Schedule Q (Quality Requirements)

INDUSTRIAL SCHEDULE Q REQUISITION NO.
3000770625 (MODIFIED OOK)
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 Group Quality Personnel Qualification Requirements
Attachment II Company Group 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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ID PIEU Revised Draft REV U – 10 Jan 2018
INDUSTRIAL SCHEDULE Q REQUISITION NO. 3000770625 (MODIFIED OOK)
SCHEDULE Q
1. GENERAL
1.1 This Schedule describes Company Group minimum requirements for the
CONTRACTOR Quality Management System (QMS) as set forth in
Paragraph 2 and documented in Paragraph 3.
1.2 For the purposes of this Schedule “Q”, the term “Company Group” shall
mean either SAUDI ARAMCO, Aramco Services Company, or Aramco
Overseas Company as indicated on the Contract signatory sheet.
1.3 CONTRACTOR shall be totally responsible for the quality of WORK

required by this Contract.
1.4 CONTRACTOR Group and Vendors shall manage, inspect, test and accept
all parts of the WORK, to ensure conformance with all engineering
standards, specifications and drawings applicable to the WORK.
1.5 Company Group shall be entitled to have the Company Representative or

his nominees present at all locations where the CONTRACTOR Group and
Vendors are engaged in the performance of the WORK, at any and all times,
to review and audit all aspects of CONTRACTOR quality activities and to
witness whatever inspection and testing is required by this Contract.
Company Group 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 Group
and Vendors shall not refuse Company Group access to technical or other
data which CONTRACTOR considers proprietary or confidential, and which
is reasonably required to inspect CONTRACTOR Group and Vendor
performance of the WORK. When the Company Representative’s nominee
is a direct competitor of the related CONTRACTOR Group or Vendor in the
sale, engineering, or installation of systems similar to the FACILITIES, the
Company Representative may nominate an alternate.
1.6 Company Group 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 Contract, Company
Group will either approve, conditionally approve or reject CONTRACTOR
quality documents and personnel qualifications with comments.
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1.7 CONTRACTOR shall obtain Company Group Approval of CONTRACTOR's

Project Quality Plan (PQP) before commencing WORK.
1.8 For any inspection or test required by Company Group to be inspected or

witnessed by the Company Representative, including any quality activities
required by Company group standards, the applicable laws, rules and
regulations of Saudi Arabia, CONTRACTOR Group shall provide timely
advance notice to Company Group of the said inspection or test hold 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 Company Group inspection or witnessing, and
without written Company Group permission shall be opened or uncovered
for Company Group inspection, witnessing of retesting, and reclosed or
recovered at CONTRACTOR's expense.
1.9 If any inspection or test performed by the Company Group, or by another

party at the direction of the Company Group, reveals any Defect in
CONTRACTOR supplied Materials or WORK, CONTRACTOR shall
promptly correct such Defects and bear the cost of replacement Materials,
rework, inspection and testing as set forth in Schedule “A” of this Contract.
1.10 In the event CONTRACTOR does not fulfil quality requirements of this
Contract, Company Group may, after fourteen (14) calendar days advance
notification to CONTRACTOR, deploy sufficient inspection and testing
services to ensure quality of the WORK. CONTRACTOR shall bear the cost
of such inspection and testing services.
2. QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
2.1 CONTRACTOR and Vendors shall plan and implement for this Contract a
Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with (a) the 2015
version of ISO 9001 (Quality Management Systems - Requirements), which
is incorporated herein by reference and (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 Schedule “Q”
shall have precedence.
3. DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS
3.1 CONTRACTOR Group and Vendors shall plan, organize, control and
execute all WORK in accordance with the Company Group approved
CONTRACTOR’s Quality Manual, PQP, ITP’s, work instructions and quality
procedures. CONTRACTOR’s PQP shall ensure that quality Personnel,
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resources (facilities, Tools and Equipment), processes and activities,

including those of Subcontractors and Vendors are planned, coordinated,
and WORK is 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,
and the 2005 version of ISO 10005 (Quality Management Systems -
Guidelines for Quality Plans) and 2003 version of ISO 10006 (Quality
Management Systems - Guidelines for Quality Management in Projects).
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.
3.2.3 The CONTRACTOR PQP shall identify and adopt specific Vendor
and manufacturer material preservation quality procedures, work
instructions and recommendations as minimum quality requirements
for each commodity, material type and equipment, to ensure Vendor
and manufacturer warranties are maintained and delivered to
Company Group. If Company Group preservation requirements
exceed manufacturer requirements, then Company Group
requirements shall also be specified and adopted by
CONTRACTOR, to the extent allowed under Vendor and
manufacturer warranties.
3.3 CONTRACTOR shall submit the PQP to the Company Representative for
review and Company Group Approval (a) within twenty-one (21) calendar
days of the Effective Date of this Contract and (b) within seven (7) calendar
days of each PQP revision.
3.4 CONTRACTOR’s PQP shall plan and specify Quality Management (QM)
and Quality Assurance (QA) of the CONTRACTOR Group and Vendors –
either by the integration and coverage of Subcontractor WORK under
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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
QMS and quality documentation shall not be implemented for WORK prior
to CONTRACTOR adoption, reference in, and Company Group Approval of
the CONTRACTOR PQP.
3.5 CONTRACTOR shall submit for Company Group Approval, as part of the
PQP, engineering and design quality procedures and work instructions for
all engineering and design WORK during all project phases.
3.6 CONTRACTOR shall submit Vendor ITPs to Company Group for review
and Approval in accordance with Attachment III to this Schedule “Q”, thirty
(30) or more calendar days prior to the start of WORK. CONTRACTOR
shall not commence manufacturing and fabrication of Materials prior to
Company Group Approval of the applicable Vendor ITPs.
3.7 CONTRACTOR shall submit for Company Group 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.
3.8 CONTRACTOR shall include a listing in the PQP 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 Company Group
Approval thirty (30) or more calendar days prior to commencement of
related WORK activities.
3.9 CONTRACTOR shall timely revise the PQP and related quality documents
as needed to cover the WORK and reflect any significant changes identified
by CONTRACTOR or Company Group. CONTRACTOR’s revised PQP and
related quality documents shall be resubmitted for Company Group
Approval in accordance with Paragraph 1.7.
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3.10 CONTRACTOR controlled current copies of the QMS PQP, Quality

Manuals, related Quality Plans and all referenced documentation shall be
available for Company Group use at the CONTRACTOR Group design,
procurement, fabrication, installation and construction locations and offices.
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 Job Site.
4. MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
4.1 CONTRACTOR Top Management shall demonstrate strong leadership and

commitment to high quality WORK by focusing on Company Group
requirements and satisfaction in accordance with the 2015 version of ISO
9001 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 Group shall provide sufficient qualified resources to

implement, maintain and improve the QMS as set forth in this Contract. For
all activities, sufficient Company Group Approved quality Personnel
specified in Attachment VI of this Schedule “Q” shall be deployed prior to
the start of the applicable WORK.
5.2 When specified in Attachment VI of this Schedule “Q”, CONTRACTOR shall

deploy the Company Group Approved QA Manager within seven (7)
calendar days of the Effective Date of this Contract and shall be assigned
to the WORK through Project Completion.
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deploy the Company Group approved Quality Control (QC) Manager for this
Contract thirty (30) or more calendar days prior to the Company Group
Notice to Proceed or start of fabrication (whichever date is earliest) and shall
be assigned to the WORK through Project Completion.

deploy the Company Group approved Procurement QC Supervisor for this
Contract within thirty (30) calendar days of the Effective Date and shall be
assigned to the WORK through Project Completion.
5.5 CONTRACTOR Group, Third-Party agency and Non-Destructive Testing

