I to
this Schedule “Q” and (b) a technical expert for the equipment
under consideration.
1.2.5 CONTRACTOR shall notify SAUDI ARAMCO fourteen (14) or

more calendar days prior to each physical survey to be conducted
under Paragraph 1.2.4 in this Attachment III.
1.2.6 CONTRACTOR evaluations of Vendor, sub-Vendor QMS’s are not

required for:
a) Vendors and sub-Vendors currently on the Regulated

Vendors List referenced by Saudi Aramco Engineering
Standards; and
b) Manufacturers currently listed on SAUDI ARAMCO’s list of

manufacturers for SAUDI ARAMCO Inspectable Items.
The current versions of these lists will be made available to

CONTRACTOR by SAUDI ARAMCO upon written request from
CONTRACTOR to the Company Representative.
2. PROCUREMENT INFORMATION
2.1 CONTRACTOR technical and quality Personnel shall review and ensure
the quality of all CONTRACTOR requisitions and PO’s prior to submission
to SAUDI ARAMCO for review, including all technical and quality
requirements specified in this Contract.
2.2 CONTRACTOR shall review Vendor suborders to ensure that all relevant
SAUDI ARAMCO technical and quality requirements are passed on to
subsuppliers.
2.3 CONTRACTOR shall ensure that all Vendors and manufacturers of

Materials have and maintain acceptable QMS’s in accordance with the
2015 version of ISO 9001 requirements.
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2.4 CONTRACTOR shall use Risk Based Inspection (RBI) methodology to

evaluate and assign an appropriate level of risk (i.e., critical, high,
moderate or low risk) to each PO for Materials. The risk level shall be
identified and assigned based on in-service operations and the impact of
failure on facility/system safety, quality, cost and schedule.
CONTRACTOR shall submit a Risk Register of PO’s with assigned risk
levels for SAUDI ARAMCO review and Approval. CONTRACTOR shall
closely monitor and assess critical and high risk PO’s, to ensure quality
and minimize rework. The listing shall be reviewed monthly to update risk
assignments for new and existing PO’s, based on technical alerts, major
lessons learned and deteriorating manufacturer performance.
2.5 For critical risk PO’s, CONTRACTOR shall conduct focused technical and
quality assessments at thirty percent (30%), sixty percent (60%) and
ninety percent (90%) of the manufacturing completion schedule. For high
risk PO’s, CONTRACTOR shall conduct assessments at sixty percent
(60%) and ninety percent (90%) completion. For medium risk PO’s,
CONTRACTOR shall conduct assessments at ninety percent (90%)
completion. For bulk Materials, CONTRACTOR focus assessments shall
be completed prior to shipment of the first batch.
2.6 CONTRACTOR shall submit to the SAUDI ARAMCO as part of the

monthly QMR, a schedule of PO focused assessments planned and
performed to date, in progress, and planned for the next month. The
schedule shall list each PO number, PO risk level, material description,
manufacturer name, current manufacturing completion percentage, and
the types and dates of focused assessments.
2.7 CONTRACTOR shall submit to SAUDI ARAMCO a detailed report of each

PO focused assessment within forty-eight (48) hours of conducting the
assessment. The report shall highlight major Defects, quality issues,
nonconformances, key personnel qualifications and current progress on
scheduled completion of PO deliverables and milestones.
2.8 CONTRACTOR shall complete and submit a weekly inspection/fabrication

status report to the Company Representative in an electronic format
acceptable to SAUDI ARAMCO. The report shall include, as a minimum,
the following information for each PO:
2.8.1 PO number (include SAUDI ARAMCO dummy PO number) and

date.
2.8.2 Material description.
2.8.3 Risk Level as specified in Paragraph 2.4 of this Attachment III.
2.8.4 Vendor name and location.
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2.8.5 Major sub-Vendor(s), manufacturer(s) and subsuppliers; names

and locations.
2.8.6 Inspection Assignment Package (IAP) submission date as
specified in Paragraph 3.15 of this Attachment III.
2.8.7 Level of Inspection as specified per SAEP-1151 requirements.
2.8.8 Pre-Inspection Meeting date.
2.8.9 Fabrication Start Date and current progress (percent complete),
inclusive of major suborders.
2.8.10 Scheduled and Forecast Delivery Dates.
2.8.11 CONTRACTOR assigned QC Inspector and Inspection Agency
(qualified and approved as specified in Attachment I of this
Schedule “Q”)
2.8.12 Special Process Procedures (approved as specified in Paragraph
3.11 of this Attachment III)
2.8.13 Inspection Notification tracking sheet and updated status
2.8.14 Open and closed NCR’s
2.8.15 Closeout Date
2.8.16 Inspection Disposition Report submission date
2.9 SAUDI ARAMCO shall have access to all CONTRACTOR Purchase Order
inspection reports and files. CONTRACTOR shall include a clause in all
Purchase Orders that SAUDI ARAMCO (or SAUDI ARAMCO’s designee)
has the right to access manufacturer facilities and suborder locations.
2.10 CONTRACTOR shall obtain SAUDI ARAMCO Approval for placement of

Purchase Orders as set forth in Schedule “G”. CONTRACTOR shall
receive a SAUDI ARAMCO “No Objection Letter” prior to placing a
Purchase Order with any Vendor, manufacturer or subsupplier whose
QMS is “ON HOLD” or is not currently reviewed and approved by SAUDI
ARAMCO.
2.11 CONTRACTOR shall obtain another COMPANY approval in case of

amendment of existing approved Purchase Orders as per Schedule “G”
paragraph 11.2 of this Contract.
2.12 CONTRACTOR shall ensure the preservation of procured Materials is

planned, implemented and documented in accordance with SAEP-385
and this Contract. CONTRACTOR procurement of packaging, handling /
lifting, shipping and in-transit inspection of project Materials shall be
planned, coordinated and reported by CONTRACTOR. Subcontractors,
Vendors, sub-Vendors, manufacturers and shippers shall be coordinated
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to ensure instructions for manufacturer warranted delivery, storage,

installation and Start-Up are implemented, verified, and recorded.
3. VERIFICATION OF PURCHASED MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT
3.1 CONTRACTOR shall plan, document and maintain an effective control

system for identification, traceability and continuity of Purchase Orders
and Materials that ensures drawings, specifications and inspection
requirements are properly transmitted to and implemented by Vendors,
sub-Vendors, manufacturers and shippers in all phases of product
planning, design, procurement, manufacturing, CONTRACTOR
acceptance, release, shipping, Job Site delivery, CONTRACTOR receipt
(or return), inventory, inspection, storage, preservation and installation (or
final disposition). The system shall control and record product
possession, losses, damage, Contract standards compliance and fitness
for purpose.
3.2 A SAUDI ARAMCO approved CONTRACTOR inspector shall perform

quality activities at the Vendor, sub-Vendor locations and in transit as
required by the Vendor ITP, applicable Form SA-175 and Inspection Level
assigned for the Materials as specified per SAEP-1151 requirements.
Subject to SAUDI ARAMCO Approval, CONTRACTOR may change the
assigned level of inspection during the course of the work as a result of
Vendor, sub-Vendor or manufacturer performance.
3.3 CONTRACTOR shall submit to SAUDI ARAMCO on a weekly basis, a two

