Schedule Q

CONTRACT NO.
6600033948
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 & SUBCONTRACTOR QUALITY

PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
ATTACHMENT II SAUDI ARAMCO STANDARDS & PROCEDURES

CONTAINING QUALITY REQUIREMENTS
ATTACHMENT III QUALITY REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACTOR

SUPPLIED MATERIALS
ATTACHMENT IV QUALITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION

PHASE
ATTACHMENT V SUMMARY OF QUALITY SYSTEM DELIVERABLES
ATTACHMENT VI PROJECT SPECIFIC QUALITY REQUIREMENTS
Saudi Aramco: Confidential

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CONTRACT NO. 6600033948
SCHEDULE “Q”
1.0 GENERAL
1.1. For the purposes of this Schedule “Q”, SAUDI ARAMCO shall have the
same meaning as COMPANY for contracts with Aramco Services
Company and Aramco Overseas Company.
1.2. This Schedule describes SAUDI ARAMCO’s minimum requirements for

CONTRACTOR’s Quality System.
1.3. CONTRACTOR shall be totally responsible for the quality of WORK

required by this Contract. Except as provided in Paragraph 5.4 of this
Schedule “Q”, CONTRACTOR’s responsibilities as described herein shall
not be delegated without the express written consent of the Company
Representative.
1.4. CONTRACTOR shall inspect, test and accept all parts of the WORK as
defined in Schedule “B”, including its subcontractors' work, in conformance
with all drawings, specifications and standards applicable to the WORK.
1.5. CONTRACTOR shall perform Quality Management functions for all parts
of the WORK, including its subcontractors', vendors', manufacturers' and
suppliers' WORK as specified in the CONTRACTOR's Quality Manual and
approved Quality Plan(s).
1.6. SAUDI ARAMCO shall be entitled to have the Company Representative or

his nominee present at all locations where CONTRACTOR or its
subcontractors and suppliers are engaged in the performance of the
WORK, at any and all times, to review all aspects of CONTRACTOR's
Quality activities and to witness whatever inspection and testing is
required by this Contract. SAUDI ARAMCO retains the right to conduct
whatever additional tests or inspections it deems necessary to assure
itself that the materials meet the requirements of the Contract.
CONTRACTOR shall not refuse access to technical or other data which
CONTRACTOR considers proprietary or confidential, and which is
reasonably required to inspect CONTRACTOR's performance of the
WORK, except where the nominee of SAUDI ARAMCO’s Company
Representative is a competitor of CONTRACTOR in the sale, engineering,
or installation of systems similar to the FACILITIES or is related to or
affiliated with such a firm, in which event the Company Representative
may nominate an alternate.

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SCHEDULE “Q” CONTRACT NO. 6600033948
1.7. SAUDI ARAMCO shall complete its review of CONTRACTOR’s Quality

documents and personnel qualifications within fourteen (14) Calendar
days after submittal of a document or its subsequent modifications.
Following its initial review, SAUDI ARAMCO shall approve or provisionally
approve the submitted document or personnel qualification, or it shall
reject the document with comments. CONTRACTOR shall not commence
physical WORK prior to obtaining SAUDI ARAMCO’s written approval on
CONTRACTOR’s Quality Plan.
1.8. For any inspection or any test required to be witnessed by SAUDI

ARAMCO, including any required by applicable laws, rules and regulations
of Saudi Arabia, CONTRACTOR shall provide notice of said inspection or
test as specified in the approved Inspection and Test Plans (ITP’s) to
enable the Company Representative to attend. If any part of the WORK or
the FACILITIES is closed or covered before the required inspection or
witnessing has been performed or without agreement by SAUDI
ARAMCO, it must, if required by SAUDI ARAMCO, be opened or
uncovered for inspection or witnessing and reclosed or recovered at
CONTRACTOR's expense.
1.9. If any inspection or test directed or performed by SAUDI ARAMCO, or by

another party at the direction of SAUDI ARAMCO, reveals any defect in
CONTRACTOR-supplied materials or in the WORK, CONTRACTOR shall
bear the cost of such inspection and testing and shall promptly correct
such defect at CONTRACTOR's expense.
1.10. If CONTRACTOR does not adhere to the Quality requirements of this

schedule, SAUDI ARAMCO may, after two weeks notification to
CONTRACTOR, supply sufficient inspection and testing services to
assure that the WORK is being done as required by this Contract.
CONTRACTOR shall bear the cost of such inspection and testing.
2.0 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
CONTRACTOR shall implement for this Contract a Quality Management System

according to the latest version of ISO 9001 (Quality management systems –
Requirements), which is incorporated herein by reference and this Schedule “Q”.
Definitions contained in ISO 9000, (Quality Management Systems –
Fundamentals and Vocabulary) latest version shall apply. In case of conflict
between ISO 9001 and this Schedule, the requirements of this Schedule shall
have precedence.
3.0 DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS
3.1. CONTRACTOR shall plan, organize, control and execute all WORK in
accordance with CONTRACTOR’s Quality Plan, Inspection and Test

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Plans (ITP) and documented procedures. The Quality Plan must ensure
that quality personnel and processes, including those of subcontractors,
are effective and that the WORK is completed in strict compliance with all
provisions of schedule “B” of this Contract.
3.2. CONTRACTOR shall prepare a contract specific Quality Plan covering as

applicable, design, procurement, construction and Pre-commissioning
activities for the contract as specified in SAEP-1154 (Guidelines for
Contractor’s Quality Plan) and submit it to the Company Representative
for review and approval no later than thirty (30) calendar days after the
effective date of this Contract.
3.3. CONTRACTOR shall not release requisitions for equipment quotations or

start any construction activities prior to SAUDI ARAMCO’s approval of the
Quality Plan unless specifically approved in writing by the Company
Representative.
3.4. CONTRACTOR shall submit Procurement Inspection and Test Plans in

accordance with paragraph 3.2 of Attachment III to this Schedule “Q”.
Pending Saudi Aramco approval of the Inspection and Test Plans,
CONTRACTOR shall not permit fabrication to begin on any item required
to have ITP’s.
3.5. CONTRACTOR shall prepare and submit Construction Inspection and

Test Plan(s) in accordance with paragraph 1 of Attachment IV to this
Schedule “Q”. CONTRACTOR shall not start specific construction or pre-
commissioning activities prior to SAUDI ARAMCO’s approval of the
applicable ITP.
3.6. CONTRACTOR shall modify its Quality Plan to reflect any significant
changes identified by CONTRACTOR or SAUDI ARAMCO.
CONTRACTOR’s revised Quality Plan shall then be resubmitted for
SAUDI ARAMCO’s approval.
3.7. The latest revision of CONTRACTOR’s Quality Manual and applicable

Quality Plan and all referenced documentation shall be available for
SAUDI ARAMCO’s use at the CONTRACTOR's design, procurement,
fabrication and installation or construction locations. Reference documents
include all those contained in drawings, specifications and procedures for
the inspection of equipment and materials to be fabricated or constructed
at the applicable site.
4.0 MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
4.1. In accordance with ISO 9001, CONTRACTOR's Quality Control Manager

shall review the project specific Quality System every year to ensure that

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the system is suitable, adequate and effective. The Quality Control

Manager reviews shall be scheduled events included in the quality audit
schedule approved by the Company Representative as provided in
Paragraph 7.2.2 of this Schedule “Q”.
4.2. Within two (2) weeks after the scheduled review date, CONTRACTOR
shall advise the Company Representative in writing of the results and
recommended actions of such reviews. Changes to the Quality System
that result from CONTRACTOR’s Top Management Reviews shall be
incorporated in the contract Quality Plan, with the approval of the
Company Representative.
5.0 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
5.1. CONTRACTOR shall provide resources to implement the Quality System

as set forth in this Contract. For all procurement, construction, and pre-
commissioning activities, sufficient SAUDI ARAMCO approved Quality
personnel identified in Attachment VI of this Schedule “Q” shall be on-site
prior to the start of the applicable WORK.
5.2. CONTRACTOR shall provide resumes of all CONTRACTOR and

subcontractor Quality personnel to SAUDI ARAMCO for review and
approval prior to the start of work for each individual. SAUDI ARAMCO
shall have the right to interview and/or test assigned inspectors. SAUDI
ARAMCO has the right to reject proposed candidates if they do not
comply with the requirements in Attachment I or if SAUDI ARAMCO has
had prior poor experience with such candidates. SAUDI ARAMCO has
the right to revoke any approved personnel at any stage of the project for
poor performance.
5.3. When specified in Attachment VI of this Schedule “Q:, CONTRACTOR

shall designate the Quality Assurance Manager or Quality Control
Manager for this Contract within seven calendar days of the effective date
of this Contract. The Quality Assurance Manager or Quality Control
Manager shall be assigned to the WORK through Mechanical Completion.
5.4. CONTRACTOR may subcontract inspection services, subject to SAUDI

ARAMCO’s review and approval.
5.5. CONTRACTOR’s, subcontractor’s and third party agency’s Quality

personnel assigned to the WORK shall meet the minimum qualification
requirements of Attachment I of this Schedule “Q”, and must be technically
competent to perform their duties. Records must be maintained for SAUDI
ARAMCO’s reviews that document the qualifications of CONTRACTOR’s
Quality Personnel.

