epc job descriptions

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EPC JOB DESCRIPTIONS

1. Onshore Project Manager / Deputy Project Manager

The Project Onshore Manager will serve as the Deputy Manager reporting directly

to the Project Director and will be the main individual responsible for the ProjectOnshore scope as presented in the Project Execution plan. In order to take intoaccount the RPLC Deep Conversion Project complexity, magnitude, thegeographical dispersion, and the execution split of work, the Project Director will beassisted by the Onshore Project Manager acting as his Deputy for all Projectactivities related with the scope to be performed in Venezuela during theengineering and procurement stages of the Phase II, EPC development.

The Onshore Project Manager will fill the same position during the FEED stage andwill continue in the same responsibility once the EPC is started in order to ensurethe desired continuity in the development of the RPLC Deep Conversion Project

design, procurement and construction.

The Project Onshore Manager main responsibilities include:

Represent the Consortium in front of RB for all matters related with theonshore scope of work.

Establish a positive working relationship with RB for all coordination mattersrelated with the onshore scope of work and interfacing with the offshoreorganization.

Made known and clearly explain to its Project Team in Venezuela the RPLCDeep Conversion Project vision, goals, and success criteria, and implementthese together with a clear understanding of scope of work, schedule, anddeliverables.

Participate and contribute in the development of Project strategies for theachievement of excellent Project performance.

Develop and adjust the Onshore Project Organization to the needs of eachProject phase, in close coordination with the Consortium Project Director.

Ensure clear lines of responsibility in the onshore organization, clear split of

scope of work and clear communication of decisions made throughout theonshore and offshore organizations.

Assume full responsibility for the coordination and interfaces with the local RBorganization and the offshore organization in Japan. Ensure communicationand flow information is as per Project requirements.


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Implement within the onshore organization the Project Controls System andreport format for the onshore scope that provides instant and reliable Projectstatus for use by RB and Consortium Project Management.

Champion health, safety and environmental performance improvement

initiatives and support these with award recognition programs.

Monitor onshore scope Project reviews in accordance with the ManagementMilestones Control Plan.

Participate in the development and implementation of the execution policiesand procedures for the onshore scope of work in line with the overall projectobjectives defined by the Project Director and the requirements stipulated inthe Contract.

Maintain project control and continuously direct each of the Project functionstowards accomplishment of the objectives for the onshore scope of work.

Maintain contact with his counterpart in the RB organization, in the executionof engineering, procurement, and construction phase of the Project for theonshore scope of work.

Liaise with the Consortium offshore organization for all project execution andmanagement interfacing.

Direct the onshore project team responsible to him through the execution ofthe project's onshore scope of work.

Determine with the assistance of the Consortium Project Team, the onshorescope of work in detail, based on the proposal submitted to the client includingany negotiated modifications, and issue the scope of work as soon aspossible after the start of the work.

Direction and supervision of the onshore scope integrated schedule with theEngineering Manager, Project Controls Manager, Procurement Manager, SiteResident Manager, Lead Discipline Engineers and other responsible personson the project.

Request the timely assignment of personnel to staff the RPLC Deep

Conversion Project in accordance with manpower forecast and project needs.The onshore Project Manager determines the manpower requirements.

Participates and collaborates in the development, issue and supervises theimplementation of the Project Procedures Manual for the onshore scope ofwork with the assistance of the Project Management Team members.


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Implements in the onshore Project Organization the QA rules and proceduresgoverning the Project activities according to Contract requirements and goodengineering practice.

Ensures that a high level of coordination and understanding is maintained at

all times between RB and the Onshore Project Management Team.

Coordinate the work of all the onshore different areas by directing andconducting internal coordination meetings and working sessions.

Contributes to keeping of Project financial control by preparing and/orassessing commitments, invoices, appraisals, and progress and cost reportsfor the onshore scope, with the support of the Project Control andAdministration groups.

Perform progress control and allocation of resources for the onshore scope ofwork, establishing goals and tracking their achievement, planning theactivities, tracking productivity, etc.

2. HSE Manager

The Projects HSE Manager is a member of the Project Management Team andreports to the Project Director.

The main task of the HSE Manager will be to formulate a central plan for theProject with clear goals and then to implement these goals by investing in teambuilding, and motivational campaigns, including a high profiled and viable awardsystem.

Furthermore, in close cooperation with Consortium partners HSE Managers, hewill promote HSE initiatives, focused on making all key management and otherpersonnel champions for practical actions that achieve the zero accidents mindsetphilosophy and outstanding HSE results.

The Project HSE organization relies basically on the competence of the specificHSE systems and procedures implemented in the various Consortium organizationdepartments, including site organization, main subcontractors and vendors workingwithin the frame of the Project overall HSE plan set-up for the RPLC DeepConversion Project.

The HSE Manager duties and responsibilities are the following:

Establish a Project HSE plan with philosophies, strategies and goals toachieve outstanding HSE results throughout the Project.

Analyze and identify where in the Project specific HSE initiatives will be mostefficient to achieve the HSE goals.


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Be fully cognizant of the Scope of Work and the HSE critical areas of theProject,

Cooperate closely with RBs HSE Manager to generate joint initiatives forenhancing HSE awareness and results.

Schedule, perform, and/or facilitate risk analysis and assessment to identifyrisks and methods to eliminate, minimize or manage hazards.

Schedule and conduct HSE training required for the Project.

Develop HSE guidelines for the Project design and construction activities.

Perform HSE audits during all phases.

Provide periodic reports on the HSE performance of the RPLC DeepConversion Project.

Provide for incidents and accidents reporting as per Venezuela Law andProject Procedures requirements.

Provide for investigation of incidents and accidents and implementation ofpreventive and corrective actions.

Provide a final HSE report to document that all HSE, fire protection, and riskmanagement issues have been resolved.

