Mandate - Control And Automation Cfdh.doc

Process Control & Automation and CAO Corporate Functional Discipline Head Mandate, 19992000

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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

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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

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Process Control & Automation staff

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the Functional Director

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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 to conduct functional discipline meetings for lateral learning 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 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 Heads of Process Control & Automation in other Shell OUs

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3rd parties

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the Technology AM

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Corporate Centre

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for technical advice (RTS) for supply of Group staff (EPS-HR) identification and dissemination of best practices for PDO specifically and the Shell Group of companies in general to conduct and participate in Shell Group meetings and conferences identification, development and engagement in studies, R&D projects, etc with Universities, institutions, consultants, etc. identification and development of new technology to contribute to the PDO Technology Plan for optimising PDO business plans

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Accountable for: $

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Growth

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Integrity

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Technology

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HSE

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People

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Information

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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 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 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 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 Health, Safety and Environment related to the Process Control & Automation (minimum gas emission, IPF) and compliance with legislation, PDO policies, standards and guidelines 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 the integrity and safeguarding of all data and information resources pertaining to the Process Control & Automation discipline.

19992000 Targets Quantitative targets

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

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Target $ 0 mln $ 0.24 mln

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Qualitative targets: $

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Growth

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Process Control & Automation developments

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Codes of Practice and standards

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Technology

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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 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 conduct 3-monthly Process Control & Automation meetings for 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 complete Process Control & Automation procedures by 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 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 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 UES Date:

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Hans Erlings UED Date:

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