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5.6. CONTRACTOR’s Quality personnel shall be dedicated to the WORK

described in this Schedule “Q” and shall perform no other function on this
Contract. CONTRACTOR’s quality personnel shall have sufficient and
well-defined responsibility, qualifications, authority, and organizational
freedom to identify quality problems and areas of nonconformance and to
initiate, recommend and substantiate corrective actions.
5.7. The CONTRACTOR’s Quality Managers shall have organizational

authority at least equal to that of the line manager directly responsible for
execution of the WORK. During all phases of the WORK,
CONTRACTOR’s QC Supervisor(s) shall functionally report to the
CONTRACTOR Quality Assurance Manager or Quality Control Manager.
5.8. CONTRACTOR shall submit to the Company Representative within thirty

(30) calendar days from the effective date of this Contract and update with
changes shown as part of the monthly Quality Management Report (See
Para. 7.5.1) a listing, sorted by discipline for each WORK Phase, of:
1) Approved personnel forecast to be mobilized in the next sixty (60)

days
2) Personnel forecast to be demobilized in the next sixty (60) days
5.9. CONTRACTOR shall provide organization chart(s) clearly showing

assignments of personnel including:
5.9.1. all planned quality personnel for the project in accordance with
Attachment VI of this schedule “Q”.
5.9.2. reporting relationships from the inspector through to level above the
CONTRACTOR’s project manager for this contract.
5.9.3. internal and external lines of communication.
5.9.4. interfaces between the CONTRACTOR and its subcontractors and

suppliers, and between CONTRACTOR and SAUDI ARAMCO.
5.9.5. mobilization and de-mobilization dates for all planned quality

personnel.
5.10. Planned staffing levels shall comply with SAUDI ARAMCO approved
Quality Plan and Attachment VI of this Schedule “Q”; any reduction from
the required levels must be approved in advance in writing by the
5.11. CONTRACTOR shall make quality personnel changes required due to

vacations, illness, temporary assignments, emergency leave, resignations

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or other reasons as necessary to maintain required Quality coverage.

CONTRACTOR shall advise the Company Representative of such
personnel and quality coverage at least thirty (30) calendar days in
advance of scheduled absences or changes and as soon as possible for
other changes.
5.12. Contractor shall implement an ongoing training program to introduce and

familiarize all CONTRACTOR and sub-contractor personnel with the
project quality requirements for their area of responsibility.
6.0 PROJECT REALIZATION/EXECUTION
6.1. Procurement Phase Quality Control Activities CONTRACTOR shall

comply with the Procurement quality requirements of CONTRACTOR’s
approved Quality Plan and Attachment III of this Schedule “Q”.
6.2. Construction Phase Quality Control Activities CONTRACTOR shall comply

with the Construction quality requirements of CONTRACTOR’s approved
Quality Plan and Attachment IV of this Schedule “Q”.
6.3. Pre-Commissioning Phase Quality Control Activities
6.3.1. CONTRACTOR shall comply with the Pre-commissioning quality

requirements of CONTRACTOR’s approved Quality Plan and
Schedule “B”.
6.3.2. Prior completion of the WORK, CONTRACTOR shall perform the

inspections required by Schedule “B” to complete Pre-
commissioning activities and document and correct any non-
conformances. A copy of the inspection results and status of the
correction of non-conformances shall be submitted to the Company
Representative each week until the acceptance of the applicable
system.
7.0 MEASUREMENT, ANALYSIS AND IMPROVEMENT
7.1. Inspection Schedules
CONTRACTOR shall submit each week a two-week look ahead schedule

of all planned quality activities to the Company Representative during the
Procurement, Construction and Pre-commissioning WORK Phases as
specified in Schedule “A”.
7.2. Internal Audits

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7.2.1. At a minimum, CONTRACTOR shall conduct an internal audit of

the contract once a year. This shall include audits of the
CONTRACTOR's quality function and obligations as described in
the Saudi Aramco approved quality plan, this Contract, and ISO
9001. This program shall also include scheduled Quality System
audits for subcontracts.
7.2.2. All audits shall be executed by quality auditors (qualified in

accordance with Attachment I of this Schedule “Q”) not directly
responsible for the area being audited or by an approved third party
agency.
7.2.3. CONTRACTOR shall investigate root causes and initiate corrective

actions for nonconformities identified in each audit. CONTRACTOR
shall verify implementation and closeout of corrective actions prior
to the next scheduled audit.
7.2.4. CONTRACTOR shall submit to the Company Representative a

copy of each audit report within two (2) weeks of its completion.
7.2.5. The Company Representative or his nominee shall be invited to

participate in all audits. Audit notifications and agenda shall be
submitted to the Company Representative fourteen (14) calendar
days in advance.
7.3. Control of Non-Conformance
7.3.1. CONTRACTOR shall control CONTRACTOR and subcontractor

supplied materials and fabricated assemblies that do not conform to
requirements as indicated in 7.3.2, 7.3.5, and 7.3.6 below. Controls
to restrict further processing or installation of nonconforming or
defective items, pending decisions on disposition shall be
established and maintained.
7.3.2. CONTRACTOR shall issue Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) for

all violations by the CONTRACTOR, subcontractors, manufacturers
and/or suppliers to Contract requirements and SAUDI ARAMCO
approved CONTRACTOR quality plan(s), inspection & test plans,
and procedures. CONTRACTOR shall submit a copy of each NCR
to the Company Representative within 48 hours of issue.
CONTRACTOR shall maintain a summary of the open NCRs, and
submit it at the regular project progress meetings. CONTRACTOR
shall notify the Company Representative prior to final closure of
each NCR for inspection/verification by SAUDI ARAMCO.

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7.3.3. CONTRACTOR shall respond to all NCRs issued by SAUDI

ARAMCO in writing within 48 hours of receiving notification of non-
conformance, including his proposed corrective action.
7.3.4. CONTRACTOR shall investigate the root causes of nonconforming

items, and initiate corrective actions to prevent recurrence of
nonconformities.
7.3.5. CONTRACTOR shall rework or repair and re-inspect items in

accordance with SAUDI ARAMCO approved procedures. Those
items rejected will be managed as stated in 7.3.6 or 7.3.7 below.
7.3.6. CONTRACTOR shall submit an application for a waiver to SAUDI

ARAMCO standards to the Company Representative for items that
do not comply with SAUDI ARAMCO standards but are still
considered usable. The item may be used in the WORK only if
SAUDI ARAMCO approves the waiver.
7.3.7. CONTRACTOR shall segregate all other non-conforming materials

and assemblies to a clearly designated rejection site.
CONTRACTOR shall track and control all nonconforming
equipment or materials until it is reused, exported, or otherwise
disposed of. All imported rejected materials shall be disposed of in
accordance with Schedule “G”. CONTRACTOR shall notify the
Company Representative of the disposition of all rejected materials
on a monthly basis as part of the Quality Management Report.
7.4. Waivers
7.4.1. CONTRACTOR shall not waive the requirements of any

CONTRACTOR Quality Plan or ITP previously accepted by the
Company Representative without the express written consent of the
7.4.2. The CONTRACTOR shall maintain a log detailing all waivers from
SAUDI ARAMCO or CONTRACTOR Quality and inspection
requirements obtained during all WORK phases. This log must
indicate the status of the waiver, a brief description and details of
the applicable purchase order and equipment or construction
process.
7.4.3. The CONTRACTOR shall also maintain a log detailing all waivers
to SAUDI ARAMCO standards obtained during all phases, including
those initiated by SAUDI ARAMCO (during or prior to the start of
WORK) or CONTRACTOR. This log must indicate the status of the