3. Permitting Coordinator

The Project Permitting Coordinator reports to the Onshore Project Manager and isresponsible for all the RPLC Deep Conversion Project permitting activities andrelationships with the local authorities for all permits proceedings. Among the mainfunctions and responsibilities we can list the following:

Establishes, in close cooperation with RB and the Government Authorities,both local and national, the Project permitting requirements.

Develop and implements the RPLC Deep Conversion Project Permitting Plan,listing all permits required, documentation needed to obtain each permit,

timing of the proceedings and required milestones for the permits to be inplace.

Assumes coordination with Project Management, disciplines engineers, RBsProject Team, and the permitting authorities to implement and comply with thepermitting plan.


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Prepares all permitting documentation and formats, with the support of ProjectManagement, to be submitted to the applicable agencies.

Provides tracking and follow up with authorities for issue of the plannedpermits on a timely manner.

Coordinates with authorities, RB, and the Project Management Team theperformance of all inspections and audits required by the permittingproceedings at fabrication shops and the job site.

Assumes responsibility for the implementation and follow up to theEnvironmental permits.

Coordinates with RB the obtaining and issue of environmental permits onRBs behalf.

Coordinates and support the Site Safety Manager in the follow up andenforcement of the Environmental plan according to issued permits.

Assumes responsibility for the permitting archives and registries custody andupdating.

4. Documentation Coordinator

The document Coordinator is responsible for the filing, custody and distribution ofthe engineering documents and drawings generated in the project, includingvendors information and data, as well as that of the documentation provided by RB.The main functions include:

Takes responsibility for all document control functions for the engineeringteam.

Assumes responsibility for the control, receipt and issue of all documentsdispatched internally and externally.

Operates and maintain up to date the RPLC Deep Conversion Project

documentation control system for the onshore scope of work based on theagreed distribution matrices and deliverables received.

Ensures timely distribution of documentation and maintains the records.

Controls the files of documents and drawings, control of documents borrowed

from the work area; identify superseded documentation and control referencedocuments provided by RB.

Controls the area designated for review of engineering deliverables prior toclient issue.


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Assumes responsibility to ensure that its document control register istransferred to the overall project document manager system.

Assumes single point responsibility to maintain the drawing control anddocument control registers.

5. Onshore QA/QC Manager

The Projects Onshore QA/QC Manager is a member of the Project ManagementTeam and reports to the Onshore Project Manager. The Project Qualityorganization relies basically on the competence of the Consortiums specific Qualitysystems and procedures implemented in the various Consortiums partnersorganization departments, including site organization, main subcontractors andvendors working within the frame of the Project overall quality plan set-up for theRPLC Deep Conversion Project.

A team of quality supervisors resides under the responsibility of the Onshore

QA/QC Manager to assist in planning, executing and follow-up audits throughoutthe Project for the onshore scope of work and keeping of the audit register. Theywill support procurement for inspections at vendors sites and other Projectdepartments as planned.

The overall Project Quality Plan is the responsibility of the Project QA/QC Managerand covers both the offshore and onshore scopes, representing the main tool forthe Project Director and the Project Management Team surveillance of the Projectwork quality and initiate actions as needed. The Project Quality Plan will makespecific references to the onshore scope quality requirements, taking intoconsiderations the specific characteristics of the local manufacturers, vendors and

subcontractors and will include the lessons learned in recent experience of theonshore Project Team for similar Venezuelan projects.

The Onshore QA/QC Manager duties and responsibilities are, among others:

Ensures interface and communication with RBs Quality Manager for qualityrequirements definition, understanding and publishing.

Participates in the development of the Project quality assurance plan, overallQA procedures, the Project audit plan and the quality control plan thatincludes the Third Party inspection plan.

Coordinates with the Project overall Quality Manager in the establishment,implementation, and monitoring of the RPLC Deep Conversion Project qualityspecifications, requirements, procedures, identification of non-compliancesand deviations, and the implementation of preventive and corrective actionsfor the onshore scope of work.


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Assumes responsibility for the implementation of the Project Quality Plan andprocedures within the onshore Project organization and monitors compliancewith the plan during development of engineering, procurement andconstruction activities for the Consortium, vendors, and subcontractors.

Organizes and provides training of onshore Project personnel on theapplicable Project QA plan and procedures.

Monitors the quality of the EPC Onshore Project team activities by performingProject audits to determine their compliance with Project quality plan, overalland local procedures.

Monitors the overall quality of local vendor and subcontractor work scopes.

Reviews and comments on individual Project departments and, whereapplicable, local suppliers and/or subcontractors quality, inspection & test (IT)plans and procedures, resulting from assigned work scopes.

Verifies that IT plans of Project departments/Sub-suppliers quality and complywith the EPC Project quality plan; and that the sum of all individual qualityplans meets the goals of the Project execution plan for the onshore scope ofwork.

Performs periodic verification audits of local subcontractors and suppliersquality management systems, where applicable.

Interfaces with the required relevant statutory certification work and with thework of the designated classification society for the Project for the onshore

scope of work.

Manages third party surveillance activities for designated procured equipment,fabrication, and field construction/installation activities for the onshore scopeof work.

Maintains the audit/inspection register and file for the onshore scope of work,including close-out status of findings and implementation of corrective actions.

6. Onshore Procurement Manager

The local procurement activities of the RPLC Deep Conversion Project will becoordinated by the OnshoreProject Procurement Manager. The OnshoreProcurement Manager will implement the procurement policies; materialmanagement plans, procedures and standards, general terms and conditions, inthe Onshore Project Organization. The Onshore Procurement Manager makes surethat the above procedures are per the Project Quality program, consider all localspecific requirements associated with Venezuelan vendors and suppliers andreflect applicable requirements and instructions.