NDT Service Provider quality Personnel assigned to the WORK shall meet
the minimum qualification requirements of Attachment I of this Schedule
“Q”, and shall be fully competent to perform their duties.
5.6 CONTRACTOR shall review, verify and submit legible resumes, certificates
and credentials for all proposed quality Personnel to Company Group, for
review and Approval thirty (30) or more calendar days prior to the start of
WORK for each individual. Company Group shall have the right to interview
and/or test all quality Personnel. Company Group 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 Company Group.
5.7 If WORK includes welding and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and exceeds
five hundred (500) groove- or butt-weld joints, CONTRACTOR shall deploy
the Company Group approved NDT Coordinator thirty (30) or more calendar
days prior to the start of Job Site welding. The NDT Coordinator’s principal
duties and responsibilities shall be the administration and coordination of
Job Site NDT Service Providers and activities. When planned and
approved by the Company Group, this individual may perform other quality
functions on the project provided those functions do not interfere with the
coordination of NDT activities.
5.8 CONTRACTOR may subcontract inspection and testing services, subject to

Company Group review and written approval under this Contract Schedule
“A”, Schedule “Q” and CONTRACTOR’s PQP.
5.9 CONTRACTOR Group, 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.
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5.10 CONTRACTOR Group quality Personnel shall have well defined roles and
responsibilities, including sufficient authority and organizational freedom to
identify Defects & quality problems, report & escalate nonconformances,
initiate corrective actions and shall be sufficiently qualified to perform the
defined role. During all phases of the WORK, CONTRACTOR Group
quality Personnel shall functionally report to the CONTRACTOR QA
Manager or QC Manager.
5.11 Within thirty (30) calendar days of Company Group Notice to Proceed,
CONTRACTOR shall submit to the Company Representative a roster of all
CONTRACTOR Group, Third-Party and NDT Service Provider 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 with the Paragraph
7.7 monthly Quality Management Reports (QMR’s), as an attachment.
5.12 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 Group Design Phase

personnel in accordance with this Contract.
5.12.2 All planned and actual CONTRACTOR Group, 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 Group

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 Company Group, CONTRACTOR Group,

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

CONTRACTOR Group quality personnel.
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5.13 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.
5.14 CONTRACTOR shall anticipate, plan and make all quality personnel
changes required due to vacations, illness, temporary assignments,
emergency leave, resignations or other reasons as necessary to maintain
required quality coverage. CONTRACTOR shall notify the Company
Representative on all planned quality personnel changes at least thirty (30)
calendar days in advance. CONTRACTOR shall notify in writing the
Company representative on unplanned personnel absences and changes
within twenty-four (24) hours. CONTRACTOR shall deploy Company
Group approved replacement quality Personnel within seven (7) calendar
days of each unplanned absence.
5.15 CONTRACTOR shall develop, implement and record results from a

quarterly training program to introduce and familiarize all CONTRACTOR
Group Personnel with project quality requirements for the WORK.
6. PROJECT REALIZATION / EXECUTION
6.1 Design Phase Quality Activities
6.1.1 CONTRACTOR Group shall comply with Design Phase

requirements of the approved CONTRACTOR’s PQP and this
Schedule “Q”.
6.1.2 CONTRACTOR Group engineering and design shall be planned,

directed, certified and issued by one or more Saudi Council of
Engineers (SCE) certified Professional Engineers, as required by
Mandatory Saudi Aramco Engineering Requirements under SAEP-
301 and the applicable laws, rules and regulations of Saudi Arabia.
6.1.3 CONTRACTOR Group engineers, designers, CADD operators and

design technicians shall meet or exceed the minimum education,
work experience and professional certification requirements of this
Contract, SAEP-301 Standards, SCE regulations for engineers and
technicians, and the applicable laws and rules of Saudi Arabia.
6.1.4 CONTRACTOR Group 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
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review, off-project engineering staff QA review, quality staff QA

review, Company Group review, Job Site engineering support and
change management revisions to initial and final deliverables.
CONTRACTOR Group design phase manpower organization and
planning shall be submitted to Company Group for review and
Approval as part of the PQP and QMR.
6.1.5 CONTRACTOR Group engineering and design for a 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 Company Group review.
6.1.6 CONTRACTOR Group engineering and design for a 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 shall be maintained for auditing and Company Group
review.
6.1.7 CONTRACTOR Group engineering and design quality shall be

controlled through coordination with, and QC review by external
manufacturers, Vendors and other related design agencies on
WORK interface points, prior to Company Group review. Planning
and evidence of external review QC activities shall be maintained
for auditing and Company Group review.
6.1.8 CONTRACTOR Group 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 Company Group review. Planning and
evidence of internal QA/QC review and assessment activities shall
be maintained for auditing and Company Group review.
6.1.9 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
Company Group design reviews specified in this Contract.
CONTRACTOR shall maintain records of CONTRACTOR Group
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.
6.1.10 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.
6.1.11 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 Company Group mandatory
engineering requirements under 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
Company Group 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.
6.1.12 CONTRACTOR Group shall timely plan, conduct and resolve

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

with Company Group on design phase technical issues and
quality issues using Company Group 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
6.2.1 CONTRACTOR Group, Vendors and manufacturers shall comply

with Procurement Phase requirements of the approved
CONTRACTOR’s 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
Group to prepare and simultaneously submit identical, original
reports of all inspection and testing WORK to (a) the relevant
Company Group, 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 Group,
Third-Party or NDT personnel involved in the reported activities.
6.3.4 CONTRACTOR Group 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 Group Personnel on the original
Third-Party and NDT reports.
6.3.5 Original reports held by CONTRACTOR Third-Parties, Agencies,

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

Group review, correspondence and quality records for Third-Party
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and NDT reporting, as evidence of CONTRACTOR compliance

with the requirements of this Schedule “Q”.
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 Group, and accepted by
Company Group in writing.
6.3.8 Third-Party and NDT Service Provider reporting directly to
Company Group shall not relieve CONTRACTOR Group from
Schedule “B” and Schedule “Q” requirements in this Contract.
6.4 Construction Phase Quality Activities
6.4.1 CONTRACTOR Group, Vendors and manufacturers shall comply

with Construction and Pre-Commissioning requirements of the
approved CONTRACTOR’s PQP and Attachment IV of this
Schedule “Q”.
6.4.2 Prior to completion of the WORK, CONTRACTOR Group 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 Defects, omissions and nonconformances.
A copy of results and status on WORK Defects, omissions and
nonconformances shall be submitted to the Company
Representative each week until Company Group acceptance of
the applicable WORK scope.
6.4.3 CONTRACTOR Group shall timely communicate and collaborate

with Company Group on construction and Pre-Commissioning
quality; planning & management, reporting, QA/QC activities,
technical issues and quality issues using Company Group
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 Group requests
for Company Group review, inspection or testing (RFI),
CONTRACTOR resolution of review, inspection and testing
failures (e.g., Company Group rejected RFI) and CONTRACTOR
Group resolution of Company Group logbook entries (LBE).
6.4.4 CONTRACTOR Group shall continuously monitor Company

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

measuring, monitoring, analysis and improvement of
CONTRACTOR Group processes, how the plan-do-check-adjust
(PDCA) cycle is driven without end on this project. 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 Company Group’s satisfaction through
quarterly surveys, reporting, meetings and evaluation of
CONTRACTOR and Company Group 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
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7.3.1 CONTRACTOR Group shall plan and conduct Internal Audits in

accordance with ISO 19011 guidelines; covering all WORK
Phases, Contracts and Subcontracts for design, procurement or
construction with a duration of three (3) calendar months or longer.
Internal Audits shall fully address CONTRACTOR Group QMS(s);
implementation, maintenance and compliance with quality
processes and requirements specified in the Company Group
approved CONTRACTOR PQP, this Contract and the 2015 version
of ISO 9001. Internal Audits shall be planned and conducted on
each CONTRACTOR Group Subcontractor QMS and PQP that is
adopted by reference or attachment to the Company Group
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 Group Internal Audits shall be executed by