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waiver, a brief description and details of the applicable purchase

order and equipment or construction process.
7.5. Analysis of Data
CONTRACTOR shall prepare and submit a monthly Quality Management

Report in a format acceptable to SAUDI ARAMCO to demonstrate
effective implementation of the CONTRACTOR's Quality System. The
report shall include the following items as a minimum:
7.5.1. General Items:
a) Listing of quality audits completed (internal and

subcontractor), in progress, and planned for the next month.
b) Status of open corrective actions for Non-conformance
reports, audits and management reviews.
c) Quality Personnel Listing by Discipline as specified in

Paragraph 5.8 and mobilization/demobilization plan for the
next month.
d) Listing and status of engineering waivers requested
7.5.2. Procurement Phase Items:
a) Listing of supplier surveys performed with a summary of

findings, and planned surveys for the next month.
b) Listing of Pre-inspection Meetings conducted and planned

for the next month.
c) Listing of supplier inspections performed versus scheduled

inspections, and those planned for the next month.
d) Non-conformance reports issued by SAUDI ARAMCO or

CONTRACTOR during design or procurement: number
issued, closed out, and pending for the month.
7.5.3. Construction Phase Items:
a) Non-conformance reports issued by SAUDI ARAMCO or

CONTRACTOR during Construction: number issued, closed
out, and pending for the month.

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b) Listing and disposition of all defective or rejected material or

equipment received at jobsite by CONTRACTOR and
subcontractor.
c) Welding rejection rate reported on per joint and/or linear inch

basis for piping and alloy welds. A chart showing the
historical performance during the project shall be included.
7.5.4. Narrative Section for Process Improvement Activities:
This section shall describe CONTRACTOR and subcontractor

activities during the month to continually improve its processes,
correct and eliminate non-conformities, prevent potential problems,
and improve schedules, etc. It should include trend analysis for
weld reject rates, CONTRACTOR & SAUDI ARAMCO NCRs and
other specific variable measurement required by Attachment VI,
root cause analyses, and initiatives to improve the weakest areas.
7.6. Improvement
7.6.1. CONTRACTOR’s procedure(s) for Continual Improvement shall

ensure measurement, analysis and improvement of the key
variables and objectives identified in Attachment VI of this Schedule
“Q”.
7.6.2. CONTRACTOR’s procedure(s) for Preventive Actions shall

describe the requirements for evaluating the need for actions to
prevent occurrence of mistakes from previous Lessons Learned by
CONTRACTOR and SAUDI ARAMCO. Specific SAUDI ARAMCO
Lessons Learned to be implemented are identified in Attachment VI
of this Schedule “Q”.
END OF SCHEDULE “Q”

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SCHEDULE “Q”
ATTACHMENT I
CONTRACTOR AND SUBCONTRACTOR

QUALITY PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Quality personnel employed by CONTRACTOR and its subcontractors to perform the

WORK described in this Contract shall meet, as a minimum, the following qualification
and experience requirements. An inspector can be assigned to multiple inspection
disciplines, provided he meets the minimum requirements specified on this attachment
for each of the discipline. SAUDI ARAMCO shall be the final authority for the
determination of equivalency for all qualifications, certifications, or minimum number of
years of experience as specified in this Schedule upon successful completion of
required examinations and/ or interviews. If contractor QC personnel have been
interviewed and approved for work on this WUR contract, then the QC personnel are
approved to work at any site within the zone and for any zone within the Maintain
Potential Program.
1.0 PROCUREMENT & CONSTRUCTION PHASES
1.1. Quality Assurance Manager: Shall have demonstrated knowledge and

training in the ISO-9000 Series international standards, or equivalent. He
shall be able to exercise judgment against the criteria of the standards. He
shall have a university degree or equivalent with a minimum of ten (10)
years of direct experience in Quality Assurance system activities of which
five (5) years must be in managing quality systems relating to the Contract
Scope of WORK (e.g.; oil, gas and petrochemical projects, Infrastructure,
communication). It shall not be required that the Quality Assurance
Manager be in attendance at every meeting where quality status, issues,
and resolutions are discussed with SAUDI ARAMCO.
1.2. Quality System Auditors: Shall have 5 years Quality System experience in
auditing activities in the discipline he is working in. Auditors shall be
qualified as stated in ISO-19011 and competent in the discipline being
audited, familiar with Quality System standards and be able to exercise
judgment against the criteria of the standards. Auditors must be able to
communicate clearly in writing and orally. Auditors shall have satisfactorily
completed a training course and passed the course examination. Auditors
shall have participated in a minimum of four audits for a total of at least 20
days including documentation review, actual audit activities and audit
reporting during the past three years.
2.0 PROCUREMENT PHASES

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SCHEDULE “Q”, ATTACHMENT I CONTRACT NO. 6600033948
2.1. Procurement Quality Control Supervisor: He shall have a university

degree or equivalent and seven (7) years inspection experience or a high
school diploma with ten years inspection experience with a minimum of
three (3) years directly relating to supervision of vendor inspection
activities in the Contract Scope of WORK (e.g.; oil, gas and petrochemical
projects, Infrastructure, communication).
2.2. Vendor Inspector: as a minimum, he shall be a High School graduate, or

equivalent. He shall be able to read, write and speak the English
Language. He shall have 6 years inspection experience in manufacturing
plants, including 2 years of this inspection experience in the specific
commodity and processes to be inspected. He shall be fully conversant
with applicable Industry standards, specifications, and fabrication methods
and shall perform a variety of inspection functions with minimal
supervision as required to verify supplier compliance with the purchase
order requirements. He shall be able to read engineering drawings. He
shall have knowledge and understanding of ISO-9001 quality system
requirements and implementation. He shall meet if applicable all minimum
requirements for each specific inspection discipline, as follows:
2.2.1. Welding and NDT: Inspector shall be certified as an American

Welding Society CWI, CSWIP 3.1 Certified Welding Inspector, or
approved equivalent. Inspector shall have a demonstrated
background and thorough knowledge of codes such as ANSI B
31.3, 31.4 and 31.8, ASME Section V and IX, API 620 and 650,
AWS D1.1, required for the execution of the WORK. Where
Nondestructive Testing (NDT) forms part of the WORK, and
Inspector is required to review or ensure NDT programs and
results, he shall have been previously qualified and certified to a
minimum ASNT Level II in the relevant method(s). When
performing, reviewing or ensuring Nondestructive Testing in VT,
MT, PT, RT or UT, he shall be certified in the specific method(s).
When performing, reviewing or ensuring Radiographic Testing
Film Interpretation (RTFI), Inspector shall be certified in RTFI.
2.2.2. Heat Treatment: Inspector shall have direct knowledge of all

aspects of heat treatment and with the types of equipment to be
used for the WORK, such as electrical resistance heating
elements, induction coils, or gas fired heaters. He shall be able to
verify the heat treatment parameters to approved heat treatment
procedures. If applicable, Inspector shall be thoroughly familiar
with the heat-treating requirements of ASME B31.3 and ASME
Section VIII Division 1.

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2.2.3. Mechanical: Inspector shall demonstrate working knowledge of

codes as required by the purchase order, such as ASME Sec I, V,
VIII and IX, ANSI B31.3/4/8, NACE, and API 620/650 and AWS
D1.1, and testing equipment including Positive Material
Identification test equipment required for the inspection of
mechanical commodities such as pipes, piping, fittings, valves,
structural steel, and fasteners, etc.
2.2.4. Positive Materials Identification (PMI): Inspector shall have

knowledge about all aspects of PMI test methods and the
operation of PMI test equipment used on the job.
2.2.5. Coating: Inspector shall demonstrate a thorough working

knowledge and proven ability of all phases and types coating
applications and methods and recognized industry standards. For
critical coatings per Saudi Aramco SAES “H” series, Inspector
shall be additionally qualified to NACE Level II Critical Coatings
Certification, CSWIP Level II, or equivalent.
2.2.6. HVAC System: Inspector shall demonstrate a thorough working

knowledge of codes such as the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning
Contractors National Association (SMACNA) codes Uniform
Mechanical Code, NFPA 90A, ASHRAE Handbooks and/or
equivalent standards.
2.2.7. Lifting Equipment/Crane: Inspector shall demonstrate a thorough

working knowledge of codes such as ANSI-A17.1 and 17.2, ANSI-
B30.1 through B30.16, or equivalent standards.
2.2.8. Electrical: Inspector shall demonstrate a thorough working

knowledge of the National Electric Code/NFPA 70, IEC or
equivalent standards. Where, inspection of Cathodic Protection
equipment is required, inspector must be able to demonstrate a
thorough knowledge of applicable requirements of NACE or
equivalent corrosion standards.
2.2.9. Instrumentation: Inspector shall have three (3) years documented

experience in the field of instrumentation and control systems. He
shall be familiar with the international Industry Codes and
Standards related to Intrinsically Safe Systems and Electrical
Systems for Instrumentation such as; ISA RP12.6, ISA
RP12.2.02, ISA TR12., ANSI MC96.1, IEEE 518, IEEE 1100, IEC
60529, NEMA ICS 6, NEMA 250, NEMA VE 1, NEMA VE 2,
NFPA 70/NEC and UL 94. As a minimum, he shall be able to
inspect complete loop checking, wiring continuity, color coding,
and start up. When required, he shall be able to evaluate Factory

