G. I. No.
SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY (Saudi Aramco)
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2.705
GENERAL INSTRUCTION MANUAL M ANUAL ISSUING ORG. NA POWER OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT
CERTIFICATION OF HIGH VOLTAGE CABLE SPLICERS
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CONTENT:
This General Instruction (GI) outlines procedures to ensure high voltage cable splices and terminations in Saudi Aramco facilities facilities are safe and reliable. The text includes: 1.0
PURPOSE
2.0
SCOPE
3.0
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
4.0
RESPONSIBILITIES
5.0
CERTIFICATION PROCEDURE
6.0
CERTIFICATION TYPE AND VALIDITY
ATTACHMENTS:
I. II. III.
Cable Splicer Certification Report Power Cable Splicer Certification Card Splicer Job Clearance Card 1.0
PURPOSE
To establish, maintain and administer a testing and certification program for individuals involved in high voltage cable splicing and termination for Saudi Aramco facilities. 2.0
SCOPE
This GI is applicable to all individuals directly involved in the splicing or termination of electrical power cables with insulation that is rated above 1,000 Volts. This GI is applicable to cable installations for all Saudi Aramco facilities (both onshore and offshore), project jobsites, contractor camps and other temporary facilities covered by a Saudi Aramco Land Use Permit (LUP) issued under GI 2.71 6. 3.0
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
3.1
Cable splicers who have been tested and certified by Industrial Training Department (ITD) under this GI will be allowed to splice and terminate cables that are manufactured and rated in accordance with their valid certification.
3.2
Qualified individuals (e.g., electrical engineers, inspectors, electricians and cable splicers) who have been tested and certified by ITD under this GI will be allowed to inspect splicing and termination of cables that are manufactured and rated in accordance with their valid certification.
3.3
Candidates for testing and certification certification under this GI shall have two two (2) or more years years of related experience in the splicing and termination o f insulated high voltage cables. Candidates for testing and certification shall be positively identified by Saudi Aramco ** ADDITION
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GENERAL INSTRUCTION MANUAL ISSUING ORG. NA POWER OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT
CERTIFICATION OF HIGH VOLTAGE CABLE SPLICERS
SUBJECT
ISSUE DATE
08/10/2015 APPROVAL
SAA
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and government-issued documentation and photography. 3.4 4.0
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Candidates for certification under this GI shall successfully pass an ITD written examination prior to attempting the corresponding ITD practical examination.
RESPONSIBILITIES
4.1
Proponent/Construction Agency of insulated high voltage cable work shall ensure that splicing, terminations and inspections are carried out by individuals who have current, relevant Saudi Aramco Power Cable Splicer C ertification Card (Attachment II), issued and cleared under this GI and certification program.
4.2
ITD shall develop, maintain and administer a comprehensive testing and certification program that demonstrates, verifies and documents a candidate’s current knowledge and skills in splicing, terminating and inspecting insulated high voltage powe r cable.
4.3
ITD shall examine all qualified candidates and issue Power Cable Splicer Certification Card when appropriate.
4.4
ITD shall maintain examination records, issue certification reports and electronically publish a current listing of all certified individuals.
4.5
Certified individuals shall carry their valid ITD-issued certificates whenever they are working on cables, and present them on demand. If an individual loses his certificate he shall immediately apply, via his Proponent/Construction Agency, to ITD for a replacement. If a working individual’s valid certificate will expire within sixty (60) calendar days; he shall immediately apply, via his Proponent/Construction Agency, to ITD for recertification.
4.6
Proponent/Construction Agency of insulated high voltage cable work for all projects and new expense work shall notify Inspection Department (ID) and Power Operations Department (POD; i.e., NAPOD or SA&RPOD as applicable) twenty-one (21) calendar days in advance of scheduled cable splicing or termination activities. With this notification, valid Power Cable Splicer Certification Cards and special work procedures shall be submitted for review, approval and issue of Job Clearance Cards (JCC) (Attachment III.)
4.7
Proponent/Construction Agency of insulated high voltage cable work for all projects and new expense work shall subsequently notify ID and POD five (5) calendar days in advance of the scheduled start of splicing or termination activities.
4.8
ID representatives shall ensure that cable splicers and inspectors have valid, relevant Power Cable Splicer Certification Cards and are issued JCCs prior to the commencement of work.