Company Group approved quality system auditors, 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 Group or Company
Group.
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.
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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 Group Internal
Audits. CONTRACTOR Group audit notifications and agenda shall
be submitted to the Company Representative fourteen (14) or more
calendar days prior to each Internal Audit start date.
7.3.7 Company Group shall be entitled to schedule and conduct QMS

audits and assessments of CONTRACTOR Group quality functions
and obligations as outlined in this Schedule “Q”. Company Group
shall notify CONTRACTOR twenty-eight (28) or more 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 Group WORK processes to ensure facility 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 – Company Group Notices /
Requests
 Engineering and Design Changes – CONTRACTOR Group
 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
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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 Group
identification, review, report and documentation of all Defects,
nonconformities and corrective actions.
7.5.2 CONTRACTOR shall identify, report and control all

CONTRACTOR Group supplied services, materials and equipment
that do not conform to Contract requirements as indicated in 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 Group, Vendors and manufacturers shall timely

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

nonconformities, determine root causes, plan and report Company
Group 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
Company Group Agreed Completion Date (ACD) for each action
item.
7.5.5 CONTRACTOR shall maintain and timely submit to Company

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

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. Company Group 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.
7.5.7 CONTRACTOR shall rework, repair, reinspect and retest all

Defects in accordance with Schedule “G” of this Contract and
Company Group Approved CONTRACTOR quality and work
procedures for rework and repair of WORK. CONTRACTOR shall
timely issue hold point RFI’s to Company Representative for
Company Group review, inspection, witness of testing and
Approval of actions taken prior to final disposition and proposed
closure of any Company Group or CONTRACTOR reported Defect.
7.5.8 Company Group 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 Group, Vendors and manufacturers shall not

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 Company Group

approved SAEP-302 waivers of Company Group SAEP-301
mandatory engineering standards applicable to the WORK,
including waivers issued by Company Group 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
7.7.1 CONTRACTOR shall prepare and submit a monthly QMR in a

format acceptable to Company Group to demonstrate
CONTRACTOR Group effective implementation of the approved
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QMS and PQP(s). The report shall include the following items as
a minimum:
7.7.2 General Items:
a) Current month project status with planned and actual

percentages of completion for each project phase (design,
procurement and construction) and the overall project
progress.
b) Current schedule of CONTRACTOR Group 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 Group, Third-Party and

NDT Service Provider 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 Company Group SAEP-302 waivers

requested by CONTRACTOR Group.
7.7.3 Design Phase, objective data evaluation and analysis of

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

end engineering (FEED) or detailed design as received from
Company Group. 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 Group engineering and design deliverables,

internal planning and development. Performance
measurements to identify and prevent issue of Defects;
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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 Group engineering and design deliverables

as issued and implemented. Performance measurement of
results from plan and actual data for Manufacturer/Third-Party
reviews, design interface point reviews, Company Group
reviews; CONTRACTOR Engineering Change Notices, Field
Change Requests / Notices, design revision control and
design change management.
d) Schedule of Company Group design review packages with

results; planned and performed to date, in progress, and
planned for the next month.
e) Current roster of all CONTRACTOR Group 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.
7.7.4 Procurement Phase, objective evaluation and analysis of

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

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

planning and development. Performance measurement to
prevent issue of procurement Defects; errors,
misclassification, standards violations, procurement
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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 Group procurement deliverables, as issued

or purchased. Performance measurement of results from
Vendor, Manufacturer and Third-Party reviews, Company
Group reviews, CONTRACTOR revision control and change
management.
d) Vendor and manufacturer surveys with results; planned and

performed to date, in progress, and planned for the next
month.
e) Manufacturer Pre-Inspection Meetings with results; planned

and performed to date, in progress, and planned for the next
month.
f) Vendor and manufacturer 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

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

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

internal planning and development. Schedule of planned and
actual WORK 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
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(workload) in drafting, QC checking, QC interdiscipline review,

QA review, and rework.
b) CONTRACTOR Group quality Tools, Equipment, Personnel

and PQP documentation, as issued and implemented for each
workfront. Performance measurement of results from
CONTRACTOR Group shipping, handling, lifting, storage,
preservation, fabrication, assembly, installation, inspection
and testing; Company Group review, assessment,
surveillance, inspection, testing and acceptance;
CONTRACTOR Group revision control and change
management.
c) CONTRACTOR Group 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 project shall be included.
e) Preservation backlog and Failure Rate as reported in

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

activities.
g) Schedule of CONTRACTOR focused assessments on

CONTRACTOR Group quality activites; planned and
performed to date, in progress, and planned for the next
month.
7.7.6 Quality Process Improvement Activities
a) The report shall describe CONTRACTOR Group 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 of
this Contract Schedule “Q”.
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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, corrective actions for
nonconformances, lessons learned, customer satisfaction, PDCA
continual improvement, breakthrough changes, innovation and
reorganization.
END OF SCHEDULE Q
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ATTACHMENT I TO SCHEDULE Q
CONTRACTOR GROUP QUALITY PERSONNEL

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
1. ALL PROJECT PHASES
1.1 Quality Personnel to be Approved by Company Group and employed by

CONTRACTOR Group, Third-Parties and NDT Service Providers to
perform the WORK described in this Contract shall meet or exceed the
qualification, education and work experience requirements specified in this
Attachment I to Schedule “Q”.
1.1.1 CONTRACTOR Group quality Personnel shall be professionally

certified and currently licensed to practice their assigned occupation,
discipline, duties and responsibilities in accordance with (a) this
Contract, (b) Mandatory Saudi Aramco Engineering Requirements
under SAEP-301, (c) Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) registration
of accredited engineers and technicians, and (d) the applicable laws,
rules and regulations of Saudi Arabia.
1.1.2 CONTRACTOR Group 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 Company Group 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).
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(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.
(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 Group,

Vendor and manufacturer 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 Company Group requirements specified in SAEP-1142. All NDT
personnel shall hold current, Company Group recognized NDT certificates
as specified in the following paragraphs:
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1.4.1 NDT Level III Personnel under SAEP-1142:
(a) Currently certified to Level III by either ASNT or an equivalent,

internationally recognized, Company Group approved
certification program in the NDT method(s) required by this
Contract scope of WORK.
(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 Group, 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 Group; Subcontractors, Third-Parties, Inspection
and Testing Agencies and NDT Service Providers deployed on the
Project.
1.4.4 CONTRACTOR Groups with two or more Company Group approved

NDT Level III personnel assigned to the Project shall designate one
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CONTRACTOR employee or consultant as the Principal NDT Level

III in accordance with SAEP-1142.
1.4.5 CONTRACTOR Group, NDT Service Provider and Vendor NDT

personnel performing NDT or evaluating NDT results shall be
examined by Company in the NDT methods and techniques required
by the relevant scope of WORK..

personnel working in-Kingdom, and performing, interpreting or
influencing the results of RT Film Interpretation (RTFI), MUT or AUT
under this Contract, shall be tested, approved and certified by
Company Group under SAEP-1142.

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 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 Company
Group requirements specified in this Attachment I and SAEP-383. All Third-
Party engineers and technicians shall hold current, Company Group issued
credentials where specified in SAEP-383.
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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.
-- 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.
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(e) With minimal supervision, performed a variety of document review,

inspection and testing functions, to verify Vendor and manufacturer
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:
(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

Company Group 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).
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(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, 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:
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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:

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:
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(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.
(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
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discharge monitoring and other equipment and commodities

as required for the WORK.
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),
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:
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).
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(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.
3.2 QC Supervisor:
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
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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).
(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 Group
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.
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inspection and testing functions to verify CONTRACTOR Group
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 Company Group approved vocational

college or technical school, two (2) or three (3) year diploma or
associate degree in an engineering or inspection 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:
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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).
(d) Where NDT forms part of the WORK, certified by Company

Group 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 activities
(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
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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
activities required for the WORK.

