Technical Authority Framework

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PCSB
TECHNICAL AUTHORITY
FRAMEWORK
PETRONAS CARIGALI SDN BHD
PCSB TECHNICAL AUTHORITY FRAMEWORK
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MAIN CONTENTS
Foreword
Distribution List
Amendment Summary
Preface
Glossary
Table of Contents
Section 1
Purpose
Section 2
Technical Authority Framework
Section 3
Management of Change
Section 4
Audit
Attachment
Attachment 1 - Example of the Appointed Technical Authorities
Attachment 2 - Example of the Appointed Process Owners
Preliminary
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FOREWORD
Authority for original issue
Issue Approval
Issue of this document has been formally approved by:
Signature:
Name:
MOHAMAD JOHARI DASRI
Reference Indicator:
MD/CEO
Position:
Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer
Date:
Issue Agreement
Agreement for issue of the document was made by the following:
Signature
Name:
Position:
CHR
DOM
DD
XD
Date:
Document Custodian
The following person has been assigned as the document custodian:
Name:
Reference Indicator:
Capability Manager
Position:
Date:
Proprietary Information
This document contains proprietary information belonging to
PETRONAS Carigali Sdn Bhd and must not be wholly or partially reproduced nor disclosed
without prior permission from PETRONAS Carigali Sdn Bhd.
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Distribution List
Copy No.
Title
Location
01
CHSE
MD - KL
02
XD
XD - KL
03
XPG
XD - KL
04
XPA
XD - KL
05
XCM
XD - KL
06
XPD
XD - KL
07
XBS
XD - KL
08
XDM
XD - KL
09
XTG
XD - KL
10
XDHSEC Secretariat
XD - KL
11
DD
DD - KL
12
DDP
DD - KL
13
DDR
DD - KL
14
DCE
DD - KL
15
DPE
DD - KL
16
DFE
DD - KL
17
DEC
DD - KL
18
DCM
DD - KL
19
DPM
DD - KL
20
DDHSEC Secretariat
DD - KL
21
PD
PMO
22
PSE
PMO
23
POS
PMO
24
POL
PMO
25
POD
PMO
26
27
POP
PTS
PMO
PMO
28
PJV
PMO
29
PHR
PMO
30
SD
SBO
31
SSE
SBO
32
STS
SBO
33
SJV
SBO
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Distribution List (Contd)

Copy No.
Title
Location
35
SAS
SHR
SBO
SBO
36
BD
SKO
37
BSE
SKO
38
BTS
SKO
39
BJV
SKO
40
BON
SKO
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
BOS
SKO
BOG
SKO
BOB
BHR
SKO
SKO
34
VO
Vietnam
VSE
Vietnam
VRP
Vietnam
VXP
Vietnam
IO (Country Manager)
Iran
SO (Country Manager)
Sudan
XPO (Country Manager)
Pakistan
AO (Country Manager)
Algeria
TO (Country Manager)
Turkmenistan
MO (Country Manager)
Myanmar
INO (Country Manager)
Indonesia
BO (Country Manager)
Bahrain
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AMENDMENT SUMMARY
This sheet must be completed in detail at each revision once this document has been approved.
Details must include revision number, description and indication of which pages and paragraphs
have been revised, date of revision approval, approvers title and signature.
Rev
Notes:
Description
Date
Approver Title
Name
(1)
Document Holders to update Amendment Record as and when amendments/new

revisions are received.
(2)
For or deletion issue.
(3)
Document description of amendment the Document Holder should indicate

correction, modification, update Holder to enter their company reference number,
sign and date the record of entry.
(4)
Where part amendments are issued, the relevant page(s) will be identified with a
lower case letter in the revision status line in the header.
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PREFACE
This document defines the Technical Authority Framework in
PCSB. It is one element of an overall system to ensure
Technical Integrity of the assets and activities within PCSB.
This document should be read in conjunction with the PCSB
Management of Change (MOC) System Manual and
Production Operations Management of Change (MOC)
procedure manual.
The fundamental Management of Change (MOC) principle is
that recommended changes shall be evaluated, reviewed and
approved at a level commensurate with the risks involved.
The Technical Authority plays a vital role in the risks evaluation and mitigation. Hence, it is essential that competent staff
are appointed to perform these tasks.
.................................................
Name:
Capability Manager
PETRONAS Carigali
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GLOSSARY
Glossary of Terms, Abbreviations, and Acronyms
Term
Description
ALARP
As Low As Reasonably Practicable
Change
Any modification with potential integrity and business

implications to facilities and/or
previously approved
documents, plans, procedures and processes.
Deviation
Discrepancy between a chosen solution and any specified

internal and regulatory requirements.
Emergency Change
Change undertaken immediately to avoid, mitigate or

control an HSE incident
High Risk Changes
High Risk changes must be approved by the General