week look-ahead schedule of all planned Vendor, sub-Vendor inspections
and tests as specified in the approved Vendor I&TP per the applicable
Form SA-175. The schedule shall be transmitted electronically in a format
acceptable to SAUDI ARAMCO.
3.4 CONTRACTOR shall timely notify SAUDI ARAMCO of any WORK

material or equipment of RVL that is not listed by Saudi Aramco. SAUDI
ARAMCO shall review and assign material and equipment inspection
levels when notified.
3.5 If CONTRACTOR delegates the requisition or purchase of any material or

equipment to Subcontractor(s), the inspection levels and quality
requirements of SAEP-1151 and Schedule “Q” of this Contract shall apply.
CONTRACTOR shall ensure CONTRACTOR procurement is planned and
implemented in full compliance with this Contract. CONTRACTOR shall
review and approve all CONTRACTOR procurement documents prior to
submission to SAUDI ARAMCO.
3.6 When CONTRACTOR’s Vendor, sub-Vendor or manufacturer does not

meet the specified performance requirements in the Purchase Order, or
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SAUDI ARAMCO has placed the organization ON HOLD after SAUDI

ARAMCO issue of a “No Objection Letter” to CONTRACTOR,
CONTRACTOR shall increase the Inspection Level to the next highest
level for the Purchase Order without additional cost to SAUDI ARAMCO,
subject to SAUDI ARAMCO Approval.
3.7 CONTRACTOR shall submit detailed Vendor ITP’s in accordance with

Paragraph 3.10 of this Attachment III for all WORK and Materials assigned
to Inspection Levels 2, 3 or 4 per SAEP-1151 requirements, and for any
other Materials deemed necessary by CONTRACTOR.
3.8 CONTRACTOR shall review and direct revisions to Vendor ITP’s for
compliance with applicable SAUDI ARAMCO quality requirements. Each
Vendor ITP shall identify the assigned Inspection Level and detail all
witness, hold and certification review points as specified in SAUDI
ARAMCO standards and Forms SA-175 per SAEP-1151 requirements.
3.9 CONTRACTOR shall prepare and submit a Special Form SA-175 for
Approval by the Company Representative:
3.9.1 If no existing Form SA-175 is applicable to the WORK material or

equipment
3.9.2 For project specific changes to an existing Form SA-175
3.10 As a minimum, each Vendor ITP shall include the following information:
3.10.1 Process description with phases for planning, design,

procurement, fabrication / manufacturing, acceptance, packaging
and shipping.
3.10.2 QC requirements for each phase and activity.
3.10.3 Notification requirements for Vendor inspection witness and hold
points (i.e., a minimum of five (5) working days advance notice to
all concerned parties.).
3.10.4 Assigned Inspection Level, in accordance with SAEP-1151
requirements and this Schedule “Q”.
3.10.5 Roles and responsibilities for scheduled document review,
inspection and testing.
3.10.6 Applicable work instructions and quality procedures
3.10.7 Contract acceptance criteria (i.e., SAUDI ARAMCO and
International Industry Standards).
3.10.8 Quality records and verifying documents.
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3.10.9 Inspection points (Hold, Witness & Review) by CONTRACTOR

and/or SAUDI ARAMCO
3.10.10 SAUDI ARAMCO Contract number and Dummy PO number
3.10.11 References to manufacturer and subsupplier ITP’s and quality
documents (as applicable)
3.11 CONTRACTOR shall submit for SAUDI ARAMCO review and Approval all
Vendor, manufacturer and subsupplier Special Process procedures for
refractory, welding, welding repair, heat treatment and Positive Material
Identification (PMI, alloy verification) as applicable to the WORK, thirty
(30) or more calendar days prior to the start of the specific work activity.
3.12 Vendor, manufacturer and subsupplier personnel for PMI and welding
shall be evaluated and qualified as specified in Attachment I of this
Schedule “Q”. CONTRACTOR shall review and approve personnel
qualifications prior to the start of manufacturing.
3.13 The qualification and certification of Vendor, manufacturer and subsupplier

Nondestructive Testing (NDT) personnel shall be in accordance with
SAEP-1142 as stipulated in Attachment I of this Schedule “Q”.
3.13.1 A SAUDI ARAMCO approved CONTRACTOR NDT Level III shall

review and approve all Vendor, manufacturer and subsupplier NDT
personnel qualifications, NDT certification programs and
procedures against international standards and SAEP-1142
requirements prior to the start of NDT WORK.
3.13.2 Copies of NDT procedures and personnel qualification

documentation clearly denoting CONTRACTOR approvals shall be
submitted to SAUDI ARAMCO for review and records.
3.13.3 CONTRACTOR approval shall be denoted by the CONTRACTOR

NDT Level III’s legible name, current ASNT certificate identification
numbers, certified NDT disciplines (conventional and advanced
NDT), and handwritten signature.
3.13.4 SAUDI ARAMCO reserves the right to evaluate and reject any NDT
personnel and procedures at any stage of the project.
3.14 CONTRACTOR shall maintain and make Vendor, manufacturer and

subsupplier welder, PMI technician and NDT personnel qualification
records available to the Company Representative on request.
3.15 CONTRACTOR shall compile and transmit to the Company

Representative twenty-one (21) or more calendar days prior to the Pre-
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Inspection Meeting and start of any fabrication by the Vendor,

manufacturer or subsupplier, one electronic version of the
CONTRACTOR's Inspection Assignment Package (IAP). For Inspection
Level 1 Materials, CONTRACTOR shall submit the IAP fourteen (14) or
more calendar days in advance of the Final Inspection.
3.15.1 The IAP shall include the following documents as applicable:
3.15.1.1 A complete copy of the CONTRACTOR's Purchase

Order including Change Order(s), subcontracts,
material requisitions and attachments.
3.15.1.2 Copies of drafted or issued Vendor, manufacturer and
subsupplier applicable purchase orders.
3.15.1.3 Copies of applicable SAUDI ARAMCO standards (e.g.,
SAMSS and SAES).
3.15.1.4 Inspection requirements as specified in the applicable
SAUDI ARAMCO Form SA-175
3.15.1.5 Inspection assignment sheet specifying the approved
inspector(s) that will perform the inspections.
3.15.1.6 Vendor, sub-Vendor ITP’s.
3.15.1.7 The level of CONTRACTOR inspection (as required by
SAEP-1151 or Attachment VI to this Schedule “Q”).
3.15.1.8 Agenda for each Pre-Inspection Meeting where
applicable.
3.15.2 CONTRACTOR shall issue to SAUDI ARAMCO any needed

Change Orders with supporting documents within ten (10)
working days of placing each Purchase Order.
3.16 CONTRACTOR or the SAUDI ARAMCO approved Third-Party inspector

shall schedule and perform source inspections at Vendor, manufacturer
and subsupplier fabrication sites and in transit to Job Site, as specified in
the approved ITP’s.
3.17 For Vendor or sub-Vendor packaged (i.e., skid-mounted) process

equipment that include various disciplines (e.g., mechanical, welding,
refractory, electrical and instrumentation); such as pumps, compressors,
boilers, chemical injection, machine cooling and machine lubrication;
CONTRACTOR shall plan and assign additional discipline QC Inspectors
as needed for the WORK activities.
3.18 Pre-Inspection Meetings shall be planned and conducted by

