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YYaannbbuuEExxppoorrtt RReeffiinneerryyPPrroojjeecctt PROJECT PROCEDURE MANUAL (PPM)

YERP-SAEP-1142 Qualification of Non-YERP NDT Personnel

Document No.: 100-YER-PM-PMM-0523

Revision No.: 3 Issue Date: 21 July 2009

General Business Confidential

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PREFACE

This procedure is a revision or an overlay to a Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedure,(SAEP) for the scope of the Yanbu Export Refinery Project, YERP, unlessspecifically defined as a New document. A YERP specification consists of a revisionor an overlay and the Saudi Aramco (SA) document with the same name. Anoverlay establishes any required changes to the SA document and specificallydefines the changes. If the SA document is to be used without any changes theoverlay will state there are no changes required. If the document is a new YERPdocument, with no reference to a SA standard, the overlay will state it.

The YERP Procedure Index identifies which YERP documents are new and the onesthat relate to SA documents that are unchanged, changed, or deleted.

All references to SA procedures, specifications and standards are to be defined asreferences to YERP procedures, specifications and standards unless specificallystated otherwise in the overlay.

All references to SA organizations are to be defined as the YERP ManagementTeam.

Interpret the following as specified:

Revise A specific revision to a SA or other Code paragraph or sentence asnoted in this specification

Add continuation of an SA or other Code paragraph with an overlayrequirement

Substitute replace the SA or other Code paragraph in entirety by the overlayrequirement

New New paragraph number in the overlay with no corresponding SA or otherCode paragraph

Delete SA or other Code paragraph is deleted by the overlay

REVISION

This overlay is a revision to Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedure, SAEP-1142,Qualification of Non-Saudi Aramco NDT Personnel, 29 February, 2004.

The following sections and paragraph numbers match that of the SA document of thesame name unless noted as new.

ATTACHMENTSAEP-1142,Qualification of Non-Saudi Aramco NDT Personnel, dated 29 Feburary,-2004.

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YYaannbbuuEExxppoorrtt RReeffiinneerryyPPrroojjeecctt PROJECT PROCEDURE MANUAL (PPM)

YERP-SAEP-1142 Qualification of Non-YERP NDT Personnel

Document No.: 100-YER-PM-PMM-0523

Revision No.: 3 Issue Date: 21 July 2009

General Business Confidential

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2 (Subst itu te) Conflicts and Deviations

2.1 Any conflicts between this document and other applicable YERP Saudi AramcoEngineering Procedures (YERP-SAEP), YERP Saudi Aramco EngineeringStandards (YERP-SAES), YERP Materials System Specifications (YERP-SAMSS),YERP-Standard Drawings (YERP-SASD), or industry standards, codes, and formsshall be resolved in writing by the YERP PMT.

2.2 Direct all requests from this specification in writing to the YERP PMT who shallfollow internal project procedure YERP-SAEP-302 Instruction for Obtaining aWaiver of Mandatory YERP Requirement.

5.4 (Substitute) Photocopies of previous training are to be kept on file. The responsible

NDT Level III shall verify the documentation and attest in writing to its validity.

6.2.1 (Delete)

6.2.2 (Delete)

7.1 (Delete)

7.3.2.1 (Substitute) Level III personnel shall be recertified by verification of the individualsASNT Level III certificate in each method for which recertification is sought.

Appendix II (Substitute)

The following Certification Programs foe NDT personnel are acceptable:

PCN Scheme

AWS

CSWIP

Other National schemes meeting requirements of EN 473

For out of kingdom NDT performed as a result of purchase orders, ASNT SNT-TC-1A (latest edition or that specified by governing code) is acceptable.

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Previous Issue: 30 September, 2000 Next Planned Update: 1 March, 2009

Revised paragraphs are indicated in the right margin Page 1 of 7Primary contact: Scott D. Miller on 872-0148

Engineering ProcedureSAEP-1142 29 February, 2004Qualification of Non-Saudi

Aramco NDT PersonnelNon-destructive Testing Standards Committee MembersMiller, S.D., Chairman

Al-Gahtani, M.S.

Al-Motairy, M.S.

Al-Qadeeb, F.E.

Al-Subaii, G.M.

Carswell, R.J.

Jones, S.B.

Perez, J.P.

Scales, T.E.

Wescott, E.A.

