Process Control & Automation and CAO Corporate Functional Discipline Head Mandate,

19992000

Responsible for:
 development and maintenance of staff
development and competence assurance
schemes (EMPDS and OMPDS) for Process
Control & Automation staff
CFDH Process Control & Automation Assets:
- 28 discipline staff
- Specifications, Procedures and Standards
- EMPDS/OMPDS development schemes
- discipline software, systems and tools

CFDH scope:
- discipline integrity and direction
- discipline knowledge/advice centre
- dissemination and co-ordination
- staff planning
- new technology & development
- technical and PC&A safety
- standards/procedures
- contractor/vendor approval
- benchmarking
- commodity review

 development, maintenance and integration of Process Control & Automation business

processes within the Engineering function
 succession planning for Process Control & Automation staff in collaboration with the line
 definition, development and maintenance of Process Control & Automation philosophies,
technical standards and codes of practice
 development and maintenance of work categories and an approved list of vendors and
contractors for the provision of Process Control & Automation and CAO materials and
services.
 approval of variances to Process Control & Automation and CAO standards and changes to
the list of approved vendors and contractors
 pursuit and rapid dissemination of Process Control & Automation related technology as part
of PDO's technology Programme
 maintaining external technical relationships in the area of Process Control & Automation
 identification of Process Control & Automation IT requirements, and optimum use IT tools by
C&A staff
 spreading lateral learning across assets teams and exchange of best practices
 identification and assessment of risks in the C&A discipline and provision of advice to
involved Managers on the appropriate method of managing the risk.
 company wide directional advice and support in all process control technology, instrumented
protection, automation, optimisation, instrumentation and CAO matters in terms of
standardisation of systems, infrastructure and commonality of policies, philosophies and
strategic direction.

Liaise with:
AMs or delegates  to facilitate optimum staff deployment and development
 to prepare functional staff development, resourcing and
succession plans
 to disseminate best practice in PDO
 to review Asset Development Plans and provide technical
advice upon invitation
 to advise on appropriate methods for risk management
 to promote inclusion of Process Control & Automation strategy
at ADP stage
Process Control &  to conduct functional discipline meetings for lateral learning
Automation staff and dissemination of best practices
 to provide Process Control & Automation expertise and
support
 to provide a competence development scheme to ensure
adequate, high calibre Process Control & Automation resources
are available to meet business requirements
the Functional Director  for risk advice on Process Control & Automation
 for advise on focus and direction for Process Control &
Automation and CAO development

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SIEP  for technical advice (RTS)
 for supply of Group staff (EPS-HR)
Heads of Process Control  identification and dissemination of best practices for PDO
& Automation in other specifically and the Shell Group of companies in general
Shell OUs  to conduct and participate in Shell Group meetings and
conferences
3rd parties  identification, development and engagement in studies, R&D
projects, etc with Universities, institutions, consultants, etc.
the Technology AM  identification and development of new technology
 to contribute to the PDO Technology Plan
Corporate Centre  for optimising PDO business plans

