QA/QC INDUCTION

Which is the conforming

position? A or B

A B
 ANSWER: B
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Dont assume because assumption is the mother of all screw-ups
SCOPE:
What is Quality?
The Term QUALITY means different things to different people.

1. Customer-Based
- Fitness for use, meeting customer expectations or
exceeding the customer expectations.

2. Manufacturing-Based
- Conforming to design, specification, or requirements.
Effectiveness:

- extent to which planned activities are realized and planned

results achieved.

Efficiency:
- relationship between the result achieved and the resources
used.
What is Quality Assurance (QA)?
Quality Assurance (QA) is the activity of providing
evidence needed to established confidence among all
concerned, that quality-related activities are being
performed effectively. All those planned or systematic
actions necessary to provide adequate confidence
that a product or service will satisfy given
requirements for quality.

What is Quality Control (QC)?

Quality Control (QC) is a procedure or set of
procedures intended to ensure that a manufactured
product or perform service adheres to a defined set of
quality criteria or meets the requirements of the client
or customer. QC is similar to, but not identical with
Quality Assurance
What is ISO?
ISO (International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national
standards bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is
normally carried out through ISO technical committees.

The ISO 9000 Family of Standards

ISO 9000
- Describes fundamental of quality management systems and specifies the terminology
for quality managements systems.

ISO 9001
- Specifies requirements for a quality management system where an organization needs
to demonstrate its ability to provide products that fulfill customer and applicable
regulatory requirements and aims to enhance customer satisfaction.

ISO 9004
- Provides guidelines that consider both the effectiveness and efficiency of
the quality management system. The aim of this standard is improvement
of the performance of the organization and satisfaction of customers and
other interested parties.
ISO 9011
- Provides guidance on auditing quality and environmental management
systems.
What is Quality Policy?
- Overall intentions and direction of an organization related to quality as
formally expressed by the top management.
- The quality policy provides a framework for establishing and reviewing
quality objectives.

What is Quality Objective?

- Something sought, or aimed for, related to quality.
- The quality objective need to be consistent with the quality policy and
the commitment to continual improvement, and their achievement needs
to measurable

What is Quality Manual?

- Document specifying the quality management system of an organization.
 What is Quality Management
System?
- Quality Management System (QMS) can be defined as
a set of policies, process and procedures required for
planning and execution (production / development /
service) in the core business area of an organization.
QMS enables the organization to identify, measures,
control and improve the various core business process
that will ultimately lead to improved business
performance.
- It directs and controls an organization with regard to
quality.
 Quality Management Principles
1. Customer Focus
- Organization depend on their customers and therefore
should understand current and future customer needs,
should meet customer requirements and strive to exceed
customer expectations.

2. Leadership
- Leaders established unity of purpose and direction of the
organization. They should create and maintain the internal
environment in which people can become fully involved in
achieving the organization objectives.

3. Involvement of People
- People at all levels are the essence of an organization
and their full involvement enables their abilities to be used
for the organizations benefit.
 Quality Management Principles
4. Process Approach
- A desired results is achieved more efficiently when
activities and related resources are managed as a process.

5. System Approach to Management

- Identifying, understanding and managing interrelated
processes as a system contributes to the organizations
effectiveness and efficiency in achieving objectives.

6. Continual Improvements
- Continual improvement of the organizations overall
performance should be a permanent objective of the
organization.
 Quality Management Principles
7. Factual Approach to Decision Making
- Effective decision are based on the analysis of data and
information.

8. Mutually Beneficial Supplier Relationship

- An organization and its suppliers are interdependent and
a mutually beneficial relationship enhances the ability of
both to create value.
 Project Quality Plan
- Can be defined as a set of activities planned at
the beginning of the project that helps achieve
Quality in the Project being executed. The purpose
of the Project Quality Plan is to define the activities
/ tasks that intends to deliver products while
focusing on achieving customers quality
expectations.

