Engineering Procedure

SAEP-1650 16 November 2017

Main Automation Contractor
Document Responsibility: Process Control Standards Committee

Contents
1 Scope ................................................................ 2
2 Conflicts and Deviations ................................... 2
3 Applicable Documents ...................................... 2
4 Definitions ......................................................... 2
5 Instructions........................................................ 4
6 Responsibilities ................................................. 7
Revision Summary................................................... 8

Appendix A - MAC Scope Boundaries

(Equipment) ........................................ 9
Appendix B - MAC Scope Boundaries
(Engineering Services) ..................... 10
Appendix C - MAC Scope Boundaries
(Construction Services) .................... 11
Appendix D - MAC Scope Boundaries
(Operation Services) ........................ 12
Appendix E - Division of Responsibility.................. 13

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1 Scope

This Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedure (SAEP) defines the methodology and
responsibilities for the execution of Process Automation System (PAS) projects
utilizing the Main Automation Contractor (MAC) concept.

This procedure is applicable to all Saudi Aramco capital projects which include Process
Automation Systems.

2 Conflicts and Deviations

Any conflict between this document and other Applicable Mandatory Saudi Aramco
Engineering Requirements (MSAERs) shall be addressed in writing to the EK&RD
Coordinator.

Any deviation from the requirements herein shall follow internal company procedure
SAEP-302, waiver of a Mandatory Saudi Aramco Engineering Requirements.

3 Applicable Documents

The requirements contained in the following documents apply to the extent specified in
this procedure:

 Saudi Aramco References

Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedures

SAEP-14 Project Proposals
SAEP-16 Project Execution Guide for Process Automation Systems
SAEP-302 Instructions for Obtaining a Waiver of a Mandatory Saudi
Aramco Engineering Requirement
SAEP-1610 Preparation of Functional Specification Document
SAEP-1622 Preparation of Technical Bid Evaluation Plan Document
for Process Automation Systems

4 Definitions

4.1 Acronyms
ALMS Alarm Management System
COTS Commercial Off the Shelf Equipment
CCR Central Control Room
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DBSP Design Basis Scoping Paper

DAHS Data Acquisition and Historization System
DCS Distributed Control System
DMZ Demilitarized Zone
DSS Decision Support System
ESD Emergency Shut Down System
FAT Factory Acceptance Test
FEL Front End Loading
FSD Functional Specification Document
FOPP Fiber Optic Patch Panel
HMI Human Machine Interface
LSTK Lump Sum Turn Key
MAC Main Automation Contractor
MCC Mechanical Completion Certificate
MTS Maintenance Training System
OTS Operator Training Simulator
PA Process Automation
PAN Process Automation Network
PAS Process Automation Systems
PCN Process Control Network
PCS Process Control System
PIB Process Interface Building
PLC Programmable Logic Controller
PP Project Proposal
RTU Remote Terminal Unit
RVL Regulated Vendors List
SAT Site Acceptance Test
SAPMT Saudi Aramco Project Management Team
SCADA Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
TMS Terminal Management System
TPV Third Party Vendors
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RMPS Rotating Machinery Protection System

4.2 Terms

Commercial Off The Shelf: All personal computers, monitors, printers,

peripherals, Ethernet switches and other commercial off-the-shelf (COTS)
equipment provided by the vendor as part of its approved PA system.

Main Automation Contractor: A highly qualified, large projects experienced,

and well-resourced control systems contractor assigned to engineer,
supply/procure and manage Process Automation Solutions and associated
instrumentation for all project process areas and facilities.

Process Automation System: A network of computer-based or microprocessor-

based electronic equipment whose primary purpose is process automation.
The functions may include process measurement, control, safety, data acquisition,
advanced control and optimization, historical archiving, and decision support.
Examples of PA solutions are either standalone or integrated systems such as
DCS, SCADA, TMS, DSS, ESD, and PLC-based systems. PA solutions may
include software applications and tools to meet functional requirements.

Project Types:

Expansion:
a) Units: Adding process unit(s) within an existing operating facility
b) Equipment: Adding additional process equipment within an
existing operating facility

Grass Root: A totally new operating facility

Total Replacement: Replacing an existing PA system with a totally new

system from the same vendor or others.

Upgrade: Upgrading an existing PA system (total/partial) to a newer

system by the same vendor.

5 Instructions

5.1 Applicability

5.1.1 MAC shall apply to all Saudi Aramco capital projects involving Process
Automation Systems.

5.1.2 MAC should be pre-selected by SAPMT with the MAC scope clearly
defined and rolled directly under the LSTK contractor(s).

