Schedule Q Manifa

CONTRACT NO. 6600020634 (IK)

SCHEDULE Q

QUALlTY REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Generai

2. Quality Management System Requirements

3. Documentation Requirements

4. Management Responsibility

6. Resource Management

6. Project Realization/Execution

7. Measurement, Analysis and Improvement

Attachment I CONTRACTOR and Subcontractor Quality PersonnelQualification Requirements

Attachment Il SAUDI ARAMCO Standards and Procedures ContainingOuality Requirements

Attachment III Quality Requirements for CONTRACTOR Supplied Materials

Attachment IV Quality Requirements for the Construction Phase

Attachment V Summary of Ouality System Deliverables

Attachment VI Project Specific Quality Requirements

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1. GENERAL

1.1. For the purposes of this Schedule "Q", SAUDI ARAMCO shall have thesame meaning as COMPANY for contracts with Aramco ServicesCompany and Aramco Overseas Company.

1.2. This Schedule describes SAUDI ARAMCO's minimum requirements forCONTRACTOR's Quality System.

1.3. CONTRACTOR shall be totally responsible for the quality of WORKrequired by this Contract. Except as provided in Paragraph 5.4 of thisSchedule "Q", CONTRACTOR's responsibilities as described herein maynot be delegated without the express written consent of the CompanyRepresentative.

1.4. CONTRACTOR shall inspect, test and accept ali parts of the WORK asdefined in Schedule "8", including its subcontractors' work, in conformancewith ali drawings, specifications and standards applicable to the WORK.

1.5. CONTRACTOR shall perform Quality Management functions for ali partsof the WORK, including its subcontractors', vendors', manufacturers' andsuppliers' WORK as specified in the CONTRACTOR's Quality Manual andapproved Quality Plan(s).

1.6. SAUDI ARAMCO shall be entitled to have the Company Representative orhis nominee present at ali locations where CONTRACTOR or itssubcontractors and suppliers are engaged in the performance of theWORK, at any and ali times, to review ali aspects of CONTRACTOR'sQuality activities and to witness whatever inspection and testing isrequired by this Contract. SAUDI ARAMCO retains the right to conductwhatever additional tests or inspections it deems necessary to assureitself that the materials meet the requirements of the Contract.CONTRACTOR shall not refuse access to technical or other data whichCONTRACTOR considers proprietary or confidential, and which isreasonably required to inspect CONTRACTOR's performance of theWORK, except where the nominee of SAUDI ARAMCO's CompanyRepresentative is a competitor of CONTRACTOR in the sale, engineering,or installation of systems similar to the FACILITIES or is related to oraffiliated with such a firm, in which event the Company Representativemay nominate an alternate.


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1.7. SAUDI ARAMCO will complete its review of CONTRACTOR's Qualitydocuments and personnel qualifications no more than thirty (30) calendardays after submittal of a document or its subsequent modifications.Following its initial review, SAUDI ARAMCO will approve or provisionallyapprove the submitted document or personnel qualification, or it will rejectthe document with comments.

1.8. For any inspection or any test required to be witnessed by SAUDIARAMCO, including any required by applicable laws, rules and regulationsof Saudi Arabia, CONTRACTOR shall provide notice of said inspection ortest as specified in the approved Inspection and Test Plans (ITP's) toenable the Company Representative to attendo If any part of the WORKor the FACILITIES is closed or covered before the required inspection orwitnessing has been performed or without agreement by SAUDIARAMCO, it must, if required by SAUDI ARAMCO, be opened oruncovered for inspection or witnessing and reclosed or recovered atCONTRACTOR's expense.

1.9. If any inspection or test directed or performed by SAUDI ARAMCO, or byanother party at the direction of SAUDI ARAMCO, reveals any defect inCONTRACTOR-supplied materials or in the WORK, CONTRACTOR shallbear the cost of such inspection and testing and shall promptly correctsuch defect at CONTRACTOR's expense.

1.10. If CONTRACTOR does not adhere to the Quality requirements of thisschedule, SAUDI ARAMCO may, after two weeks notification toCONTRACTOR, supply sufficient inspection and testing services toassure that the WORK is being done as required by this Contract.CONTRACTOR shall bear the cost of such inspection and testing.

2. QUALlTY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

CONTRACTOR shall implement for this Contract a Quality Management Systemaccording 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 conflictbetween ISO 9001 and this Schedule, the requirements of this Schedule shallhave precedence.


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3. DOCUMENTATION REOUIREMENTS

3.1. CONTRACTOR shall pian, organize, control and execute ali WORK inaccordance with CONTRACTOR's Ouality Plans, Inspection and TestPlans (ITP) and documented procedures. The Ouality Plans must ensurethat quality personnel and processes, including those of subcontractors,are effective and that the WORK is completed in strict compliance with aliprovisions of schedule 'B" of this Contract.

3.2. CONTRACTOR shall prepare the project specific Ouality Pian covering asapplicable, design, procurement, construction and pre-commissioningactivities as specified in SAEP-1154 (Guidelines for CONTRACTOR'sOuality Pian) and submit it to the Company Representative for review andapprovai no later than thirty (30) calendar days after the effective date ofthis Contract.

3.3. CONTRACTOR shall not release requisitions for equipment quotations orstart any construction activities prior to SAUDI ARAMCO's approvai of theOuality Pian unless specifically approved in writing by the CompanyRepresentative.

3.4. CONTRACTOR shall submit Procurement Inspection and Test Plans inaccordance with paragraph 3.2 of Attachment III to this Schedule "a".Pending SAUDI ARAMCO approvai of the Inspection and Test Plans,CONTRACTOR shall not permit fabrication to begin on any item requiredto have ITP's.

3.5. CONTRACTOR shall prepare and submit Construction Inspection andTest Plan(s) in accordance with paragraph 1 of Attachment IV to thisSchedule "0". CONTRACTOR shall not start specific construction or precommissioning activities prior to SAUDI ARAMCO's approvai of theapplicable ITP.

3.6. CONTRACTOR shall modify its Ouality Plans to reflect any significantchanges identified by CONTRACTOR or SAUDI ARAMCO.CONTRACTOR's revised Ouality Plans shall then be resubmitted forSAUDI ARAMCO's approvaI.

3.7. The latest revision of CONTRACTOR's Ouality Manual and applicableOuality Plans and ali referenced documentation shall be available forSAUDI ARAMCO's use at the CONTRACTOR's design, procurement,fabrication and installation or construction locations. Referencedocuments include ali those contained in drawings, specifications and

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procedures for the inspection of equipment and materials to be fabricatedor constructed at the applicable site.

4. MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILlTY

4.1. In accordance with ISO 9001, CONTRACTOR's top management shallreview the project specific Quality System every six months to ensure thatthe system is suitable, adequate and effective. Top management reviewsshall be scheduled events included in the quality audit schedule approvedby the Company Representative as provided in Paragraph 7.2.2 of thisSchedule "Q".

4.2. Within two (2) weeks after the scheduled review date, CONTRACTORshall advise the Company Representative in writing of the results andrecommended actions of such reviews. Changes to the Quality Systemthat result from CONTRACTOR's Top Management Reviews shall beincorporated in the project Quality Plans, with the approvai of theCompany Representative.

5. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

5.1. CONTRACTOR shall provide resources to implement the Quality Systemas set forth in this Contract. For ali procurement, construction, and precommissioning activities, sufficient SAUDI ARAMCO approved Qualitypersonnel identified in Attachment VI of this Schedule "Q" shall be on-siteprior to the start of the applicable WORK.

5.2. CONTRACTOR shall provide resumes of ali CONTRACTOR andsubcontractor Quality personnel to SAUDI ARAMCO for review andapprovai prior to the start of work for each individuaI. SAUDI ARAMCOshall have the right to interview and/or test assigned inspectors. SAUDIARAMCO has the right to reject proposed candidates if they do notcomply with the requirements in Attachment I or if SAUDI ARAMCO hashad prior poor experience with such candidates.

5.3. When specified in Attachment VI of this Schedule "Q", CONTRACTORshall designate the Quality Assurance Manager for this Contract withinseven calendar days of the effective date of this Contract. The QualityAssurance Manager shall be assigned to the WORK through MechanicalCompletion.

5.4. CONTRACTOR may subcontract inspection services, subject to SAUDIARAMCO's review and approvaI.


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5.5. CONTRACTOR's, subcontractor's and third party agency's Qualitypersonnel assigned to the WORK shall meet the minimum qualificationrequirements of Attachment I of this Schedule "Q", and must be technicallycompetent to perform their duties. Records must be maintained forSAUDI ARAMCO's reviews that document the qualifications ofCONTRACTOR's Quality Personnel.

5.6. CONTRACTOR's Quality personnel shall be dedicated to the WORKdescribed in this Schedule "Q" and shall perform no other function on thisContract. CONTRACTOR's quality personnel shall have sufficient andwell-defined responsibility, qualifications, authority, and organizationalfreedom to identify quality problems and areas of non-conformance and toinitiate, recommend and substantiate corrective actions.

5.7. The CONTRACTOR's Quality Managers shall have organizationalauthority at least equal to that of the line manager directly responsible forexecution of the WORK. During ali phases of the WORK,CONTRACTOR's QC Supervisor(s) shall functionally report to theCONTRACTOR Quality Assurance Manager or Quality ControI Manager.