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Acceptance Test and demonstrate a thorough working knowledge

of international codes and standards related to packaged units
instrumentation such as, Distributed Control System (DCS),
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Systems,
Remote Terminal Unit, and Emergency Shutdown (ESD) systems.
2.2.10 Rotating Equipment: He shall have minimum 4 years hands-on

inspection experience of rotating machineries such as pumps,
compressors, generators, turbines, gears and motors, including
attending and assessing Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and
reporting dynamic, vibration and/ or high temperature problems.
2.2.11. Reinforced Thermosetting Resin (RTR) Vendor Inspector:

Inspector shall be certified by SAUDI ARAMCO for RTR Material
manufacturing, handling, and installations. He shall be able to
demonstrate a thorough working knowledge of international codes
and standards related to inspecting RTR System and its
components, such as RTR manufacturing, preservation, material
handling, installation, repairing and hydro testing.
2.2.12 Reinforced Thermoplastic Pipes (RTP) Inspector: Third Party or

Contractor’s approved (By Vendor) Inspector shall be certified by
RTP Vendor for RTP Material manufacturing, handling, and
installation. He shall be able to demonstrate a thorough working
knowledge of international codes and standards related to
inspecting RTP System and its components, such as RTP
manufacturing, preservation, material handling, installation,
repairing and hydro testing. RTP materials shall comply with API
Recommended Practices (RP) 15 S.
3. CONSTRUCTION & PRE COMMISSIONING PHASES
3.1. Quality Control Manager: He shall have a university degree or equivalent

and a total of seven years inspection experience or a high school diploma
with a total of ten years inspection experience. As minimum, he shall have
five (5) years directly relating to supervision of construction activities in the
Contract Scope of WORK (e.g. oil, gas and petrochemical projects,
Infrastructure, communication). The Quality Control Manager shall have
overall responsibility for the implementation of the CONTRACTOR’s
Quality Plan. However, it shall not be required that the Quality Control
Manager be in attendance at every meeting where quality status, issues,
and resolutions are discussed with SAUDI ARAMCO.
3.2. Quality Control Supervisor: He shall have a university degree or

equivalent and a total of seven years inspection experience or a high
school diploma with a total of ten years inspection experience. As

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minimum, he shall have three (3) years directly relating to supervision of

construction activities in the Contract Scope of WORK (e.g. oil, gas and
petrochemical projects, Infrastructure, communication)
3.3. Quality Control Inspectors: Inspector shall be High School graduate, or

equivalent; shall be able to read, write and speak English Language; shall
be fully conversant with applicable Industry Standards and Specifications;
and shall perform a variety of inspection functions with minimal
supervision. Personnel employed by CONTRACTOR or its subcontractors
to perform the WORK described in this Contract shall meet, as a
minimum, the following years of relevant experience:
Number of years of experience

Inspection
Inspector Title Overall Contract Scope of Work*
Specialty
Sr. Inspector 8 5 3
Inspector 5 3 2
High School with 3 years working experience
Assistant
Inspector Technical college Diploma with 2 years working
(Saudi Arabs experience, or
Only)
BS Degree in Engineering (ME, EE, CE, etc.)
*e.g.; oil, gas and petrochemical projects, Infrastructure,
Communication)
Note: An Assistant Inspector may be utilized in place of an Inspector if

there is more than one QC Inspector of a particular discipline required
under the Contract.
Additional requirements shall apply for specific disciplines as follows:
3.3.1. Welding: Inspector shall be certified as an American Welding

Society CWI, CSWIP 3.1 Certified Welding Inspector, or SAUDI
ARAMCO approved equivalent. Inspector shall have a
demonstrated background and thorough knowledge of codes
such as ANSI B 31.3, 31.4 and 31.8, ASME Section V and IX, API
620 and 650, AWS D1.1, required for the execution of the WORK.
Where Nondestructive Testing (NDT) forms part of the WORK,
and Inspector is required to review or ensure NDT programs and
results, he shall have been previously qualified and certified to a
minimum ASNT Level II in the relevant method(s). When
performing, reviewing or ensuring Nondestructive Testing in VT,
MT, PT, RT or UT, he shall be certified in the specific method(s).
When performing, reviewing or ensuring Radiographic Testing
Film Interpretation (RTFI), Inspector shall be certified in RTFI.

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3.3.3. Heat Treatment: Inspector shall have direct knowledge of all

aspects of heat treatment with the types of equipment such as
electrical resistance heating elements, induction coils, or gas fired
heaters. He shall be able to verify process parameters to
approved heat treatment procedures. Inspector shall also be
thoroughly familiar with the heat-treating requirements of ASME
B31.3 and ASME Section VIII Division 1.
3.3.5. Civil: Inspector shall demonstrate a thorough working knowledge

of recognized building codes such as the Uniform Building Code
(UBC) or equivalent standards. As applicable for the work, he
shall demonstrate thorough knowledge and proven ability in
construction techniques with emphasis on soil mechanics,
foundations, retaining walls, structural steel, masonry, building
interiors, building finishes, roof systems, and asphalt.
3.3.7. Coating: Inspector shall demonstrate a thorough working

knowledge and proven ability of all phases and types of critical
coating applications and methods and recognized industry
standards and critical coatings. Inspector shall be qualified per the
requirements of SAEP 316.
3.3.8. Plumbing: Inspector shall demonstrate a thorough knowledge of

codes such as the Uniform Plumbing or equivalent standards.
3.3.9. HVAC System: Inspector shall demonstrate a thorough working

knowledge of codes such as the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning
Contractors National Association (SMACNA) codes Uniform
Mechanical Code, NFPA 90A, ASHRAE Handbooks and/or
equivalent standards.
3.3.11 Electrical: Inspector shall demonstrate a thorough working

knowledge of the National Electric Code/NFPA 70, IEC or
equivalent standards. He shall also have working knowledge of
electrical installations including materials, methods, specifications,
and hazardous location identification for oil and gas or
petrochemical industries.
3.3.12 Communication: Inspector shall demonstrate a thorough working

knowledge of telecommunications, and be familiar with North
American or International Telecommunications Standards;
Building Industry Consulting Services International -
Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual (BICSITDMM);
National Electrical Codes; and National Electrical Safety Codes,
or their equivalents.

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3.3.13 Instrumentation: Inspector shall be familiar with the international

Industry Codes and Standards related to Intrinsically Safe
Systems and Electrical Systems for Instrumentation such as; ISA
RP12.6, ISA RP12.2.02, ISA TR12., ANSI MC96.1, IEEE 518,
IEEE 1100, IEC 60529, NEMA ICS 6, NEMA 250, NEMA VE 1,
NEMA VE 2, NFPA 70/NEC and UL 94. As a minimum, he shall
be able to inspect complete loop checking, wiring continuity and
color coding, start up, and troubleshooting. When required, he
shall be able to evaluate Factory Acceptance Test and
and standards related to packaged units instrumentation such as,
Distributed Control System (DCS), Supervisory Control and Data
Acquisition (SCADA) Systems, Remote Terminal Unit, and
Emergency Shutdown (ESD) systems.
3.3.14 Cathodic Protection: Inspector shall have two (2) years

documented experience in the field of cathodic protection for the
required specific application. He shall be able to demonstrate a
thorough working knowledge of international codes and standards
related to inspecting Cathodic Protection System and its
components, such as anode installation, cable installation, and
positive and negative cable hookups to rectifier. He shall be able
to interpret and assess Cathodic protection design packages to
ensure compliance with the contractual requirements.
3.3.15 Nondestructive Testing (NDT) Personnel: All CONTRACTOR and

subcontractor personnel located in Saudi Arabia responsible for
performing NDT operations, or interpreting, reviewing, ensuring or
auditing NDT operations shall meet SAUDI ARAMCO’s
requirement as listed in SAEP-1142. All CONTRACTOR and
subcontractor NDT and personnel shall hold current certification
where outlined below attesting to their NDT qualifications.
3.3.15.1. Nondestructive Testing NDT Level III personnel: such

personnel shall have been tested and certified by ASNT
(or equivalent nationally recognized program as
approved by SAUDI ARAMCO) in the required NDT
method(s) specified by the Contract and shall be
required to fulfill the full scope of a practicing Level III
including, but not limited to: method application,
interpretation of results, interpretation of codes and
standards, preparation of procedures, and training of
Level I and Level II personnel.