4.9
POD representatives (certified Power Cable Splicers) shall monitor high-voltage cable splicing and termination work and may suspend or revoke a cable splicer’s or inspector’s JCC for doing unacceptable work. POD representatives shall discuss substandard work with ID and Proponent/Construction Agency representatives and issue the actions to be ** ADDITION
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SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY (Saudi Aramco)
Approved
2.705
GENERAL INSTRUCTION MANUAL ISSUING ORG. NA POWER OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT
CERTIFICATION OF HIGH VOLTAGE CABLE SPLICERS
SUBJECT
ISSUE DATE
08/10/2015 APPROVAL
SAA
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taken: a) Duration of the JCC suspension, with retraining requirements. b) Cancellation of a JCC, with retraining requirements and no tification to ITD. c) Suspension of a Power Cable Splicer certificate; until re-examined and recertified by ITD; with notification to Proponent/Construction Agency, ID and ITD. d) Permanent cancellation of an individual’s Power Cable Splicer certificate with notification to Proponent/Construction Agency, ID and ITD. e) Extent of POD/ID investigation and rework needed for the observed unacceptable splicing and termination work; including work previously completed by the same individuals without a report of non-conformance. f) Proposed preventive actions for Proponent/Construction Agency and ID (workforce training, jobsite toolbox meetings, revisions to project quality plans, revised inspection and special work procedures, quality assessment, management review, etc.) 5.0
CERTIFICATION PROCEDURE
ITD certification under this GI is formal recognition, classification and tracking of qualified individuals that have successfully demonstrated understanding, knowledge, skills and ability to perform and inspect insulated high-voltage cable splices and terminations. 5.1
Proponent/Construction Agency shall apply for testing at least fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the desired testing date. o
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For Saudi Aramco employees, testing may be requested online through Training and Development (T&D) website, ITD Certification Tracking, or in writing to ITD/CAITD Registrar. For contractor employees, testing may be requested online through T&D website, ITD Certification Tracking, or in writing, to Industrial Training Partnerships Division (ITPD)/JV Training Unit Supervisor .
5.2
The request for each candidate shall include the candidates’ name, the cable voltagelevels, materials and types of work to be assessed (in accordance with Section 6.0), copies of Saudi Aramco and government identification documents, two portrait photographs (to government identity specifications) and copies of supporting credentials (e.g., certified related work experience, related education certificates and related ITD and vendor-issued certificates).
5.3
ITD will evaluate the request and notify the Proponent/Construction Agency on the scheduled dates, start times and locations for testing of each qualified candidate. Candidates shall appear at the place and time specified by ITD with all required original documents and credentials; and be equipped with all required tools and materials, including cable. ITD shall assess the worker's knowledge and ability through both written and performance tests. Competent candidates will be issued a Power Cable Splicer Certification Card with the appropriate validity, indicating the allowed type of ** ADDITION
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G. I. No.
SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY (Saudi Aramco)
Approved
2.705
GENERAL INSTRUCTION MANUAL ISSUE DATE
ISSUING ORG. NA POWER OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT
08/10/2015 APPROVAL
CERTIFICATION OF HIGH VOLTAGE CABLE SPLICERS
SUBJECT
SAA
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work, type of cable(s) and voltage level(s) in accordance with Section 6.0. 5.4
For submarine cable, pipe-type high-pressure oil-filled (HPOF) cable, pipe-type low pressure oil-filled (LPOF) cable and 115kV+ XLPE cable: 5.4.1
At least twenty-one (21) calendar days in advance of the scheduled start of work, Proponent/Construction Agency shall submit to ITD: o
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5.4.2
ITD shall: o o o
6.0
Complete qualifications, work experience and valid, relevant vendorissued certificates for each of their qualified candidates. Project-specific manufacturers’ data, catalog cut-sheets, application specifications and installation manuals for the cable, splice kits, termination kits and related materials.
Verify and evaluate candidate’s vendor -issued certification. Conduct or arrange for project-specific written and performance testing. Issue Power Cable Splicer certificate with the date of expiration limited to the project end date or one (1) calendar year, whichever occurs first.
5.5
ITD shall prepare and distribute a Cable Splicer's Certification Report (Attachment I) for each successful candidate.
5.6
ITD shall maintain a permanent record of all examinations and make these records available to ID and POD on request.
5.7
ITD shall maintain and electronically publish a current listing of all ITD-certified individuals; with their certificate qualifications or limitations, certificate registration number(s), government-issued identity numbers, current certificate status with dates of issue, expiration, suspension, cancellation and re-certification.
5.8
ITD shall receive notifications of individual suspension or cancellation from ID or POD and update ITD certification records and listing accordingly.
CERTIFICATION TYPE AND VALIDITY CERTIFICATION 2.4-15kV (Limited) 2.4- 15kV (Full) 35kV (Limited) 35kV (Full) 69kV 115kV 230kV 1kV-230kV Submarine 380kV
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SAP# 40031133 40031135 40031136 40031138 New 40091308 40091239 40091240 New NEW INSTRUCTION
VALIDITY
3 Years
1 Year
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G. I. No.
SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY (Saudi Aramco)
Approved
2.705
GENERAL INSTRUCTION MANUAL ISSUE DATE
ISSUING ORG. NA POWER OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT SUBJECT
08/10/2015 APPROVAL
CERTIFICATION OF HIGH VOLTAGE CABLE SPLICERS
SAA
REPLACES
02/09/2005 PAGE NO.