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.
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
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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.
(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 Company Group 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.
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(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.
(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
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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, 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 Company Group 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,
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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 commodities as
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.
(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,
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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
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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ATTACHMENT II TO SCHEDULE Q
Company Group STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES

CONTAINING QUALITY REQUIREMENTS
1.0 CONTRACTOR and Contract WORK shall comply with all applicable Company
Group 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
Company Group instructions, procedures, standards and specifications including,
but not limited to the following documents with quality requirements:
1.1 GI 2.102 Pressure Testing Safely
1.2 GI 2.703 Electrical Load Planning and Connection
1.3 GI 2.705 Certification of High Voltage Cable Splicers
1.4 GI 2.710 Mechanical Completion and Performance Acceptance of

Facilities
1 GI 2.716 Land Use Permit Procedures
1 GI 2.718 Contractor Site Allotment Procedure
1.5 GI 150.003 Ionizing Radiation Protection
1 GI 298.010 Administration Procedure of Contractor Camps / Parks and

Construction Camps
1.6 GI 400.001 Quality Management Roles & Responsibilities
1.7 SAEP-35 Valves Handling, Hauling, Receipt Tests, and Storage
1.8 SAEP-122 Project Records
1.9 SAEP-127 Security and Control of Company Group Engineering Data
1.10 SAEP-301 Establishing and Maintaining Mandatory Saudi Aramco

Engineering Requirements
1.11 SAEP-302 Instructions for Obtaining a Waiver of a Company Group

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

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

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

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

Engineering Offices and Batch Plants
1.23 SAEP-385 Preservation of Project Materials and Equipment
1.24 SAEP-388 Cleaning of Pipelines
1.25 SAEP-750 Testing Procedures for Process Automation Systems (PAS)
1.26 SAEP-1101 Test Supplements for Welder Performance Qualification
1.27 SAEP-1131 Pressure Relief Device Authorization through SAP Workflow
1.28 SAEP-1133 Pressure Relieving Device Test Report through SAP
1.29 SAEP-1141 Radiation Protection for Industrial Radiography
1.30 SAEP-1142 Qualification of Non-Company Group NDT Personnel
1.31 SAEP-1143 Radiographic Examination
1.32 SAEP-1144 Magnetic Particle Examination
1.33 SAEP-1145 Liquid Penetrant Examination
1.34 SAEP-1150 Inspection Coverage on Projects
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1.35 SAEP-1151 Inspection Requirements for Contractor Procured Materials

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

Testing for Capital Projects
1.39 SAEP-1636 Installation and Checkout Plan
END OF ATTACHMENT II TO SCHEDULE Q
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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 Group shall not issue requisitions or purchase orders for

equipment or material prior to Company Group 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 and manufacturer for all Materials
specified in SAEP-1151. 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 Company Group 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 Company Group standards.
1.2.3 CONTRACTOR shall audit and evaluate Vendor, sub-Vendor and

manufacturer 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)
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months prior to the proposed equipment purchase date and do not

include any major technical or quality deficiencies.
1.2.4 CONTRACTOR audits and evaluations shall include physical

surveys of proposed Vendor, sub-Vendor and manufacturer sites
for any equipment specified in SAEP-1151 as Inspection Level 2,
3, or 4. CONTRACTOR audits and evaluations shall, at a
minimum, be conducted by both (a) a Company Group 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 Company Group 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 and

manufacturer 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 Company Group’s list of

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

CONTRACTOR by Company Group 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 Group requisitions and PO’s prior to
submission to Company Group for review, including all technical and quality
requirements specified in this Contract.
2.2 CONTRACTOR shall review Vendor and manufacturer suborders to ensure

that all relevant Company Group 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 Company Group
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 Company Group 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 Company Group 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 Company Group. The report shall include, as a minimum, the
following information for each PO:
2.8.1 PO number (include Company Group dummy PO number) and

date.
2.8.2 Material description.
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2.8.3 Risk Level as specified in Paragraph 2.4 of this Attachment III.

2.8.4 Vendor name and location.
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 in SAEP-1151.
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 Company Group shall have access to all CONTRACTOR Group Purchase
Order inspection reports and files. CONTRACTOR shall include a clause in
all Purchase Orders that Company Group (or Company Group’s designee)
has the right to access manufacturer facilities and suborder locations.
2.10 CONTRACTOR shall obtain Company Group Approval for placement of

Purchase Orders as set forth in Schedule “G”. CONTRACTOR shall
receive a Company Group “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 Company Group.
2.11 CONTRACTOR shall ensure the preservation of procured Materials is

planned, implemented and documented in accordance with SAEP-385 and
this Contract. CONTRACTOR Group 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 to
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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 Company Group approved CONTRACTOR Group inspector shall perform

quality activities at the Vendor, sub-Vendor and manufacturer locations and
in transit as required by the Vendor ITP, applicable Form SA-175 and
Inspection Level assigned for the Materials identified in SAEP-1151 .
Subject to Company Group 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 Company Group on a weekly basis, a two

week look-ahead schedule of all planned Vendor, sub-Vendor and
manufacturer 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 Company Group.
3.4 CONTRACTOR shall timely notify Company Group of any WORK material
or equipment not listed and scheduled in SAEP-1151. Company Group
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 CONTRACTOR Group Subcontractor(s), the inspection levels
and quality requirements of SAEP-1151 and Schedule “Q” of this Contract
shall apply. CONTRACTOR shall ensure CONTRACTOR Group
procurement is planned and implemented in full compliance with this
Contract. CONTRACTOR shall review and approve all CONTRACTOR
Group procurement documents prior to submission to Company Group.
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3.6 When CONTRACTOR’s Vendor, sub-Vendor or manufacturer does not

meet the specified performance requirements in the Purchase Order, or
Company Group has placed the organization ON HOLD after Company
Group 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 Company Group, subject to Company
Group 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 in SAEP-1151, 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 Company Group quality requirements. Each
Vendor ITP shall identify the assigned Inspection Level and detail all
witness, hold and certification review points as specified in Company Group
standards and Forms SA-175 under SAEP-1151.
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 and manufacturer 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 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
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3.10.7 Contract acceptance criteria (i.e., Company Group and

International Industry Standards).
3.10.8 Quality records and verifying documents.
3.10.9 Inspection points (Hold, Witness & Review) by CONTRACTOR
and/or Company Group
3.10.10 Company Group 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 Company Group 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 Company Group approved CONTRACTOR Group 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 Company Group for review and records.
3.13.3 CONTRACTOR approval shall be denoted by the CONTRACTOR

Group NDT Level III’s legible name, current ASNT certificate
identification numbers, certified NDT disciplines (conventional and
advanced NDT), and handwritten signature.
3.13.4 Company Group reserves the right to evaluate and reject any NDT
personnel and procedures at any stage of the project.
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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-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 Company Group standards (e.g.,
SAMSS and SAES).
3.15.1.4 Inspection requirements as specified in the applicable
Company Group 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 and manufacturer 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 Company Group any needed