- Document specifying which procedures

and associated resources shall be applied
by whom and when to a specific project.
What is generally contained in a QA Project
Quality Plan?
-who will use the data;
-what the projects goals/objectives/questions or issues are;
-what decision(s) will be made from the information obtained;
-how, when, and where project information will be acquired or
generated;
-what possible problems may arise and what actions can be
taken to mitigate their impact on the project;
-what type, quantity, and quality of data are specified;
-how good those data have to be to support the decision to
be made; and
-how the data will be analyzed, assessed, and reported.
What is Non Conformance ?
-Non-fulfillment of a requirement.
-The product which does not conform to product
requirements shall be identified and controlled to
prevent its intended use or delivery.
 ROOT CAUSE

Root Cause Analysis is a method that is used to address a

problem or nonconformance, in order to get to the root cause
of the problem. It is used so we can correct or eliminate the
cause and prevent the problem from recurring.

If we cant identify the actual root cause of the problem, the

same problem will recur.
What is Corrective Action?
-The action to eliminate the cause of a
detected non-conformance
in order to prevent recurrence.
What is Preventive Action?
-It is the action to eliminate the cause of
potential nonconformities in order to
prevent their occurrence.
Inspection and Test Plan (ITP)?
The purpose of an Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) or SATIP (acc. to
ARAMCO terminology) is to put together a single document that
records all inspection and testing requirements relevant to a specific
process. On a construction project the process is likely to be
a construction activity, element of work, trade work or providing a
product section. ITP is considered the backbone of process control for
BOTH Construction and QA/QC.
ITP is defining exactly what Inspections and Tests are required for
each step of each process, in order to control the quality on the
Project.
The ITP also defines the Inspection levels required for each step of
the process.
LEGEND

H 100% Hold Point for QC Inspection or Test. R Review of Documents

W Witness Inspection/Test RH Review and Approval of Documents

S Surveillance I 100% Contractor Inspection

 INSPECTION RESPONSIBILITY
QUALITY ASSIGNMENTS
ITEM PROJECT PHASE QUALITY
TASK / ACTIVITY PROCEDU REMARKS
NO. & Activity CodeTYPICAL INSPECTION PLAN RECORD
SAUDI ARAMCO ID/PID FORM REV 1 - 010109 Rev 6 COS 03/31/2012

SAUDI ARAMCO SATIP No. APPROVED DATE DISCIPLINE:

RE SAUDI
Pneumatic Pressure Testing CNTRCTR
SATIP-A-004-01 30-Apr-13 MECHANICAL
PROJECT TITLE: WBS/BI/JO/NO.
ARAMCO
CONTRACTOR/SUBCONTRACTOR

INSPECTION RESPONSIBILITY
ASSIGNMENTS
ITEM NO. PROJECT PHASE & Activity Code TASK / ACTIVITY QUALITY PROCEDURE QUALITY RECORD REMARKS
CNTRCTR SAUDI ARAMCO

1.0 DOCUMENT REVIEW SPECIAL PROCESS (PRESSURE TESTING) REQUIRES BEST QUALITY PRACTICE, CPI & EFFICIENT METHODS IN PROCEDURES. PROPOSE BEST METHODS.

1.1 Pressure Testing Procedure SAIC-A-2001 SAIC-A-2001 RH RH For all Pressure Testing (Pneumatic Test, Hydrotest)

Submit Sample Test Package & Proposed Pressure Testing Procedure, *See also Notes 1
1.2 Pressure Test Package Preparation SAIC-A-2003 SAIC-A-2003 RH R
&6
Pressure Testing Procedure SAIC-A-2001 SAIC-A-2001 RH RH
In Conjunction with SATIP-A-004-05 (Leak Testing) Note: A Leak
1.3 Leak Testing Procedure SAIC-A-2005 SAIC-A-2005 RH RH Test at 5-10 psig is mandatory after all pneumatic strength tests & in systems where
service tests are performed in lieu of pneumatic strength tests (Utility air and inert gases)

1.4 Post-Test Re-Instatement Procedure SAIC-A-2006 SAIC-A-2006 RH RH Required Per SAEP-1160, Section 8

Pressure Test Package

1.5 Line Flushing or Internal Cleanliness Procedure SAIC-L-2001
SAIC-A-2003SAIC-L-2001
SAIC-A-2003
RH RH
RH R
In conjunction with SATIP-L-350-01 or the applicable Pipeline or Equipment SATIP.

2.0 MATERIAL RECEIVING

Preparation
Verify Pneumatic Test Medium & Bubble Test Solution (Snoop, In Conjunction with SATIP-A-004-05 for Leak Testing Data Sheet req'd for solution.
2.1 SAIC-A-2004 SAIC-A-2004 RH R
etc) Soap Prohibited.