Manager and require an exceptionally strong justification
over and beyond even very large lifecycle benefits.
Approval requires extraordinary circumstances and
appropriate consultation and endorsement by appropriate
managers.
Low Risk Changes
Low Risk changes with clear lifecycle benefits, can be

approved by the OIM or Functional
Section Head.
Changes that do not have clear life cycle benefits would
be expected to require a strong justification
Medium Risk Changes
Medium Risk changes must be approved by mid-level

management, (for example, impacted Asset Manager or
Functional Manager, and would normally be expected to
demonstrate very large life cycle benefits that clearly
justify the risk. Medium risk changes require a very strong
justification, and endorsement by appropriate supervisors.
Obviously No Risk
Obviously no risk changes must clearly demonstrate that

no risk is involved and clear life cycle benefits exist. This
category of risk is not meant to be used to by-pass the risk
evaluation process. Only those personnel with risk
assessment training and strong risk assessment
experience can determine obviously no risk. Can be
approved at the "Offshore Installation Manager" (OIM)
level who has been trained to the knowledge level in
qualitative risk assessments.
Permanent Change
This is a change that is intended to remain in place

indefinitely
Process
The set of activities required to achieve an output. A

preferred and controlled method of repetitively and reliably
doing something, generally involving sequential steps,
techniques and tools.
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Term
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Description
Process Owner
See Attachment 2 for the list of process owners.
Technical Authority (TA)
Required to evaluate and endorse changes associated

with Low, Medium and High levels of risk prior to approval.
Must be trained in risk evaluation methods. TAs' normally
engineers with the required expertise in the applicable
regulations, legislation, engineering and design standards,
specifications and codes or key operations and
maintenance personnel with the applicable expertise in
equipment operation and maintenance procedures and
production operations and processes.
Temporary Change
Change intended to remain in place for a specified period

only, generally less than six months. Requires higher level
of approval for each time extension
Urgent Change
Changes associated with time constraints that dictate

prompt action to capture the expected benefits of the
change or avoid significant negative business impacts.
Normally these benefits and impacts would be associated
with cost, schedule or other business considerations (NOT
HSE)
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Section 1
PURPOSE
Contents
1.
PURPOSE
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Section 1
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PURPOSE
This document defines the Technical Authority (TA) Framework in PCSB and its linkage
with the MOC System and Production Operations MOC Procedure Manual. The TA
Framework is established to ensure appropriate controls of technical integrity for
Engineering, Operations & Maintenance, Logistic Operations, Well Engineering, Seismic
Survey, Exploration, Health Safety & Environment and HSE Critical Positions activities.
Section 1
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Section 2
TECHNICAL AUTHORITY FRAMEWORK
Contents
2.
TECHNICAL AUTHORITY FRAMEWORK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2

2.1 Scope of the Technical Authority Framework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2
2.2 Roles and Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3
2.3 Appointment of Technical Authorities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4
2.4 Maintenance of the Technical Authorities Framework
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Section 2
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TECHNICAL AUTHORITY FRAMEWORK

The Technical Authority Framework consists of:
2.1
Scope of the Technical Authority
Roles and Responsibilities of the Technical Authority
Appointment of the Technical Authority
Maintenance of the Technical Authority Framework
Scope of the Technical Authority Framework

The Technical Authority Framework is to ensure competent personnel are assigned to
review, evaluate and identify mitigation measures for all natures of change through out the
entire life cycle of an asset that could impact its Technical Integrity. The following areas of
expertise shall have Technical Authorities appointed at each region, XD and DD so as to be
able to carry out risk evaluations for functional responsibilities for their respective
departments.
Included in the TA framework are the following engineering and functional
disciplines requiring an appointed Technical Authority:
Cost & Planning
Materials, Corrosion, Inspection and Production Chemistry
Electrical
Instrumentation & Controls
Mechanical - static equipment
Mechanical - rotating equipment
Structural / Civil
Metering
Metocean
Process
Pipeline
Computer Aided Operations (CAO)
Project Engineering
Diving operations
Offshore/Onshore hoisting & lifting operations / cranes
Logistics Operations comprising
Aviation
Marine operation
Land transport
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Operations comprising
Maintenance operations
Production operations
Well Engineering comprising
Well design
Well completion
Well construction
Well services
Health Safety & Environment comprising
Safety Engineering & management
Environment engineering & management
Occupational Health management
Exploration
2.2
Seismic Survey
MORE
Roles and Responsibilities