Change Orders with supporting documents within ten (10)
working days of placing each Purchase Order.
3.16 CONTRACTOR or the Company Group 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,
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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.
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 Company Group 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 Company Group 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. Company Group waiver of Company
Group or CONTRACTOR plant visits shall not release CONTRACTOR from
any other obligations under this Contract.
3.22 CONTRACTOR Group, 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 Company Group with the IDR.
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3.23 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 activites are available with the Materials at the time of delivery and
Company Group receipt at Job Site. Copies of CONTRACTOR
Inspection/Shipping Releases shall be submitted to Company Group within
forty-eight (48) hours of issue.
3.24 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:
3.24.1 Narrative details of quality activities planned and performed during

manufacturing and fabrication of the equipment or material.
3.24.2 Copies of Company Group approved waivers to Company Group
requirements.
3.24.3 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.
3.24.4 Copies of Vendor, sub-Vendor and manufacturer quality records as
specified in Form SA-175 and Vendor’s ITP.
3.24.5 Copies of all NCR's issued by all concerned parties, with final
analysis, disposition and resolution of action items.
3.24.6 A Vendor and sub-Vendor listing of all outstanding action and work
items from all pre-shipment inspections and testing.
3.24.7 A CONTRACTOR listing of all punchlist items (both outstanding
and resolved items) from final inspection and testing.
3.24.8 CONTRACTOR Inspection/Shipping Release – approved prior to
packaging.
3.24.9 CONTRACTOR Inspection/Shipping Release – approved after

packaging and prior to shipping.
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END OF ATTACHMENT III TO SCHEDULE Q
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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 Company Group 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 Group, Third-Parties, Inspection and Testing Agencies and
NDT Service Providers. CONTRACTOR shall review and adopt quality
requirements from all applicable Company Group standards and
procedures in each ITP, QAP and QCP. Each ITP shall detail all review,
witness, and hold points for Company Group, 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 Company Group 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 Group 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 activites shall be reviewed and approved by the Company
Group.
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 Group “Requests For
Inspections” (RFI) issued to Company Group; 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., Company Group 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 Company Group (classified as
Review, Witness or Hold points).
1.4.9 Quality records and verifying documents.
1.5 CONTRACTOR shall not waive the requirements of any CONTRACTOR

PQP previously Approved by the Company Representative.
1.6 CONTRACTOR shall plan and request Company Group inspection services
one (1) or more calendar weeks in advance of any Company Group holiday
period. Company Group rejection of CONTRACTOR late notices and
Requests For Inspection shall not constitute grounds for CONTRACTOR
Claims.
1.7 CONTRACTOR adoption and use of Company Group SATIPs and SAICs
shall not release CONTRACTOR from any obligations under Company
Group 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 Company Group.
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 Company Group review and/or Approval of CONTRACTOR
Group 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 Company
Group 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 Company Group 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
Risk Level
Procedure
Procedure
Statement
Personnel
(Note 3)
(Note 2)
(Note 3)
(Note 4)
(Note 3)
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
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Of Personnel
Qualification
Qualification
Risk Level
Procedure
Procedure
Statement
Personnel
(Note 3)
(Note 2)
(Note 3)
(Note 4)
(Note 3)
Method
Work
Special Process (SP) Name
Welding, Brazing
C A A A A
and Related Comsumables
Welding and Crack Repairs C A A A A
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:
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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) Company Group actions on SP documents; N – Not Reviewed, R – Reviewed, A – Approve or Reject
4) Company Group actions on SP personnel; N – Not Reviewed, R – Reviewed, A – Approve or Reject
3. MONITORING OF CONSTRUCTION AND PRE-COMMISSIONING

PROCESSES
3.1 CONTRACTOR shall plan, initiate and document the following quality
meetings with Company Group, CONTRACTOR Group 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-comnmissioning activities and issues.
3.1.2 Prior to the start of any fabrication, construction or Pre-

Commissioning for special processes and new workfronts,
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

CONTRACTOR Group Subcontractors, Third-Parties, Inspection and
Testing Agencies, NDT Service Providers, Vendors, manufacturers and
subsuppliers.
3.3 CONTRACTOR shall assure and control CONTRACTOR Group

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 Company Group inspectors. No
CONTRACTOR Group requests for RT shall be issued to NDT Service
Providers without Company Group inspector’s concurrence on the
requests.
3.4 CONTRACTOR Group shall visually inspect all incoming material 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
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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 Group inspection and

test reports to the Company Representative as specified by the PQP,
applicable Company Group standards and this Contract. The
CONTRACTOR shall review and accept CONTRACTOR Group inspection
and test reports prior to submission.
3.6 CONTRACTOR shall receive, review and accept or reject all

CONTRACTOR Group quality records and evidence of reviews, inspection
and testing performed by CONTRACTOR Group, 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 Company Group review. Delivery of CONTRACTOR quality
records and evidence to Company Group shall be in accordance with the
PQP, SAEP-122 and this Contract.
3.7 CONTRACTOR Group shall perform inspection and testing in accordance

with the approved PQP, ITP and additional inspections and tests as
required by Company Group standards referenced herein not covered by
PQP and ITP. CONTRACTOR Group 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 Group shall witness all NDT Service Provider activites
using (a) Welding & NDT Level II QC Inspectors or (b) NDT Level III quality
Personnel; certified, evaluated and approved by Company Group 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 Group 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 anddata from
AUT, such as Time of Flight Diffraction (ToFD) and Phased Array UT
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(PAUT). CONTRACTOR Group 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 Company Group, CONTRACTOR Group

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.
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 Company Group reserves the right to review, assess and audit NDT results
at any time and frequency deemed necessary. Company Group NDT
activites and related actions shall not release CONTRACTOR from any
NDT and test interpretation obligations and quality requirements contained
in this Contract.
3.13.1 Company Group 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 Company Group,
CONTRACTOR shall not hold subsequent fabrication and/or
construction pending results from Company Group NDT
Assessment.
3.13.2 Company Group NDT Assessment is a random evaluation of

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

final. Discrepancies in Company Group / CONTRACTOR NDT
results shall not exceed six percent (6%) of the total number of
Company Group NDT Assessment results. Discrepancy rates
exceeding six percent (6%) shall be investigated, planned and
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corrected by the CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR shall

proactively evaluate performance of NDT personnel and
procedures to resolve and minimize the discrepancy rate.
Company Group reserves the right to disqualify CONTRACTOR
Group and NDT Service Provider personnel based on NDT
Assessment results. CONTRACTOR Group retesting or
reinterpretation of WORK previously tested or accepted by
disqualified NDT personnel shall be as directed by the Company
Group, and performed at the CONTRACTOR’s expense.
3.14 Company Group reserves the right to conduct Company Group NDT Cross-
Checks (i.e., retesting), at Company Group’s expense, of any welds
subjected to NDT by CONTRACTOR Group. NDT Cross-Checks will be
planned and initiated based on results from Company Group NDT
Assessments. Company Group NDT Cross-Checks shall use the same
NDT method(s) applied by the CONTRACTOR Group. Company Group
Inspection Department representative shall determine the required scope,
schedule and rate of Company Group NDT Cross-Checks.
3.14.1 If results from Company Group NDT Cross-Checks indicate

CONTRACTOR NDT is substandard, inaccurate or ineffective,
Company Group reserves the right to conduct CONTRACTOR
NDT Cross-Checks, at CONTRACTOR’s expense, utilizing an
independent approved NDT Service Provider. Company Group
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 Company Group

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.
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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 Group 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 Company Group review. Planning, identification
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; 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 Group pipe welding rejections in
accordance with SAEP-1160 and this Contract. The system shall track and
report organization and 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 COMPANY GROUP OR EXTERNAL

PROVIDERS
5.1 CONTRACTOR Group shall plan and implement a documented control

system for all Materials supplied by Company Group, Vendors,
manufacturers and subsuppliers to CONTRACTOR Group. 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.
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6. PRESERVATION
6.1 CONTRACTOR shall ensure CONTRACTOR Group preservation of

FACILITIES, systems and Materials in construction and Pre-
Commissioning is planned, implemented and documented in accordance
with SAEP-385, Company Group SAEP-301 standards and this Contract.
6.2 CONTRACTOR Group 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
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 Company Group
standards. The quality procedures shall list and schedule all inspection
activities for maintaining and documenting the quality of Materials.
6.4 CONTRACTOR shall ensure CONTRACTOR Group preservation of