5.8. CONTRACTOR shall submit to the Company Representative within thirty(30) calendar days from the effective date of this Contract and update withchanges shown as part of the monthly Quality Management Report (SeePara. 7.5.1) a Iisting, 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) c1early showingassignments of personnel including:

5.9.1. ali planned quality personnel for the project in accordance withAttachment VI of this schedule "Q".

5.9.2. reporting relationships from the inspector through to level abovethe CONTRACTOR's project manager for this contract.

5.9.3. internai and externallines of communication.

5.9.4. interfaces between the CONTRACTOR and its subcontractorsand suppliers, and between CONTRACTOR and SAUDIARAMCO.


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5.9.5. mobilization and de-mobilization dates for ali planned qualitypersonnel.

5.10. Planned staffing levels shall comply with SAUDI ARAMCO approvedQuality Pian and Attachment VI of this Schedule "Q"; any reduction fromthe required levels must be approved in advance in writing by theCompany Representative.

5.11. CONTRACTOR shall make quality personnel changes required due tovacations, illness, temporary assignments, emergency leave, resignationsor other reasons as necessary to maintain required Quality Coverage.CONTRACTOR shall advise the Company Representative of suchpersonnel and quality coverage at least thirty (30) calendar days inadvance of scheduled absences or changes and as soon as possible forother changes.

5.12. CONTRACTOR shall implement an ongoing training program to introduceand familiarize ali CONTRACTOR and sub-contractor personnel with theproject quality requirements for their area of responsibility.

6. PROJECT REALIZATION/EXECUTION

6.1. Design Phase Quality Activities

6.1.1. CONTRACTOR shall comply with the Design Phase requirementsof CONTRACTOR's approved Quality Pian and this Schedule "Q".

6.1.2. CONTRACTOR shall perform Design Reviews at appropriatestages during the Design Phase. CONTRACTOR shall notify theCompany Representative two weeks prior to the start of anyDesign Reviews. As a rnlnìmum, these reviews shall becompleted prior to the SAUDI ARAMCO scheduled DesignReviews stated in Schedule "B". CONTRACTOR shall maintainrecords of such CONTRACTOR Design Reviews in accordancewith the Quality Pian, including solicitation, recording andresolution of ali comments.

6.2. Procurement Phase Quality ControI Activities

CONTRACTOR shall comply with the Procurement quality requirements ofCONTRACTOR's approved Quality Pian and Attachment III of thisSchedule "Q".



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6.3. Construction Phase Qualitv ControI Activities

CONTRACTOR shall comply with the Construction quality requirements ofCONTRACTOR's approved Quality Pian and Attachment IV of thisSchedule "Q".

6.4. Pre-Commissioning Phase Quality Control Activities

6.4.1. CONTRACTOR shall comply with the Pre-commissioning qualityrequirements of CONTRACTOR's approved Quality Pian andSchedule "B".

6.4.2. Prior to completion of the WORK, CONTRACTOR shall performthe inspections required by Schedule "B" to complete precommissioning activities and document and correct any nonconformances. A copy of the inspection results and status of thecorrection of non-conformances shall be submitted to theCompany Representative each week until the acceptance of theapplicable system.

7. MEASUREMENT, ANALYSIS ANO IMPROVEMENT

7.1. Inspection Schedules

CONTRACTOR shall submit each week a two-week look ahead scheduleof ali planned quality activities to the Company Representative during theProcurement, Construction and Pre-commissioning WORK Phases asspecified in Schedule "A". The schedule shall be sent electronically in aformat acceptable to SAUOI ARAMCO.

7.2. Internai Audits

7.2.1. CONTRACTOR shall conduct internai audits covering WORKPhases with a duration of six months or longer. This shall includeaudits of the CONTRACTOR's quality function and obligations asdescribed in the SAUOI ARAMCO approved quality plans, thisContract, and ISO 9001. This program shall also includescheduled Quality System audits for subcontracts with workscheduled to exceed six months in duration.

7.2.2. CONTRACTOR shall submit a quality audit schedule to theCompany Representative for review and approvai within thirty(30) calendar days from the effective date of this Contract. As a



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minimum, full quality system audits shall be carried out at fifteenpercent (15%) and sixty percent (60%) of completion stage for theDesign, Procurement, and Construction WORK Phases.CONTRACTOR's audits may be rescheduled only with theapprovai of the Company Representative.

7.2.3. Ali audits shall be executed by quality auditors (qualified inaccordance with Attachment I of this Schedule "Q") not directlyresponsible for the area being audited or by an approved thirdparty agency.

7.2.4. CONTRACTOR shall investigate root causes and initiatecorrective actions for nonconformities identified in each audit.CONTRACTOR shall verify implementation and c1oseout ofcorrective actions prior to the next scheduled audit.

7.2.5. CONTRACTOR shall submit to the Company Representative acopy of each audit report within two (2) weeks of its completion.

7.2.6. The Company Representative or his nominee shall be invited toparticipate in ali audits. Audit notifications and agenda shall besubmitted to the Company Representative fourteen (14) calendardays in advance.

7.3. Control of Non-Conformance

7.3.1. CONTRACTOR shall control CONTRACTOR and subcontractorsupplied materials and fabricated assemblies that do not conformto requirements as indicated in 7.3.2, 7.3.5, and 7.3.6 below.Controls to restrict further processing or installation ofnonconforming or defective items, pending decisions ondisposition shall be established and maintained.

7.3.2. CONTRACTOR shall issue Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs)for ali violations by the CONTRACTOR, subcontractors,manufacturers and/or suppliers to Contract requirements andSAUDI ARAMCO approved CONTRACTOR quality plan(s),inspection & test plans, and procedures. CONTRACTOR shallsubmit a copy of each NCR to the Company Representativewithin 48 hours of issue. CONTRACTOR shall maintain asummary of the open NCRs, and submit it at the regular projectprogress meetings. CONTRACTOR shall notify the Company



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Representative prior to finaI closure of each NCR forinspection/verification by SAUDI ARAMCO.

7.3.3. CONTRACTOR shall respond to ali NCRs issued by SAUDIARAMCO in writing within 48 hours of receiving notification ofnon-conformance, including his proposed corrective action.

7.3.4. CONTRACTOR shall investigate the root causes of nonconforming items, and initiate corrective actions to preventrecurrence of nonconformities.

7.3.5. CONTRACTOR shall rework or repair and re-inspect items inaccordance with SAUDI ARAMCO approved procedures. Thoseitems 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 SAUDIARAMCO standards to the Company Representative for itemsthat do not comply with SAUDI ARAMCO standards but are stiliconsidered usable. The item may be used in the WORK only ifSAUDI ARAMCO approves the waiver.

7.3.7. CONTRACTOR shall segregate ali other non-conformingmaterials and assemblies to a c1early designated rejection site.CONTRACTOR shall track and control ali non-conformingequipment or materials until it is reused, exported, or otherwisedisposed of. Ali imported rejected materials shall be disposed ofin accordance with Schedule "G". CONTRACTOR shall notify theCompany Representative of the disposition of ali rejectedmaterials on a monthly basis as part of the Quality ManagementReport.

7.4. Waivers

7.4.1. CONTRACTOR shall not waive the requirements of anyCONTRACTOR Quality Pian or ITP previously accepted by theCompany Representative without the express written consent ofthe Company Representative.

7.4.2. The CONTRACTOR shall maintain a log detailing ali waivers fromSAUDI ARAMCO or CONTRACTOR Quality and inspectionrequirements obtained during ali WORK phases. This log mustindicate the status of the waiver, a brief description and details of



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the applicable purchase order and equipment or constructionprocesso

7.4.3. The CONTRACTOR shall also maintain a log detailing ali waiversto SAUDI Armco standards obtained during allphases, includingthose initiated by SAUDI ARAMCO (during or prior to the start ofWORK) or CONTRACTOR. This log must indicate the status ofthe waiver, a brief description and details of the applicablepurchase order and equipment or construction processo

7.5. Analysis of Data

CONTRACTOR shall prepare and submit a monthly Quality ManagementReport in a format acceptable to SAUDI ARAMCO to demonstrateeffective implementation of the CONTRACTOR's Quality System. Thereport shall include the following items as a minimum:

7.5.1. Generalltems:

a) Listing of quality audits completed (internai andsubcontractor), in progress, and planned for the nextmonth.

b) Status of open corrective actions for Non-conformancereports, audits and management reviews.

c) Quality Personnel Listing by Discipline as specified inParagraph 5.7 and mobilization/demobilization pian for thenext month.

d) Listing and status of engineering waivers requested

7.5.2. Design and Procurement Phase Items:

a) Listing of supplier surveys performed with a summary offindings, and planned surveys for the next month.

b) Listing of Pre-inspection Meetings conducted and plannedfor the next month.

c) Listing of supplier inspections performed versus scheduledinspections, and those planned for the next month.

d) Non-conformance reports issued by SAUDI ARAMCO orCONTRACTOR during design or procurement: numberissued, closed out, and pending for the month.



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7.5.3. Construction Phase Items:

a) Non-conformance reports issued by SAUDI ARAMCO orCONTRACTOR during Construction: number issued,closed out, and pending for the month.

b) Listing and disposition of ali defective or rejected materiaIor equipment received at jobsite by CONTRACTOR andsubcontractor.

c) Welding rejection rate reported on per joint and/or Iinearinch basis for piping and alloy welds. A chart showing thehistorical performance during the project shall be included.