3.0 APPLICATION

Use SATR-A-2008 In conjunction with SATIP-L-350-01 or the applicable Pipeline or

3.1 Internal Cleanliness or Flushing SAIC-L-2017 SAIC-L-2017 H H
Equipment SATIP.

3.2 Verification Inspection of Testing Equipment SAIC-A-2009 SAIC-A-2009 H W Use SATR-A-2001 Safety Assessment on Equipment

Use SATR-A-2007 In conjunction with SATIP-L-350-01 or the applicable Pipeline or

3.3 Pre-Test Punch Listing SAIC-A-2010 SAIC-A-2010 H H
Equipment SATIP.

Include applicable Quality Records referenced SATR-A-2001,

3.4
Filling & Pressurization Verification of Test Preparation Including safeguards & safety
reqmts
SAIC-A-2011 SAIC-A-2011 H W SATR-A-2002, SATR-A-2003 SATR-A-2006

a) Strength test SAIC-A-2020 SAIC-A-2020 W S

3.5 b) Service test Filling & Pressurization
a) Strength test
b) Service test
SAIC-A-2020 SAIC-A-2020 W S
In Conjunction with SATIP-A-004-05 (Leak Testing) Note: A Leak
Test at 5-10 psig is mandatory after all pneumatic strength tests & in systems where
service tests are performed in lieu of pneumatic strength tests (Utility air and inert gases)

3.6 Inspection of Pneumatic Pressure Test SAIC-A-2021 SAIC-A-2021 H H Use SATR-A-2001 In Conjunction with SATIP-A-004-05 (Leak Testing)

3.7 Safe De-Pressurization SAIC-A-2022 SAIC-A-2022 W S Use SATR-A-2001

Inspection of Pneumatic Pressure SAIC-A-2021

3.8
SAIC-A-2021
Bubble Leak Test @ 5-10 psig SAIC-A-2023 SAIC-A-2023 H H
H H
Use SATR-A-2010 In Conjunction with SATIP-A-004-05 (Leak Testing)

Test
4.0 POST- TEST

Use SATR-A-2007, SATR-A-2011 Verify completion of Reinstatement & Certify Test Pkg.
4.2 Post-Test Re-Instatement Inspection SAIC-A-2006 SAIC-A-2006 H H
Incomplete items go to FEIL for MCC

Safe De-Pressurization SAIC-A-2022 SAIC-A-2022 W S

 RFI

Request for Inspection

 Surveillances

The QA Inspector visit the project work

site (Job Site) to observe and inspect
construction or equipment installation
activities without prior invitation by
contractor through client to do so.
 Witness point

The inspector is requested to visit job

site to inspect a specific activity (or
activities) or a test, based on request for
inspection placed by contractor.
 Hold point

The inspector is requested to visit site to

inspect a specific activity (or activities) or
a test, based on request for inspection
placed by contractor. (Contractor may
not proceed with work if QA inspector
doesnt show-up)
 What is an Audit?

The audit is designed to perform a sample

assessment of the project activities to
measure compliance of international
management system with ISO and
contractual requirements as per contract
and project quality plan. The ultimate goal
of assessment is to determine the
adequacy of quality system for the
successful execution of the project.
Why we need to conduct audit?

To determine the extent of conformity of

the international management system to
specified requirements of quality system.
To evaluate the capability of quality
management system to ensure the
contractual requirements as specified in
the contract.
Why we need to conduct audit?

To evaluate the capability of quality

management system to ensure compliance
with legislative requirements.
To evaluate the effectiveness of the
implemented management system in
meeting specified quality policy and
objectives.
To identify areas of potential improvement of
the management system.
Lesson Learned?

- An effective tool in eliminating duplication of

effort is to record lessons learned in any area of
operation and make those lessons available to
all concerned personnel. Sharing the lesson
learned in the same project, among different
projects in the same area and even among all
areas is useful mean to continually improve the
Quality Management System.
Collection and Analysis of Data
-the purpose is to demonstrate the suitability and effectiveness
of the quality management system and to evaluate where
continual improvement of the effectiveness of the quality
management system can be made.

The analysis of data shall provide information relating to:

1. Customer Satisfaction
2. Conformity to the Project requirements.
3. Suppliers / Subcontractor
4. Trends of process (for example: repair
rate for the welding process).
 THANK YOU.

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