Materials located in 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, Company Group SAEP-301 standards and this
Contract.
6.5 CONTRACTOR Group 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 Group preservation data, backlog and Failure Rate (PFR)
shall be collected, analyzed and reported to Company Group in accordance
with SAEP-385 and Paragraph 7.7 of this Schedule “Q”.
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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 Company Group standards, other applicable standards, or
manufacturer recommendations. If no standards apply, the calibration
period shall not exceed six (6) calendar months. CONTRACTOR shall
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 Company Group Approval. If CONTRACTOR Personnel
do not perform tests and calibrations, CONTRACTOR shall request
Company Group 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 Company Group for review.
8. RADIATION SAFETY
8.1 CONTRACTOR shall ensure subcontracted NDT Service Provider(s)

involved with Industrial Radiography on the project comply with Company
Group 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.
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8.2 CONTRACTOR shall timely plan and deploy at least one Company Group
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 Group 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
requirements with a minimum of ten (10) years work experience as a
certified NDT Level II RT technician.
8.4 Company Group 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 Group 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 Group and Company Group 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 Company Group.
Q-IV-12
– ATTACHMENT IV
8.6 Company Group 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 Company
Group Inspection Department personnel where such reviews are conducted
outside the SAEP-1141 “Controlled Area”. Radiation Safety Assessments
shall be conducted by Company Group Inspection Department Radiation
Safety personnel, qualified and licensed under SAEP-1141.
8.7 CONTRACTOR shall immediately notify Company Group, Inspection

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

Group Radiation Safety Assessments shall be in accordance with SAEP-
1141. Company Group may suspend project NDT RT WORK until
CONTRACTOR corrective actions are reviewed, approved and verified by
Company Group Radiation Safety personnel.
END OF ATTACHMENT IV TO SCHEDULE Q
Q-IV-13
– ATTACHMENT V
ATTACHMENT V TO SCHEDULE “Q”
SUMMARY OF QUALITY SYSTEM DELIVERABLES
First Submittal to Company Subsequent submittals

No. Title
Group to Company Group
CONTRACTOR PQP: Within twenty-one (21) Within seven (7)
Paragraph 3.2 and 3.3 of calendar days of Effective calendar days of each
1.
Schedule “Q” Date of Contract. revision.
CONTRACTOR Group
With PQP, within twenty-one Within seven (7)
Organization Chart(s)
(21) calendar days of calendar days of each
2. Paragraph 5.12 of
Effective Date of Contract. revision.
Schedule “Q”
CONTRACTOR Group Thirty (30) or more
Thirty (30) or more calendar
Personnel Qualifications: calendar days prior to
3. days prior to the start of
Paragraph 5.6 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
Paragraph 7.3.5 of calendar days of the audit
5. re-audit closing
Schedule “Q” closing meeting date.
meeting date.
CONTRACTOR Group,
Within forty-eight (48)
Vendor Non-Conformance Within forty-eight (48) hours
hours of any update or
6. 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 Reports weekly, for the Project
first Non-Conformance
7. : Paragraph 7.5.5 of Progress and Quality
Report issue date.
Schedule “Q” Meetings.
Top Management Review Within two (2) calendar
Within two (2) calendar
Report, Paragraph 4.3 of weeks of the scheduled
8. weeks of each review.
Schedule Q review date.
Within sixty (60) calendar
QMR; Paragraph 7.7.1 of Updated and issued on
days of Effective Date of
9. Schedule “Q” a monthly basis.
Contract.
Q-V-1
– ATTACHMENT V

No. Title
Request for Review and
Approval of prequalified Two (2) or more weeks prior Two (2) or more weeks
Vendors & manufacturers. to the scheduled placement prior to placement of
10.
With evidence. Paragraph of each purchase order. each purchase order.
1.2.1 of Attachment III
Updated and issued
Inspection/Fabrication Updated and issued weekly,
weekly, for the Project
Status Report: Paragraph for the Project Progress and
11. 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
start of fabrication. Fourteen
12. 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
Inspection Reports; days of each meeting and inspection visit.
13.
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
routine meeting;
14. 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
start of any inspection
15. 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
after final inspection and
16. Attachment III and shipment.
issue for packaging.
Paragraph 3.4 of
Attachment IV
Q-V-2
– ATTACHMENT V

No. Title
Inspection Disposition
Within two (2) calendar
Report; Paragraph 3.24 of When applicable,
weeks of packaging
Attachment III and Material Test Reports
17. inspection and release for
Paragraph 3.4 of with the shipment.
shipping.
Attachment IV
Special Process
Statements, Procedures
Thirty (30) or more
and Personnel Thirty (30) or more calendar
calendar days prior to
Qualifications: days prior to start of special
18. 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,
Packages: Paragraph 3.15 hydrostatic test, or as
20. 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
calendar days of Effective calendar days of each
21. with assigned risk levels;
Date of Contract. revision.
Paragraph 6.1.11,
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.
Q-V-3
– ATTACHMENT V

No. Title
Books of Vendor,
Prior to the onstream
Construction and Pre- After PMCC and prior to the
date; Thirty (30) ore
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.
122
END OF ATTACHMENT V TO SCHEDULE Q
Q-V-4
SCHEDULE Q – ATTACHMENT VI REQUISITION NO. 3000770625 (MODIFIED OOK)
ATTACHMENT VI TO SCHEDULE “Q”
PROJECT SPECIFIC QUALITY REQUIREMENTS
1. PROCUREMENT PHASE PROJECT SPECIFIC QUALITY REQUIREMENTS
1.1 Minimum inspection levels for CONTRACTOR supplied equipment and

materials are indicated in SAEP-1151. CONTRACTOR shall submit its
supplier inspection and test plans according to these minimum inspection
levels. When vendor performance does not meet the specified requirements
in the purchase order, CONTRACTOR shall increase the inspection level to
the next highest level for the purchase order without additional cost to
COMPANY.
1.2 For any equipment or material items that have no specified inspection levels
identified in SAEP-1151, CONTRACTOR shall prepare a special form 175
for approval by the Company Representative.
1.3 Inspection levels specified in Attachment VI shall not be any lower than the
level of inspection specified in SAEP-1151.
2. CONSTRUCTION AND PRECOMMISSIONING PHASE PROJECT SPECIFIC

2.1 “CONSTRUCTION AND PRECOMMISSIONING PHASE” shall mean the

time between issuance of a Notice to Proceed and Mechanical Completion
of the WORK.
Note: Mechanical Completion of the Work is applicable to Partial
Mechanical Completion and Final Mechanical Completion as defined in G.I.
2.710, subparagraphs 3.6.1 and 3.6.2.
2.2 As a minimum, CONTRACTOR shall assign, or require its subcontractor to

assign COMPANY approved quality personnel to the WORK at site in
accordance with EXHIBIT I. With COMPANY approval, inspectors may be
qualified to inspect more than one discipline; in this case, however, he may
not fulfill more than one full time position at any time during the execution of
the contract. For example, an inspector qualified to inspect work both in
electrical and instrumentation disciplines can only be allocated to fulfill either
one of the inspection positions at a time.
2.3 Prior to the start of construction activity, CONTRACTOR shall initiate a kick-
off meeting with all concerned parties to ensure full understanding on the
execution, requirements and control of the activity.
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2.4 CONTRACTOR shall establish a system of serialized log for all NDT
uniquely identifying the individual welds to be tested and method applied.
This log is to be an ongoing log of NDT requests and completions as the
Project progresses. The log reference (serial number) for each weld or
welds examined shall be included in NDT reports. NDT of any repair shall
be sequentially identified in the log and include the log reference of the initial
NDT that determined need for the repair.
2.5 CONTRACTOR may, upon approval of the COMPANY, delegate

establishment and continuation of the NDT Log to sub-CONTRACTOR
directly responsible to provide construction activities on the Project.
Wherein such approved delegation has occurred, CONTRACTOR shall be
responsible for the assurance of upkeep and accuracy of the NDT Log.
3. CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENTS
3.1 CONTRACTOR shall analyze all the COMPANY’s monthly Project Quality
Index (PQI) assigned to the CONTRACTOR and the subcontractor.
CONTRACTOR shall send to the COMPANY the result of CONTRACTOR
analysis of PQI’s with score of 90% or below within 5 working days of
receiving the PQI from the COMPANY. The analysis shall include
identification of gaps and specific corrective actions to be taken by the
CONTRACTOR to improve the CONTRACTOR and subcontractor quality
performance.
3.2 CONTRACTOR shall monthly analyze the cases of repeated violations

identified by either the CONTRACTOR or the COMPANY at the end of each
month and submit the analyses to the COMPANY. The analysis shall include
specific corrective actions to be taken by the contractor to prevent the
reoccurrence of repeated violations.
3.3 CONTRACTOR shall conduct a quarterly Continuous Improvement