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3.3.15.2. Radiograph Film Interpretation Technician: such

personnel shall be certified by SAUDI ARAMCO in
Radiographic Testing Film Interpretation (RTFI) when
performing, reviewing, ensuring or auditing RTFI.
3.3.16 RTR Inspector: Inspector shall be certified by Det Norske Veritas

(DNV) or SAUDI ARAMCO approved equivalent, for RTR Material
handling and installations. He shall be able to demonstrate a
thorough working knowledge of international codes and standards
related to inspecting RTR System and its components, such as
RTR preservation, material handling, installation, repairing and
hydro testing.
3.3.17 RTR Installer: Installer shall have completed the vendor training
for RTR installation. Installer shall have a demonstrated
background and thorough knowledge of codes required for the
execution of the WORK.
3.3.17 RTP Inspector: Inspector shall be certified by RTP Vendor for

RTP Material handling and installations. He shall be able to
and standards related to inspecting RTP System and its
components, such as RTP preservation, material
handling, installation, repairing and hydro testing.
3.3.18 RTP Installer: Installer shall be certified by Saudi Aramco or RTP

Vendor for RTP Material handling and installations. Installer shall
have a demonstrated background and thorough knowledge of
codes required for the execution of the WORK.
END OF ATTACHMENT I TO SCHEDULE “Q”

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SCHEDULE “Q”
ATTACHMENT - II
SAUDI ARAMCO STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES

CONTAINING QUALITY REQUIREMENTS
CONTRACTOR shall comply with all applicable SAUDI ARAMCO Material System
Specifications (SAMSS), SAUDI ARAMCO Engineering Standards (SAES), and other
SAUDI ARAMCO standards and specifications including, but not limited to the following
procedures relating to Quality requirements:
1. SAEP-122 Project Records
2. SAEP-124 Producing, Processing and Controlling CADD Drawings Within

Saudi Aramco
3. SAEP-127 Security and Control of Saudi Aramco Engineering Data
4. SAEP-133 Instructions for the Development of "Regulated Vendors List"

Engineering Standards
5. SAEP-302 Instructions for Obtaining a Waiver of a Saudi Aramco

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

Documentation
7. SAEP-311 Installation of Hot Tapped Connections
8. SAEP-316 Performance Qualification of Coating Personnel
9. SAEP-318 Pressure Relief Valve Program Authorization for Installation,

Deletion and Changes
10. SAEP-324 Certification Review and Registration of Project Welders and

Brazers
11. SAEP-334 Certification and Submittal of Saudi Aramco Engineering

Drawings
12. SAEP-352 Welding Procedures and Approval
13. SAEP-1101 through SAEP-1117: Welding and Brazing Test Supplements for
Welder Performance Qualification

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14. SAEP-1131 Pressure Relief Valve Program Use of Form 3099A, RV

Authorization
15. SAEP-1133 Form 3750, Pressuring Relieving Device Test Report
16. SAEP-1141 Industrial Radiation Safety
17. SAEP-1142 Qualification of Non-Saudi Aramco NDT Personnel
18. SAEP-1143 Radiographic Examination
19. SAEP-1144 Magnetic Particle Examination
20. SAEP-1145 Liquid Penetrant Examination
21. SAEP-1154 Guidelines for Contractor’s Quality Plans
22. SAEP-1151 Inspection Requirement for Contractor Procured Materials
23. SAEP-1634 Factory Acceptance Test
24. SAEP-1636 Installation And Checkout Plan
25. SAEP-1638 Site Acceptance Test Plan
26. SAEP-3101 Spare Parts Data Requirements for Contractor Procured

Equipment
27. SAER 1972 SAUDI ARAMCO Inspection Requirements (Form 175)
28. SAUDI ARAMCO Drafting Manual
END OF ATTACHMENT II TO SCHEDULE “Q”

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SCHEDULE “Q”
ATTACHMENT III
QUALITY REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACTOR SUPPLIED MATERIALS
1.0 PROCUREMENT PROCESS
1.1. CONTRACTOR shall provide and document Quality services in the

procurement of equipment and material to be used or installed during the
construction and installation of the facilities as specified in the
requirements of the Contract.
1.2. CONTRACTOR or its SAUDI ARAMCO approved third party inspector

shall perform Quality activities at the supplier and sub-supplier locations
as required by the inspection level assigned for the materials and
equipment identified in SAER-1972 Inspection Requirements and SAEP-
1151 Inspection Requirement for Contractor Procured Materials. Subject
to SAUDI ARAMCO approval, CONTRACTOR may change the assigned
code of inspection during the course of the work as a result of supplier
performance.
1.3. Supplier Selection
1.3.1. Except as provided in Paragraph 1.3.5 of this Attachment III to

Schedule “Q”, for all equipment and materials for which inspection
requirements are specified on the applicable SAUDI ARAMCO
Form 175, CONTRACTOR shall prequalify each manufacturer and
its specific manufacturing site as described in 1.3.1 through 1.3.3 of
this Attachment III to Schedule “Q”. Evidence of the prequalification
shall be provided to SAUDI ARAMCO for its review at least two
weeks prior to placement of the purchase order.
1.3.2. CONTRACTOR shall evaluate supplier’s capabilities to meet the

technical, quality and schedule requirements of the WORK. Such
evaluation shall include technical review of products to ensure
compliance with applicable SAUDI ARAMCO standards.
1.3.3. CONTRACTOR shall evaluate suppliers’ Quality System, which

shall meet ISO 9001 system requirements. Reliance solely on
certification to ISO Quality Systems is unacceptable.
CONTRACTOR's prior audits findings are considered current if
completed within 24-months prior to the proposed equipment
purchase and do not include any major technical or quality
deficiencies.

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1.3.4. CONTRACTOR shall complete a physical survey of proposed

suppliers for any equipment requiring an inspection level of 2, 3, or
4 as specified in SAER-1972 and SAEP-1151. CONTRACTOR
supplier evaluations shall, at a minimum, be carried out by a
certified lead auditor per the requirements of Attachment I to this
Schedule “Q” and a technical expert for the equipment under
consideration.
1.3.5. CONTRACTOR shall notify SAUDI ARAMCO at least two weeks

ahead of all planned supplier surveys.
1.3.6. Quality System evaluations are not required for manufacturers or

suppliers currently specified in SAUDI ARAMCO Engineering
Standards (SAES) or in Schedule “G”. For equipment and materials
not covered by SAES, Quality System evaluations are not required
if the proposed supplier is on a specific listing provided by SAUDI
ARAMCO for reference on this project.
2.0 PROCUREMENT INFORMATION
2.1. CONTRACTOR shall review and ensure the quality of all requisitions prior
to submittal for Saudi Aramco review, including all technical and quality
requirements specified in Schedule “G”.
2.2. CONTRACTOR shall review its supplier's sub-orders to ensure that all
relevant SAUDI ARAMCO technical and inspection requirements are
passed on to sub-suppliers.
2.3. CONTRACTOR shall ensure that all suppliers and manufacturers of

inspectable equipment and material have and maintain acceptable Quality
programs in accordance with the ISO-9001 quality standard.
2.4. CONTRACTOR shall complete and submit a weekly inspection/fabrication

status report to the Company Representative in an electronic format
acceptable to SAUDI ARAMCO. The report shall include, as a minimum,
the following information for each purchase order:
2.4.1. Purchase Order Number and Date