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The Onshore Procurement Group will cooperate closely with the OnshoreEngineering Manager and the Construction Manager in order to accomplish thescheduled objectives. Also it will cooperate with the Project Control Manager toprepare the Master Schedule providing the necessary reports on the procurementstatus. Among the Onshore Procurement Manager functions and responsibilities

we can list the following:

Assumes responsibility for the quality, time and cost goals in the procurementof materials and equipment for the Project for the onshore scope of work.

Participates along with the Project Director, the Onshore Project Manager andthe Engineering Managers in the development of the procurement strategy,including the planning, the sourcing strategy, and agreements with pre-selected vendors, onshore and offshore bidding, marshalling andtransportation, etc.

Consolidates under one focal point all onshore procurement activities for theRPLC Deep Conversion Project.

Assumes responsibility for the qualification and evaluation of localmanufacturers, suppliers and vendors for consideration in the RPLC DeepConversion Project approved list of vendors.

Prepares, along with the Project Management Team, the requisition andpurchase orders schedule for the onshore scope of work, showing all keydates for requisition issue, purchase orders placement, site delivery andrequired on site, in accordance with the master plan and procurement detailedschedule.

Reviews and approves all final equipment and material requisitions for theonshore scope of work before issue for bids.

Assumes responsibility for the local invitations to bid, the bidding processes,opening of proposals, commercial evaluations, award recommendations, andpreparation and placement of purchase orders for the onshore scope of work.

Coordinates with the Procurement Manager the onshore and offshore parallelprocurement activities including purchasing, expediting, inspection, traffic andmaterials controls.

Expedites, through the expediting group all onshore purchase orders.

Assumes responsibility for the tracking of vendors fabrication program, thesubmittal of drawings for review and approval, and the final release fordelivery of equipment and material for the onshore scope of work.


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Tracks the coordination of traffic and custom proceedings for all local andimported materials and equipment in order to ensure timely arrival at theVenezuelan port of entry, customs clearance and delivery to the jobsite.

Establishes the quality specifications that shall be included in the local

requisitions and purchase orders, and the Project QA/QC program for localvendors and shops.

Assumes responsibility for the consistent procurement practices for theonshore scope of work, and for control of onshore cost, schedule,documentation, and quality of procurement deliverables.

Assumes responsibility for establishing and maintaining the local procurementplan, budget and schedule, and for monitoring these and managing correctiveactions and initiatives as required.

Assumes responsibility for maximizing the VAN and make sure that relatedcontractual requirements are met.

Organizes and monitors the adequate staffing of the supervised positions forthe local procurement organization.

Ensures that the RPLC Deep Conversion Project philosophies, proceduresand ethics relative to the market and potential vendors are established andfollowed for the onshore scope of work.

Ensures that the site procurement procedures are prepared and implemented.

Executes the scope of work assigned to the Procurement Department for theonshore scope of work.

Ensures the quality of the work within the onshore procurement team.

Ensures that the procurement work is executed within budget and onschedule for the onshore scope of work.

Reports the status of work regularly, in accordance with Project procedures,for the onshore scope of work.

7. Onshore Contracting Manager

Reporting to the Onshore Project Manager, the Onshore Contracting Manager willbe responsible for all matters related to the contracting of construction works andservices. He will coordinate with RB and the Project Management Team and theConsortium permanent contracting organizations in order to pre-select theconstruction bidders, qualify them for the different scopes, establish the


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subcontracting strategy, and initiate bidding processes. Among the OnshoreContracting Manager responsibilities are the following:

Develops the subcontracting plan with the support of corporate subcontractsorganization and in liaison with the Project Contracting Manager before

approval by the Project Director.

Supports the preparation and implementation of the subcontractingprocedures and tendering documents.

Participates in the development of the construction schedule.

Qualifies Subcontractors for enquiry through prequalification procedures.

Implements the subcontracting plan.

Establishes the contracting organization and procedures.

Develops and updates the Project Approved Subcontractors list along withRB.

Compiles the master bid package summary and content of each document.

Along with the Project Management Team pre-qualifies bidders and definescontracting cycle.

Develops bidding packages, specifications, drawings, schedules of rates andgeneral instruction if required.

Prepares subcontract bid evaluation and bid summaries and directs awardingproceedings, including bid receipt, opening and evaluation.

Perform evaluations of economical and technical proposals of works. Issuecontract award recommendations to the Project Management for decision.

Implement subcontracts field administration procedure and formats, includingreporting progress measurement, invoice control.

Manages the commercial and contractual matters associated with the works.

Assist the Site Controls Manager and Subcontracts Administrator inmonitoring subcontractors' performance.

Liaise with the Project Controls Manager for identification of trends andproposal of corrective actions.

Initiates change orders, back charges, and claims.


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Controls, verifies and elaborates documentation supplied by thesubcontractors.

Guarantees the fulfillment of contractual conditions and contractingprocedures established for the Project.

Verifies and controls invoices, payment orders, change agreements,complaints and payments corresponding to the different subcontracts.

8. Onshore Project Controls Manager

The Onshore Project Controls Manager will establish and maintain with hisorganization a system for the local scope of work of the EPC Project control andreporting. He will be a member of the Project Management Team reporting directlyto the Onshore Project Manager. He will liaise locally with RB for any projectcontrols matter and will establish the liaison with the Overall Project ControlsManager initially located in Japan.

The Onshore Project Planning and Controls Manager oversees and participates indeveloping the work of the Project Cost Engineers, Project Planner Scheduler,Project Estimator and Progress Report personnel for the onshore scope of work.The Onshore Project Planning and Controls Manager directly reports to theOnshore Project Manager and functionally to the Project Controls Manager. He isresponsible for the quality, timeliness and content of the effort carried out by theproject control support disciplines. Among his main responsibilities we can list thefollowing:

Ensures that all the required events occur on schedule for the onshore scope

of work.