7.5.4. Narrative Section for Process Improvement Activities:

This section shall describe CONTRACTOR and subcontractoractivities during the month to continually improve its processes,correct and eliminate non-conformities, prevent potentialproblems, and improve schedules, etc. It should include trendanalysis for weld reject rates, CONTRACTOR & SAUDI ARAMCONCRs and other specific variable measurement required byAttachment VI, root cause analyses, and initiatives to improve theweakest areas.

7.6. Improvement

7.6.1. CONTRACTOR's procedure(s) for Continuai Improvement shallensure measurement, analysis and improvement of the keyvariables and objectives identified in Attachment VI of thisSchedule "Q".

7.6.2. CONTRACTOR's procedure(s) for Preventive Actions shalldescribe the requirements for evaluating the need for actions toprevent occurrence of mistakes from previous Lessons Learnedby CONTRACTOR and SAUDI ARAMCO. Specific SAUDIARAMCO Lessons Learned to be implemented are identified inAttachment VI ofthis Schedule "Q".

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ATTACHMENT I TO SCHEDULE "O"

CONTRACTOR AND SUBCONTRACTOROUALlTY PERSONNEL OUALIFICATION REOUIREMENTS

Ouality personnel employed by CONTRACTOR and its Subcontractors to perform theWORK described in this Contract shall meet, as a minimum, the following qualificationand experience requirements. An inspector can be assigned to multiple inspectiondisciplines, provided he meets the minimum requirements specified on this attachmentfor each of the discipline. SAUDI ARAMCO shall be the final authority for thedetermination of equivalency for ali qualifications, certifications, or minimum number ofyears of experience as specified in this Schedule upon successful completion ofrequired examinations and/ or interviews.

1. DESIGN. PROCUREMENT & CONSTRUCTION PHASES

1.1. Ouality Assurance Manager: Shall have demonstrated knowledge andtraining in the ISO-9000 Series international standards, or equivalent. Heshall 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 Ouality Assurance system activities of whichfive (5) years must be in managing quality systems relating to the ContractScope of WORK (e.g.; oil, gas and petrochemical projects, Infrastructure,communication)

1.2. Ouality System Auditors: Shall have 5 years Ouality System experience inauditing activities in the discipline he is working in. Auditors shall bequalified as stated in ISO-19011 and competent in the discipline beingaudited, familiar with Ouality System standards and be able to exercisejudgment against the criteria of the standards. Auditors must be able tocommunicate c1early in writing and orally. Auditors shall havesatisfactorily completed a training course and passed the courseexamination. Auditors shall have participated in a minimum of four auditsfor a total of at least 20 days including documentation review, actual auditactivities and audit reporting during the past three years.

2. DESIGN &PROCUREMENT PHASES

2.1. Procurement Ouality ControI Supervisor: Shall have a university degreeor equivalent and seven (7) years inspection experience or a high schooldiploma with ten years inspection experience with a minimum of three (3)

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years directly relating to supervision of vendor inspection activities in theContract 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, orequivalent. He shall be able to read, write and speak the EnglishLanguage. He shall have 6 years inspection experience in manufacturingplants, including 2 years of this inspection experience in the specificcommodity and processes to be inspected. He shall be fully conversantwith applicable Industry standards, specifications, and fabrication methodsand shall perform a variety of inspection functions with minimalsupervision as required to verify supplier compliance with the purchaseorder requirements. He shall be able to read engineering drawings. Heshall have knowledge and understanding of ISO-9001 quality systemrequirements and implementation. He shall meet ali additional minimumrequirements for each specific inspection discipline, as follows:

2.2.1. Welding and NDT: Inspector shall be certified as an AmericanWelding Society CWI, CSWIP 3.1 Certified Welding Inspector, orapproved equivalent. Inspector shall have a demonstratedbackground and thorough knowledge of codes such as ANSI B31.3, 31.4 and 31.8, ASME Section V and IX, API 620 and 650,AWS D1.1, required for the execution of the WORK. WhereNondestructive Testing (NDT) forms part of the WORK, andInspector is required to review or ensure NDT programs andresults, he shall have been previously qualified and certified to aminimum ASNT Level Il in the relevant method(s). Whenperforming, 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 TestingFilm Interpretation (RTFI), Inspector shall be certified in RTF!.

2.2.2. Heat Treatment: Inspector shall have direct knowledge of aliaspects of heat treatment and with the types of equipment to beused for the WORK, such as electrical resistance heatingelements, induction coils, or gas fired heaters. He shall be able toverify the heat treatment parameters to approved heat treatmentprocedures. If applicable, Inspector shall be thoroughly familiarwith the heat-treating requirements of ASME B31.3 and ASMESection VIII Division 1.

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2.2.3. Mechanical: Inspector shall demonstrate working knowledge ofcodes 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 AWSD1.1, and testing equipment including Positive MaterialIdentification test equipment required for the inspection ofmechanical commodities such as pipes, piping, fittings, valves,structural steel, and fasteners, ... etc. ,

2.2.4. Positive Materials Identification (PMI): Inspector shall haveknowledge about ali aspects of PMI test methods and theoperation of PMI test equipment used on the job.

2.2.5. Coating: Inspector shall demonstrate a thorough workingknowledge and proven ability of ali phases and types coatingapplications and methods and recognized industry standards. Forcriticai coatings per Saudi Aramco SAES "H" series, Inspectorshall be additionally qualified to NACE Level Il Criticai CoatingsCertification, CSWIP Levelll, or equivalent.

2.2.6. HVAC System: Inspector shall demonstrate a thorough workingknowledge of codes such as the Sheet Metal and Air ConditioningContractors National Association (SMACNA) codes UniformMechanical Code, NFPA 90A, ASHRAE Handbooks and/orequivalent standards.

2.2.7. Lifting EquipmentlCrane: Inspector shall demonstrate a thoroughworking 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 workingknowledge of the National Electric Code/NFPA 70, IEC orequivalent standards. Where, inspection of Cathodic Protectionequipment is required, inspector must be able to demonstrate athorough knowledge of applicable requirements of NACE orequivalent corrosion standards.

2.2.9. Instrumentation: Inspector shall have three (3) years documentedexperience in the field of instrumentation and control systems. Heshall be familiar with the international Industry Codes andStandards related to Intrinsically Safe Systems and ElectricalSystems for Instrumentation such as; ISA RP12.6, ISARP12.2.02, ISA TR12., ANSI MC96.1, IEEE 518, IEEE 1100, IEC60529, NEMA ICS 6, NEMA 250, NEMA VE 1, NEMA VE 2,



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NFPA 70/NEC and UL 94. As a minimum, he shall be able toinspect complete loop checking, wiring continuity, color coding,and start up. When required, he shall be able to evaluate FactoryAcceptance Test and demonstrate a thorough working knowledgeof international codes and standards related to packaged unitsinstrumentation such as, Distributed ControI System (DCS),Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Systems,Remote Terminai Unit, and Ernergency Shutdown (ESD)systems.

2.2.10. Rotating Equipment: He shall have minimum 4 years hands-oninspection experience of rotating machineries such as pumps,cornpressors, generators, turbines, gears and motors, includingatlending and assessing Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) andreporting dynamic, vibration and/ or high temperature problems.

3. CONSTRUCTION &PRE COMMISSIONING PHASES

3.1. Ouality ControI Manager: He shall have a university degree or equivalentand a total of seven (7) years inspection experience or a high schooldiploma with a total of ten (10) years inspection experience. As minimum,he shall have five (5) years directly relating to supervision of constructionactivities in the Contract Scope of WORK (e.g.; oil, gas and petrochemicalprojects, Infrastructure, communication).

3.2. Ouality ControI . Supervisor: He shall have a university degree orequivalent and a total of seven (7) years inspection experience or a highschool diploma with a total of ten (10) years inspection experience. Asminimum, he shall have three (3) years directly relating to supervision ofconstruction activities in the Contract Scope of WORK (e.g.; oil, gas andpetrochemical projects, Infrastructure, communication .... )

3.3. Ouality ControI Inspectors: Inspector shall be High School graduate, orequivalent; shall be able to read, write and speak English Language; shallbe fully conversant with applicable Industry Standards and Specifications;and shall perform a variety of inspection functions with minimalsupervision. Personnel employed by CONTRACTOR or itsSubcontractors to perform the WORK described in this Contract shallmeet, as a minirnum, the following years of relevant experience:



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Number of years of experience

Inspector Title OverallInspection Contract ScopeSpecialty ofWork*

Sr. Inspector 8 5 3

Inspector 5 3 2

Asslstant High School with 3 years working experience

Inspector Technical college Diploma with 2 years working

(Saudi Arabs experience, orOnly) BS Degree in Engineering (ME, EE, CE, etc.)

*e.g. 011, gas and petrochemical projects, Infrastructure, cornmunlcatlonetc.

Note: An Assistant Inspector may be utilized in piace of an Inspector ifthere is more than one QC Inspector of a particular discipline requiredunder the Contract.

Additional requirements shall apply for specific disciplines as follows:

3.3.1. Welding: Inspector shall be certified as an American WeldingSociety CWI, CSWIP 3.1 Certified Welding Inspector, or SAUDIARAMCO approved equivalent. Inspector shall have ademonstrated background and thorough knowledge of codessuch as ANSI B 31.3, 31.4 and 31.8, ASME Section V and IX, API620 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 andresults, he shall have been previously qualified and certified to aminimum ASNT Level Il in the relevant method(s). Whenperforming, 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 TestingFilm Interpretation (RTFI), Inspector shall be certified in RTF!.

