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API Spec Q1: 9th Edition Overview

Specification for Quality Management System Requirementsfor Manufacturing Organizations for the Petroleum andNatural Gas Industry.Requirements for organizations that manufacture productsor provide manufacturing-related processes for use in thepetroleum and natural gas industry.Aligned with the new API Spec Q2 requirements for ServiceSupply Organization for the Petroleum and Natural GasIndustries.

API Spec Q1 – 9th Edition Process Based Management System Risk Based Management System. API has established a June, 2014 deadline for transition tothe 9th Edition to be completed.

Competency/Trainingof PersonnelRisk Assessment andManagementDesign ReviewContingency PlanningSupply Chain ControlsProduct Quality PlanPreventativeMaintenance,Inspection and TestDesign ValidationManagement ofChange (MOC)

Most organizations aredoing this is one form oranother.Spec Q1 requires a moreformal approach.Particularly interested inskills assessment anddevelopment of trainingmatrixes to ensure awelltrained workforce.competent.

Risk Assessment and Management is a major component ofSpec Q1.Spec Q1 asks us to create a formalized process to identifyand document risks (potential and real) and then developaction plans designed to communicate, mitigate and controlthese risks.Goal is to reduce or avoid exposure to loss.

Design review is fairlystraight forward.This requirement deals withthe verification andvalidation of product andprocess.One item of note is we seethe risk assessmentfunction identified in thedesign process.

Disruption Prevention. Mitigation Measures. Integration. Actions required for significant risk. Assignment of responsibility & authority. Internal and external communications.

Supply chain controls are imperative. In most cases organizations have some process in place. Spec Q1 requires a much more formal and documentedapproach to supplier management. Develop methods to classify and qualify suppliers.Assess and identify critical suppliers.Verify that a QMS is in place and conforms to internal requirement.Track and report supplier performance metrics.Ultimately our goals here are to minimize potentialdisruptions to operations and maximize cost savings.

Designed to document the procedures resources, processesand activities that identify and control the qualityrequirements of product(s).The Q1 spec requires your organization to clearly define;document and measure items associated with theproduction process.Quality Plans should include: Compliance to customer requirements.Control of subcontractorsIdentification of requirements for acceptanceID and control of riskRequired deliverables and related records.Plans need to be documented and approved and whenrequired by contract, communicated with the customer.

Validation activities should be completed throughoutexecution as well as upon completion.Validation process should confirm all requirements (KPIs,critical success factors and acceptance criteria) wereachieved.Records of performance and validation must be maintained.

Planned preventive maintenanceincreases reliability.Spec Q1 requires detailed, site-specificmaintenance schedules, procedures, andtraining.Equipment maintenance is critical forsafe working conditions and long-termprofitability.Maintenance procedures should include Preventive maintenanceUse History LogsCritical Spare PartsControls for Equipment Integrity

The vast and complex nature of MOC has caused manycompanies to struggle with implementing change controlmanagement system.Companies use a collection of disconnected manual systems,spreadsheets and databases, which results in duplicate data,increased costs, data errors, time delays and lack ofvisibility.A well-documented MoC program can be used todemonstrate an organization’s commitment toward duediligence in risk mitigation efforts.Includes communication with internal and external parties.

9th Edition Comprehension and Application.Transitioning from a process based to a risk-basedmanagement system. Integrating new requirements into existing competencies. Global Supply Chain. Geographical & Cultural Differences. Remote Locations.

Improves decision making. Minimizes risk through identification, planning & controls. Improves efficiencies. Improves safety performance. Improves identification and traceability. Protects your revenue stream.

API Spec Q1 Compliance Management Platform

Designed for Oil & Gas Service Providers required tomaintain API Q1 Spec – 9th Edition certification.A cloud based business solution managing the oil and gasindustry drivers identified in API Q1 requirements. Risk based management system. Intuitive solution designed for point of operation use. Real time operational reporting from multiple/remotelocations enabling quick decision making.

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maintain API Q1 Spec – 9th Edition certification. A cloud based business solution managing the oil and gas industry drivers identified in API Q1 requirements. Risk based management system. Intuitive solution designed for point of operation use. Real time operational reporting from multiple/remote locations enabling quick decision making.