Assumes responsibility for the Project Control Cost Estimate for the onshorescope of work and cost control functions.

Prepares the cost control structure and cost forecasts and reports for theonshore scope of work.

Defines and monitors all schedules, cost data, and progress made for theRPLC Deep Conversion Project related with the onshore scope of work.

Prepares all formal cost and schedule reports for the onshore scope of work.

Defines and obtains the data required from the engineering groups toevaluate the work performed to date for the onshore scope of work byobtaining and evaluating the progress reports on the work being performed aswell as the forecast submitted by each project team.


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Compares actual progress and forecasts of the work with schedules andinitiates corrective actions to monitor and minimize planning slippages for theonshore scope of work.

Assumes responsibility for the man-hours, schedule, and costs updates and

forecasts, to identify deviations and trends, and to formulate and initiatecorrective actions and plans in order to maintain the budget and goals for theonshore scope of work.

Establishes all criteria, standards and procedures to be followed for theProject Planning, Scheduling and Controls groups.

Interfaces and act as the local focal point of contact with RB on all issuesrelating to Project Planning, Cost Control Progress measuring and reporting,continuously coordinating with the Project Overall Project Controls Manager.

Assumes responsibility for establishing guidelines for the onshore scope ofwork for the development, review and updating of' the Project Master Plan,Engineering Plan and Construction plan.

Assumes responsibility for all Project Cost control activities and reports for theonshore scope of work.

Prepares all formal reports for the onshore scope of work.

Establishes a total baseline EPC schedules in Primavera for all time related,man-hour related, and cost related in a way that is suitable for efficientaggregation of total Project progress and local progress in the schedule levels

hierarchy for the onshore scope of work.

Manages the baseline schedule revision as required for implementingapproved changes and incorporating future forecasts, for the onshore scopeof work.

Establishes a progress measurement procedure for each phase of the Projectfor the onshore scope of work.

Monitors the progress of each phase of the Project for the onshore scope ofwork compare to base line and report status and deviations to the Project

Director.

Establishes a total baseline EPC cost budget in a way that is suitable forefficient monitoring of total Project expenses for the onshore scope of work.

Follows-up VAN maximization for the overall scope of work, both offshore andonshore. Report on the VAN status.


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Determine cost impact of changes for the onshore scope of work.

Manages the expense forecasts and budget revisions once every 6 monthsfor implementing approved changes and future forecasts for the onshorescope of work.

Establishes a progress measurement procedure for each phase of the Projectonshore scope of work.

Manages the overall change process for external and internal changes for theonshore scope of work. Lead the weekly change meetings, and keep accurateand updated change records.

Reports to the Onshore Project Manager and the Project Director trends andor deviations in the cost versus the budget for the onshore scope of work.

Reports to the respective Managers for the onshore scope of work on physicalprogress follow-up, trends and deviations from the schedule, as well asmanpower requirements for meeting the schedule objectives.

9. Onshore Engineering Manager

The Project Onshore Engineering Manager is a member of the ProjectManagement Team and is located at the Caracas Office. He reports to the OnshoreProject Manager. The main responsibilities of the Onshore Engineering Managerare as follows:

Responsible for the overall performance of engineering activities for the

onshore scope of work.

Participates with the Project Director, Onshore Project Manager and ProjectOverall Engineering Manager in the development of the project engineeringscope details and planning, deliverables list and programming of engineeringresources.

Takes responsibility for the planning, programming and monitoring of theengineering activities for the onshore scope of work.

Takes active part in problem analysis and reporting and recommend to project

manager areas requiring special attention and action for the onshore scope ofwork.

Ensures establishment of an effective onshore engineering organization,which is compatible with overall project organization responsibilities, policies,and project objectives.


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Is responsible for all engineering coordination between the onshore andoffshore Project organizations, monitoring interfaces, ensuring the adequateflow of information, taking responsibility for communication and monitoringeffectiveness of engineering coordination.

Establishes and maintain engineering schedules for the onshore scope ofwork within own responsibilities to meet the overall project schedule.

Liaises and coordinates with the area senior project engineers to resolve anyspecific issues related to their respective areas including technical, scheduleand resources issues.

Ensure effective start-up of project activities and organization includingteambuilding activities for the onshore scope of work.

Prepare and implement engineering procedures within the onshore Projectorganizations as allocated by Project Director and the Onshore ProjectManager.

Ensure coordination with the fabrication requirements, in particular regardingconstructability, mechanical completion, and commissioning for operation forthe onshore scope of work.

Ensure inter discipline coordination for the onshore scope of work.

Ensure necessary input to technical requisitions and purchase orders for theprocurement activities for the onshore scope of work.

Ensure necessary engineering participation within quality surveillance for theonshore scope of work.

Monitor the technical follow-up of suppliers and subcontractors for theonshore scope of work.

Clarify quality requirements and ensure establishment of quality assuranceactivities for the onshore scope of work within the disciplines, execution ofsuch activities, and any necessary corrective actions.

Ensure concept and engineering change control, as part of the project change

management for the onshore scope of work.

Ensure manpower conformity with the special requirements for the onshorescope of work.

Prepare input to reporting for the onshore scope of work as required.


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Implement corrective actions as necessary and as agreed for the onshorescope of work.

10. Area Project Engineers

In order to support the Onshore Engineering Manager in the coordination andsupervision of activities and interfaces of selected project areas Area ProjectEngineers will be assigned responsibility for the multidiscipline coordination of allengineering and procurement support activities in their respective areas. TheOnshore Area Project Engineers report to the Onshore Engineering Manager andtheir main duties and responsibilities are as follows:

Responsible for the coordination and daily follow-up of all engineeringdiscipline activities and interfaces for their assigned area for the onshorescope of work.