3.3.2. Plant and Eauipment: Inspector shall demonstrate workingknowledge of codes, as required by the scope of the Contract,such as ASME Sec I, V, VIII and IX, ANSI B31.3/4/8 and API



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620/650 and AW8 D1.1, required for the execution of theinspection work. As a minimum, he shall have experience with:

a) Installation of equipment such as, Pumps, Motors, 8kids,Valves, Vessels, Compressors, Fired Heaters, AuxiliaryEquipment, Packaged Equipment in plant construction ....etc

b) Piping systems and pipe line,

c) Hot tap procedure,

d) Vessels, tanks and spheres construction

e) structural steel erectionf) HotlCold Insulation.

3.3.3. Heat Treatment: Inspector shall have direct knowledge of aliaspects of heat treatment with the types of equipment such aselectrical resistance heating elements, induction coils, or gas firedheaters. He shall be able to verify process parameters toapproved heat treatment procedures. Inspector shall also bethoroughly familiar with the heat-treating requirements of A8MEB31.3 and A8ME 8ection VIII Division 1.

3.3.4. Positive Materials Identification (PMI): Inspector shall haveknowledge about ali aspects of PMI test methods and theoperation of PMI test equipment used on the job.

3.3.5. Civil: Inspector shall demonstrate a thorough working knowledgeof recognized building codes such as the Uniform Bui!ding Code(UBC) or equivalent standards. As applicable for the work, heshall demonstrate thorough knowledge and proven ability inconstruction techniques with emphasis on soi! mechanics,foundations, retaining walls, structural steel, masonry, buildinginteriors, building finishes, roof systems, and asphalt.

3.3.6. Batch Plant: Inspector shall have direct experience in inspectionof asphaltlconcrete mix ingredients in accordance with theapplicable A8TM, AA8HTO or ACI procedures and guidelines.He shall be able to assess the plant QC laboratory to determinethat their equipment, procedures /techniques, sample recordingand result reporting compliance with the applicable standards. Heshall be able to evaluate batch plants capability and safety thatmeet company requirements. He shall review and performs fullscale plant trials to determine the required engineering properties.

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3.3.7. Coating: Inspector shall demonstrate a thorough workingknowledge and proven ability of ali phases and types of criticaicoating applications and methods and recognized industrystandards and criticai coatings. Inspector shall be qualified perthe requirements of SAEP 316.

3.3.8. Plumbing: Inspector shall demonstrate a thorough knowledge ofcodes such as the Uniform Plumbing or equivalent standards.

3.3.9. HVAC System: Inspector shall demonstrate a thorough workingknowledge of codes such as the Sheet Metal and Air ConditioningContractors National Association (SMACNA) codes UniformMechanical Code, NFPA 90A, ASHRAE Handbooks and/orequivalent standards.

3.3.10. Lifting EguipmentiCrane (Fixed, Overhead, Elevators): Inspectorshall demonstrate a thorough working knowledge of codes suchas ANSI-A17.1 and 17.2, ANSI-B30.1 through B30.16, orequivalent standards.

3.3.11. Electrical: Inspector shall demonstrate a thorough workingknowledge of the National Electric Code/NFPA 70, IEC orequivalent standards. He shall also have working knowledge ofelectrical installations including materials, methods,specifications, and hazardous location identification for oil andgas or petrochemical industries.

3.3.12. Communication: Inspector shall demonstrate a thorough workingknowledge of telecommunicatlons, and be familiar with NorthAmerican or International Telecommunications Standards;Building Industry Consulting Services InternationalTelecommunications Distribution Methods Manual (BICSITDMM); National Electrical Codes; and National Electrical SafetyCodes, or their equivalents.

3.3.13. Instrumentation: Inspector shall be familiar with the internationalIndustry Codes and Standards related to Intrinsically SafeSystems and Electrical Systems for Instrumentation such as; ISARP12.6, ISA RP12.2.02, ISA TR12., ANSI MC96.1, IEEE518, IEEE 1100, IEC 60529, NEMA ICS 6, NEMA 250, NEMAVE 1, NEMA VE 2, NFPA 70/NEC and UL 94. As a minimum, heshall be able to inspect complete loop checking, wiring continuityand color coding, start up, and troubleshooting. When required,



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he shall be able to evaluate Factory Acceptance Test anddemonstrate a thorough working knowledge of international codesand standards related to packaged units instrumentation such as,Distributed Control System (DCS), Supervisory Control and DataAcquisition (SCADA) Systems, Remote Terminai Unit, andEmergency Shutdown (ESD) systems.

3.3.14. Cathodic Protection: Inspector shall have two (2) yearsdocumented experience in the field of cathodic protection for therequired specific application. He shall be able to demonstrate athorough working knowledge of international codes and standardsrelated to inspecting Cathodic Protection System and itscomponents, such as anode installation, cable installation, andpositive and negative cable hookups to rectifier. He shall be ableto interpret and assess cathodic protection design packages toensure compliance with the contractual requirements.

3.3.15. Nondestructive Testing (NDT) Personnel: Ali CONTRACTOR andsubcontractor personnel located in Saudi Arabia responsible forperforming NDT operations, or interpreting, reviewing, ensuring orauditing NDT operations shall meet SAUDI ARAMCO'srequirement as Iisted in SAEP-1142. Ali CONTRACTOR andsubcontractor NDT and personnel shall hold current certificationwhere outlined below attesting to their NDT qualifications.

3.3.15.1. Nondestructive Testing NDT Levellli personnel: suchpersonnel shall have been tested and certified byASNT (or equivalent nationally recognized programas approved by SAUDI ARAMCO) in the requiredNDT method(s) specified by the Contract and shall berequired to fulfill the full scope of a practicing Level IIIincluding, but not limited to: method application,interpretation of results, interpretation of codes andstandards, preparation of procedures, and training ofLevel I and Level Il personnel.

3.3.15.2. Radiograph Film Interpretation Technician: suchpersonnel shall be certified by SAUDI ARAMCO inRadiographic Testing Film Interpretation (RTFI) whenperforming, reviewing, ensuring or auditing RTFI.

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1. SAEP-122

2. SAEP-124

3. SAEP-127

4. SAEP-133

5. SAEP-302

6. SAEP-303

7. SAEP-311

8. SAEP-316

9. SAEP-318

10. SAEP-324


ATTACHMENT Il TO SCHEDULE "Q"

SAUDI ARAMCO STANDARDS ANO PROCEDURES CONTAINING QUALlTYREQUIREMENTS

CONTRACTOR shall comply with ali applicable SAUDI ARAMCO Material SystemSpecifications (SAMSS), SAUDI ARAMCO Engineering Standards (SAES), and otherSAUDI ARAMCO standards and specifications including, but not limited to the followingprocedures relating to Quality requirements:

Project Records

Producing, Processing and Controlling CADO Drawings WithinSaudi Arameo

Security and ControI of Saudi Arameo Engineering Data

Instructions for the Development of "Regulated Vendors List"Engineering Standards

Instructions for Obtaining a Waiver of a Saudi Arameo EngineeringRequirement

Engineering Reviews of Project Proposal and Detail DesignDocumentation

Installation of Hot Tapped Connections

Performance Qualification of Coating Personnel

Pressure Relief Valve Program Authorization for Installation,Deletion and Changes

Certification Review and Registration of Project Welders andBrazers

11. SAEP-334 Certification and Submittal of Saudi Arameo Engineering Drawings

12. SAEP-352 Welding Procedures and Approvai

13. SAEP-1101 through SAEP-1117: Welding and Brazing Test Supplements forWelder Performance Qualification

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

15. SAEP-1133 Form 3750, Pressuring Relieving Device Test Report

16. SAEP-1141 Industriai Radiation Safety

17. SAEP-1142 Qualification of Non-Saudi Arameo NDT Personnel

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18. SAEP-1143 Radiographic Examination

19. SAEP-1144 Magnetic Particle Examination

20. SAEP-1145 Liquid Penetrant Examination

21. SAEP-1154 Guidelines for CONTRACTOR's Ouality Plans

22. SAEP-1634 Factory Acceptance Test

23. SAEP-1636 Installation And Checkout Pian

24. SAEP-1638 Site Acceptance Test Pian

25. SAEP-3101 Spare Parts Data Requirements for CONTRACTOR ProcuredEquipment

26. SAER 1972 SAUDI ARAMCO Inspection Requirements (Form 175)

27. SAES-A-202 SAUDI ARAMCO Engineering Drawing Preparation

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ATTACHMENT III TO SCHEDULE "Q"

QUALlTY REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACTOR SUPPLIED MATERIALS

1. PROCUREMENT PROCESS

1.1. CONTRACTOR shall provide and document Quality services in theprocurement of equipment and materiaI to be used or installed during theconstruction and installation of the facilities as specified in therequirements of the Contract.

1.2. CONTRACTOR or its SAUDI ARAMCO approved third party inspectorshall perform Quality activities at the supplier and sub-supplier locationsas required by the inspection level assigned for the materials andequipment identified in SAER-1972 Inspection Requirements. Subject toSAUDI ARAMCO approvai, CONTRACTOR may change the assignedcode of inspection during the course of the work as a result of supplierperformance.