CONTRACTOR QC Inspector(s) approved for the subject material or
equipment. CONTRACTOR shall ensure QC Inspector continuity through
completion and acceptance of the order.
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3.19 CONTRACTOR shall timely transmit Pre-Inspection Meeting minutes and

subsequent Vendor QC Inspection Reports to the Company
Representative within ten (10) calendar days of each meeting and plant
visit. CONTRACTOR’s Vendor QC Inspection Reports for Inspection
Level 4 Materials shall be timely transmitted to SAUDI ARAMCO on a
weekly basis.
3.20 CONTRACTOR Vendor QC Inspection Reports shall include as a

minimum the following information:
(a) Narrative details about the plant visit and inspection activities
performed.
(b) The Form SA-175 and ITP specified inspection and test activities
(review, witness and hold points) covered during the plant visit.
(c) Brief narrative and photographs covering material fabrication,
manufacturing and completion status.
(d) A punchlist of outstanding corrective action and work items (when
applicable).
3.21 If SAUDI ARAMCO waives a plant inspection visit, CONTRACTOR shall

obtain from Vendors, manufacturers and subsuppliers related quality
records as evidence of completed inspection and testing activities
specified in the applicable Form SA-175 and approved ITP. Such quality
records shall be attached to the Inspection Disposition Report (IDR), as
specified in Paragraph 3.24 of this Attachment III. SAUDI ARAMCO
waiver of SAUDI ARAMCO or CONTRACTOR plant visits shall not release
CONTRACTOR from any other obligations under this Contract.
3.22 CONTRACTOR, Vendors, manufacturers and subsuppliers shall submit

manufacturing inspection and test reports as specified on each Form SA-
175 and approved ITP. The CONTRACTOR shall review and record
CONTRACTOR acceptance of these quality records prior to issuing the
Inspection/Shipping Release. A copy of CONTRACTOR’s acceptance
shall be provided to SAUDI ARAMCO with the IDR.
3.23 CONTRACTOR shall review and validate Material Test Certificates

(MTC’s) issued for equipment subcomponents as stipulated in SAEP-1151
(SA-175 forms), Schedule “G” and this Schedule “Q”. For specific
materials, equipment and components with additional authentication
requirements specified in SA-175 forms, CONTRACTOR shall review and
validate subcomponent inspection and testing for safety and authenticity.
CONTRACTOR shall submit records of authentication and validation
activity to SAUDI ARAMCO for review and acceptance prior to
CONTRACTOR issue of the Inspection/Shipping Release.
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3.24 An Inspection/Shipping Release shall be issued twice by the

CONTRACTOR, to the Vendor and shipper for all Materials (a) at time of
final inspection and (b) after packaging and prior to shipping. The
Inspection/Shipping Release shall indicate all outstanding corrective
actions and work items. CONTRACTOR shall ensure approved
Inspection/Shipping Releases and CONTRACTOR records of in transit
quality activities are available with the Materials at the time of delivery and
SAUDI ARAMCO receipt at Job Site. Copies of CONTRACTOR
Inspection/Shipping Releases shall be submitted to SAUDI ARAMCO
within forty-eight (48) hours of issue.
3.25 Within two (2) calendar weeks of CONTRACTOR acceptance of Materials

from the Vendor, CONTRACTOR shall prepare and issue to the Company
Representative an Inspection Disposition Report (IDR). The IDR shall be
based on CONTRACTOR review of the Purchase Order inspection file and
include as a minimum:
3.25.1 Narrative details of quality activities planned and performed

during manufacturing and fabrication of the equipment or material.
3.25.2 Copies of SAUDI ARAMCO approved waivers to SAUDI
ARAMCO requirements.
3.25.3 All CONTRACTOR Inspection Reports; Including an Inspection
Report for CONTRACTOR inspection of Vendor, sub-Vendor or
shipper material and equipment packaging and final preparation
for shipping to Job Site.
3.25.4 Copies of Vendor, sub-Vendor quality records as specified in
Form SA-175 and Vendor’s ITP.
3.25.5 Copies of all NCR's issued by all concerned parties, with final
analysis, disposition and resolution of action items.
3.25.6 A Vendor and sub-Vendor listing of all outstanding action and
work items from all pre-shipment inspections and testing.
3.25.7 A CONTRACTOR listing of all punchlist items (both outstanding
and resolved items) from final inspection and testing.
3.25.8 CONTRACTOR Inspection/Shipping Release – approved prior to
packaging.
3.25.9 CONTRACTOR Inspection/Shipping Release – approved after

packaging and prior to shipping.
END OF ATTACHMENT III TO SCHEDULE Q
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SCHEDULE Q ATTACHMENT IV REQUISITION NO. 3000848438 (M-IK)
ATTACHMENT IV TO SCHEDULE Q
QUALITY REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION PHASE
1. CONTROL OF CONSTRUCTION AND PRE-COMMISSIONING ACTIVITIES
1.1 Unless submitted with the PQP in accordance with Paragraph 3.2 of this
Schedule “Q”, one (1) calendar month prior to the start of the applicable
WORK, CONTRACTOR shall submit for SAUDI ARAMCO review and
Approval a detailed ITP along with related QA procedures, QC
procedures, QC forms and work instructions for all construction
processes, Pre-Commissioning and related quality activities to be
executed by the CONTRACTOR, Subcontractors, Third-Parties,
Inspection and Testing Agencies and NDT Service Providers.
CONTRACTOR shall review and adopt quality requirements from all
applicable SAUDI ARAMCO standards and procedures in each ITP, QAP
and QCP. Each ITP shall detail all review, witness, and hold points for
SAUDI ARAMCO, CONTRACTOR and subcontractors as specified in this
Contract. Each ITP shall also include the methods, extent and timing for
examinations, measurements and tests.
1.2 CONTRACTOR shall use Risk Based Inspection (RBI) methodology to

evaluate and assign an appropriate level of risk (i.e., critical, high,
moderate or low risk) to each construction and Pre-Commissioning quality
activity. The risk level shall be identified and assigned based on in-service
operations and failure impact on facility/system safety, quality, cost and
schedule. CONTRACTOR shall submit a Risk Register of quality activities
with assigned risk levels for SAUDI ARAMCO review and Approval in
accordance with Paragraph 3.8 of this Attachment IV. CONTRACTOR
shall closely monitor and assess critical and high risk quality activities, to
ensure quality and minimize rework. The Risk Register shall be reviewed
and revised whenever needed for new and existing quality activities,
based on changes in scope of WORK, technical alerts, major lessons
learned and deteriorating CONTRACTOR performance.
1.3 CONTRACTOR shall schedule, plan and manage critical and high risk
construction and Pre-Commissioning quality activities under the Special
Process requirements of Paragraphs 2.1 and 3.1.2 of this Attachment IV.
CONTRACTOR shall issue and implement Method Statements, Special
Work Procedures and Special Personnel Qualification Procedures that
specify the resources, knowledge, experience level, and methods needed
to prevent issues, minimize rework and lower the risk of failures. Senior-
grade inspectors as defined in Attachment I of this Schedule “Q” shall be
planned and deployed for the control of critical and high risk activities.
CONTRACTOR method statements and work procedures for critical and
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high risk quality activities shall be reviewed and approved by the SAUDI
ARAMCO.
1.4 As a minimum, each ITP shall include the following information:
1.4.1 Process description with phases for planning, material receiving /