Responsible for the coordination between engineering and procurement

activities for their assigned area for the onshore scope of work.

Responsible for the coordination of technical support with the site for theirassigned area for the onshore scope of work.

Responsible for the expediting of timely delivery of engineering deliverablesand tagged items for their assigned area for the onshore scope of work.

Responsible for the monitoring of the engineering and procurement activitiesprogress for their assigned area for the onshore scope of work.

Responsible for raising areas of concern for their assigned area to theengineering manager and seek for arbitration in case of conflicts with othersareas for the onshore scope of work.

Organizes onshore engineering documentation related with their area tosupport the engineering activities.

Provides support to the onshore engineering disciplines to schedule theiractivities in accordance with the overall schedule for the area under theirresponsibility.

Provides support to the onshore Project Controls Manager to develop theProject Schedule and detail plans in accordance with the particular areapriorities and sequences.

Providing expertise, consultation and guidance to execution groups as

required.

Supports the onshore Subcontracting Manager and discipline leaders in the


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preparation of the bidding packages.

Supports the Onshore Project Engineering Manager the elaboration ofschedules and estimates.

Tracks and provide support for preparation and submittal of change orders forthe onshore scope of work.

11. Discipline Lead Engineers

The Onshore Project Engineering Manager will be assisted by Lead ProjectDiscipline Engineers who will act as coordinators in their disciplines. A list of thosedisciplines is provided here below:

Process and Systems

Mechanical Equipment

Piping Design

Electrical

Civil and Structural

Instrument and Automation

Telecommunications

Each Lead Project Discipline Engineer will be responsible for the technicalexecution of its technical area reporting directly to the Onshore Project EngineeringManager. Under their direction, groups of engineers, technicians, specialists,designers, and draftsmen will execute the work and contribute with their own effortin the development of the RPLC Deep Conversion Project onshore scope of work.Among the Lead Project Discipline Engineers responsibilities we can list thefollowing:

Advises on interpretation of basic design documents, standards, codes,

regulations and ensuring compatibility.

Prepares general design criteria for the discipline to ensure overall technical

rationalization and consistency, in accordance with contractual requirements.

Prepares of overall procedures and coordination guidelines specific for the

discipline.

Provides expertise, consultation and guidance for the discipline when

required.


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Defines the deliverables to be produced by the discipline in accordance with

the contract and with construction requirements.

Defines the computer software to be used including verification of their

compatibility with basic requirements.

Supports the Project Engineering Manager and Project schedulers the

elaboration of schedules and estimates in relation to his field.

Ensures proper staffing and organization of the respective discipline.

Assigns responsibilities, duties, and objectives to the discipline staff in charge,

in order to achieve the proper technical level within the Project requirements.

Coordinates with other discipline groups the necessary interfaces and flow of

information for the execution of their work.

Maintains a high level of quality in the work performed by the discipline group,conducting the necessary revisions in all the material to be produced.

Ensures compliance with the scheduled dates for completion of the different

phases of the discipline work, while controlling discipline budget andimplementing those adjustments required to meet the Project schedule, whilereporting to the Engineering Manager the results obtained and taking anynecessary corrective measures.

Provides quantities control and cost tracking for all procurement andconstruction elements of their discipline.

Provides monthly reports of physical progress regarding activities of thediscipline, identifying the trends that can affect the development of the Project.

Takes the necessary steps to incorporate in a timely manner into the designthe discipline the scope changes when they occur.

Responsible for the timely preparation of the material requisitions of therespective discipline.

Responsible for the review of bids received from vendors for the requisitions

for the discipline.

Responsible for the review of Vendors documentation fro the discipline.

Prepares the technical documents of the discipline for constructionsubcontracts inquiries and purchase orders.

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The construction of the RPLC Deep Conversion Project will be under theresponsibility of the Site Resident Manager who will ensure consistency inexecution plans, schedules, quality and HSE plans for the whole constructionscope and will verify that such plans are established, implemented and controlled.Under the direction and supervision of the Site Resident Manager, the construction

organization of each site will consist of:

Labor and Government Relations Manager.

Site Operations and Logistics Coordinator.

Construction Operations Managers for each of the different areas aspresented in the organization charts and discipline superintendents andsupervisors reporting to them.

Project Controls Manager.

Business Manager.

Materials Manager.

Field Engineering Manager.

Site QA/QC Manager.

Contracts Manager.

Among the main duties and responsibilities of the Site Resident Manager we can

list the following:

Assumes overall responsibility for all site construction activities.

Chairs the site HSE&S committee and assumes responsibility for thecompliance with safety and security plans and policies.

Participates in the definition of the construction strategy, subcontracting planand construction procedures during home office activities.

Participates in project reviews: contract reviews, risk assessment reviews,

constructability reviews, and Project Management Team meetings.

Establishes and follow up of plans for quality, HSE, work execution methodsand schedules, budgets and procedures compliant with the projectmanagement philosophy, master plans, budget and schedule,

Organizes the split and delegation of responsibility between the fieldmanagement staff members and ensures a clear understanding of each


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function. He defines control reporting channel and frequency for all fieldactivities.

Ensures that the coordination and relationships with RBs site team aresatisfactory and continuous throughout the RPLC Deep Conversion Project.

Communicate within the site organization the importance of RB satisfaction aswell as legal and statutory requirements.

Communicate to the site key personnel the trend of the construction cost andcoordinate corrective actions.

Manage the entire construction activities of the RPLC Deep ConversionProject for compliance with established plans, budgets, and schedules. Initiatecorrective actions and contingency measures, should the sequence ofconstruction/integration work be threatened.

Chair the site weekly coordination meetings with RB.

Ensure that representatives from the main subcontractors come actively onthe field early to provide the premises for construction friendly solutions.