2.4.2. Material Description
2.4.3. Vendor Name and Location
2.4.4. Inspection Assignment Package submittal date as specified in
Paragraph 3.7 of this Attachment III.
2.4.5. Level of Inspection as specified in SAER-1972 and SAEP-1151
2.4.6. Pre-inspection Meeting Date
2.4.7. Fabrication Start Date and progress to date

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2.4.8. Scheduled and Forecast Delivery Date

2.4.9. Inspector and Agency (qualified as specified in Attachment I of
Schedule “Q”)
2.4.10. Special Process Procedures (approved as specified in
Paragraph 3.5 of this Attachment III)
2.4.11. Open and Closed NCR’s
2.4.12. Closeout Date
2.4.13. Disposition Report submittal date
2.5. SAUDI ARAMCO shall have access to all purchase order inspection report
files
3.0 VERIFICATION OF PURCHASED MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT
3.1. CONTRACTOR shall maintain an effective system for continuity of order

identification that ensures drawings, specifications, and inspection
requirements are properly transmitted to suppliers at all tiers of order
placement.
3.2. CONTRACTOR and/or its suppliers shall prepare detailed Inspection and
Test Plans (ITPs) in accordance with paragraph 3.4 of this Attachment for
all equipment and materials assigned a level 2, 3, or 4 in SAER-1972, and
for any other equipment deemed necessary by CONTRACTOR.
3.3. CONTRACTOR shall review the Quality requirements in all applicable

SAUDI ARAMCO standards and procedures listed in Attachment II to this
Schedule “Q” and include appropriate Quality requirements in the ITPs.
Each ITP shall identify, as a minimum the inspection level and detail all
witness, hold and certification review points as specified in the SAUDI
ARAMCO Form175 (Inspection Requirements).
3.4. CONTRACTOR shall prepare a Special form 175 for approval by the
Company Representative:
3.4.1. If no existing form 175 is applicable to the equipment, or

3.4.2. For changes to the existing form 175;
3.5. As a minimum, each ITP shall include the following information:
3.5.1. Process description

3.5.2. Quality control requirements
3.5.3. Notification requirements for supplier inspection, witness and
hold points (minimum 5 calendar days)
3.5.4. Responsibility for inspection/test
3.5.5. Applicable procedures
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3.5.6. Acceptance criteria (Saudi Aramco and International Industry

Standards)
3.5.7. Verifying documents
3.5.8. Inspection points (Hold, Witness & Review)
3.6. When required by SAUDI ARAMCO’s standards, CONTRACTOR shall

submit for SAUDI ARAMCO’s review and approval all supplier procedures
for refractory installation, welding, welding repair, NDT (in- Kingdom only),
heat treatment, and alloy verification (PMI) as applicable, no later than 30
days prior to the start of the specific work activity.
3.7. Supplier and sub supplier personnel for NDT, Positive Material
Identification, and welding shall be qualified as specified by SAUDI
ARAMCO’s Standards and Attachment I of this Schedule “Q”.
CONTRACTOR shall review and approve such qualifications prior to the
start of manufacturing.
3.8. The qualification and certification of Out of Kingdom Nondestructive

Testing (NDT) personnel shall be in accordance with a nationally
recognized program as listed in SAEP-1142. CONTRACTOR’s certified
Level III Inspector shall review and approve all supplier and sub supplier
NDT personnel qualification and certification programs as well as all NDT
procedures prior to commencements of any NDT operation. Copies of
approved procedures shall be submitted to SAUDI ARAMCO.
3.9. CONTRACTOR shall make supplier and sub-supplier NDT personnel

records and Welder Qualification Records available to the Company
Representative on request.
3.10. CONTRACTOR shall compile and forward to the Company

Representative no later than twenty-one (21) calendar days prior to the
pre-inspection meeting and start of any fabrication, either at the prime
supplier or a major sub-supplier, one electronic version on compact disc
(CD) and two (2) hard copy sets of the CONTRACTOR's Inspection
Assignment Package.
3.10.1. Inspection assignment package is a set of documents that include

details of purchased material/equipment and their quality
requirements needed to perform full inspection at the vendor/sub-
vendor facility. This package shall include the following documents:
3.10.1.1. A complete copy of the CONTRACTOR's unpriced

purchase order or subcontract, material requisition, and
attachments.

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3.10.1.2. Copies of sub-supplier's applicable unpriced purchase

orders. (If these are not available, CONTRACTOR shall
provide them to the Company Representative upon
placement by the supplier.)
3.10.1.3. Inspection requirements as specified in the applicable

SAUDI ARAMCO Form 175.
3.10.1.4. Inspection assignment sheet specifying the inspector(s)

that will perform the inspections.
3.10.1.5. Inspection and Test Plans
3.10.1.6. The level of CONTRACTOR inspection (as required by

SAER-1972 or Att. VI to this Schedule “Q”.)
3.10.1.7. Agenda for each pre-inspection meeting where

appropriate.
3.11. CONTRACTOR or its approved third party inspector shall schedule and
perform source inspection at supplier and sub-supplier fabrication sites as
specified in the approved Inspection and Test Plans.
3.12. Contractor shall provide Pre-inspection Meeting Reports and subsequent

Vendor Inspection Reports to the Company Representative within 10
calendar days of each shop visit.
3.13. If SAUDI ARAMCO waives a plant inspection visit, CONTRACTOR shall

obtain from suppliers and sub-suppliers such inspection records as may
be required to meet the requirements of Paragraph 3.8, and include the
inspection records in the Inspection Disposition Reports (Paragraph 3.12).
Such waiver shall not release CONTRACTOR from any other obligations
contained in this Schedule “Q”.
3.14. CONTRACTOR shall require its Subcontractors / suppliers to submit

manufacturing and test reports as specified on each form SA-175. The
CONTRACTOR shall review and indicate its acceptance of these
inspection records prior to issuing the inspection (or shipping) release. A
copy shall be provided to SAUDI ARAMCO with the Inspection Disposition
Report.
3.15. Within two weeks of acceptance of material or equipment, CONTRACTOR

shall prepare and issue to the Company Representative a final disposition
report. This report shall be based upon CONTRACTOR's review of the
inspection file and include as a minimum:

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3.15.1. Narrative details of Quality activities performed during

manufacturing and fabrication of the equipment or material.
3.15.2. Copies of SAUDI ARAMCO approved waivers to SAUDI

ARAMCO’s requirements.
3.15.3. All SA-175 CONTRACTOR witnessed inspections.
3.15.4. Copies of supplier quality records as specified in SA-175.
3.15.5. Copies of all NCR's with final dispositions and resolutions.
3.15.6. Outstanding punch list items from pre-shipment inspections.
3.15.7. In cases where the supplier is responsible for export packing, the
final disposition report shall be prepared after export packing has
been inspected and accepted by CONTRACTOR.
END OF ATTACHMENT III TO SCHEDULE “Q”

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SCHEDULE “Q”
ATTACHMENT IV
QUALITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION PHASE
1.0 CONTROL OF CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES
1.1. Unless submitted with the Project Quality Plan in accordance with
paragraph 3.2 of Schedule Q, one month prior to the start of the applicable
WORK, CONTRACTOR shall submit for review and approval a detailed
Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) along with related procedures/work
instructions for all construction processes to be executed by
CONTRACTOR or subcontractors. CONTRACTOR shall review the
quality requirements in all applicable SAUDI ARAMCO standards and
procedures listed in Attachment II to this Schedule “Q” and include
appropriate Quality requirements in each ITP. Each ITP shall detail all
review, witness, and hold points for SAUDI ARAMCO, CONTRACTOR,
and subcontractors as specified in this Contract. It shall also include the
methods, extent and timing for examinations, measurements or tests.
1.2. As a minimum, each ITP shall include the following information:
1.2.1. Process description

1.2.2. Quality control requirements
1.2.3. Notification requirements for Requests For Inspections (RFI)
(minimum 24 hours for site work, 48 hours for weekend inspections,
except when SAUDI ARAMCO personnel will require special
qualifications.)
1.2.4. Responsibilities
1.2.5. Applicable procedures
1.2.6. Acceptance criteria
1.2.7. Percentage of tests to be done (including increased inspection
levels when performance requirements are not met.)
1.2.8. Verifying documents
1.2.9. Review, Witness and Hold points
1.3. Inspection and Test Plans and related procedures shall include provisions
to ensure that test prerequisites have been met, that adequate calibrated
instrumentation is available and used, and that the necessary inspection is
performed.
1.4. Revision Control - CONTRACTOR shall revise each ITP and obtain
approval for such revisions from the Company Representative as needed