storage, fabrication / installation, Pre-Commissioning, Mechanical
Completion and acceptance.
1.4.2 QC requirements for each phase and quality activity.
1.4.3 Notification requirements for CONTRACTOR “Requests For
Inspections” (RFI) issued to SAUDI ARAMCO; shall be a
minimum of twenty-four (24) hours advance notice for Inspection
staffed Job Sites, forty-eight (48) hours advance notice for
unstaffed onshore Job Sites, and one (1) calendar week advance
notice for unstaffed offshore Job Sites and remote area locations.
1.4.4 Roles and responsibilities for scheduled document review,
inspection and testing.
1.4.5 Applicable work instructions and quality procedures.
1.4.6 Contract acceptance criteria (i.e., SAUDI ARAMCO and
International Industry Standards).
1.4.7 Percentage of construction and Pre-Commissioning activities to
be reviewed, witnessed, inspected and tested by CONTRACTOR
quality personnel (review, witness and hold points; including
increased levels when quality performance requirements are not
met.)
1.4.8 Percentage of CONTRACTOR inspection and testing activities to
be performed or witnessed by SAUDI ARAMCO (classified as
Review, Witness or Hold points).
1.4.9 Quality records and verifying documents.
1.5 CONTRACTOR shall not revise the requirements of any CONTRACTOR

Quality Plan, ITP or SATIP (when applicable) previously approved by the
Company Representative without the express written consent of the
Company Representative..
1.6 CONTRACTOR shall plan and request SAUDI ARAMCO inspection

services at least one (1) calendar week in advance of any SAUDI
ARAMCO holiday period. SAUDI ARAMCO rejection of CONTRACTOR
late notices and Requests For Inspection shall not constitute grounds for
CONTRACTOR Claims.
1.7 CONTRACTOR adoption and use of SAUDI ARAMCO SATIPs and SAICs
shall not release CONTRACTOR from any obligations under SAUDI
ARAMCO SAEP-301 standards and this Contract.
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1.8 CONTRACTOR shall submit on a weekly basis, a two week look-ahead

schedule of all planned quality activities to the Company Representative
during construction and Pre-Commissioning. The schedule shall be sent
electronically in a format acceptable to SAUDI ARAMCO.
2. VALIDATION OF CONSTRUCTION AND PRE-COMMISSIONING PROCESSES
2.1 As a minimum, the special processes listed in Exhibit A of this Attachment

IV require SAUDI ARAMCO review and/or Approval of CONTRACTOR
method statements, work procedures, personnel qualifications and
personnel qualification procedures as noted and as required for the
WORK. CONTRACTOR shall ensure all special processes required for
the WORK are identified, classified, planned and accomplished under
controlled conditions as specified by this Contract, in accordance with
SAUDI ARAMCO General Instructions listed in Attachment II and
applicable SAEP-301 requirements. All Special Process quality activities
and parameters shall be identified, specified with acceptance criteria and
monitored. Special Process statements, procedures and personnel
qualifications shall be attached to the PQP and submitted to SAUDI
ARAMCO for review and/or Approval as noted, thirty (30) or more
calendar days prior to the start of WORK.
Exhibit A - Construction and Pre-Commissioning Special Processes
Of Personnel
Qualification
Qualification
Procedure
Procedure
Risk Level
Statement
Personnel
(Note 3)
(Note 2)
(Note 3)
(Note 3)
(Note 4)
Method
Work
Special Process (SP) Name
General Processes
Design Office - Engineering Change Control H A A N N
Field Engineering – Design Change Control H A A N N
Civil Discipline Processes

Concrete Repairs H A A A A
Concrete Finishing –
H A A A A
Unformed Surfaces and Flatwork
Concrete Finishing – Formed Surfaces H A A N N
Concrete and Asphalt Mix H A A N N
Mechanical and Piping Discipline Processes

Welding, Brazing
C A A A A
and Related Consumables
Welding and Crack Repairs C A A A A
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Of Personnel
Qualification
Qualification
Procedure
Procedure
Risk Level
Statement
Personnel
(Note 3)
(Note 2)
(Note 3)
(Note 3)
(Note 4)
Method
Work
Special Process (SP) Name
Nondestructive Testing - NDT C A A A A

Positive Material Identification (PMI)
H A A N A
& Color-Code Verification
Heat Treatment & associated Hardness Testing H A A N N
Below-Grade Trenchless Pipe with ARO H A A A A
Hydrostatic Pressure Testing H A A N N
Pneumatic Pressure Testing C A A A A
Valve Testing and Installation H A A N N
Cleaning of Pipelines H A A N N
Coatings & Lining H A A N A
Gasket Installation & Bolt Tightening H A A N N

Gap Control (socket welds, thread engagement,
H A A N N
back welding of threaded joints)
Hot Taps - Calculations & Tie-ins C A A N N
Refractory Installation H A A N N
HVAC Testing & Balancing H A A N N
RTR Pipe Work H A A N A
Electrical, Instrumentation & Communications Discipline Processes

High/Medium Voltage (HV/MV)
C A A A A
Cable Splicing/Termination
HV/MV Equipment Testing H A A N N
Electric Power Systems
H A A N A
Tie-ins and Energization
Fiber Optic Cable
H A A N A
Installation, Termination, Splicing, Testing
Classified Hazardous Locations
C A A A A
Cable Gland/Seal & Conduit Seal Installation
Exhibit A - Notes:
1) NDT technician performance shall be monitored by CONTRACTOR on all projects.

2) Minimum SP Risk Levels per Paragraph 1.2; C – Critical, H – High, M – Moderate, L – Low
3) SAUDI ARAMCO actions on SP documents; N – Not Reviewed, R – Reviewed, A – Approve or Reject
4) SAUDI ARAMCO actions on SP personnel; N – Not Reviewed, R – Reviewed, A – Approve or Reject
3. MONITORING OF CONSTRUCTION AND PRE-COMMISSIONING

PROCESSES
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3.1 CONTRACTOR shall plan, initiate and document the following quality
meetings with SAUDI ARAMCO, CONTRACTOR and other concerned
parties as required for the WORK under this Contract:
3.1.1 CONTRACTOR quality Personnel shall conduct routine meetings

(i.e. repeated every 7 or 14 calendar days, as specified in PQP)
on WORK quality; planning, management and status for
construction and pre-commissioning activities and issues.
3.1.2 Prior to the start of any fabrication, construction or Pre-

Commissioning for special processes and new work fronts,
CONTRACTOR quality Personnel shall plan and conduct a quality
kickoff meeting to ensure full understanding on the requirements,
resources, execution and control of the activity.
3.2 CONTRACTOR shall be fully responsible for the performance of all