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Accountable for:
$  studies, field-tests and pilots / operating costs and C&A technology
development budget
 reduction in Capex and OPEX through introduction of new, state-of-the-art
technologies, standards, contractors, equipment and other commensurate with
overall reduction in life-cycle cost (total cost of ownership)
 Process Control & Automation commodity supply chain review
Growth  make a demonstrable contribution to growth through identification of new
opportunities and development of new / improved processes and tools
 drive process control technology in order to optimise the PFATs throughput
and enable them to operate closer to the constraints
Integrity  development and dissemination of fit-for-purpose codes of practice and
standards which reflect Group/Industry norms and which reflect operations
and maintenance feedback
 promote lateral learning and facilitate application of best practices
 the development of the relevant business processes and systems for
demonstrating compliance with relevant standards in PDO
 development and dissemination of IPF classification guidelines in line with
HSE risk management policy
 ensure the required expertise is available for Process Control & Automation
work and that the necessary checks and balances are in place and operative
to maintain integrity
Technology  the implementation of new, state-of-the-art, Process Control & Automation
technology at the appropriate time (technological risk versus economic
considerations)
 cost-effective technology planning, development, innovation & facilitating
implementation in PDO
 awareness of both SIEP and third-party technologies
 the implementation and maintenance of IPF classification methodology in
PDO
HSE  Health, Safety and Environment related to the Process Control & Automation
(minimum gas emission, IPF) and compliance with legislation, PDO policies,
standards and guidelines
People  fair and honest treatment of all PDO and contractor staff related to the
Process Control & Automation compliant with legislation and PDO policies,
standards and guidelines
 develop, review, monitor and manage Process Control & Automation staff
succession plan
 ensure that section heads in the asset teams monitor and develop Process
Control & Automation staff competencies using approved schemes
 manage Omanisation of Process Control and Automation discipline in line
with targets
 own and implement agreed improvement actions identified by colleagues
during the 3600 feedback exercise
Information  the integrity and safeguarding of all data and information resources
pertaining to the Process Control & Automation discipline.

19992000 Targets
Quantitative targets

Target
Staff & technology promotion budget $ 0 mln
RTS technology development budget $ 0.24 mln
Number of staff registered on internal competence development schemes
(EMPDS/OMPDS) inclusive professionally accredited staff

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Qualitative targets:

$  lead the Process Control & Automation commodity review

project to identify total cost of ownership savings along the
total supply chain by August 19992000
 champion and drive the initiative of IPF classification in order
to come to the lowest cost of ownership for Instrumented
Protective Functions whilst safeguarding the product flow
assets integrity at an acceptable (ALARP) risk level
Growth  demonstrate growth potential from analysis of new
opportunities and application of new technologies, improved
processes to Process Engineering
 Proactively analyse operational constraints and agree process
control optimisation with the PFATs
Process Control &  conduct 3-monthly Process Control & Automation meetings for
Automation developments Process Control & Automation staff to present ongoing work,
share best practices and promote new technologies
 stimulate attendance & presentation of papers at external
conferences and in publications
 participate in technical visits / reviews and attend
conferences with SIEP and 3rd parties
Codes of Practice and  complete Process Control & Automation procedures by
standards December,19992000
 prepare list of key standards for 19992000 update by
May,19992000
 update standards accordingly
 audit compliance with standards processes, strategic
directions and activities in Asset teams and PDO contractors
 develop clear processes for a consistent approach to Process
Control & Automation contractor and vendor registration by
August, 19992000
Technology  deliver input to the SIEP EPT and PDO Technology Strategy
Plan
 monitor R&D and field-testing of cost effective new Process
Control & Automation technologies to enhance the long term
profitability and safety of PDO’s business
 pursue field-tests, pilots and studies (such as multiphase flow
metering, high BS&W measurement and field bus testing) to
pioneer the introduction / application of new technologies as
required for the Asset Teams' business
 conduct and document an annual review of technology
benefits
 develop process control software models to optimise asset
product flow and instrumented protection.
 develop process control algorithms to optimise facilities
dynamic behaviour and availability
 development and maintenance of a master-plan for Process
Control & Automation in order to enable the use of
new ,“tomorrow’s”, Process Control & Automation and CAO
technology with the aim to come to minimum intervention
facilities
 review of Process Control & Automation technologies and
specifically multiphase measurement and high BS&W
developments in the industry at large and in the Shell Group,
with the aim of selecting the best overall technology for field
testing and possible (subsequent) application in PDO
People  implement and improve the EMPDS and OMPDS scheme for the
development of graduate Omani Process Control & Automation
Staff by August, 19992000
 conduct an annual functional review with the Functional
Director and 6 monthly resourcing & succession reviews with
relevant Asset Managers or their delegate
 conduct annual competence / development review with
Process Control & Automation staff and their AM (or delegate)
 agree objective and focus of 19992000 3600 feedback exercise
with the functional director by July 19992000.

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 Teun Hooftman Hans Erlings
UES UED

Date: Date:

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