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SCHEDULE “Q”, ATTACHMENT IV CONTRACT NO. 6600033948
throughout the WORK. CONTRACTOR and subcontractor inspectors shall

maintain copies of every currently approved subcontractor ITP.
2.0 VALIDATION OF CONSTRUCTION PROCESSES
The following special processes require SAUDI ARAMCO’s review and/or

approval of work procedures, personnel qualifications, or personnel qualification
procedures. CONTRACTOR shall ensure that these special processes are
accomplished under controlled conditions as specified in all applicable standards
and specifications. All process parameters shall be identified with acceptance
criteria specified and monitored. All Procedures and Personnel Qualification shall
be submitted for review and/or approval at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to
the start of WORK.
Work Personnel Personnel

Procedure Qualification
Qualification
Special Process Approval (A)* Procedure
or Review Approval Approval
(R) Required* Required Required
Welding/Brazing A Yes Yes
Nondestructive Testing/examination A Yes** Yes
High Voltage Cable
R Yes Yes
splicing/termination
Alloy verification (PMI) A Yes Yes
Coatings A No Yes
Concrete & Asphalt Mix Design A No No
Cable and Conduit Seal Installation R No No
Gasket Installation R No No
Concrete Installation R No No
Structural Bolt Tensioning R No No
Gap Control for socket weld and back
R No No
welded threaded fittings.
Hydro-testing A No No
Heat Treatment A No No
Hot Tap Procedures (Calculation
A No No
Sheets)
Refractory Installation A No No
RTR Pipe Work R No Yes
RTP Pipe Work R No Yes
HVAC Testing & Balancing R No No
Fiber optic cable installation A No No
*Note: Company approved (A) and reviewed (R) work procedures for one construction
site are considered valid by Project Inspection in other construction sites with no further
requirement with two days turnaround once submitted to Project Inspection for similar
material and work in Maintain Potential regardless of work location and Zone.

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**Note: Approval of personnel qualification procedure is not required when the work is
subcontracted to an approve NDT contractor.
3.0 IDENTIFICATION AND TRACEABILITY
3.1. CONTRACTOR shall include in the Construction Phase Quality Plan

procedures to identify inspection and test status. The status report shall
identify all CONTRACTOR and subcontractor required inspection and
tests for each system, when it is scheduled, when it was completed, and
any non-conformances discovered during the test or inspection. Inspection
status reports shall be kept current and shall be available for SAUDI
ARAMCO’s review at all times.
3.2. CONTRACTOR shall implement an identification procedure for all

materials, parts and components, including partially fabricated assemblies.
Identification of an item shall be addressed either by using tags, stamps,
color coding, stencils or labels. The location and the method of
identification shall not affect the function or quality of the item being
identified. The procedure shall require that verification of correct
identification of material, parts and components be made and documented
prior to installation.
3.3. Traceability shall be maintained on equipment, materials, parts and

components, as specified in SAUDI ARAMCO standards and
manufacturer’s specifications. Documents and records shall enable an
item to be traced throughout fabrication, erection, installation, repair,
modification and use of the item.
4.0 CUSTOMER PROPERTY
CONTRACTOR shall implement a documented control system for all SAUDI

ARAMCO’s supplied material or equipment. The written procedure shall provide
for receiving inspection, proper storage, and maintenance of such material and
equipment. This procedure shall have provisions for dealing with losses, damage
or other problems discovered with such material and equipment.
5.0 PRESERVATION
CONTRACTOR shall include procedures for handling, storage, and preservation

of material as specified in all applicable specifications, manufacturer
recommendations and SAUDI ARAMCO’s standards. The procedure shall list all
inspection schedules for maintaining the quality of the material or equipment as
well as provide for documentation that the required activities have been
performed. Individuals responsible for special handling, storage and preservation
shall be fully qualified to do so, and supplied with predetermined WORK and
inspection instructions. Data concerning handling, storage and preservation shall

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be included on the Monthly Materials Procurement Status Report as specified in

Schedule “G”.
6.0 CONTROL OF MONITORING AND MEASURING DEVICES
6.1. CONTRACTOR shall include procedures for the control of inspection,

measuring and testing equipment. Specific tools and equipment shall be
identified to make and perform tests in the field with instructions for their
use, calibration, and storage. The CONTRACTOR shall identify, maintain,
control, adjust, and calibrate all tools, gauges, instruments and other
measuring and testing devices used for controlling quality. Calibration
shall be performed at established periods as specified in the most
stringent of SAUDI ARAMCO standards, other applicable standards, or
manufacturer recommendations; if no standards apply, the calibration
cycle shall not exceed six months. CONTRACTOR shall provide backup
equipment when the primary equipment is being calibrated or tested.
6.2. CONTRACTOR personnel performing tests and calibrations shall be

trained per applicable international or manufacturer requirements.
CONTRACTOR testing and calibration personnel as well as testing
facilities shall be subject to Saudi Aramco approval. If CONTRACTOR
personnel do not perform tests and calibrations, CONTRACTOR shall use
Saudi Aramco approved agencies or the manufacturer.
6.3. CONTRACTOR shall review and document the validity of previous

inspection and test results when inspection, measuring and test
equipment is found to be out of calibration. A copy of the report shall be
submitted to Saudi Aramco.
7.0 MONITORING OF CONSTRUCTION PROCESSES
7.1. CONTRACTOR shall visually inspect all incoming equipment for damage
and for conformance to all applicable requirements, including the supplier
inspection release with verified Material Test Reports (MTR). If the
equipment does not have the required inspection release and MTR,
CONTRACTOR shall verify and document the compliance of the
equipment with applicable standards and specifications prior to release to
be used as part of the WORK. Data concerning receiving inspections shall
be included on the Monthly Materials Procurement Status Report as
specified in Schedule “G”.
7.2. CONTRACTOR shall submit its test reports and its subcontractors test
reports to the Company Representative as specified by the applicable
SAUDI ARAMCO standards. The CONTRACTOR shall review its
subcontractor’s test reports prior to submittal.

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7.3. CONTRACTOR shall review/witness and accept results of all NDT

performed by subcontractors and submit test results to company.
END OF ATTACHMENT IV TO SCHEDULE “Q”

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SCHEDULE “Q”
ATTACHMENT V
SUMMARY OF QUALITY SYSTEM DELIVERABLES
First Submittal to SAUDI Subsequent submittals to

No Title
ARAMCO SAUDI ARAMCO
Quality Plan: Within 7 calendar days of
30 days after Contract
1 Paragraph 3.2 of Schedule each revision
Award
“Q” requirement
Organization Chart(s)
2 Paragraph 5.2 of Schedule With Quality Plan submittal Monthly
“Q”
Quality Personnel Prior to bringing new
Prior to assignment of
3 Qualifications: Paragraph Quality personnel on the
personnel on the project
5.3 of Schedule “Q” project.
Quality Audit Schedule: Within thirty (30) calendar
Within 7 calendar days of
4 Paragraph 7.2 of Schedule days of the effective date
revisions
“Q” of the Contract
Within fourteen (14)
Audit Report: Paragraph calendar days of
5
7.2 of Schedule “Q” completion of the audit and
re-audit
Inspection Schedules: Fourteen (14) calendar
6 Paragraph 7.1 of Schedule days before the start of any Updated Weekly
“Q” related activities
CONTRACTOR, Vendor
Within 48 hours of
and Subcontractor NCR’s: Notification of clearance
7 reporting each non-
Paragraph 7.3.2 of required
conformance
Schedule “Q”
NCR Summary: Paragraph After the first NCR is Weekly for the Project
8
7.3.2 of Schedule “Q” issued Progress Meeting
Quality Management Sixty (60) calendar days
9 Report Paragraph 7.5 of after the effective date of Monthly
Schedule “Q” the Contract
Inspection/Fabrication One week after the first
10 Status Report: Paragraph purchase order is awarded Weekly
2.4 of Attachment III for the Contract
Inspection Assignment Twenty one (21) calendar
Package; Paragraph 3.10 days prior to pre-inspection
11
of Attachment III (including meeting or start of
Procurement ITP’s) fabrication
Pre-inspection Meeting Ten (10) calendar days
12 Reports Paragraph 3.12 of after pre-inspection
Attachment III meeting

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First Submittal to SAUDI Subsequent submittals to