The appointed Technical Authorities have the following key responsibilities with
regards to change:
Provide recommendations to the Approving Authorities for them to Approve or reject

change requests:
Which deviate from Petronas Technical Standards (PTS), PCSB

guidelines/procedures and mandatory practices in their expertise areas.
Affecting the technical integrity of the facility.
Provide technical advise throughout the life cycle of the Assets which includes the
identification of mitigation measures to reduce the risks level to As Low As Reasonably
Practical (ALARP).
Process Owner
Single point accountable for the respective engineering or functional processes, which
defines the method for performing a given activity, including the necessary standards. The
Process Owner shall be consulted to resolve conflicts should the appointed Technical
Authority and the Approving Authority disagree. The Process Owner shall have final
authority to endorse or reject change requests affecting the technical integrity of the facility.
See Attachment 2 for the listing.
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Approving Authority
As stipulated in the MOC process, the impacted Asset Manager(s)/Functional
Manager(s)/General Manager(s) are accountable for approving changes at appropriate
risks level for all natures of change.
2.3
Appointment of Technical Authorities

There are two (2) levels of Technical Authorities i.e.
Level 1 - Technical Authorities
Are generally the most senior discipline staff; typically at principal and custodian
competency level. High risk changes shall be endorsed at this level.
Level 2 - Technical Authorities
Are generally the most senior engineer/Subject Matters Expertise (SME);
typically residing at the regions. Low and Medium risk changes can be endorsed
at this level.
When appointing the Technical Authorities the Capabilities Manager(s) shall be consulted
prior to the formal appointment of the Technical Authorities and their alternates.
A list of appointed Technical Authorities at level 1 and 2 shall be kept current at all times.
This list shall be maintained and accessible through the appropriate Petronas Carigali web
site.
In the event that a Technical Authority is not appointed at the respective regional
operations they can either first seek endorsement from technical authorities appointed
elsewhere or perform the evaluation with a team of personnel that collectively meet the
competency requirements for the evaluation.
For Level -1 The respective Capabilities Manager shall keep the list of Appointed TA
updated and current.
For Level -2 The respective Technical Services Manager shall keep the list of Appointed TA
updated and current.
2.4
Maintenance of the Technical Authority Framework

The maintenance of this Technical Authority Framework shall be the responsibility of the
manual custodian.
Section 2
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Section 3
MANAGEMENT OF CHANGE
Contents
3.
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Section 3
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The Technical Authority shall follow all required processes as stipulated in the MOC
System Manual and relevant MOC procedures e.g. PCSB Production Operations MOC
procedure for all natures of change.
The Technical Authority shall evaluate the risk and identify mitigation measures associated
with the following nature of change:
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Equipment/Hardware
Procedures (including processes, plans and practices)
Chemicals/Hazardous Materials
Operating Parameters
Critical Positions
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Section 4
AUDIT
Contents
4.
AUDIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2
Section 4
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AUDIT
The Technical Authority Framework shall be audited once every three (3) years as a
minimum to verify compliance. The first audit shall be conducted within the first year of its
implementation. The audit shall be part of PCSB business control audit programme.
Section 4
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ATTACHMENTS
Contents
ATTACHMENT 1
ATTACHMENT 2
Example of the Appointed Technical Authorities
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Example of the Appointed Process Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3
Attachment
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ATTACHMENT 1 - Example of the appointed Technical Authorities

List shall be available on the appropriate Petronas Carigali web site
Discipline
Engineering
Cost & Planning
Materials, corrosion, Inspection & Production
Chemistry
Electrical
Instruments & Control
Mechanical - Static Equipment
Mechanical - Rotating Equipment
Structure / Civil Engineering
Metocean
Technical Authority (TA)
Alternates
Metering
Process Engineering
Pipeline Engineering
CAO
Project Engineering
Diving Operations
Offshore/Onshore hoisting and Lifting
operations/cranes
Logistics
Aviation
Marine
Land Transport
Well Engineering
Well Design
Well Completion
Well Construction
Well Services
HSE
Safety Engineering & Management
Environment Engineering & Management
Occupational Health Management
Operations
Production Operations
Maintenance Operations
Exploration
Seismic Survey
MORE
Note: The list of Technical Authorities was applicable at the time of issue of this document. The
updated latest list of Technical Authorities is maintained by the respective Divisional Capabilities
Managers (XD & DD).
Attachment 1
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ATTACHMENT 2 - Example of the appointed Process Owners

List to be made available on the appropriate Petronas Carigali web site
Process Description
PCSB Process Owners
Design, construct, modify or abandon well
DD
Design and execute survey
XD
Evolve development concepts
DPM
Design, construct, modify or abandon

facilities
DD
Provide logistics services
CPM
Operate wells and facilities
DOM
Maintain wells and facilities
DOM
Health, Safety and Environment
CHSE
Exploration Process
XD
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MY ALL 0 04 009

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PETRONAS CARIGALI SDN BHD

PCSB TECHNICAL AUTHORITY FRAMEWORK

PCSB TECHNICAL AUTHORITY FRAMEWORK