Subcontractors, Third-Parties, Inspection and Testing Agencies, NDT
Service Providers, Vendors, manufacturers and subsuppliers, other than
those specifically engaged by SAUDI ARAMCO for its benefit.
3.3 CONTRACTOR shall assure and control Construction and Pre-

Commissioning processes and reporting for welding and NDT activities
are in accordance with SAEP-1160. Selection of welded joints for RT shall
be performed by SAUDI ARAMCO inspectors. No CONTRACTOR
requests for RT shall be issued to NDT Service Providers without SAUDI
ARAMCO inspector’s concurrence on the requests.
3.4 CONTRACTOR shall visually inspect all incoming Materials and

equipment for damage and for conformance to all applicable
requirements, including the CONTRACTOR Inspection/Shipping Release,
and when applicable, with verified Material Test Reports (MTR). If the
shipment does not have a CONTRACTOR approved Inspection/Shipping
Release and MTR, CONTRACTOR shall review, inspect, test and
document compliance of the material and equipment with applicable
standards, specifications and this Contract prior to release for fabrication
and installation. Status of shipment deliveries and receiving inspections
shall be included on the Monthly Materials Procurement Status Report as
specified in Schedule “G”.
3.5 CONTRACTOR shall timely submit CONTRACTOR inspection and test
reports to the Company Representative as specified by the PQP,
applicable SAUDI ARAMCO standards and this Contract. The
CONTRACTOR shall review and accept CONTRACTOR inspection and
test reports prior to submission.
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3.6 CONTRACTOR shall receive, review with evidence of review and accept
or reject all quality records, inspection and testing performed by
CONTRACTOR, Vendors, manufacturers, subsuppliers, Third-Parties,
Inspection and Testing Agencies and NDT Service Providers for the
WORK. Quality records and evidence shall be organized, maintained
current and available at CONTRACTOR’s Job Site office for SAUDI
ARAMCO review. Delivery of CONTRACTOR quality records and
evidence to SAUDI ARAMCO shall be in accordance with the PQP, SAEP-
122 and this Contract.
3.7 CONTRACTOR shall perform inspection and testing in accordance with

the approved PQP, ITP and additional inspections and tests as required by
SAUDI ARAMCO standards referenced herein not covered by PQP and
ITP. CONTRACTOR shall witness, review and approve all construction
and Pre-Commissioning inspections and tests performed by Vendors,
manufacturers, subsuppliers, Third Parties, Testing Agencies and NDT
Service Providers.
3.8 CONTRACTOR shall continuously review, update and monitor risks to

WORK through a Risk Register issued with the PQP one (1) or more
calendar months prior to Construction Start and updated every six
calendar months. The Risk Register shall record and track identified risks,
risk severity, and the actions planned and implemented to mitigate each
risk.
3.9 CONTRACTOR shall witness all NDT Service Provider activities using (a)
Welding & NDT Level II QC Inspectors or (b) NDT Level III quality
Personnel; certified, evaluated and approved by SAUDI ARAMCO in
accordance with SAEP-1142 and Attachment I of this Schedule “Q”.
CONTRACTOR Level III quality Personnel shall review and approve all
NDT results and reports.
3.10 CONTRACTOR shall plan and maintain all necessary resources (e.g.,
Computer Systems, Software, etc.) for NDT quality Personnel review and
analysis of NDT Service Provider NDT reports, results and data from AUT,
such as Time of Flight Diffraction (ToFD) and Phased Array UT (PAUT).
CONTRACTOR shall ensure all NDT Level II and Level III personnel
assigned to the related WORK have been trained by the test equipment
manufacturers or manufacturer authorized representatives.
3.11 Unless otherwise instructed by the SAUDI ARAMCO, CONTRACTOR

shall ensure that NDT performed on repairs of rejected welding are
conducted by the same NDT Service Provider(s) who initially identified the
defective welds.
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3.12 NDT reports of Manual UT (MUT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) and
Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT) shall be prepared and signed on the Job
Site, at the time tests are conducted and prior to any repairs, if required. If
required repairs are completed and concurrently retested, NDT reports
shall accurately reflect initial test results, the rejection, and results of
retesting following required repairs.
3.13 SAUDI ARAMCO reserves the right to review, assess and audit NDT
results at any time and frequency deemed necessary. SAUDI ARAMCO
NDT activities and related actions shall not release CONTRACTOR from
any NDT and test interpretation obligations and quality requirements
contained in this Contract.
3.13.1 SAUDI ARAMCO NDT Assessment shall not preclude or

otherwise impair CONTRACTOR WORK plans and processes for
review, approval, and subsequent fabrication and/or construction
activity after testing. Unless directed and approved by SAUDI
ARAMCO, CONTRACTOR shall not hold subsequent fabrication
and/or construction pending results from SAUDI ARAMCO NDT
Assessment.
3.13.2 SAUDI ARAMCO NDT Assessment is a random evaluation of

CONTRACTOR and NDT Service Provider(s) recorded
interpretation and acceptance or rejection of NDT results. The
approved CONTRACTOR NDT Level III shall have reviewed and
approved NDT Service Provider results prior to SAUDI ARAMCO
NDT Assessment. SAUDI ARAMCO Inspection Department
representative shall determine the appropriate time and date of
NDT Assessment.
3.13.3 SAUDI ARAMCO NDT Assessment results shall be considered

final. Discrepancies in SAUDI ARAMCO / CONTRACTOR NDT
results shall not exceed six percent (6%) of the total number of
SAUDI ARAMCO NDT Assessment results. Discrepancy rates
exceeding six percent (6%) shall be investigated, planned and
corrected by the CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR shall
proactively evaluate performance of NDT personnel and
procedures to resolve and minimize the discrepancy rate. SAUDI
ARAMCO reserves the right to disqualify CONTRACTOR and
NDT Service Provider personnel based on NDT Assessment
results. CONTRACTOR retesting or reinterpretation of WORK
previously tested or accepted by disqualified NDT personnel shall
be as directed by the SAUDI ARAMCO, and performed at the
CONTRACTOR’s expense.
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3.14 SAUDI ARAMCO reserves the right to conduct SAUDI ARAMCO NDT
Cross-Checks (i.e., retesting), at SAUDI ARAMCO’s expense, of any
welds subjected to NDT by CONTRACTOR. NDT Cross-Checks will be
planned and initiated based on results from SAUDI ARAMCO NDT
Assessments. SAUDI ARAMCO NDT Cross-Checks shall use the same
NDT method(s) applied by the CONTRACTOR. SAUDI ARAMCO
Inspection Department representative shall determine the required scope,
schedule and rate of SAUDI ARAMCO NDT Cross-Checks.
3.14.1 If results from SAUDI ARAMCO NDT Cross-Checks indicate

CONTRACTOR NDT is substandard, inaccurate or ineffective,
SAUDI ARAMCO reserves the right to conduct CONTRACTOR
NDT Cross-Checks, at CONTRACTOR’s expense, utilizing an
independent approved NDT Service Provider. SAUDI ARAMCO
Inspection Department representative shall determine the
required scope, schedule and rate of CONTRACTOR NDT
Cross-Checks.
3.15 Substandard welds that are rejected due to NDT Assessment or NDT
Cross-Check results shall be repaired in accordance with governing codes
and standards, inspected and retested using the same NDT methods.
Additional testing for penalty or tracer NDT may be required as directed by
SAEP-1160 and this Contract.
3.16 CONTRACTOR shall prepare, submit and obtain SAUDI ARAMCO