1.3. Supplier Selection

1.3.1. Except as provided in Paragraph 1.3.5 of this Attachment III toSchedule "Q", for ali equipment and materials for which inspectionrequirements are specified on the applicable SAUDI ARAMCOForm 175, CONTRACTOR shall prequalify each manufacturerand its specific manufacturing site as described in 1.3.1 through1.3.3 of this Attachment III to Schedule "Q". Evidence of theprequalification shall be provided to SAUDI ARAMCO for itsreview at least two (2) weeks prior to placement of the purchaseorder.

1.3.2. CONTRACTOR shall evaluate supplier's capabilities to meet thetechnical, quality and schedule requirements of the WORK. Suchevaluation shall include technical review of products to ensurecompliance with applicable SAUDI ARAMCO standards.

1.3.3. CONTRACTOR shall evaluate suppliers' Quality System, whichshall meet ISO 9001 system requirements. Reliance solely oncertification to ISO Quality Systems is unacceptable.CONTRACTOR's prior audits findings are considered current ifcompleted within 24-months prior to the proposed equipmentpurchase and do not include any major technical or qualitydeficiencies.

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1.3.4. CONTRACTOR shall complete a physical survey of proposedsuppliers for any equipment requiring an inspection level of 2, 3,or 4 as specified in SAER-1972. CONTRACTOR supplierevaluations shall, at a minimum, be carried out by a certified leadauditor per the requirements of Attachment I to this Schedule "O"and a technical expert for the equipment under consideration.

1.3.5. CONTRACTOR shall notify SAUDI ARAMCO at least two weeksahead of ali planned supplier surveys.

1.3.6. Ouality System evaluations are not required for manufacturers orsuppliers currently specified in SAUDI ARAMCO EngineeringStandards (SAES) or in Schedule "8". For equipment andmaterials not covered by SAES, Ouality System evaluations arenot required if the proposed supplier is on a specific listingprovided by SAUDI ARAMCO for reference on this project.

2. PROCUREMENT INFORMATION

2.1. CONTRACTOR shall review and ensure the quality of ali requisitions priorto submittal for Saudi Arameo review, including ali technical and qualityrequirements specified in Schedule "8".

2.2. CONTRACTOR shall review its supplier's sub-orders to ensure that alirelevant SAUDI ARAMCO technical and inspection requirements arepassed on to sub-suppliers.

2.3. CONTRACTOR shall ensure that ali suppliers and manufacturers ofinspectable equipment and material have and maintain acceptable Oualityprograms in accordance with the ISO-9001 quality standard.

2.4. CONTRACTOR shall complete and submit a weekly inspection/fabricationstatus report to the Company Representative in an electronic formatacceptable to SAUDI ARAMCO. The report shall include, as a minimum,the following information for each purchase arder:

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 inParagraph 3.7 of this Attachment III.

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2.4.6.

2.4.7.

2.4.8.

2.4.9.

2.4.10.

2.4.11.

2.4.12.2.4.13.


Pre-inspection Meeting Date

Fabrication Start Date and progress to date

Scheduled and Forecast Delivery Date

Inspector and Agency (qualified as specified in Attachment I ofSchedule "Q")

Special Process Procedures (approved as specified in Paragraph3.5 of this Attachment III)

Open and Closed NCR's

Closeout DateDisposition Report submittal date

2.5. SAUDI ARAMCO shall have access to ali purchase order inspection reportfiles

3. VERIFICATION OF PURCHASED MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT

3.1. CONTRACTOR shall maintain an effective system for continuity of orderidentification that ensures drawings, specifications, and inspectionrequirements are properly transmitted to suppliers at ali tiers of orderplacement.

3.2. CONTRACTOR and/or its suppliers shall prepare detailed Inspection andTest Plans (ITPs) in accordance with paragraph 3.4 of this Attachment forali equipment and materials assigned a level 2, 3, or 4 in SAER-1972, andfor any other equipment deemed necessary by CONTRACTOR.

3.3. CONTRACTOR shall review the Quality requirements in ali applicableSAUDI ARAMCO standards and procedures Iisted in Attachment /I to thisSchedule "Q" and include appropriate Quality requirements in the ITPs.Each ITP shall identify, as a minimum the inspection level and detail aliwitness, hold and certification review points as specified in the SAUDIARAMCO Form175 (Inspection Requirements).

3.4. CONTRACTOR shall prepare a Special form 175 for approvai by theCompany Representative:

3.4.1. If no existing form 175 is applicable to the equipment, or3.4.2. For changes to the existing form 175;

3.5. As a minimum, each ITP shall include the following information:

3.5.1. Process_description3.5.2. Quality control requirements

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3.5.3. Notification requirements for supplier inspection, witness and holdpoints (minimum 5 calendar days)

3.5.4. Responsibility for inspection/test3.5.5. Applicable procedures3.5.6. Acceptance criteria (Saudi Aramco and International Industry

Standards)3.5.7. Verifying documents3.5.8. Inspection points (Hold, Witness &Review)

3.6. When required by SAUDI ARAMCO's standards, CONTRACTOR shallsubmit for SAUDI ARAMCO's review and approvai ali supplier proceduresfor refractory installation, welding, welding repair, NDT (In-Kingdom only),heat treatment, and alloy verification (PMI) as applicable, no later than 30days prior to the start of the specific work activity.

3.7. Supplier and sub supplier personnel for NDT, Positive MaterialIdentification, and welding shall be qualified as specified by SAUDIARAMCO's Standards and Attachment I of this Schedule "Q".CONTRACTOR shall review and approve such qualifications prior to thestart of manufacturing.

3.8. The qualification and certification of Out of Kingdom NondestructiveTesting (NDT) personnel shall be in accordance with a nationallyrecognized program as Iisted in SAEP-1142. CONTRACTOR's certifiedLevel III Inspector shall review and approve ali supplier and sub supplierNDT personnel qualffication and certification programs as well as ali NDTprocedures prior to commencements of any NDT operation. Copies ofapproved procedures shall be submitted to SAUDI ARAMCO.

3.9. CONTRACTOR shall make supplier and sub-supplier NDT personnelrecords and Welder Qualification Records available to the CompanyRepresentative on request.

3.10. CONTRACTOR shall compile and forward to the CompanyRepresentative no later than twenty-one (21) calendar days prior to thepre-inspection meeting and start of any fabrication, either at the primesupplier or a major sub-supplier, one electronic version on compact disc(CD) and two (2) hard copy sets of the CONTRACTOR's InspectionAssignment Package.

3.10.1. Inspection assignment package is a set of documents that includedetails of purchased material/equipment and their qualityrequirements needed to perform full inspection at the vendorlsubvendor facility. This package shall include the followingdocuments:



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3.10.1.1. A complete copy of the CONTRACTOR's unpricedpurchase order or subcontract, material requisition, andattachments.

3.10.1.2. Copies of sub-supplier's applicable unpriced purchaseorders. (If these are not available, CONTRACTORshall previde them to the Company Representativeupon placement by the supplier.)

3.10.1.3. Inspection requirements as specified in the applicable8AUDI ARAMCO Form 175.

3.10.1.4. Inspection assignment sheet specìfying 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 by8AER-1972 or Att. VI to this 8chedule "Q".)

3.10.1.7. Agenda for each pre-inspection meeting whereappropriate.

3.11. CONTRACTOR or its approved third party inspector shall schedule andperform source inspection at supplier and sub-supplier fabrication sites asspecified in the approved Inspection and Test Plans.

3.12. CONTRACTOR shall provide Pre-inspection Meeting Reports andsubsequent Vendor Inspection Reports to the Company Representativewithin 10 calendar days of each shop visit.

3.13. If 8AUDI ARAMCO waives a plant inspection visit, CONTRACTOR shallobtain from suppliers and sub-suppliers such inspection records as maybe required to meet the requirements of Paragraph 3.8, and include theinspection records in the Inspection Disposition Reports (Paragraph 3.12).8uch waiver shall not release CONTRACTOR from any other obligationscontained in this 8chedule "Q".

3.14. CONTRACTOR shall require its 8ubcontractors / suppliers to submitmanufacturing and test reports as specified on each form 8A-175. TheCONTRACTOR shall review and indicate its acceptance of theseinspection records prior to issuing the inspection (or shipping) release. Acopy shall be provided to 8AUDI ARAMCO with the Inspection DispositionReport.

3.15. Within two weeks of acceptance of materia I or equipment, CONTRACTORshall prepare and issue to the Company Representative a final dispositionreport. This report shall be based upon CONTRACTOR's review of theinspection file and include as a minimum:

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3.15.1. Narrative details of Quality activities performed duringmanufacturing and fabrication of the equipment or rnaterial.

3.15.2. Copies of SAUDI ARAMCO approved waivers to SAUDIARAMCO's requirements.

3.15.3. Ali SA-175 CONTRACTOR witnessed inspections.

3.15.4. Copies of supplier quality records as specified in SA-175.

3.15.5. Copies of ali 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, thefinal disposition report shall be prepared after export packing hasbeen inspected and accepted by CONTRACTOR.

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ATTACHMENT IV TO SCHEDULE "O"

OUALlTY REOUIREMENTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION PHASE

1. CONTROL OF CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES

1.1. Unless submitted with the Project Ouality Pian in accordance withparagraph 3.2 of Schedule O, one month prior to the start of the applicableWORK, CONTRACTOR shall submit for review and approvai a detailedInspection and Test Pian (ITP) along with related procedures/workinstructions for ali construction processes to be executed byCONTRACTOR or subcontractors. CONTRACTOR shall review thequality requirements in ali applicable SAUDI ARAMCO standards andprocedures listed in Attachment Il to this Schedule "O" and includeappropriate Ouality requirements in each ITP. Each ITP shall detail alireview, witness, and hold points for SAUDI ARAMCO, CONTRACTOR,and subcontractors as specified in this Contract. It shall also include themethods, 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. Ouality control requirements

1.2.3. Notification requirements for Requests For Inspections (RFI)(minimum 24 hours for site work, 48 hours for weekendinspections, except when SAUDI ARAMCO personnel will requirespecial 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 inspectionlevels when performance requirements are not met.)

