WILLBROS

Quality Planning

QSP-002 DATE: 07 SEPT 98

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QUALITY PLANNING

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QA/QC Jack Sievers 07 SEPT 98
Ray Brocklehurst

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(Revision 2) Revised paragraph 6.2.8 and 7.0 to describe the use and the addition of form QR-
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1.0 PURPOSE

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1.1 To translate the client’s requirements into a Willbros or Client format that defines the operation,
control points, acceptance criteria, controlling procedures, and record requirements.

2.0 SCOPE

2.1 Quality Control Plan - All construction and installation activities

2.2 Project Quality Plan - When required by the client or when considered necessary by Willbros to
control the project

2.3 Project Specific Procedures - When required by the Client

3.0 REFERENCES

3.1 QSM - Quality System Manual

3.2 QSP - Quality System Procedure
3.3 QCP - Quality Control Plan
3.4 WNOP - Willbros Nigeria Operating Procedure

4.0 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS

4.1 Quality Control Plan - Specific activity plan defining the stages of quality control, acceptance
criteria, and quality records generated

4.2 Project Quality Plan - Overall quality assurance package applicable for a specific project or
contract

4.3 Inspection & Test Plan - Specific activity plan defining the stages of inspection and testing
throughout the project

4.4 Project Specific Procedures - Project specific procedure incorporating Client specified
requirements and documentation

5.0 RESPONSIBILITIES & AUTHORITIES

5.1 Managing Director - Approve Quality System Manual and Quality System Procedures

5.2 QA Manager - Prepare Company Quality System Manual and Quality System
Procedures
- Prepare project quality plans and Inspection and Test Plans

5.3 Project Manager - Approve project quality plans and Inspection and Test Plans
- Implement Quality System Procedures on project sites
- Implement operating procedures on project sites

5.4 Department Heads - Implement Quality System Procedures

5.5 QA/QC Representatives - Implement quality plans and Inspection and Test Plans

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6.0 PROCEDURE

6.1 Quality Planning - Company

6.1.1 Company management develops the Quality Policy and Quality Objectives based on company
operations and its Clients’ needs. The Managing Director authorizes both the Quality Policy and
the Quality Objectives. Quality objectives are projected yearly.

6.1.2 The authorized Quality Policy and Objectives are displayed throughout the Company to enhance
employee awareness of the quality system.

6.1.3 QA Manager initiates development of the Quality System Manual which corresponds to the
Company’s Quality Policy and Objectives. The Quality System Manual is directed toward
implementing quality requirements relating to projects, products, and contracts undertaken by the
Company. The manual is approved by the Managing Director.

6.1.4 Quality system procedures, operating procedures, and relevant forms are prepared by the QA
Manager ensuring that the Company activities meet applicable requirements of ISO 9002 and the
Company quality objectives. Applicable procedures are distributed to Company staff on a selected
basis.

6.1.5 Implementation of the quality system is monitored by the QA Manager by means of planned
internal quality audits. Actual audit activities are carried out by the QA/QC Representatives in
order to verify the effectiveness of the quality system, in accordance with QSP-017 - Internal
Quality Audits.

6.1.6 QA Manager initiates preparation of Quality Control Plans identifying responsible personnel and
acceptance criteria at appropriate stages of operations.

6.1.7 Based on the required accuracy of measurements involved in the Company’s activities, the QA
Manager identifies inspection, measuring, and test (IMT) equipment to be utilized. Prior to use,
the equipment will be calibrated by and recorded on the appropriate QR form by the
Instrumentation Department.

6.1.8 Identification and clarification of standards of acceptability and requirements, including those
which contain a subjective element, are reviewed as necessary by the QA Manager. He ensures
updating of procedures and plans as requested or found necessary during verifications.

6.1.9 During scheduled management review meetings, the QA Manager offers insight to Management on
ways of improving the Quality System.

6.1.10 QA Manager coordinates with QA/QC Representative assigned to individual projects to ensure
that the Company’s quality objectives and the Client’s requirements are being met.

6.2 Quality Planning - Project

6.2.1 On receipt of the contract, QA Manager reviews the Client’s stated quality requirements in
conjunction with the scope of work and applicable specifications.

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6.2.2 QA Manager identifies QA/QC Representatives required for the project as well as identifying the

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need for subcontracting specialized activities. The same will be advised to the Project Manager
for his consideration and resourcing.

6.2.3 Project activities are identified initiating revision, if necessary, to the established Company
operating procedures or developing project specific procedures, Method Statements and Inspection
& Test Plans for project-specific or Client-specific use only.

6.2.4 A Quality Plan,/Inspection & Test Plan is developed by the QA/QC Representative if required
specific to the project. The Quality Plan is reviewed and approved by the QA Manager and the
Project Manager.

6.2.5 Quality Control Plans,/Inspection & Test Plans are prepared for different critical activities
involved in the project. These plans identify acceptance criteria, responsible person, and records
to be generated at each stage of the process.

6.2.6 Operating procedures,/ Method Statements, project quality plans and Inspection & Test Plans are
submitted to the Client for final acceptance. Client’s suggestions and recommendations are
reviewed by the QA Manager and incorporated with the approval of the Project Manager.

6.2.7 Operating procedures,/ Method Statements, project quality plans/ Inspection & Test Plans, and
quality control plans are distributed to project personnel on a need to know basis. Distribution is
determined by the Project Manager.

6.2.8 QA/QC Representatives monitor performance on the project with reference to meeting the
requirements of specifications and procedures. Operating procedures, quality control plans/
Inspection & Test Plans, and inspection and measuring techniques are reviewed, revised, and
updated as necessary to achieve the required objective. If a specific procedural or specification
requirement cannot be met, the Project Engineer, Project Manager or QA/QC Representative shall
request a concession from the client on form QR-129, “concession request”, or a format provided
by the client.

6.2.9 Quality records and reports are prepared and maintained by the QA/QC Representative as per the
quality control plans/ Inspection & Test Plans.

7.0 RECORDS & OBJECTIVE EVIDENCE

7.1 Quality System Manual

7.2 Quality Policy and Objectives
7.3 Quality System Procedures
7.4 Operating Procedures
7.5 Minutes of Management Review Meetings
7.6 Project Quality Plans / Inspection & Test Plans
7.7 Quality Control Plans
7.8 Quality Records and Reports
7.9 Method Statements
7.10 Project specific procedures
7.11 QR-129 – Concession Request

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