Saudi Aramco DeskTop Standards

Table of Contents

1 Scope............................................................. 22 Conflicts and Deviations................................. 23 References..................................................... 24 General.......................................................... 35 Training.......................................................... 36 Qualification Examinations............................. 4

7 Certification.................................................... 5

Appendix I - Individual Certification Techniques.. 6Appendix II - Approved National

Certification Programs..................... 7

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Document Responsibility: Non-destructive Testing SAEP-1142

Issue Date: 29 February, 2004 Qualification of Non-Saudi

Next Planned Update: 1 March, 2009 Aramco NDT Personnel

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1 Scope

This Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedure (SAEP) establishes the minimum training,

examination, qualification, and certification requirements of contractor, subcontractor,consultant, or other non-Saudi Aramco personnel performing, interpreting, or otherwiseaffecting the results of Nondestructive Testing (NDT) operations during purchase,

construction, or maintenance of plant and equipment being purchased, constructed, or

operated for Saudi Aramco.

2 Conflicts and Deviations

2.1 Any conflicts between this procedure and other Saudi Aramco EngineeringProcedures (SAEP's), Engineering Standards (SAES's), Materials System

Specifications (SAMSS's), Standard Drawings (SASD's), or industry standards,

codes, and forms shall be resolved in writing by the Company or BuyerRepresentative through the Manager, Inspection Department of Saudi Aramco,

Dhahran.

2.2 Direct all requests to deviate from this procedure in writing to the Company orBuyer Representative, who shall follow internal company procedure SAEP-302and forward such requests to the Manager, Inspection Department of Saudi

Aramco, Dhahran.

3 References

3.1 Saudi Aramco References

Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedure

SAEP-302 Instructions for Obtaining a Waiver of a

Mandatory Saudi Aramco Engineering

Requirement

3.2 Industry Codes and Standards

American National Standards Institute/American Society for Nondestructive

Testing, Inc.

ANSI/ASNT CP-189 Qualification and Certification of NDT Personnel(Latest Revision)

ASNT SNT-TC-1A Recommended Practice

(Latest Revision)

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British Standards Institution

BS EN 473 Non-Destructive Testing - Qualification and

Certification of NDT personnel - GeneralPrinciples

4 General

4.1 This procedure shall cover any and all NDT methods or operations and shallinclude, but not be limited to, those listed in ANSI/ASNT CP-189.

4.2 Any organization supplying, employing, or delegating NDT personnel shallhave a written practice or procedure covering NDT personnel training,

experience, qualification, and certification. This written practice shall meet or

exceed the minimum requirements of ANSI/ASNT CP-189 (latest edition) plusthe additions and clarifications outlined in this SAEP. However, NDT personnel

performing NDT out of kingdom (OOK) as a result of procurement of materials

or equipment obtained from OOK vendors using Purchase Orders may becertified to a nationally recognized program as listed in Appendix II. An

updated list of these programs is maintained by the Supervisor, NDT Unit, Saudi

Aramco Inspection Department, Dhahran. The organization's NDT personnelqualification and certification procedure shall be submitted to the Saudi Aramco

Inspection Department, Dhahran, for review and approval prior to the

commencement of any NDT operations.

4.3 All documentation shall be prepared in the English language.

4.4 Personnel responsible for interpretation of or affecting the results of NDT

operations shall be certified to a minimum of Level II per the certifying

organization's written practice.

5 Training

5.1 Training programs for any NDT method shall include at least the body of

knowledge shown in Appendix B of ANSI/ASNT CP-189 for the applicable

method and include at least the minimum required hours shown in Appendix Aof ANSI/ASNT CP-189 in the NDT method being certified.

5.2 Radiographic Film Interpretation Personnel shall have documented and verified

training in the body of knowledge listed in ANSI/ASNT CP-189, Appendix B,Radiographic Evaluation and Interpretation Course.

5.3 If the current employer has not administered the training being claimed for

qualification, or the experience being claimed for qualification was not gainedwith the current employer, the current employer shall verify the claimed training

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and/or experience in writing from the previous employer(s) and retain theverification on file. Any claimed training or experience that cannot be verified

and documented shall be considered invalid.

5.4 Wet ink originals are the only acceptable documentation of previous training.Photocopies may be made and kept on file. The responsible NDT Level III shall

verify the documentation and attest in writing to its validity.

5.5 Saudi Aramco shall have the right to request submission of, or be granted access

to, any and all training, experience, qualification, and certification recordspertaining to NDT personnel. This applies to any organization covered under

the scope of this document.

