Aramco/International Quality Standards

QC Notes Level-2:

✅ ISO 9000 Series Overview

Saudi Aramco has adopted the basic framework and definitions of the International Quality Management System Standards ISO-9000 Series. This has been done to provide universal understanding and improve communication between the COMPANY and prospective CONTRACTORS whose Quality Management System is congruent with the ISO-9000 Series. Describe the basic elements of an ISO 9000 Series Quality Program;

Quality Management & Quality Assurance Standards per ISO-9000
Quality Management Systems per ISO-9001, 9002, 9003
Quality Plan Guidelines per ISO 10005

✅ Saudi Aramco Schedule “Q”

Is describe a minimum requirement for Contractor Quality System;

ISO 9001 – Quality Management System requirements
ISO 9000 – Quality Management System Fundamental and Vocabulary

QUALITY PROCEDURE

Is used to establish instruction for inspection and control of all constructionActivities. This will apply to the incoming materials, intermediary and final works;

QA – system of action and planning needed to provide confidence that a product or services will satisfy the quality requirements.
QC – is the operational techniques (Inspection, Examination & Testing) that are used to fulfill quality requirements.
QUALITY CONTROL PROCEDURE – Is a document that details the specific steps needed to fulfill the Quality activity in the ITP.
QUALITY CONTROL FORM – Is a writing documentation detailing a specific activity in the ITP and QC procedure.
A CODE – is a body of laws as of a nation, state or industry group, arranged systematically for ease of use and reference.
A STANDARD – is a rule or a basis of comparison in measuring quality, quantity, content, relative value and etc.
A SPECIFICATION – is a detailed description of parts or statement of particulars as to actual or required quality, size and etc.
P&ID – Is a Piping & Instrument diagram show piping layout and detailed notes relating to piping Instrumentation. This drawing is commonly referred to as the P&ID its object is to indicate all process service lines, instrument and controls, equipment & data necessary for the design group. The process flow diagram is the primary source of information for developing the P&ID.

✅ Aramco Code & Standard References

ISO 9001 : 2000 Quality Management System SATIP
ISO 9001 : 2000 Quality Management System
SATIP – Saudi Aramco Typical Inspection Plan
SAIP – Saudi Aramco Inspection Procedure
SAEP – Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedure
SAES – Saudi Aramco Engineering Standard
SAIR – Saudi Aramco Inspection Requirements
SAIC – Saudi Aramco Inspection Check list
Saudi Aramco Standard Contractor Schedule “Q” (Project Quality Requirements)