1.2.8. Verifying documents

1.2.9. Review, Witness and Hold points

1.3. lnspection and Test Plans and related procedures shall include provisionsto ensure that test prerequisites have been met, that adequate calibratedinstrumentation is available and used, and that the necessary inspection isperformed.

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1.4. Revision Control - CONTRACTOR shall revise each ITP and obtainapprovai for such revisions from the Company Representative as neededthroughout the WORK. CONTRACTOR and subcontractor inspectorsshall maintain copies of every currently approved subcontractor ITP.

2. VALIDATION OF CON8TRUCTION PROCE88E8

2.1. The following special processes require 8AUDI ARAMCO's review and/orapprovai of work procedures, personnel qualifications, or personnelqualification procedures. CONTRACTOR shall ensure that these specialprocesses are accomplished under controlled conditions as specified in aliapplicable standards and specifications. Ali process parameters shall beidentified with acceptance criteria specified and monitored. Ali Proceduresand Personnel Oualification shall be submitted for review and/or approvaiat least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the start of WORK.

Work PersonnelPersonnel

Procedure OualificationSpecial Process Approvai (A) Procedure

Oualification

or Review ApprovaiApprovai

(R) Required RequiredRequired

Welding/Brazing A Ves VesNondestructive Testing/examination A Ves' VesHigh Voltage Cable splicing/termination R Ves VesAlloy verification (PMI) A Ves VesCoatings A No VesConcrete & Asphalt Mix Design A No NoCable and Conduit Seal Installation R No NoGasket Installation R No NoConcrete Installation R No NoStructural Bolt Tensloninq R No NoGap Control for socket weld and back

R No Nowelded'threaded flttlncs.Hvdro-testino A No NoHeat Treatment A No NoHot Tao Procedures (Calculation Sheets) A No NoRefractorv Installation A No NoRTR Pipe work R No VesHVAC Testing & Balancing R No NoFiberoptic cable installation A No No..

'Note: Approvai of personnel quallticatlon procedure IS not required when the work IS

subcontracted to an approve NDT contractor.

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3. IDENTIFICATION AND TRACEABILlTY

3.1. CONTRACTOR shall include in the Construction Phase Quality PIanprocedures to identify inspection and test status. The status report shallidentify ali CONTRACTOR and subcontractor required inspection andtests for each system, when it is scheduled, when it was completed, andany non-conformances discovered during the test or inspection.Inspection status reports shall be kept current and shall be available forSAUDI ARAMCO's review at ali times.

3.2. CONTRACTOR shall implement an identification procedure for alimaterials, 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 ofidentification shall not affect the function or quality of the item beingidentified. The procedure shall require that verification of correctidentification of material, parts and components be made and documentedprior to installation.

3.3. Traceability shall be maintained on equipment, materials, parts andcomponents, as specified in SAUDI ARAMCO standards andmanufacturer's specifications. Documents and records shall enable anitem to be traced throughout fabrication, erection, installation, repair,modification and use ofthe item.

4. CUSTOMER PROPERTY

CONTRACTOR shall implement a documented control system for ali SAUDIARAMCO's supplied material or equipment. The writ!en procedure shall providefor receiving inspection, proper storage, and maintenance of such material andequipment. This procedure shall have provisions for dealing with losses,damage or other problems discovered with such materiaI and equipment.

5. PRESERVATION

CONTRACTOR shall include procedures for handling, storage, and preservationof material as specified in ali applicable specifications, manufacturerrecommendations and SAUDI ARAMCO's standards. The procedure shalilist aliinspection schedules for maintaining the quality of the material or equipment aswell as provide for documentation that the required activities have beenperformed. Individuals responsible for special handling, storage andpreservation shall be fully qualified to do so, and supplied with predeterminedWORK and inspection instructions. Data concerning handling, storage and

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preservation shall be included on the Monthly Materials Procurement StatusReport as specified in Schedule "G".

6. CONTROL OF MONITORING ANO MEASURING DEVICES

6.1. CONTRACTOR shall include procedures for the control of inspection,measuring and testing equipment. Specific tools and equipment shall beidentified to make and perform tests in the field with instructions for theiruse, callbration, and storage. CONTRACTOR shall identify, maintain,control, adjust, and calibrate ali tools, gauges, instruments and othermeasuring and testing devices used for controlling quality. Calibrationshall be performed at established periods as specified in the moststringent of SAUDI ARAMCO standards, other applicable standards, ormanufacturer recommendations; if no standards apply, the calibrationcycle shall not exceed six months. CONTRACTOR shall provide backupequipment when the primary equipment is being calibrated or tested.

6.2. CONTRACTOR personnel performing tests and calibrations shall betrained per applicable international or manufacturer requirements.CONTRACTOR testing and calibration personnel as well as testingfacilities shall be subject to Saudi Arameo approvaI. If CONTRACTORpersonnel do not perform tests and calibrations, CONTRACTOR shall useSaudi Arameo approved agencies or the manufacturer.

6.3. CONTRACTOR shall review and document the validity of previousinspection and test results when inspection, measuring and testequipment is found to be out of calibration. A copy of the report shall besubmitted to Saudi Arameo.

7. MONITORING OF CONSTRUCTION PROCESSES

7.1. CONTRACTOR shall visually inspect ali incoming equipment for damageand for conformance to ali applicable requirements, including the supplierinspection release with verified Material Test Reports (MTR). If theequipment does not have the required inspection release and MTR,CONTRACTOR shall verify and document the compliance of theequipment with applicable standards and specifications prior to release tobe used as part of the WORK. Data concerning receiving inspections shallbe included on the Monthly Materials Procurement Status Report asspecified in Schedule "G".



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7.2. CONTRACTOR shall submit its test reports and its subcontractors testreports to the Company Representative as specified by the applicableSAUDI ARAMCO standards. CONTRACTOR shall review itssubcontractor's test reports prior to submitlal.

7.3. CONTRACTOR shall review/witness and accept results of ali NDTperformed by subcontractors and submit test results to company.

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ATTACHMENTVTO SCHEDULE "Q"

SUMMARY OF QUALlTY SYSTEM DELIVERABLES

NoTille

Firsl Submittal lo SAUDI Subsequenl submittals loARAMCO SAUDI ARAMCO

Qualily Pian:30 days affer Contract Award Within 7 calendar days of each

1. Paragraph 3.2 of Schedule "Q" revision requirement

Organization Chart(s)With Quality Pian submittal Monthly2. Paragraph 5.2 of Schedule "Q"

Quality PersonnelPrior to assignment of personnel on Prior to bringing new Quality3. Qualifications:

Paragraph 5.3 of Schedule "Q" the project personnel on the projec!.

Quality Audit Schedule: Within thirty (30) calendar days of Within 7 calendar days of4. Paragraph 7.2.2 of Schedule "Q" the effective date of the Contract revisions

Audit Report: Paragraph 7.2.5 of Within fourteen (14) calendar days5. Schedule "Q" of completion of the audit and re-

audit.Inspection Schedules: Paragraph Fourteen (14) calendar days before Updated Weekly6. 7.1 of Schedule "Q" the start of any related activitiesCONTRACTOR, Vendor and Within 48 hours of reporting each Notlfication of clearance

7. Subcontractor NCR's: Paragraph non-conformance required7.3.1 of Schedule "Q"NCR Summary: Paragraph 7.3.2 of

Affer the first NCR is issued Weekly for the Project Progress8. Schedule "Q" Meeting

Quality Management Report Sixty (60) calendar days affer the Monthly9. Paragraph 7.5 of Schedule "Q" effective date of the ContractInspection/Fabrlcation Status One week after the first purchase

10. Report: Paragraph 2.4 of order is awarded for the Contract WeeklyAttachment IIIInspection Assignment Package; Twenty one (21) calendar days prior

11. ~aragraph 3.9 of Attachmen~\11I to pre-inspection meeting or start ofincludinn Procurement ITP's fabrication

Pre-inspection Meeting Reports Ten (10) calendar days after pre-12. Paragraph 3.11 of Attachment III inspection meeting

Vendor Inspection Reports Ten (10) calendar days affer the Ten (10) calendar days after13. Paragraph 3.11 of Attachment III first inspection visit for each

suoolìer each inspection visit

Inspection Disposition Report Whenever materials are released14. Paragraph 3.14 of Attachment III for shipment

Special Process Procedures and15. Personnel Qualification Procedures: Thirty (30) calendar days prior to Revision Approvai prior toParagraph 3.5 & 3.7 of Attachment

III and Paragraph 2 of Attachment operation or test execution

IVConstruction Inspection and Test Revision Approvai prior to

16. Plans: Paragraph 1.1 of Attachment One month prior to start of WORK executionIV

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ATTACHMENT VI TO SCHEDULE "Q"

PROJECT SPECIFIC QUALlTY REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL

This attachment specifies project specific quality requirements. In case of conflict withother sections of this Schedule, Attachment VI shall take precedence.

