ARAMCO Quality Codes & Standard References

ARAMCO Quality Codes & Standard References

ISO 9001 : 2000 Quality Management System.
SATIP – Saudi Aramco Typical Inspection Plan.
SAIP – Saudi Aramco Inspection Procedure.
SAEP – Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedure.
SAES – Saudi Aramco Engineering Standard.
SAIR – Saudi Aramco Inspection Requirements.
SAIC – Saudi Aramco Inspection Check list.
Saudi Aramco Standard Contractor Schedule “Q” (Project Quality Requirements).

WHAT IS INSPECTION & TEST PLAN (ITP)?

Is all about document based on detailed manufacturing, fabrication and construction program that identifies each process description, sets out related sequence of activities to be inspected, examined and tested with relevant approved procedures for particular materials, components and assembly. It includes identification of required documents, acceptance criteria, which is responsible, the inspection surveillance and the type and level of inspection including hold, witness and review points of the contractor, sub-contractor and Saudi Aramco.

INSPECTION & TEST PLAN should include the following information:

Process descriptions.
Quality Control Requirements.
Notification Requirements for Supplier Inspection (min. 10 day calendar days).
Responsibilities for Inspection / Test.
Acceptance Criteria.
Verifying Document.
Inspection Points (Hold, Witness, Review and Surveillance).

What are Inspection Action Points?

What is Hold Point (H)?

An inspection point, defined in an appropriate document, beyond which an Activity must not proceed without the approval of the designated organization or authority.

What is Witness (W) Point?

An inspection point, defined in an appropriate document, beyond which an Activity can proceed after notifying the designated organization or authority. Contractor’s QC Inspector has the full responsibility for performing detailed Inspection during the work activity.

What is Review Point (R)?

Defined in an appropriate document is the point in which a work activity cannot Proceed without first ensuring the review and approval of applicable documents Or personnel qualification by a designated organization or authority

What is Surveillance (S) ?

QA/QC organization to monitor work in progress without notice from construction organization.

Definitions of Inspection Levels as per (SAER–1972)

– Level 0 – Documentation Requirements only No vendor Inspection required.

– Level 1 – Only Final Inspection is required prior to shipping.
– Level 2 – Includes as minimum, pre-inspection meeting, one or more Un-specified “in progress” surveillance visits, all witness, hold points, final inspection and release for shipment
– Level 3 – Same as level 2 except that “in progress” surveillance shall be on a regular basis ( daily, weekly or bi-weekly )
– Level 4 – Resident inspector continually monitoring the work

What is Non-Conformance?

An Activity does not conform with an International Code/Standard.

What is NCR?

It stands for Non Conformity Report and A record reporting the variation from the specified requirements.

What is CAR?

It stands for Corrective Action Report, It is a record reporting the action take to eliminate the effect & causes of an existing Non Conformity defect or other undesirable situation in order to prevent recurrence.

What is DR?

It stands for Deviation Report, A report of the concession granted by client or owner to certain deviation from project specification.