Approvals for Hydrostatic Pressure Test packages prior to conducting
hydrostatic pressure testing of piping, pipeline and equipment in
accordance with SAEP-1160, SAES-A-004, SAES-L-150 and GI 2.102.
3.17 Fiberglass-Reinforced Thermoset Resin (RTR) piping installers shall be

trained and qualified in accordance with RTR manufacturer requirements
under SAEP-407.
4. IDENTIFICATION AND TRACEABILITY
4.1 CONTRACTOR shall include in the Construction Phase PQP quality

procedures and tools to plan, identify, track and report status of inspection
and testing activities for the WORK. The status report shall identify all
CONTRACTOR inspection and tests required for each facility and system,
the scope of each quality activity, when each activity is scheduled and
completed, and any Defects and nonconformances identified by the
activity. Inspection activity data and status reports shall be maintained
current and available for SAUDI ARAMCO review. Planning, identification
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and tracking of welded joints and related weld inspection and testing
activities shall be in accordance with SAEP-1160.
4.2 CONTRACTOR shall develop and implement an identification program

with procedures for all Materials, including systems, equipment, parts and
components, including partially fabricated assemblies. Temporary
identification of WORK items shall be addressed by use of tags, stamps,
color coding, stencils or labels. The location and method of temporary
identification shall not affect the function or quality of each item.
CONTRACTOR’s PQP and quality procedures shall require documented
traceability and verification of identified Materials from delivery, through
storage, handling, fabrication, assembly, installation and Pre-
Commissioning.
4.3 CONTRACTOR shall develop, issue in PQP and implement a system to

identify and track CONTRACTOR pipe welding rejections in accordance
with SAEP-1160 and this Contract. The system shall track and report
welder repair rates and required tracer (penalty) radiography. Weld
tracking system data, reports and quality records shall enable welded
joints to be traced throughout fabrication, erection, installation, repair,
modification and Mechanical Completion.
5. PROPERTY BELONGING TO SAUDI ARAMCO OR EXTERNAL PROVIDERS
5.1 CONTRACTOR shall plan and implement a documented control system

for all Materials supplied by SAUDI ARAMCO, Vendors, and subsuppliers
to CONTRACTOR. The written quality procedure shall provide for
CONTRACTOR acceptance, release, shipping, Job Site delivery,
CONTRACTOR inspection, receipt (or rejection), identification, inventory,
quarantine, storage, handling, preservation and installation (or final
disposition) of material and equipment. The procedure shall contain
provisions and records for material possession, counterfeits, losses,
damage, Contract standards compliance and fitness for purpose.
6. PRESERVATION
6.1 CONTRACTOR shall ensure CONTRACTOR preservation of FACILITIES,

systems and Materials in construction and Pre-Commissioning is planned,
implemented and documented in accordance with SAEP-385, SAUDI
ARAMCO and this Contract.
6.2 CONTRACTOR packaging, shipping, receiving, storage, handling, lifting,

fabrication, assembly, installation, testing, lay-up and reinstatement of
project FACILITIES, systems and Materials shall be planned, specified,
coordinated and reported by CONTRACTOR, to ensure manufacturer
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preservation instructions are followed and manufacturer warranties are

maintained through Mechanical Completion.
6.3 CONTRACTOR shall include in PQP quality procedures for handling,

storage and preservation of all Materials as specified in applicable
specifications, manufacturer recommendations and SAUDI ARAMCO
standards. The quality procedures shall list and schedule all inspection
activities for maintaining and documenting the quality of Materials.
6.4 CONTRACTOR shall ensure preservation of Materials located in

CONTRACTOR and Subcontractor Project Support Buildings, Fabrication
Yards, Lay Down Yards, fabrication shops, painting & coating shops,
calibration & testing shops, and associated storage yards are planned,
Approved, implemented, inspected and documented in accordance with
GI 2.716, GI 2.718, GI 298.010, SAEP-385, SAUDI ARAMCO SAEP-301
standards and this Contract.
6.5 CONTRACTOR Personnel responsible for special handling, storage and

preservation of FACILIITES, systems and Materials shall be fully qualified
to do so, and supplied with predetermined WORK and inspection
instructions.
6.6 Data concerning handling, storage and preservation shall be included on

the Monthly Materials Procurement Status Report as specified in Schedule
“G” and shall be available at the Job Site at time of Material receiving.
6.7 CONTRACTOR preservation data, backlog and Failure Rate (PFR) shall
be collected, analyzed and reported to SAUDI ARAMCO in accordance
with SAEP-385 and Paragraph 7.7 of this Schedule “Q”.
7. CONTROL OF MONITORING AND MEASURING DEVICES
7.1 CONTRACTOR shall include in PQP and implement quality procedures for
the control and accuracy of construction and Pre-Commissioning
inspection, measuring and testing equipment. Specific CONTRACTOR
Tools and Equipment shall be identified to make and perform inspections,
measurements and tests in the field with instructions for their use,
calibration and storage. The CONTRACTOR shall identify, maintain,
control, adjust, and calibrate all Tools and Equipment; gauges, instruments
and other measuring and testing devices used for controlling quality.
7.2 Calibration shall be performed at established periods as specified in the

most stringent of SAUDI ARAMCO standards, other applicable standards,
or manufacturer recommendations. If no standards apply, the calibration
period shall not exceed six (6) calendar months. CONTRACTOR shall
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provide backup equipment when the primary equipment is being calibrated

or tested.
7.3 CONTRACTOR shall maintain a log of all testing, measuring and

inspection Tools and Equipment, with calibration status and calibration
expiration date.
7.3 CONTRACTOR Personnel performing testing and calibration shall be

trained per applicable international or manufacturer requirements.
CONTRACTOR testing and calibration personnel as well as testing
facilities shall be subject to SAUDI ARAMCO Approval. If CONTRACTOR
Personnel do not perform tests and calibrations, CONTRACTOR shall
request SAUDI ARAMCO Approval for the testing agencies or equipment
manufacturers selected to perform testing and calibration.
7.4 CONTRACTOR shall review, investigate and document the validity of prior
inspection and test results when inspection, measuring and test Tools and
Equipment are found to be out of calibration. A copy of the
CONTRACTOR report shall be submitted to SAUDI ARAMCO for review.
8. RADIATION SAFETY
8.1 CONTRACTOR shall ensure subcontracted NDT Service Provider(s)

