LESSONS

LEARNED
Based on LogBook Entry raised by SAPID for
Quality Control Inspector’s Coverage

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LOGBOOK ENTRY
BI no. 12-20000-0022 ONE OIL PRODUCER AND TWO WATER INJECTION FACILITIES AT
MRJN 2030. During surveillance inspection at MRJN 2030 PDM it was found that the
contractor STAR is performing the pre-commissioning activities with witness of
proponent inspection for low voltage Switchrack Panel board, transformers without
approved QC for coverage at site which is in non-compliance to SATIP-P-116-05
Switchrack and Distribution racks, Act no. 4.4 and SATIP-P-116-07 Act no. 4.3 which is a
hold point for CPY & CTR. Moreover, this is a violating schedule Q, Para 1.8 stating
CONTRACTOR shall provide notice of said inspection or test as specified in the approved
inspection and test plan. Contractor shall provide immediate corrective action on this
violation to ensure compliance with SA Standards and SATIP requirements.

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AGENDA
Introduction​
Potential Concerns
​Address & Resolve the Concerns
​Summary​

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INTRODUCTION
We are going to discuss the potential concerns may be caused due the lack of Quality
Control Inspectors.

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POTENTIAL CONCERNS
 Lack of quality control inspectors can lead to increase in defects
in construction and pre-commissioning.
 No inspections because of no Inspectors may lead to ARAMCO
Violations, Activity rejections which ultimately leads to low PQI
and can have a negative impact on Contractor’s quality and
reputation.
 Quality control inspections provide valuable feedback and data
that can help improve Quality and prevent future Quality related
issues.
 Any potential Construction or Pre-Commissioning violation can
go unnoticed and can a major problem in future.

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HOW DO WE OVERCOME THE POTENTIAL

PROBLEM WHICH CAN BE CAUSED DUE TO THE
LACK ON QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTORS?

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ADDRESSING & RESOLVING CONCERNS

 Schedule Q Requirements: Making sure that the  Prioritize: In situations where there is a shortage
Schedule Q Requirements are met for the inspection of quality control inspectors, it is important to
coverage before the start of any activity. prioritize the most critical activity that require
inspection coverage as per SATIP & Schedule Q
 Plan ahead: When there is a shortage of quality
and focus on those first.
control inspectors, it is important to plan ahead and
making sure that no activity go unwitnessed by  Cross-training team members on quality control
Contractor’s and Company’s Quality Control procedures can help mitigate the risk of no
Inspector. coverage.
 All the activities are covered by raising RFI as per the  Communicate: Open communication with
applicable SATIP. Company and Contractor can help manage and
ensure that everyone is aware of the shortage of
 In the absence of a quality control inspector, it's
quality control inspectors to avoid any major
important to have clear guidelines to construction
quality related Escalations.
and pre-commissioning that proper quality
processes are in place and ensure that work is being
witnessed by Contractor’s Quality Control Inspector
and SAPID.
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SUMMARY
• Contractor must make sure there is proper inspection coverage as per
Schedule Q requirements.

• Contractor’s Quality, Construction & Pre-Commissioning team must

make sure before carrying out any activity Contractor’s Quality
Control Inspector must conduct an internal inspection and then raise
RFI as per the applicable SATIP for SAPID’s inspection

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THANK YOU
Mohammad Danish Nazir
Mohammad.Nazir.Guest@Saipem.com

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