6 Qualification Examinations

6.1 Access to qualification materials shall be limited, and the qualification

examinations shall be maintained in secure files. Training course materials and

examinations shall be available for review or assessment by Saudi AramcoInspection Department.

6.1.1 Written qualification examinations shall contain questions covering at

least the body of knowledge listed in Appendix B of ANSI/ASNT CP-189 in the method being examined.

6.1.2 Questions used in general written examinations for Level I and Level IIpersonnel shall be similar in type and difficulty to those published by

ASNT. Questions shall not be used verbatim from the ASNT publishedlists. Examinations shall be established from a database of questions that

ensures that no two candidates receive more that 25% of identical

questions during any individual examination session.

6.1.3 Specific written examinations shall be tailored to the NDT techniqueslisted in Appendix I. The specific examination shall also cover

experience and knowledge of recognized standards and codes for thetechnique being used.

6.2 Practical Examinations

6.2.1 In addition to the employer's practical examination requirements as per

ANSI/ASNT CP-189, Saudi Aramco may, at it's sole discretion, requireall NDT personnel, as well as any individuals interpreting or influencing

the interpretation of NDT results to take and pass a verification

examination administered by Saudi Aramco.

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6.2.2 Verification examinations for personnel performing ultrasonicexaminations, radiographic film interpretation, and MFL tubing or tank

floor testing and personnel affecting the interpretation thereof shall be

administered by Saudi Aramco or an Inspection Department approvedindependent test authority.

6.3 Visual Acuity Examinations

Vision examinations shall be performed annually according to Section 6 of

ANSI/ASNT CP-189. The examinations shall be documented and retained inthe individuals file.

7 Certification

7.1 Individual NDT methods may be subdivided into specialized techniques as listedin Appendix I; performance qualification may be required in each of the

applicable specialized techniques at the discretion of the Inspection Department

NDT Unit, Dhahran. Limited certifications in NDT methods are acceptableproviding the training and education requirements are reduced to not less than

half for that particular method. For example: Level II UT personnel arerequired to possess 1) a total of 80 hours training; 2) total of 800 hours

experience in UT; and 3) a total of 1600 hours total NDT experience. A level II

UT Thickness Gauging certification would require at least half of those same

hours of training(40) and experience(400) with the bulk of the training inthickness gauging operations.

7.2 Personnel performing or evaluating NDT results shall be certified in the NDT

method or specialized technique being used.

7.3 Recertification

7.3.1 Level I and II personnel shall be recertified by the employer as perSection 6 of CP-189, i.e., by examination. Recertification by

demonstration of experience is not allowed.

7.3.2 Level III personnel shall be recertified by verification of the individual'sASNT Level III certificate in each method for which recertification is

sought. A practical examination may be required as well for level IIIrecertification as per 6.2.1 at the discretion of the Saudi Aramco HeadLevel III.

Revision Summary29 February, 2004 Revised the "Next Planned Update". Reaffirmed the contents of the document, and

reissued with minor changes.

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Appendix I Indiv idual Certif ication Techniques

Training and Certification shall be required in the following methods and sub methods.This list shall be subject to revision at any time and reference should be made to the

NDT Standards Committee for the latest revision:

Visual Testing

Magnetic Particle Testing

Liquid Penetrant Testing

Radiographic Testing

Radiographic Film Interpretation

Ultrasonic Testing (Automated Corrosion Mapping)

Ultrasonic Testing (Automated Pipeline Girth Weld Inspection)

Ultrasonic Testing (Plate & Pipe - Manual)

Ultrasonic Thickness Testing (UTT)

Eddy Current Testing

Remote Field Eddy Current Testing

MFL Tubing Testing

MFL Tank Floor Testing

Infrared Testing

Acoustic Emission Testing (Tank Floors)Acoustic Emission Testing (Pressure Retaining Systems)

Leak Testing:

BT Bubble Test

PCT Pressure Change Test

HDLT Halogen Diode Leak Test

MSLT Mass Spectrometer Leak Test

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Appendix II Approved National Certi fication Programs

The following Certification Programs for NDT personnel are acceptable:

PCN Scheme

AWS

CSWIP

Other National schemes meeting requirements of EN 473

For out of kingdom NDT performed as a result of purchase orders, ASNT SNT-TC-1A

(latest edition or that specified by governing code) is acceptable.

An updated list is held by:

Supervisor

NDT UnitOperations Inspection Division

Inspection Department

Saudi AramcoDhahran

Tel: 966-3-874-6605

Fax 966-3-873-7903

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