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5.1.3 In Projects with multiple LSTK contractors, MAC should be pre-selected

by SAPMT with the MAC scope clearly defined and rolled directly
under the LSTK contract. Each LSTK scope shall cover the PA scope
specific to its area. One LSTK contractor shall have the overall
responsibility for PA system integration.
Commentary Note:

SAPMT may elect to contract directly with a MAC for project types limited
to PA equipment expansion, upgrade, total replacement and
modernization if it has been determined that an LSTK contractor is not
deemed necessary.

5.1.4 MAC shall be the single point responsible body for the overall PA system
scope including integration, rationalization, and standardization.

5.2 MAC Execution Methodology

5.2.1 PA project execution shall follow current Saudi Aramco procedures

SAEP-14 and SAEP-16.

5.2.2 SAPMT shall generate a MAC bid package during project proposal /
FEL-3.

5.2.3 The MAC bid package shall include the following as a minimum:
a) PAS Functional Specification Documents (FSD) and preliminary
project Scope of Work as detailed in SAEP-1610. The scope of
work includes the following:
1. PA equipment listed in Appendix A.
2. PA engineering services listed in Appendix B.
3. Construction services specified in Appendix C.
4. Operation services specified in Appendix D.
b) Project Schedule
c) Instructions to Bidders
d) Purchase Order Terms & Conditions

5.2.4 MAC bid slate and execution plan shall be developed and submitted for
approval in parallel with the development of the MAC bid package.

5.2.5 MAC selection shall be based on a technical and commercial bid

evaluation. Refer to SAEP-1622 for details on technical bid evaluation
procedures.

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5.3 MAC Scope during Project Proposal / FEL-3

5.3.1 Selected MAC should be contracted by SAPMT on a time unit rate basis
to provide PA specific technical support during Project Proposal
development.

5.3.2 MAC scope during PP / FEL-3 / Beneficial Engineering shall include the
following as a minimum:
a) Updated FSD / PCS Scope of Work documents.
b) System Architecture Drawings.
c) Typical Cabinet layout drawings.
d) PIB/CCR layout showing PAS cabinet locations.
e) Third Party Interface/Integration.
f) Security and Network administration architecture.
g) Report of potential cost savings / new technologies to be considered
for the project.
h) Detailed report of the scope changes from the MAC agreement
scope with cost impact / summary.
i) Database format for transfer of data between MAC, third party.
equipment suppliers, major packaged equipment vendors, and LSTK
contractor(s) based on INtools (or equivalent) software package.
j) Project management and execution plan identifying locations,
organization structure and manpower requirements for all projects
phases.
k) Matrix of roles and responsibilities and communications protocols
between MAC, LSTK contractor(s), and Saudi Aramco. MAC shall
validate and confirm requirements for the system/sub systems
design and estimates based on the approved FEL-3 / Project
Proposal drawings and documents.

5.3.3 All required deliverables such as 5.3.2 shall be included in the MAC
agreement package.

5.4 MAC/LSTK Scope Validation

LSTK shall verify the Process Automation scope under his responsibility.
Identified changes and clarifications shall be discussed and resolved by SAPMT,
MAC, and LSTK contractor(s). Based on the validation process, changes
affecting MAC and LSTK scopes shall be adjusted accordingly.

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5.5 MAC Scope during Detail Design

The following activities shall be included during detail design:

a) LSTK contractor(s) shall establish formal coordination between the MAC
and major packaged equipment vendors to ensure that supplied instruments
and control systems are compatible with the MAC system for overall PA
solution and integration. This is essential in cases where major packaged
equipment is purchased independently by LSTK contractor(s).
b) Selected MAC shall be part of the LSTK(s) team early during detail design
phase to provide engineering to complete detailed design per the approved
project schedule. Refer to Appendix B.
c) MAC shall establish formal communication links with 3rd party subsystem
vendors to ensure that numerous system interfaces are correctly implemented.
d) MAC shall establish proper documentation management control for all
equipment under his scope of responsibility, including 3rd party equipment
to ensure completeness, latest revision level, and formal turnover to Saudi
Aramco.
e) LSTK contractor(s) is typically responsible for engineering and
procurement of all instruments, control valves and other field equipment.
f) Clear responsibilities shall be defined during MAC execution between
MAC, LSKT contractor(s), and Third Party Vendors. Refer to Appendix E.

5.6 Selected MAC shall provide on-site assistance to LSTK(s) as defined in

Appendix C.

6 Responsibilities

6.1 Saudi Aramco Project Management Team

a) Develop MAC bid package
b) Complete MAC selection process
c) Develop PA FEL-3 / Project Proposal package
d) Identifying MAC scope changes to DBSP and initiating Scope Change
Request (SCDR) from approved DBSP in accordance with SAEP-14.