No Title
ARAMCO SAUDI ARAMCO
Vendor Inspection Reports Ten (10) calendar days
Ten (10) calendar days
13 Paragraph 3.11 of after the first inspection
after each inspection visit
Attachment III visit for each supplier
Inspection Disposition
Whenever materials are
14 Report Paragraph 3.14 of
released for shipment
Attachment III
Special Process
Procedures and Personnel
Qualification Procedures:
Thirty (30) calendar days Revision Approval prior
15 Paragraph 3.5 & 3.7 of
prior to operation or test to Execution
Attachment III and
Paragraph 2 of Attachment
IV
Construction Inspection
One month prior to start of Revision Approval prior
16 and Test Plans: Paragraph
WORK to execution
1.1 of Attachment IV
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SCHEDULE “Q”
ATTACHMENT VI
PROJECT SPECIFIC QUALITY REQUIREMENTS
1.0 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 SAUDI ARAMCO.
1.2. For any equipment items that have no specified inspection levels,
CONTRACTOR shall prepare a special form 175 for approval by the
1.2. For the following equipment items in Table VI-1, CONTRACTOR shall
provide additional inspection personnel for coverage at the specified
inspection level as indicated:
Table VI-1 Material and Equipment Inspection Disciplines

Material Inspection
Item Remarks
Description Level
RTR Inspector shall be certified by SAUDI
ARAMCO, for RTR Material manufacturing,
handling, and installations. He shall be able
to demonstrate a thorough working
RTR Pipe
1 2 knowledge of international codes and
and Fittings
standards related to inspecting RTR System
and its components, such as RTR
preservation, material handling, installation,
repairing and hydro testing.
RTP Inspector shall be certified by SAUDI
ARAMCO or RTP Vendor for RTP Material
manufacturing, handling, and installations.
He shall be able to demonstrate a thorough
RTP Pipe
2 2 working knowledge of international codes
and Fittings
and standards related to inspecting RTP
System and its components, such as RTP
preservation, material handling, installation,
repairing and hydro testing.

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SCHEDULE “Q”, ATTACHMENT VI CONTRACT NO. 6600033948
2.0 CONSTRUCTION AND PRECOMMISSIONING PHASE PROJECT SPECIFIC

2.1. As a minimum, CONTRACTOR shall assign, or require its subcontractor

to assign SAUDI ARAMCO approved quality personnel to the WORK in
accordance with the following table VI-2. With SAUDI ARAMCO 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.
Table VI-2 Construction Phase Quality Personnel Requirements
The QA/QC personnel, as shown in the following table below, should be provided
per Zone (described in Schedule “H”) and shall be capable of sufficiently
covering all assigned Maintain Potential workload for that Zone. The table is a
suggested guideline but modifiable and will be reviewed and approved on a
case-by-case basis within the scope of the Contractor’s Quality Plan and
Organization Chart.
Position Primary CONTRACTOR Subcontractor(s)

Quality Assurance/ Quality
ONE
Control Manager
Quality Control Supervisor ONE
Primary Inspector
CONTRACTOR
Construction Discipline (CONTRACTOR or
Supervising Inspectors
Subcontractor)
Inspection Discipline: Civil/Structural
Earthwork + Foundations + 1 per 30 workers, 1
Steel Structure minimum 1 per 5 inspectors
Thrust Boring 1 per location, 1 minimum
Inspection Discipline: Mechanical/Welding
Tie-In welding including
1 per crew
temperature tie-ins
Welding at (Fabrication Shop) 1 Minimum
Equipment/
1 per crew
Mechanical/Piping
1 per 5 inspectors
1 per 20 workers, 1
Structural Steel
minimum
1 per crew supervisor, 1
Pipeline Welding
minimum, per 5 km radius
Flange Assembly 1 per 15 workers
Pipe Stringing 1 Inspector per site
1 Inspector per ten
Beveling 1 Inspector per crew
personnel

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SCHEDULE “Q”, ATTACHMENT VI CONTRACT NO. 6600033948
Primary Inspector
CONTRACTOR
Construction Discipline (CONTRACTOR or
Supervising Inspectors
Subcontractor)
I Inspector per 2 crews
Bending
within a 5 km radius
RTR Installation 1 Inspector per crew
RTP Installation 1 Inspector per crew
Fencing 1 Inspector per site
Hot tapping 1 per crew
1 NDT coordinator per
NDT Coordinator
three sites
One inspector for
Padding, lowering, holiday each (5)
1 per crew
testing and backfilling subcontractor's
inspector, Min 1
1 per crew supervisor,
Pressure Testing
Min 1
Radiographic Test Film
One One
Interpretation (RTFI)
Inspection Discipline: Electrical, Instrumentation,
Communication & Cathodic Protection
Electrical, Instrumentation,
1 per 15 workers 2
Communication , SCADA & 1 per 5 inspector
minimum
Cathodic Protection
Inspection Discipline: Coating/Painting
Coating including painting 1 per crew supervisor 1 per 5 inspectors
END OF ATTACHMENT VI TO SCHEDULE “Q”

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CONTRACT NO.

ATTACHMENT I CONTRACTOR & SUBCONTRACTOR QUALITY

ATTACHMENT II SAUDI ARAMCO STANDARDS & PROCEDURES

ATTACHMENT III QUALITY REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACTOR

ATTACHMENT IV QUALITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION

ATTACHMENT V SUMMARY OF QUALITY SYSTEM DELIVERABLES

ATTACHMENT VI PROJECT SPECIFIC QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

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1.2. This Schedule describes SAUDI ARAMCO’s minimum requirements for

1.3. CONTRACTOR shall be totally responsible for the quality of WORK

1.6. SAUDI ARAMCO shall be entitled to have the Company Representative or

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1.7. SAUDI ARAMCO shall complete its review of CONTRACTOR’s Quality

1.8. For any inspection or any test required to be witnessed by SAUDI

1.9. If any inspection or test directed or performed by SAUDI ARAMCO, or by

1.10. If CONTRACTOR does not adhere to the Quality requirements of this

2.0 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

CONTRACTOR shall implement for this Contract a Quality Management System

3.0 DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS

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3.2. CONTRACTOR shall prepare a contract specific Quality Plan covering as

3.3. CONTRACTOR shall not release requisitions for equipment quotations or

3.4. CONTRACTOR shall submit Procurement Inspection and Test Plans in

3.5. CONTRACTOR shall prepare and submit Construction Inspection and

3.7. The latest revision of CONTRACTOR’s Quality Manual and applicable

4.0 MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

4.1. In accordance with ISO 9001, CONTRACTOR's Quality Control Manager

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the system is suitable, adequate and effective. The Quality Control

5.0 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

5.1. CONTRACTOR shall provide resources to implement the Quality System

5.2. CONTRACTOR shall provide resumes of all CONTRACTOR and

5.3. When specified in Attachment VI of this Schedule “Q:, CONTRACTOR

5.4. CONTRACTOR may subcontract inspection services, subject to SAUDI

5.5. CONTRACTOR’s, subcontractor’s and third party agency’s Quality

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5.6. CONTRACTOR’s Quality personnel shall be dedicated to the WORK

5.7. The CONTRACTOR’s Quality Managers shall have organizational

5.8. CONTRACTOR shall submit to the Company Representative within thirty

1) Approved personnel forecast to be mobilized in the next sixty (60)

5.9. CONTRACTOR shall provide organization chart(s) clearly showing

5.9.3. internal and external lines of communication.

5.9.4. interfaces between the CONTRACTOR and its subcontractors and

5.9.5. mobilization and de-mobilization dates for all planned quality

5.11. CONTRACTOR shall make quality personnel changes required due to

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or other reasons as necessary to maintain required Quality coverage.

5.12. Contractor shall implement an ongoing training program to introduce and

6.0 PROJECT REALIZATION/EXECUTION

6.1. Procurement Phase Quality Control Activities CONTRACTOR shall

6.2. Construction Phase Quality Control Activities CONTRACTOR shall comply

6.3. Pre-Commissioning Phase Quality Control Activities

6.3.1. CONTRACTOR shall comply with the Pre-commissioning quality

6.3.2. Prior completion of the WORK, CONTRACTOR shall perform the

7.0 MEASUREMENT, ANALYSIS AND IMPROVEMENT

7.1. Inspection Schedules

CONTRACTOR shall submit each week a two-week look ahead schedule

7.2. Internal Audits

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7.2.1. At a minimum, CONTRACTOR shall conduct an internal audit of