involved with Industrial Radiography on the project comply with SAUDI
ARAMCO safety requirements defined in SAEP-1141 and GI 150.003.
CONTRACTOR radiation safety responsibilities and activities may be
planned and implemented by the NDT Service Provider Radiation Safety
Office (RSO) with CONTRACTOR review, approval, participation and
monitoring.
8.2 CONTRACTOR shall timely plan and deploy at least one SAUDI ARAMCO
approved employee having documented work experience in radiation
safety and the safe application of Industrial Radiography. Working with
the NDT Service Provider(s) RSO(s), the employee(s) shall plan and
implement a program of Radiation Safety audits, reviews, evaluations and
monitoring of Job Site radiographic technicians. CONTRACTOR’s
employee(s) may be the NDT Coordinator, Safety Supervisor(s), or other
qualified individual(s) having direct field responsibilities for the project.
8.3 When CONTRACTOR NDT activities involve six (6) or more NDT
Radiography (RT) crews concurrently working on the same project Job
Site, CONTRACTOR shall provide a “Site in Charge” NDT technician to
ensure the safe utilization and storage of radiation sources. The “Site in
Charge” may be a CONTRACTOR direct-hire employee or a NDT Service
Provider employee. The “Site in Charge” NDT technician shall be a Senior
Industrial Radiographer, certified, evaluated and qualified to SAEP-1142
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requirements with a minimum of ten (10) years work experience as a

certified NDT Level II RT technician.
8.4 SAUDI ARAMCO may require CONTRACTOR to plan, deploy and

maintain a Job Site SAEP-1141 qualified and licensed Radiation Safety
Officer (RSO) depending on the volume of scheduled radiography or in
response to concerns for project safety due to adverse Radiation Safety
audit and Assessment findings.
8.5 CONTRACTOR shall plan and establish a work permit system that
requires effective advance notification of where and when radiography will
be conducted on the project. Advance notification shall be timely
communicated and posted at sufficient locations necessary for
CONTRACTOR and SAUDI ARAMCO Job Site personnel are fully aware
of planned and ongoing radiography.
8.6 CONTRACTOR shall plan and direct NDT Service Providers to conduct
regular Job Site safety audits of NDT activities and technicians utilizing
radiation sources. NDT Service Provider personnel conducting safety
audits shall be currently qualified and licensed as Radiation Safety
Officers (RSO) under SAEP-1141 and the King Abdulaziz City for Atomic
and Renewable Energy (K.A.CARE). Frequency of safety audits shall be
sufficient to ensure that every NDT technician involved in radiography on
the Job Site is evaluated at least once per month for the duration of the
project. All safety audits shall be documented, with records maintained by
CONTRACTOR and made available upon demand by SAUDI ARAMCO.
8.6 SAUDI ARAMCO reserves to right to conduct Radiation Safety reviews

and Assessments at any time and frequency deemed necessary on the
project WORK. Radiation Safety reviews may be conducted by any
SAUDI ARAMCO Inspection Department personnel where such reviews
are conducted outside the SAEP-1141 “Controlled Area”. Radiation Safety
Assessments shall be conducted by SAUDI ARAMCO Inspection
Department Radiation Safety personnel, qualified and licensed under
SAEP-1141.
8.7 CONTRACTOR shall immediately notify SAUDI ARAMCO, Inspection

Department Radiation Safety personnel in the event results of Radiation
Safety audits, reviews, evaluations and monitoring; by either
CONTRACTOR or SAUDI ARAMCO Job Site personnel; indicate
potentially unsafe practices by radiographic technicians. SAUDI ARAMCO
Inspection Department Radiation Safety personnel will review results and
conduct Radiation Safety Assessment(s) as deemed necessary by SAUDI
ARAMCO.
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8.8 SAUDI ARAMCO actions resulting from adverse findings by SAUDI

ARAMCO Radiation Safety Assessments shall be in accordance with
SAEP-1141. SAUDI ARAMCO may suspend project NDT RT WORK until
CONTRACTOR corrective actions are reviewed, approved and verified by
SAUDI ARAMCO Radiation Safety personnel.
END OF ATTACHMENT IV TO SCHEDULE Q
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SCHEDULE Q ATTACHMENT V REQUISITION NO. 3000848438 (M-IK)
ATTACHMENT V TO SCHEDULE “Q”
SUMMARY OF QUALITY SYSTEM DELIVERABLES
First Submittal to SAUDI Subsequent submittals

No. Title
ARAMCO to SAUDI ARAMCO
CONTRACTOR PQP: Within twenty-one (21) Within seven (7)
1. Paragraph 3.2 and 3.3 of calendar days of Effective calendar days of each
Schedule “Q” Date of Contract. revision.
CONTRACTOR
With PQP, within twenty-one Within seven (7)
Organization Chart(s)
2. (21) calendar days of calendar days of each
Paragraph 5.10 of
Effective Date of Contract. revision.
Schedule “Q”
CONTRACTOR Thirty (30) or more
Thirty (30) or more calendar
Personnel Qualifications: calendar days prior to
3. days prior to the start of
Paragraph 5.4 of the start of WORK for
WORK for each individual.
Schedule “Q” each individual.
Internal Quality Audit and
Management Review With PQP, within twenty-one Within seven (7)
4. Schedule: (21) calendar days of calendar days of each
Paragraphs 4.1 & 7.3.2 of Effective Date of Contract. revision.
Schedule “Q”
Within twenty-one (21)
Internal Audit Reports: Within twenty-one (21)
calendar days of the
5. Paragraph 7.3.5 of calendar days of the audit
re-audit closing
Schedule “Q” closing meeting date.
meeting date.
CONTRACTOR, Vendor
Within forty-eight (48)
Non-Conformance Within forty-eight (48) hours
6. hours of any update or
Reports: Paragraph 7.5.3 of the report issue date.
revisions to the report.
of Schedule “Q”
CONTRACTOR registry of Updated and issued
Within one (1) week of the
Nonconformance weekly, for the Project
7. first Nonconformance Report
Reports : Paragraph 7.5.5 Progress and Quality
issue date.
of Schedule “Q” Meetings.
Top Management Review Within two (2) calendar
Within two (2) calendar
8. Report, Paragraph 4.3 of weeks of the scheduled
weeks of each review.
Schedule Q review date.
Within sixty (60) calendar
QMR; Paragraph 7.7 of Updated and issued on
9. days of Effective Date of
Schedule “Q” a monthly basis.
Contract.
Request for Review and
Approval of prequalified Two (2) or more weeks prior Two (2) or more weeks
10. Vendors & manufacturers. to the scheduled placement prior to placement of
With evidence. Paragraph of each purchase order. each purchase order.
1.2.1 of Attachment III
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No. Title
Updated and issued
Inspection/Fabrication Updated and issued weekly,
weekly, for the Project
11. Status Report: Paragraph for the Project Progress and
Progress and Quality
2.8 of Attachment III Quality Meetings.
Meetings.
Twenty-one (21) or more
calendar days prior to the
Inspection Assignment
Pre-Inspection Meeting and
Package; Paragraph 3.15
12. start of fabrication. Fourteen
of Attachment III (including
(14) or more calendar days
Procurement ITP’s)
prior to final inspection for
Level I Materials.
Pre-Inspection Meeting Within ten (10)
minutes and Vendor Within ten (10) calendar calendar days of each
13. Inspection Reports; days of each meeting and inspection visit.
Paragraph 3.19 of initial inspection visit. Weekly reports for
Attachment III Level 4 Materials.
Meeting minutes for each
Workfront kickoff and
Within five (5) calendar days Within five (5) calendar
14. routine meeting;
of each meeting. days of each meeting.
Paragraph 3.1 of
Attachment IV.
Two week look-ahead
Fourteen (14) or more
schedule; Updated and issued
calendar days prior to the
Paragraph 3.3 of weekly, for the Project
15. start of any inspection
Attachment III & Progress and Quality
activity in procurement and
Paragraph 1.8 of Meetings.
construction phases.
Attachment IV
Inspection/Shipping
Release;
Within forty-eight (48) hours
Paragraph 3.23 of Copy included with the
16. after final inspection and
Attachment III and shipment.
issue for packaging.
Paragraph 3.4 of
Attachment IV
Inspection Disposition
Within two (2) calendar
Report; Paragraph 3.24 of When applicable,
weeks of packaging
17. Attachment III and Material Test Reports
inspection and release for
Paragraph 3.4 of with the shipment.
shipping.
Attachment IV
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No. Title
Special Process
Statements, Procedures
Thirty (30) or more
and Personnel Thirty (30) or more calendar
calendar days prior to
18. Qualifications: days prior to start of special
start of revised special
Paragraph 3.11 of process WORK.
process WORK.
Attachment III; Paragraph
2.1 of Attachment IV
Thirty (30) or more
ITP’s: Paragraphs 3.6, 3.7 Thirty (30) or more calendar calendar days prior to
19. and 3.8 days prior to start of WORK. start of revised quality
planning and activities.
Seven (7) or more
Seven (7) or more calendar
calendar days prior to
Hydrostatic Pressure Test days prior to each
each hydrostatic test,
20. Packages: Paragraph 3.15 hydrostatic test, or as
or as otherwise
of Attachment IV. otherwise approved in the
approved in the PQP
PQP and Quality Procedure.
and Quality Procedure.
As part of PQP; a Risk
Register with schedules of
assets, systems, facilities,
purchase orders,
construction and pre-
Within twenty-one (21) Within seven (7)
comm. quality activities
21. calendar days of Effective calendar days of each
with assigned risk levels;
Date of Contract. revision.
Paragraph 6.1.9,
Paragraph 2.4 of
Attachment III,
Paragraphs 1.2 & 3.8 of
Attachment IV.
Construction and Pre- Prior to testing,
Commissioning Quality Prior to testing, walkthrough walkthrough and
22. Reports; Paragraph 3.6 of and Mechanical Completion Mechanical
Attachment IV. MSAERs (PMCC) for the WORK. Completion (PMCC)
and PQP for the WORK.
Books of Vendor,
Prior to the onstream
Construction and Pre- After PMCC and prior to the
date; Thirty (30) or
Commissioning Quality onstream date; Thirty (30) or
23. more calendar days
Records; Paragraph 3.5 of more calendar days prior to
prior to the plant Start-
Attachment IV and SAEP- the plant Start-Up date.
Up date.
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END OF ATTACHMENT V TO SCHEDULE Q
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REQUISITION NO.