Implement the total site safety program, including subcontractors. He reportsaccidents to the project manager and issues a written report on each accidentas soon as possible.

Ensures that all site personnel are aware of the quality standards and of HSErequirements.

Enforce, when necessary activities to protect the local environment.

Liaise with RB local representatives, local authorities and subcontractors.

Approve site orders and local subcontracts within the limits of his delegation.

Issue construction progress reports at intervals specified by the ProjectDirector.

Coordinate training activities with the training coordinator up to the arrival of

the Commissioning Manager.

13. Labor and Government Relations Manager

The Labor and Government Relations Manager is responsible to ensure theadequate handling of the relations with the unions, communities and laborrepresentatives working in the construction of the RPLC Deep Conversion Project.In addition he is responsible for the management of relations with all government


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agencies involved in the execution of the RPLC Deep Conversion Project such asthe local municipalities, the Labor Ministry local office, the National Guard, thetransit authorities, etc. Among the functions of the Labor Relations Manager we canlist the following:

To develop, implement and track the labor relations plan for the RPLC DeepConversion Project.

To track the fulfillment of the collective bargain agreement conditions by thesubcontractors.

To collaborate and mediate in the resolution of labor disputes and problems.

To assume the relation with RB, the unions and communities and tocoordinate all matters with the labor organizations.

To coordinate all labor related matters with RB and the Labor Ministry.

To alert the Project Manager and the Construction Manager about potentialconflicts and labor unrest, and to formulate and initiate preventive andcorrective actions.

To coordinate all Project matters with the Government representatives andagencies at the site.

14. Site Operations and Logistics Coordination

The Site Operations and Logistics Coordinator will be responsible for all logistics

operations related with the jobsite, including the coordination of all project services,space allocation, supplies, interfaces coordination of all construction operations,warehousing, heavy equipment and construction equipment transportation,personnel and labor transportation, access to the jobsite, and others. Among hismain responsibilities we can list the following:

Ensures that all the required logistics for the execution of the job are takeninto account, planned, logistics plans developed, and interfaces coordinated.

Assumes responsibility for the logistics plans implementation andcoordination.

Assumes responsibility for the coordination of services to the jobsite in closecooperation with the Business Manager.

Assumes responsibility for the control of access to the jobsite in closecooperation with the HSE and Security Manager.


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Assumes responsibility for coordination of all heavy and constructionequipment transportation and mobilization operations.

Assumes responsibility for coordination of space allocation within the jobsitefor subcontractors, warehousing, and heavy equipment layout and

construction operations.

Assumes responsibility for the coordination with subcontractors of labortransportation and services such as lunch areas, sanitary facilities, andaccess to the site, etc.

Assumes responsibility for coordination with local authorities for permittingand authorizations related with operation of the jobsite.

15. Construction Operations Managers

The Construction Operations Managers report to the Site Resident Manager and

assume responsibility for all construction operations for their specific assignedphysical areas, ensuring all construction operations are coordinated and executedaccording to the RPLC Deep Conversion Project plans and in compliance with theschedule and budget requirements. Among their main functions and responsibilitieswe can list the following:

Provide assistance to Project Management and the Site Resident Managerregarding the construction plan associated with their particular physical area.

Assumes responsibility for the implementation at area in the construction siteof the Project construction their physical plans and schedules. Ensures all

schedule requirements are met for the area under their responsibility.

Assumes responsibility for the supervision of all construction operationstrough the discipline superintendents assigned to the physical area under hisresponsibility.

Establishes the field requirements for staff and labor, equipment, tools, andconstruction facilities and plans for the physical area under his responsibilitycompatible with the overall plant schedule, and ensures that plans are met.

Maintains liaison with RB and ensures that the coordination and good

relations between RB and the Consortium field team is sufficient andcontinued throughout the Project.

Implements general construction policies and procedures on and off thejobsite for the physical area under his responsibility.

Proposes hiring of local personnel for the physical area under hisresponsibility.


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Ensures that the physical area under his responsibility is constructed inaccordance with approved drawings, specifications, and local regulations.

Organizes the split and delegation of the responsibilities between the fieldsupervision staff members and ensures a clear understanding of each

function for the physical area under his responsibility.

Control the construction progress and adjust the field requirements tomaintain job progress for the physical area under his responsibility.

Tracks equipment and material deliveries for the physical area under hisresponsibility and informs the Project Manager of any possible effects on theconstruction progress in order that the necessary corrective measures may betaken.

Enforces the construction plan and procedures at the jobsite for the physicalarea under his responsibility.

Ensures that the plant under his responsibility is constructed in accordancewith approved drawings, specifications and local regulations.

Maintains a diligent control of IFC drawings issue for the physical area underhis responsibility and informs the Site Resident Manager of any possibleeffects on the construction progress in order that the necessary correctivemeasures be taken.

Supervises the material management for the physical area under hisresponsibility with assistance of the Material Manager.

Supervises the field engineering support for the physical area under hisresponsibility with assistance of the Material Manager.

Ensures that the objective of the Site Resident Manager in term of safety,quality, environmental objectives, and progress are effectively implementedfor the physical area under his responsibility.

Assists the Site Resident Manager in the preparation of the progress reports,

Advises the Site Resident Manager on the corrective actions to take for the

physical area under his responsibility, whenever required.

16. Site Project Controls Manager

He reports to the Site Resident Manager and his duties and responsibilities are asfollows,


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Implements the Project controls procedures for jobsite work measurement,cost control and progress reporting.

Conducts and monitors jobsite planning, scheduling, progress measurementand reporting.

Prepares detailed schedules and estimates as required.

Controls the evolution of construction costs and quantities against budget andschedule and proposes corrective actions.

Reports, analyzes and forecasts construction and local procurement costs.