Workshops utilizing an external facilitator and Subject Matter Expert (SME)
to facilitate and conduct Continuous Improvement Workshops. The focus of
each workshop will address the most prevailing project concerns, potential
nonconformities and an action plan to eliminate their reoccurrence and
impact on safety, quality and schedule.
4. PREVENTIVE ACTION
4.1 CONTRACTOR shall ensure that any increase in construction manpower is

coupled with a parallel increase in the ratio of CONTRACTOR and
subcontractor assigned COMPANY approved quality personnel.
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4.2 CONTRACTOR shall take all necessary precautions to avoid counterfeit

electrical materials especially materials within the electrical conduit system
such as conduit fittings and their accessories.
4.3 CONTRACTOR shall arrange all inspection activities for witnessing of

pneumatic and hydrostatic tests during the day time.
4.4 Contractor shall establish a valve testing shop near the project site, where
feasible. This shop shall be approved by the Company through a formal
assessment and contractor shall maintain the shop environment to prevent
contamination of valves from sand and other elements.
4.5 CONTRACTOR shall take all precautionary measures to avoid potential

causes of accidents during major equipment’s transportation that could lead
to major consequences.
5. OTHER PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
5.1 Paragraph 1.6 of this Schedule “Q” is deleted and replaced in its entirety
with the following:
COMPANY shall complete its review of the CONTRACTOR’s quality

documents (Quality Plan and ITP) no more than thirty (30) calendar days
after submittal, and shall complete its review of personnel qualifications
and requirements for each Work Authorization no more than seven (7)
calendar days after submittal.
with the following:
CONTRACTOR shall include a listing of applicable ITP or SATIPs when

applicable for execution of the scope of the WORK described in the Work
Authorization.
with the following:
CONTRACTOR may assign Quality personnel to multiple Work

Authorizations under the same contract. For the primary contract,
CONTRACTOR’s Quality personnel shall be dedicated to perform quality
functions as described in this Schedule “Q” and shall perform no other
function on this Contract.
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with the following:
CONTRACTOR shall make quality personnel changes required due to

vacations, illness, temporary assignments, emergency leave,
resignations or other reasons as necessary to maintain required Quality
coverage. CONTRACTOR shall advise the Company Representative of
such personnel and quality coverage at least seven (7) calendar days in
advance of scheduled absences or changes. All other changes such as
illness and emergency leaves shall be notified within 24 hours.
5.5 Paragraph 7.3.2 of this Schedule “Q” is deleted and replaced in its entirety
with the following:
CONTRACTOR shall submit a quality audit schedule to the Company

Representative for review and approval within thirty (30) calendar days
from the effective date of this Contract. As a minimum, full quality system
audits shall be carried out annually, within one month of the anniversary
date of this CONTRACT. CONTRACTOR’s audits may be rescheduled
only with the concurrence of the Company Representative.
5.6 Paragraph 1.1 of Attachment IV of this Schedule “Q” is deleted and

replaced in its entirety with the following:
Seven (7) days prior to the start of the applicable WORK on each Work
Authorization, CONTRACTOR shall submit for review and approval a
listing of applicable section of its Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) for all
construction processes to be executed by CONTRACTOR or
CONTRACTOR Group. When any part of the scope of WORK is not
supported by an ITP, CONTRACTOR shall prepare Inspection and Test
Plan(s) and supporting procedures and checklists and submit to
COMPANY for approval a minimum of seven (7) days prior to the start the
activity. CONTRACTOR shall review the quality requirements in all
applicable COMPANY standards and procedures and include appropriate
Quality requirements in each ITP. Each ITP shall detail all review, witness,
and hold points for COMPANY, CONTRACTOR, and CONTRACTOR
Group as specified in this Contract. It shall also include the methods,
extent and timing for examinations, measurements or tests.
6. EXCLUSIONS AND MODIFICATIONS TO SCHEDULE “Q”
None
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EXHIBIT I OF ATTACHMENT VI TO SCHEDULE “Q”
DESIGN & PROCUREMENT PHASES QUALITY PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
Position Primary CONTRACTOR Subcontractor(s)

QA Manager (Design) One (1) full time One (1) full time
One (1) full QC Engineer per One (1) full QC Engineer per
QC Discipline Engineer
discipline*** inter-discipline***
QC Inter-Discipline One (1) for each inter-
Engineer discipline
Procurement Quality One (1) full time per One (1) full time per
Control Supervisor discipline subcontractor**
Materials/Equipment One (1) Inspector per One (1) full time per
Receiving Inspection discipline subcontractor**
Welding QC and NDT One (1) full time* One (1) full time per
inspector subcontractor**
Heat Treatment QC One (1) full time* One (1) full time per
Inspector subcontractor**
Mechanical QC One (1) full time* One (1) full time per
PMI QC Inspector One (1) full time* One (1) full time per
subcontractor**
Coating QC Inspector One (1) full time* One (1) full time per
subcontractor**
HVAC QC Inspector One (1) full time* One (1) full time per
subcontractor**
Lifting Equipment and One (1) full time* One (1) full time per
Crane QC Inspector subcontractor**
Electrical QC Inspector One (1) full time* One (1) full time per
subcontractor**
Instrumentation QC One (1) full time* One (1) full time per
Rotating Equipment QC One (1) full time* One (1) full time per
* If this discipline is involved in procurement
** If the subcontractor is involved in procurement
*** If this discpline is involved in design
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CONSTRUCTION PHASE QUALITY PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
Position Primary CONTRACTOR Subcontractor(s)

Quality Assurance One(1) full time N/A
Manager
Quality Control One (1) full time One (1) full time for each
Manager subcontractor
Quality Control One (1) full time per One (1) full time per
Supervisor discipline for each eight (8) discipline for each eight (8)
inspectors inspectors
Procurement Quality One (1) full time per One (1) full time if the
Control Supervisor discipline subcontractor is involved in
procurement
Materials/Equipment One (1) Inspector per One (1) Inspector
Receiving Inspection discipline
Quality Record One (1) full time One (1) full time per
Controller subcontractor
Primary Inspectors CONTRACTOR Pre-