2. Quality Management System Requirements

6. Project Realization / Execution

7. Measurement, Analysis, and Improvement

Attachment I CONTRACTOR Quality Personnel Qualification Requirements

Attachment II SAUDI ARAMCO Standards and Procedures Containing Quality

Attachment III Quality Requirements for CONTRACTOR Supplied Materials

Attachment IV Quality Requirements for Construction Phase

Attachment V Summary of Quality System Deliverables

Attachment VI Project Specific Quality Requirements

“CONTRACTOR Quality Personnel” means CONTRACTOR Personnel

“Corrective Action” means action to eliminate the cause of a nonconformity

“Employer”, as used in Attachment I to this Schedule “Q”, means the Third-

“Engineering Change Notices” means design change authorization and

“Inspection Agency”, “NDT Service Provider”, “Testing Agencies”, “Testing

to be used, who is responsible for what, the inspection surveillance to be

“Non-Conformance Report” or “NCR” means Report on non-fulfilment of a

“Pre-Inspection Meeting” or “PIM” means a kick-off meeting of inspection

“Project Quality Plan” or “PQP” means document specifying procedures and

“Quality Management System” or “QMS” means an ISO 9001 compliant

1.2 This Schedule describes the minimum requirements for the

1.4 SAUDI ARAMCO shall be entitled to have the Company Representative or

1.5 SAUDI ARAMCO will complete the review of CONTRACTOR QMS

1.6 CONTRACTOR shall obtain SAUDI ARAMCO’s Approval of

1.7 For any inspection or test required by SAUDI ARAMCO to be inspected or

1.8 If any inspection or test performed at any time directly by SAUDI

1.9 Attachment V to this Schedule “Q” contains a summary of quality

2. QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

(a) the 2015 version of ISO 9001 (Quality Management Systems -

(b) this Schedule “Q”.

Definitions contained in the 2015 version of ISO 9000, (Quality Management

3.2 CONTRACTOR shall prepare and maintain a narrative, project specific

CONTRACTOR shall submit the PQP to the Company Representative for

At minimum, CONTRACTOR’s PQP must meet the requirements listed

3.2.1 CONTRACTOR PQP shall specify quality objectives, strategies,

3.2.2 CONTRACTOR PQP, ITPs, quality procedures and work

3.2.4 CONTRACTOR’s shall plan and specify Quality Management (QM)

3.2.5 CONTRACTOR’s PQP shall include engineering and design quality

3.2.6 CONTRACTOR shall submit Vendor ITPs to SAUDI ARAMCO for

3.2.7 CONTRACTOR shall submit for SAUDI ARAMCO Approval, as part

3.2.8 CONTRACTOR’s PQP shall include a listing of all ITPs, SATIPs,

3.4 CONTRACTOR controlled current copies of the PQP, Quality Manuals,

4.1 CONTRACTOR Top Management shall demonstrate strong leadership

5.1 CONTRACTOR shall provide qualified resources to implement, maintain

For all activities, CONTRACTOR shall deploy sufficient CONTRACTOR

5.2 In addition to and not in substitution of the requirements of Schedules “A”

5.2.1 When specified in Attachment VI of this Schedule “Q”,

5.2.2 When specified in Attachment VI of this Schedule “Q”,

5.2.3 When specified in Attachment VI of this Schedule “Q”,

5.3 All CONTRACTOR Quality Personnel assigned to the WORK, including,

5.4 CONTRACTOR shall review, verify and submit legible resumes,

5.6 CONTRACTOR may subcontract inspection and testing services, subject

5.7 Except as otherwise explicitly provided in this Schedule “Q”,

● Mobilized in the next sixty (60) calendar days

The roster shall be routinely updated and resubmitted as an attachment to

5.10 CONTRACTOR shall include and maintain in the PQP current

5.12.1 All planned and actual CONTRACTOR Design Phase personnel

5.12.2 All planned and actual CONTRACTOR, Third-Party and NDT

5.12.3 Reporting relationships from each CONTRACTOR designer,

5.12.4 Internal and external lines of communication.

5.12.5 Interfaces between SAUDI ARAMCO, CONTRACTOR, Vendors,

5.12.6 Mobilization and demobilization dates for all planned

5.13 CONTRACTOR shall develop, implement and record results from a

6. PROJECT REALIZATION / EXECUTION