Maintains records of expenditures against the budget and forecasts final costfor each code of account. Reports on expenditures and forecasted costs.

Develops productivity and unit cost information for comparison with thebudget.

Prepare internal Consortium cost reports.

Resolves back charges and insurance claims.

Controls field orders and extra-work orders.

Provides the Site Resident Manager with control reports at specified intervals.

17. Site Business Manager

Reporting to the Site Resident Manager, the Site Business Manager will beresponsible for all matters related to the Project administration and finances at the

jobsite. The Site Business Manager will coordinate with the financial Home Officeorganizations all administrative and accounting requirements, as well as thefinances of the Project. Among the Site Business Manager responsibilities we canlist the following:

Guarantees the fulfillment of financial and accounting contractual conditionsand contracting procedures established for the RPLC Deep ConversionProject.

Verifies and controls invoices, payment orders, change agreements,complaints and payments corresponding to the different suppliers andsubcontractors.

Assumes responsibility for project accounting.


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Reports all financial matters and coordinate with the Consortium Home Officeorganizations.

Assists in developing the necessary documentation to obtain permits.

Assumes responsibility for Human Resources Administration at the jobsite.

Assumes responsibility for all Project Services at the jobsite.

Assumes responsibility for jobsite payroll administration as applicable.

Assumes responsibility for jobsite social and community work coordination asrequired.

18. Site Material Manager

He reports to the Site Resident Manager and assumes responsibility of all material

related matters at the jobsite. Among the duties and responsibilities we can list thefollowing:

Evaluates requirements for storage, handling and protection.

Coordinates with the transportation agent, the project procurement managerto ensure speedy customs clearance and forwarding to site.

Assumes responsibility for all equipment and material warehousing andcontrol at the jobsite.

Assumes responsibility for equipment and material preservation plans at thejobsite.

Receives, identifies, inspects, warehouses and issues materials at the site,

Purchases and expedites material requirements originating at the site.

Maintain full inventory of all equipment and consumables for periodic stockcontrol audits. Reports any incidence of the Project schedule.

Expedite the delivery of critical items and anticipate deliveries of possible

material problems.

Initiate reports and resolve problems of supplies, which are in excess, short ordamaged.

Maintain records and issue periodic reports on material delivery status for useby the supervisory staff in planning and expediting and for the approval ofinvoices.


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Ensures that all materials and equipment are properly protected andmaintained at all times.

Disposes of any surplus materials.

Liaises with the home office Procurement Manager.

19. Field Engineering Manager

The Field Engineering Manager reports directly to the Site Resident Manager andis responsible on site for all field engineering activities. The engineering managerwill participate in the development of the detail engineering and then will move tothe site to assume the Field Engineering functions, providing the required continuityto the Project organization. The Field Engineering Manager's duties andresponsibilities are:

Controls the receipt, reproduction and issue of technical documents in the

field. Maintains up to date files of these documents and ensures theiraccessibility to authorized personnel.

Interprets drawings and specifications as required and maintains liaison withthe Home Office Engineering Team.

Supports the Site Quality Manager in order to establish and conduct a qualitycontrol program to ensure adherence to drawings and specifications,supervise inspection staff and establish corresponding documents.

Provides additional drawings as required for changes and modifications, and

errors or omissions.

Specifies quantities of materials required for changes, modifications, errorsand omissions.

Controls plant acceptance files.

Maintains as-built drawing files.

Liaises with the Project Engineering Manager at the home office.

Assumes responsibility for all technical matters at the jobsite.

Assists the site resident manager in the preparation of the progress report.

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Assumes responsibility for clarification request as required by the constructionorganization and subcontractors.

Provides final solution to a non conformance report.

Provides interpretation on drawings and/or specifications.

Initiates and issues site design modifications in accordance with site designmodification procedure.

Manage the masters "as built" drawings and relevant files for hand-over toRB.

20. Site Q A/QC Manager

The Site QA/QC Manager will establish guidelines and procedures for quality inconstruction, in accordance with the RPLC Deep Conversion Project published

QA/QC manuals and under the control of the Site Resident Manager. The QA/QCManager specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Reviews the Project QA/QC Plan and construction documents and assumesresponsibility, by delegation of the Site Resident Manager, for theimplementation of the Project QA/QC Plan at site.

Trains and supervises personnel performing quality related functions underhis direction to ensure comprehension of requirements and professionalcompetence.

Coordinates the resolution of quality problems with all parties concerned.

Keeps the Site Resident Manager informed of all significant and unresolvedquality problems.

Conducts audits on the Construction Subcontractors and on the ConsortiumsConstruction Supervision Team to assure compliance with this quality planand with approved procedures.

Perform random quality checks for all construction activities.

Recommend corrective actions whenever required.

Manage the construction Non Conformance (NC) and Corrective Actions(CA).

Initiate statutory inspection organization presence as required.

Issue a report on site quality matters to the Project Site Resident Manager.


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Act as an observer for any audits performed by RB on the Consortium SiteOrganization.

Controls and files the construction quality audits reports, construction qualityreview reports and construction quality NC and CA reports.

21. Site Contracts Manager

Reporting to the Site Resident Manager, the Site Contracts Manager will beresponsible for all matters related to the administration of contracts for constructionworks and services. He will coordinate with the RBs Project Team and theConsortiums contracting organizations in order to establish the contractadministration procedures and perform its duties. Among the ProjectSubcontracting Manager responsibilities are the following:

Ensures that contractual obligations of Subcontractors are known andfollowed during the construction.

Manages all commercial and contractual matters associated with thesubcontracted works.

Administers and reviews all subcontracts valuations and invoices.

Assists the Site Resident Manager and his staff in monitoring Subcontractors'performance, approve invoices for payment.

Prepare or review all site instructions issued to Subcontractors, givingcommercial advice to resolve any problem or claim.