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RECERTIFICATION
2.4-15kV (Limited) 2.4-15kV (Full) 35kV+(Limited) 35kV+(Full) 69kV
40031746 40031745 40031748 40031747 4009130
3 Years
Cable Types Type Flexible
Pipe Submarine
Version PILC: Paper-Insulated LeadCovered or Sheathed EPR: Ethylene Propylene Rubber XLPE: Cross-linked Polyethylene HPOF: High-Pressure Oil-Filled LPOF: Low-Pressure Oil-Filled SCLF: Self-Contained Liquid-Filled SD: Solid Dielectric
Remarks
Refer to section 5.4 for additional requirements
Concurred: _______________________________________________ General Manager, Training & Development
Date: _____________
Concurred: _______________________________________________ Chief Engineer, Engineering
Date: _____________
Concurred: _______________________________________________ Vice President, Project Management
Date: _____________
Approved:___________________________________________ Manager, NA Power Operations Department
Date: _____________
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G. I. No.
SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY (Saudi Aramco)
Approved
2.705
GENERAL INSTRUCTION MANUAL ISSUE DATE
ISSUING ORG. NA POWER OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT
08/10/2015
CERTIFICATION OF HIGH VOLTAGE CABLE SPLICERS
SUBJECT
REPLACES
APPROVAL
02/09/2005 PAGE NO.
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Attachment I GI 2.705
CABLE SPLICER CERTIFICATION REPORT Saudi Aramco-8233 (08/15)
PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATION INITIAL CERTIFICATION BY:
CERTIFIED BY:
CERTIFICATE #
Saudi Aramco ITD
Saudi Aramco ITD
Saudi Aramco Inspection
Saudi Aramco Inspection
SPLICER NAME:
ID #:
(last, first, middle)
TEST DATE:
CERTIFIED BY: Saudi Aramco
SEC
Contractor
Contractor Name: __________________________________
TYPE OF TEST: XLPE/EPR
Tape Splice
Kit Splice
Max kV ______________
PILC 15kV Max
Tape Term
Kit Term
Others (Specify)
LIMITED CERTIFICATION Voltage:
Type:
Type of Splice/Termination
OTHER TEST DETAILS:
RESULTS: PASSED
REJECTED
MAY TEST AFTER ______________ DAYS
EXCEPTIONS
ADDITIONAL REMARKS: Approved by : _________________________ (Testing Instructor)
DISTRIBUTION Original – Test Center 1st Copy – Saudi Aramco Inspection 2nd Copy – SEC Inspection 3rd Copy – Others * CHANGE
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G. I. No.
SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY (Saudi Aramco)
Approved
2.705
GENERAL INSTRUCTION MANUAL ISSUE DATE
ISSUING ORG. NA POWER OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT
08/10/2015
CERTIFICATION OF HIGH VOLTAGE CABLE SPLICERS
SUBJECT
APPROVAL
SAA
REPLACES
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Attachment II GI 2.705
POWER CABLE SPLICER CERTIFICATION CARD Saudi Aramco 8233-1(08/15 Front)
Employee No:
Name: (last, first, middle)
Date Tested:
Expiry Date:
Certificate No:
Holder is Capable of: XLPE/EPR
Tape Splice
Kit Splice
Max kV ______________
PILC 15kV Max
Tape Term
Kit Term
Others (Specify)
Certificate Type: Limited Tested By:
Full
Approved by:
(See Photo on Reverse Side)
Saudi Aramco 8233-1(08/15) Reverse
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G. I. No.
SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY (Saudi Aramco)
Approved
2.705
GENERAL INSTRUCTION MANUAL ISSUE DATE
ISSUING ORG. NA POWER OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT
08/10/2015 APPROVAL
CERTIFICATION OF HIGH VOLTAGE CABLE SPLICERS
SUBJECT
SAA
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Attachment III GI 2.705
SPLICER JOB CLEARANCE CARD Saudi Aramco 8233-2(08/15)
BI No
Card No
JOB TITLE
EMPLOYEE No:
NAME: (last, first, middle)
SPLICER CLEARED FOR SPLICING: XLPE/EPR
Tape Splice
PILC 15kV Max
Tape
Kit Splice
Max kV ______________
Kit
Others (Specify)
CERTIFICATE TYPE
ISSUED BY
DATE
THIS CARD IS A CLEARANCE FOR THE INDICATED JOB ONLY AND IT MAY BE REVOKED IF THE SPLICE OR TERMINATION DOES NOT MEET QUALITY REQUIREMENTS.
THIS CARD MUST BE RETURNED TO PROJECTS INSPECTION AFTER SPLICING / TERMINATION ON THIS PROJECT HAS BEEN COMPLETED AND TESTED
Saudi Aramco 8233-2(08/15) Reverse
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