Construction
(CONTRACTOR or Supervising Commissioning
Discipline
Subcontractor) Inspectors Inspectors
Inspection Discipline: Civil / Structural
One (1) full time One (1) full time
Bridges/ Inspector per twenty five Inspector for every
N/A
Buildings (25) Carpenters and five (5) Subcontractor
Ironworkers (1) Inspectors(1)
One (1) full time
Earth Work / One (1) full time
Inspector per fifteen (15)
Paving / Inspector for every
earthwork machines or N/A
Fencing / Thrust five (5) Subcontractor
one full time Inspector
Boring Inspectors(1)
per (50) laborers (1) / (2)
Foundation / Inspector per twenty five Inspector for every One (1) part time
Concrete (25) Carpenters and five (5) Subcontractor inspector
Ironworkers (1) Inspectors(1)
One (1)
One (1) full time Inspector to be
One (1) full time
Inspector for every available for
Steel Structure Inspector per twenty five
five (5) Subcontractor every
(25) Installers(1)
Inspectors(1) walkthrough
package
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Construction
Discipline
Batch Plant One (1) full time
(Concrete & Inspector per Batch One (1) Inspector N/A
Asphalt) plant
One (1)
One (1) full time
U/G Piping One (1) full time Inspector to be
Inspector for every
(RTR/PVC/ Inspector per fifteen (15) available for
five (5) Subcontractor
CPVC) Installers(1) each system
Inspectors(1)
hydrostatic test.
One (1) full time
One (1) full time
Inspector for every
Inspector per twenty five One (1) full time
Plumbing five (5)
(25) Installers/ Inspector
(1) Subcontractor
Craftsmen
Inspectors(1)
One (1) full time
One (1) full time
Inspector for every One (1) full time
HVAC Inspector per fifteen (15)
five (5) Subcontractor Inspector
Installers(1)
Inspectors(1)
Inspection Discipline: Mechanical/ Piping
One (1) full time
One (1) full time One (1)
Equipment/ Inspector for every
Inspector per fifteen (15) Inspector during
Mechanical five (5) Subcontractor
workers(1) Commissioning
Inspectors(1)
One (1) full time Inspector for every Inspector per 25
Piping Inspector per fifteen (15) five (5) workers or (10)
workers (1) Subcontractor hydrostatic
Inspectors(1) packages*
One (1) full time
Inspector per One (1) full time One (1) full time
Valves Testing
Hydrostatic testing Inspector Inspector
location
One (1) full time
Coatings / One (1) full time
Inspector for every One (1) full time
Insulations Inspector per three (3)
five (5) Subcontractor Inspector
Testing crews per site(1) (1)
Inspectors
One (1) full time
Lowering/
Inspector for every
Padding/ One (1) full time
eight (8) N/A
Bedding and inspector per site(1)
Subcontractor
Backfilling
Inspectors(1)
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Construction
Discipline
Package Units
Multidiscipline inspectors One (1) Lead One (1) Lead
& Other
as needed(1) inspector inspector
Mechanical
Inspection Discipline: Welding
One (1) full time
One (1) full time
Inspector for every
Shop Welding Inspector per fifteen (15) N/A
five (5) Subcontractor
Welders*
Inspectors*
One (1) full time One (1)
One (1) full time
Inspector for every Inspector per
Field Welding Inspector per ten (10)
five (5) Subcontractor twenty five (25)
welders(1)(3)
Inspectors(1) workers
One (1) full time
Positive Material
technician per analysis N/A N/A
Identification
unit
Inspector per ten (10) Inspector for every One (1) part time
Heat Treatment
Heat Treatment (5) Subcontractor inspector
technicians(1) Inspectors(1)
One (1) full time NDT
NDT
coordinator per site N/A N/A
Coordinator
and/or fabrication shop
Radiographic One (1) full time One (1)
One (1) COMPANY
Test Film COMPANY certified COMPANY
certified RTFI (4)
Interpretation RTFI certified RTFI
Inspection Discipline: Electrical / Instrumentation/ Communication
One (1) full time One (1) full time One (1) full time
Electrical/
Inspector for every Inspector for every Inspector per
Cathodic
twenty (20) labors/ five (5) Subcontractor twenty five (25)
Protection
technicians per site(1) inspectors(1) workers(1)
Inspector per twenty five Inspector for every Inspector per
Instrumentation
(25) labors and/or three five (5) Subcontractor twenty (20)
(3) crews(1) inspectors(1) workers(1)
Safety Relief One (1) full time One (1) full time
N/A
Valves inspector per crew inspector
Communication
Inspector per site Inspector Inspector
Notes:
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1 If the personnel ratio in EXHIBIT I cannot be met, changes will be submitted to COMPANY for approval
2 One (1) Primary Inspector can conduct Earthwork, Foundation, Steel Structure and Thrust Boring
inspections when Approved by COMPANY.
3 An additional CONTRACTOR Supervising Inspector can be provided by a Subcontractor when
Approved by COMPANY.
4 Assistant QC inspectors can perform their activities with the full supervision and support from the
assigned QC inspector
(Note: The Construction Phase quality personnel numbers and disciplines are provided
as guidelines in this EXHIBIT I. The Company Representative has the privilege to tailor
the content as applicable to the scope of work.)
END OF ATTACHMENT VI TO SCHEDULE “Q”
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INDUSTRIAL SCHEDULE Q REQUISITION NO.

3000770625 (MODIFIED OOK)

2. Quality Management System Requirements

6. Project Realization / Execution

7. Measurement, Analysis and Improvement

Attachment I CONTRACTOR Group Quality Personnel Qualification Requirements

Attachment II Company Group 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

1.3 CONTRACTOR shall be totally responsible for the quality of WORK

1.5 Company Group shall be entitled to have the Company Representative or

1.6 Company Group will complete the review of CONTRACTOR QMS

1.7 CONTRACTOR shall obtain Company Group Approval of CONTRACTOR's

1.8 For any inspection or test required by Company Group to be inspected or

1.9 If any inspection or test performed by the Company Group, or by another

2. QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

resources (facilities, Tools and Equipment), processes and activities,

3.2 CONTRACTOR shall prepare and maintain a narrative, project specific

3.2.1 CONTRACTOR PQP shall specify quality objectives, strategies,

3.2.2 CONTRACTOR PQP; ITPs, quality procedures and work instructions

CONTRACTOR’s QMS and Quality Manual, or by the adoption of

3.10 CONTRACTOR controlled current copies of the QMS PQP, Quality

4.1 CONTRACTOR Top Management shall demonstrate strong leadership and

5.1 CONTRACTOR Group shall provide sufficient qualified resources to

5.2 When specified in Attachment VI of this Schedule “Q”, CONTRACTOR shall

5.3 When specified in Attachment VI of this Schedule “Q”, CONTRACTOR shall

5.4 When specified in Attachment VI of this Schedule “Q”, CONTRACTOR shall

5.5 CONTRACTOR Group, Third-Party agency and Non-Destructive Testing

5.8 CONTRACTOR may subcontract inspection and testing services, subject to

5.9 CONTRACTOR Group, Third-Party and NDT Service Provider quality

● Mobilized in the next sixty (60) calendar days

5.12.1 All planned and actual CONTRACTOR Group Design Phase

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

5.12.3 Reporting relationships from each CONTRACTOR Group

5.12.4 Internal and external lines of communication.

5.12.5 Interfaces between Company Group, CONTRACTOR Group,

5.12.6 Mobilization and demobilization dates for all planned

5.15 CONTRACTOR shall develop, implement and record results from a

6. PROJECT REALIZATION / EXECUTION

6.1 Design Phase Quality Activities

6.1.1 CONTRACTOR Group shall comply with Design Phase

6.1.2 CONTRACTOR Group engineering and design shall be planned,

6.1.3 CONTRACTOR Group engineers, designers, CADD operators and

6.1.4 CONTRACTOR Group engineering and design resources shall be

review, off-project engineering staff QA review, quality staff QA

6.1.5 CONTRACTOR Group engineering and design for a single

6.1.6 CONTRACTOR Group engineering and design for a single

6.1.7 CONTRACTOR Group engineering and design quality shall be

6.1.8 CONTRACTOR Group engineering and design quality shall be

6.1.9 CONTRACTOR shall plan and perform internal QA reviews and

with the PQP; including solicitation, recording and resolution of all

6.1.10 CONTRACTOR shall plan and implement engineering and design

6.1.11 CONTRACTOR shall use Risk Based Inspection (RBI)

6.1.12 CONTRACTOR Group shall timely plan, conduct and resolve

6.1.13 CONTRACTOR Group shall timely communicate and collaborate

6.2 Procurement Phase Quality Activities

6.2.1 CONTRACTOR Group, Vendors and manufacturers shall comply