Assumes responsibility for managing of subcontracts change orders andclaims.

Prepares construction and services contracts closing reports.

22. Discipline Superintendents

The Discipline Superintendents and Supervisors are directly responsible to theConstruction Operations Managers. They are responsible for all the aspectsregarding the supervision and expediting of the construction work executed by the

subcontractors and their tasks and responsibilities are as follows:

Gets good knowledge of all the construction specifications procedures andschedules,

Assumes direct responsibility for the implementation of construction plans andschedules for the discipline under his responsibility.


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Assumes direct responsibility for the supervision and expediting of allconstruction activities for the discipline under his responsibility.

Assure that the subcontractors meet the Project milestones for the disciplineunder his responsibility.

Manage the personnel and materials on the site for the discipline under hisresponsibility for the purpose of project execution.

Coordinate the construction logistics and the interfaces among the differentcontractors for the discipline under his responsibility.

Coordinate schedules for the discipline under his responsibility so that thepersonnel and materials are available to promote efficient erection of theProject.

Expedite and follow up the availability of materials and engineering for thediscipline under his responsibility as required to perform the plannedconstruction activities.

Study plans and specifications for the discipline under his responsibility sothat he can plan the work to be accomplished.

Anticipate potential and actual construction problems for the discipline underhis responsibility.

Keep constant check for the discipline under his responsibility, overseeingworkmanship and materials.

Reports to the Construction Operations Manager any difficulties that mightprevent the construction targets being achieved such as lack of drawings,specifications or material, interference by other subcontractors, incongruencein the plans and schedules, environmental problems particularly in the workareas, etc.

Supervises the activities of the subcontractors, by checking the availabilityand maintenance status of construction equipment and also the correct use ofequipment and manpower. Ensure safe lifting procedures for heavy and largeequipment.

Gives substantial technical support to subcontractor with the aim of facilitatingthe quick and economical execution of the works.

Gives the subcontractor all the explanations needed for a correctinterpretation of the engineering documents.


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Verifies that the works are performed with the required quality level and thatthe subcontractors are performing quality controls as required. They reportdirectly to the site quality manager on this matter.

Before any new construction activity begins, makes personally sure that

everything needed for the proper performance of that activity is actuallyavailable on site, i.e. availability of materials, manpower and equipment,electrical power and absence of any kind of impediment, and reports anydeficiencies or impediments to the construction manager.

Monitors the implementation of all works as per good engineering andconstruction practice.

Prepares the extra works orders and pay particular attention to thesupervision of the relevant activities.

Keeps in closed contact with the field engineer and the site quality manager inorder to supply them all the information needed for proper planning of qualitycontrol and document. Collaborate with them when revising and updatingconstruction schedules.

Measure the physical progress of the works in charge on a weekly basis forprogress report issue.

Makes sure that the subcontractor submits his daily reports regardingequipment and manpower and carefully checks that information are correctand comply with the agreed procedures.

Verifies that the works proceed in conformity with the construction schedule,and report to the construction manager any deviation.

Supervises mechanical completion for the discipline and plant turn-over andmake sure that the punch-lists works are performed correctly and rapidly.

Controls safety during construction, and permanently reminds subcontractorsto respect safety procedures supervisors have also full authority to suspendworks in case of safety regulations are not observed.

Supervises the activities of the equipment vendors coming to the site for

technical assistance to construction

Records daily field activities in a log.

Supplies information to the Field Control Manager so that records of cost canbe maintained.


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Prepares the agenda for the weekly meeting with the subcontractors, assistsin the meeting, and gives the priorities for the next week.

23. Commissioning Manager

The Project Commissioning Manager is responsible for the planning,implementation coordination, monitoring, reporting and supervision of the PlantCommissioning and Start Up Program. The pre-commissioning, commissioning andstart up stages will require very close coordination of the RB and the Consortiumconstruction and commissioning teams in order to plan and organize the activitiesin accordance with start up plans and requirements. A very close coordination isrequired with the RBs operation personnel to ensure all safety and operationsspecial requirements are met and enforced. The commissioning planning will startvery early during the detailed engineering in order to ensure the project objectivesand schedules are adjusted to the start up plans and all plans and schedules areshared and implemented by the operations organization. The main responsibilitiesof the Commissioning Manager at site cover the following:

Organizes, plans, and manages the execution of the pre-commissioningactivities including commissioning and start-up preparation in different phasesof the Project and secures adequate resources,

Develops and manages detailed pre-commissioning schedules and budgetsfor all phases of the Project, including necessary Vendor assistance.

Coordinates the Project pre-commissioning plans and schedules closely withRB all other Project departments.

Champions the transition of Project focus from area to system and toHandover Packages.

Develops and implements the operations, maintenance and mandatorytraining schemes and deliverables as required by the Contract, in closecooperation with RB.

Assumes responsibility for the development of the pre-commissioning plan.

Interfaces with RBs operations organization for all pre-commissioning workand commissioning plans.

Coordinates an independent check of the plant and verifies that previousworks have been executed to contractual specifications.

Supervises the Consortiums pre-commissioning team.

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Identifies and assists in providing training requirements at site of RBpersonnel as per the contractual obligations.

Controls the permit to work procedure in conjunction with RB after MechanicalCompletion.

Coordinates pre-commissioning activities in order to meet the budget and theschedule requirements.

Prepares weekly and monthly reports for pre-commissioning activities andscope.

Manages all documents necessary for pre-commissioning.

Becomes the Consortium direct contact for assistance to RB for performancetests.

Conducts provisional acceptance of facilities after performance test.

Assists construction personnel in preparing "punch lists" for each completedsystem,

Provides direction and supervision of Client's operating personnel during pre-commissioning, as appropriate.

Assistance to RB for the start-up and performance tests period.

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