1. PROCUREMENT PHASE PROJECT SPECIFIC QUALlTY REQUIREMENTS

1.1. Minimum inspection levels for CONTRACTOR supplied equipment and materialsare indicated in SAER 1972. CONTRACTOR shall submit its supplier inspectionand test plans according to these minimum inspection levels. When vendorperformance does not meet the specified requirements in the purchase order,CONTRACTOR shall increase the inspection level to the next highest level for thepurchase order without additional cost to SAUDI ARAMCO. For any equipmentitems that have no specified inspection levels, CONTRACTOR shall prepare aspecial form 175 for approvai by the Company Representative.

1.2. For the following equipment items in Table VI-1, CONTRACTOR shall provideadditional inspection personnel for coverage at the specified inspection level asindicated:

Table VI-1 Material and Equipment requiring multiple Inspection disciplines

InspectionItem Material Description Level Remarks

NONE

1.3 CONTRACTOR shall submit each week a two-wek look-ahead schedule of aliplanned vendor inspections and tests as specified in the approved vendor I&TP prthe applicable SA-175. The schedule shall be sent electronically in a formatacceptable to SAUDI ARAMCO.

1.4 CONTRACTOR or its SAUDI ARAMCO approved third party inspector shallperform Quality activities at the supplier and sub-supplier locations as required bythe applicable Form SA-175 and the inspection level assigned for the materialsand equipment identified in SAER-1972 Inspection Requirements. Subject toSAUDI ARAMCO approvai, CONTRACTOR may change the assigned code ofinspection during the course of the work as a result of supplier performance.

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1.5 For package units that include various disciplines (mechanical, welding, electricaland instrumentations) such as compressors, co-generation, boilers, chemicaldosing, anti-foaming, corrosion/scale inhibitors etc., CONTRACTOR shall assignadditional discipline Inspectors during applicable work activities for mechanical,welding, electrical, instrumentation and refractory inspections.

1.6 For equipment items not identified in SAER 1972, CONTRACTOR shall bring it tothe attention of SAUDI ARAMCO; SAUDI ARAMCO shall assign the appropriateinspection leve!.

1.7 If contractor delegates any purchase of materiaI to its subcontractor(s), InspectionLevels in SAER 1972 shall apply. CONTRACTOR is responsible that AttachmentIII of this Schedule Q is implemented and ali documents are reviewed by thecontractor prior to the submittal for COMPANY review.

1.8 When vendor performance does not meet the specified requirements in thepurchase order, CONTRACTOR shall increase the inspection level to the nexthighest level for the purchase order without additional cost to SAUDI ARAMCO.

1.9 An Inspection/Shipping release shall be issued for ali equipment and materials attime of final inspection. The Inspection/Shipping release shall indicate alioutstanding work items. CONTRACTOR shall ensure the Inspection/Shippingrelease is available with the equipment and materials at time of receipt at job site.Copies of inspection/shipping release shall be submitted to Company within 48hours of issue.

2. CONSTRUCTION AND PRECOMMISSIONING PHASE PROJECT SPECIFICQUALlTY REQUIREMENTS

2.1. As a minimum, CONTRACTOR shall assign, or require its subcontractor to assignSAUDI ARAMCO approved quality personnel to the WORK in accordance with thefollowing table VI-2. With SAUDI ARAMCO approvai, inspectors may be qualifiedto inspect more than one discipline; in this case, however, he may not fulfill morethan one full time position at any time.



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Table VI·2 Constructlon Phase Quality Personnel Requirements

gQ'~mJrd~_ll\1 ' .."'~!l1 "~~til.!J!~~iìl!1ìl~~1Quality Assurance One QA Manager (over ali)Mana er full timeQuality Control One site QC Manager (fullMana er timeQuality Control One QC Supervisor perSu ervisor disciplineMaterials/Equipment One Inspector per siteReceivin Inspection

N/A

One QC Manager for eachsubcontract

One Inspector N/A

One Inspector per twenty five One Inspector for every (5)(25 Installers/ Craflsmen' subcontractor Inspectors'One Inspeclor per fifteen (15) One Inspeclor for every (5)Installers' subcontractor Inspectors'

Buildings

Earth work / Paving

Foundation / concrete

Steel structure

Batch Plant (Concrete& As haltU/G piping(RTRlPVC/CPVC)

Plumbing

HVAC

ction DisciplineOne Inspector per twenty five(25) Carpenters andlronworkers'One Inspector per fifteen (15)earthwork machines or oneInspector per (50 laborers'One Inspector per twenty five(25) Carpenters andlronworkers'One Inspector per twenty five(25) Installers'

One Inspeclor per BatchplantOne Inspector per fifteen (15)Installers'

One Inspector for every (5)subcontractor Inspectors'


One Inspectorfor every (5)subcontraclor Inspectors'



N/A

N/A

N/A

One Inspector tobe available foreverywalkthrough

acka eN/A

One Inspector tobe available foreach systemhydrostatic test.One Inspector

One Inspector

EquipmentlMechanicalInspection Discipline: Mechanical/ Piping

One Inspector per twenty five One Inspector for every (5)(25) workers' subcontractor Inspectors'

One Inspectorduringcommissionin

Piping One Inspector per twenly five(25) workers'

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Valves Testing One Inspeetor per One Inspeetor One InspeetorH drostatie testin loeation

Coatings and One Inspeetor per three (3) One Inspeetor for every (8) One InspeetorInsulations erews per site' subeontraetor erews'Lowering/padding/beddi One inspeetor per erew'n and baekfillinPaekage Units & Other Multidiseipline inspeetors as One Lead inspeetor One LeadMeehanieal needed'

Shop welding One Inspeetor per twenty One Inspeetor for every (5) N/A(25) Welders' subeontraetor Inspeetors'

Field welding One Inspeetor per fifteen One Inspeetor for every (5) One Inspeelor15 • subeontraetor Inspeetors'

PMI One inspeetor/teehnieian peranalysis unit

Heat Treatment One Inspeetor per ten (10) One Inspeetor for every (5) One parl timehealtreatment Teehnieians' subcontractor Inspeetors'

NDT One NDT eoordinator per siteand/or fabrieation sho

RTFI By CONTRACTOR One Saudi Arameo eerlified One SaudiRTFI (minimum) Arameo eerlified

RTFI

Eleetrieal/ CathodieProteetion

Instrumentation

One Inspeelor per everytwenty (20) labors/teehnieians per site'One Inspeelor per (25) laborand/or three (3) erew'

One Inspeetor for every (5)subeontraetor inspeetors'

One Inspeetor for every (5)subeonlraetor inspeelors'

One Inspeetorper 25 workers'

One Inspeetorper 20 workers'

Safet Relief Valves One 1 inspeelor per erewCommunieation One Inspeelor per site One Full tirne Inspeetor One Inspeetor*Note: If the ratio between workers/labors/weldersltechnicians ... etc. that are performing the actìvlty and ONOCinspectors is not met or not specified, a minimum 01 one inspector shall be assigned by CONTRACTORfsubcontractors lor each positlon above. The same is appiicabie lor the ratio 01 ONOC inspectors and ONOCsupervisors il!he ratio is not met or the numberis not specified. This note applies to Table VI-2 above.

2.2 Prior to the start of any construction activity, CONTRACTOR shall initiate a kick-offmeeting with ali concerned parties to ensure full understanding on the execution,requirements and control of the activity.

2.3 CONTRACTOR shall be fully responsible for the performance of its sub-contractorsand their sub-suppliers. CONTRACTOR shall control its construction processes andensure its subcontractor(s) construction processes including NDT activities arecontrolled in accordance with SAEP-1160.


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2.4 CONTRACTOR shall visually inspect ali incoming equipment for damage and forconformance to ali applicable requirements, including the supplier inspection releasewith verified Material Test Reports (MTR). If the equipment does not have therequired inspection release and MTR, CONTRACTOR shall verify and document thecompliance of the equipment with applicable standards and specifications prior torelease to be used as part of the WORK. Data concerning receiving inspections shallbe included on the Monthly Materials Procurement Status Report as specified inSchedule "8".

2.5 CONTRACTOR shall submit its test reports and its subcontractors test reports to theCompany Representative as specified by the applicable SAUDI ARAMCO standards.The CONTRACTOR shall review its subcontractor's test reports prior to submittal.

2.6 For ali other test reports/validation records whether performed by CONTRACTOR orsubcontractor, CONTRACTOR shall be maintained current and available at site officefor SAUDI ARAMCO review.

2.7 CONTRACTOR shall review/witness in accordance with the SATIPs and Checklistsand accept ali work and tests performed by subcontractors including the performanceand results of NDT activities and submit results to the SAUDI ARAMCO.

2.8 CONTRACTOR shall track weld production, welder performance, weld reject rates,and NDT status of weld repairs and any required penalty tracer shots on a daily andweekly basis and submit results to SAUDI ARAMCO each week. SAUDI ARAMCOmay select welds subject to random inspection. Weld production shall be tracked andreported based on weld type, piping class, and NDT method applied.

2.9 Identification of inspection and test status of welded joints shall be in accordance withSAEP 1160. The status report shall identify ali CONTRACTOR and subcontractorrequired inspection and tests for each welded joint, when it is scheduled, when it wascompleted, and any non-conformances discovered during the test or inspection.Inspection status reports shall be kept current and shall be available for SAUDIARAMCO's review at ali times. Unless otherwise specified in SAEP-1160,CONTRACTOR shall include a documented system for tracking weld rejectionincluding that of sub-contractors, detailing reporting of repair rates, and accounting forrequired tracer (penalty) radiography.

3. CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENTS:

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results. As a minimum, contractor shall evaluate the following as appropriate per theScope of Work in Schedule "B":• Lessons Learned from previous projects• Concrete operations• Welding operations• Required quality tests and inspections are completed within 10 days• Nondestructive Testing (NDT)• Coatings

B. CONTRACTOR shall include as part of his pian for measuring, monitoring, analysis andimprovement of his processes, how the plan-do-check-act cycle is driven without end onthis project. As a minimum, the pian shall address the interaction of the following:

• Customer satisfaction• Internai and external audits• Internai and external Non-conformities• Repeat violations• Process performance measures• Data analysis• Management reviews• Preventive action• Corrective action

C. In addition to the weekly progress and QC meetings with SAUDI ARAMCO,CONTRACTOR shall determine and evaluate the degree of SAUDI ARAMCO'ssatisfaction through quarterly questionnaires initiated by CONTRACTOR and evaluationof SAUDI ARAMCO assessments, Non-conformance Reports (NCR) and e-Logbookentries.

4. OTHER PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

A. CONTRACTOR shall utilize the Saudi Aramco Typical Inspection Plans (SATIPs) forconstruction activities which will be provided to the CONTRACTOR, along with thereferenced Checklists in the SATIPs.

B. CONTRACTOR shall select from the List of pre-approved Saudi Aramco TypicalInspection Plans (SATIPs) the SATIPs applicable for execution of the scope of theWORK in accordance with Schedule "B" of this Contract and include the list ofSATIPS in its Quality Pian.

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has the option of adding additional inspeetion aetivities, as required by the scope ofwork. Use of these doeuments does not relieve CONTRACTOR from his obligation tomeet ali Saudi Arameo Engineering Standards and other requirements.

D. CONTRACTOR shall not waive the requirements of any CONTRACTOR Quality Pianor SATIPs previously aeeepted by the Company Representative without the expresswritten eonsent of the Company Representative.

E. In the event of eontliet between the SATIPs & Cheeklists and Saudi Arameorequirements, CONTRACTOR shall bring it to the attention of SAUDI ARAMCO. Foreonstruetion aetivities not eovered by existing SATIPs and Cheeklists, CONTRACTORshall prepare SATIP and supporting Cheeklists and submit to SAUDI ARAMCO forapprovai a minimum of 30 days prior to the start of the activity.

F. CONTRACTOR shall include in the quality pian proeedures to prevent inadvertent useof design documents, materials, parts, components, serviees or workmanship noteonforming to requirements of the Contract, Quality Pian shall require theidentifieation and doeumentation of ali noneonformities and eorreetive aetions.

G. CONTRACTOR shall doeument ali violations by CONTRACTOR, subeontractors,manufaeturers and/or suppliers to Contraet requirements and SAUDI ARAMCOapproved CONTRACTOR quality plan(s), SATIPs, and proeedures and submit suehreeords to the Company Representative within 48 hours of issue whether or not thenoneonformance was raised by CONTRACTOR, subeontraetor, manufacturer orsupplier.

H. COMPANY quality findings during the eonstruetion phase will be eommunieated to theCONTRACTOR through an e-Log system.

I. CONTRACTOR shall review the Inspeetion e-Log every working day and respond toali eomments to the satisfaetion of the Company Representative within twenty-four(24) hours of the entry date.

J. COMPANY shall be entitled to have the Company Representative or his nominee(s)to sehedule and conduet quality assessment of the CONTRACTOR's quality funetionsand obligations as outlined in Sehedule Q. The quality assessment sehedule will beeommunieated to the Contraetor at least one month prior to the sehedule qualityassessment(s).

K. CONTRACTOR shall designate the Proeurement Quality Control Manager orSupervisor for this Contraet within seven ealendar days of the effeetive date of thisContract, The Proeurement QC Manager or Supervisor shall be assigned to theWORK unti! on-site reeeipt of final purehase order.



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L. CONTRACTOR shall designate the Construction Quality Contro I Manager one monthprior to the start-up of any construction activity.

Note: This period is intended for the Construction QC manager to familiarize himselfwith the cantract scope af wark as well as SAUDI ARAMCO standards andspecificatians.

M. For equipment and material items not identified in SAER 1972, CONTRACTOR shallbring lt to the attention of SAUDI ARAMCO; SAUDI ARAMCO shall assign theappropriate inspection leve!.

N. For package units that include various disciplines (mechanical, welding, electrical andinstrumentations) such as compressors, co-generation, boilers, chemical dosing, antifoaming, corrosion/scale inhibitors etc., CONTRACTOR shall assign additionalInspectors during applicable work activities for mechanical, welding, electrical,instrumentation and refractory inspections. CONTRACTOR shall assign a LeadInspector who shall be a qualified Mechanicallnspector.

O. If CONTRACTOR will delegate any purchase of material to the subcontractor, level ofinspection in SAER 1972 shall apply. It is CONTRACTOR's responsibility thatAttachment III of schedule Q is implemented and ali documents are reviewed byCONTRACTOR prior to the submittal for company review.

P. Contractor shall not piace orders for any inspectable material with manufacturer(s)having their current quality system status On Hold or Quality System Not Approvedby SAUDI ARAMCO.

Q. When vendor performance does not meet the specified requirements in the purchaseorder, CONTRACTOR shall increase the inspection level to the next highest level forthe purchase order without additional cost to SAUDI ARAMCO.

R. The CONTRACTOR shall designate an NDT Coordinator a minimum 30 days prior tothe start of welding operation by CONTRACTOR or sub-contractor(s). As a minimum,the NDT Coordinator shall meet the qualification of the welding inspector perAttachment I, para. 3.3.1.

S. CONTRACTOR shall control its construction processes and ensure itssubcontractor(s) construction processes including NDT activities are controlled inaccordance.

T. RTR piping installation shall be trained and qualified in accordance with RTRmanufacturer's requirements.

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approvaI. The hydrostatic test shall comply with SAES-A-004, SAES-L-150 and GI0002.102. The hydrostatic test package shall include but not limited to the following:

• Hydrostatic Test Procedure.• Hydrostatic Test Diagram which shall include the limits of piping (including test

manifold) and equipment included in each hydrostatic test, test pressures, testtemperature, test fluid, line flushing requirements, and safety precautions.

• Relief Valve datasheet and calibration records.• Pressure gages and recorders calibration records.• COMPANY Safety Instruction Sheet and Pressure Test Report Form.• Copies of P&ID and isometric drawings of the piping system to be hydrostatically

tested.• Piping spools control sheet with NDT extent and results.• Pre-hydrostatic test check List.• Re-instatement procedure and Check List.• Bolting Control Sheet.• Gasket Verification Form.

5. EXCLUSIONS AND MODIFICATIONS TO SCHEDULE "Q":

5.1 Attachment Il

Delete: SAEP-124

Add: SAEP-347Add: SAEP-1152Add: SAEP-1160

5.2 Attachment IV

Producing, Processing and Controlling CADD Drawings WithinSaudi AramcoSupplying Material from StockistsApprovai Procedure for Ready-Mixed Concrete Mix DesignProcess ControI for Capitai Projects

Replace Table, Attachment IV, paragraph 2.1:

2.1 The following special processes require SAUDI ARAMCO's review and/orapprovai of work procedures, personnel qualifications, or personnel qualificationprocedures. CONTRACTOR shall ensure that these special processes areaccomplished under controlled conditions as specified in ali applicable standardsand specifications. Ali process parameters shall be identified with acceptancecriteria specified and monitored. Ali Procedures and Personnel Qualification shallbe submitted for review and/or approvai at least thirty (30) calendar days prior tothe start of WORK.



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Special Process Work Procedure Personnel Qualificalion PersonnelApprovai (A) or Procedure Qualificalion

Review (R) Req'd Approvai Required Approvai Required(Yes/Noi (Yes/No)

Field Enoineerino Chanqe Control A No NoMechanical Processes

Weldino/Brazino A Ves VesNondestructive Testino (NDT) A Ves (Note 1) Ves (Note1)Positive Material Identification A No No(PMI) & Color-Code VerificationHeat Treatment & Associated A No NoHardness TestinqPressure Testino A No NoCoatinqs & Lining A No VesGasket Installation A No NoGap Control (Socket welds, thread A No Noengagement, back welding oflhreaded ìoìnts)Hot Taos (Calcs) & Tie-ins A No NoVessel & Internals Installation R No NoInstallation of Machinery and R No NoEquipmentFired Heater Installation R No NoBoiler Installation R No NoRefractorv Installation R No NoHVAC Testino & Balancino A No NoRTR Pipe work A No Ves

Electrical, Instrumentation & Communication ProcessesHigh Voltage (HV) Cable R No VesSolicinofTerminationHV Switchyard Aluminum Bus R No NoHandlino & InstallationElectric Power Systems A No NoEneroizationInstrument Loop Checkinq R No NoFiber Ootic Cable Installation R No VesCable Gland/Seal & Conduit Seal R No NoInstallation

Notes. (1) Not required when NDT work IS subcontracted to an approved ln-Klnqdom NDT subcontractor. NDTtechnician performance shall be monitored by CONTTACTOR on ali projects.

END OF SCHEDULE "Q" ATTACHMENTVI

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