6.2 P&CSD
a) Review/Comment on MAC Scope / Bid package/ Project Proposal package
b) Participate in MAC Technical Bid Evaluation and selection process.

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6.3 Purchasing
a) Review MAC Bid Slate
b) Review Purchase Order Terms and Conditions
c) Participate in MAC Bids Review and selection process

6.4 Saudi Aramco Operating Organization

a) Review/Comment on MAC Scope / Bid package/ Project Proposal package
b) Participate in MAC Bids Review and selection process
c) Participate in finalizing PA philosophy, operational requirements, and risk
areas Segregation definition.

Revision Summary
18 June 2015 Minor revision to ensure consistency of requirement with applicable SAMSS and SAES.
16 November 2017 Revised the “Next Planned Update”, reaffirmed the contents of the document, and
reissued as major revision.

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Appendix A
MAC Scope Boundaries (Equipment)

Following process automation equipment are typically selected to be included in the

MAC scope. Selection of this equipment shall be adjusted to meet the project specific
requirements.
1. Distributed Control System
2. Emergency Shutdown System
3. SCADA System
4. PCN Network and Communication infrastructure
5. Plant Automation Network and Security infrastructure
6. Gas Detection Systems
7. Compressor Control Systems
8. Rotating Machinery Monitoring System
9. Maintenance Training System
10. Analyzer Systems (when required)
11. PLC Systems (when required)
12. Application (As applicable):
a) Instrument Asset Management
b) Data Acquisition and Historization Systems (DAHS)
c) Alarm Management System (ALMS)
d) Operator Training Simulator
e) Centralized Anti-virus / patch management server
f) PCS access control (domain controller (s))
g) Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)

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Appendix B
MAC Scope Boundaries (Engineering Services)

Following engineering services may be selected to be included in the MAC scope.

Selection of these services shall be adjusted to meet the project specific requirements.
1. Review Foundation Fieldbus segments design
2. Review and verify all PA drawings/documentation produced by LSTK(s).
3. Develop all PA documentation requirements per SAEP-16
4. Packaged Equipment Review
5. Control Room/PIB equipment arrangement.
6. PA Material Take Off
7. PA Equipment Design
8. Third Party Systems Integration
9. Value Engineering Assessment
10. PCS Network and Communication

11. Plant Automation Network and Security infrastructure

12. Analyzer Systems
13. PLC Design & Programming
14. FAT and Integration Testing
15. Installation supervision
16. Site Acceptance Testing
17. Commissioning and startup planning
18. Spare Parts Planning, Purchase and Management

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Appendix C
MAC Scope Boundaries (Construction Services)

Following construction services shall be selected to be included in the MAC scope.

Selection of these services shall be adjusted to meet the project specific requirements.
Commentary Notes:

Construction services outside the boundary of this appendix and not directly related to
Process Automation Systems (i.e., building construction, etc.) should be obtained via
applicable company contracting procedures.

Construction Services" that fall outside the guidelines contained in Supply Chain
Management Manual Procedures CU02.02 Requesting Services ("Requesting Installation
Services with Material") and CU02.03 Requesting Services ("Requesting Incidental
Service Visits to Saudi Arabia") shall be obtained via applicable company contracting
procedures

1. Installation Supervision for the following:

a. Field Fiber Optic cables Installation.
b. Cabinet installation and power-up, including system, marshalling and
network / server cabinets.
c. System grounding installation.
2. Site Acceptance Testing.

3. Pre-commissioning Assistance.
4. Hot cutover Assistance (when required).
5. Commissioning and Start-up Assistance.

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Appendix D
MAC Scope Boundaries (Operation Services)

MAC should submit unit rates and prices for operational services as a separate line item
in the bid package. These services will not be part of the project scope and will be
executed directly with the operating organization.
1. Training
2. Maintenance
3. Operational Spares
4. After sale support for MAC and 3rd party equipment

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Appendix E
Division of Responsibility

Clear responsibilities shall be defined during MAC execution between MAC, LSKT
contractor(s), and Third Party Vendors. The below table is an example:

Division of Responsibility
Item Description Main Lump Sum Comments
Third-Party
Automation Turnkey
Vendor (TPV)
Contract (MAC) Contractor (LSTK)
Input for PCS and
1.00 Sub-system Engineering Responsible
- Overall
Process and
1.01 Responsible
Instrumentation Diagrams
Process Control
1.02 Responsible
Narratives
Cause and Effect
1.03 Responsible
Diagram
Logic narratives and
1.04 Boolean / FB logic Responsible
Diagrams
IO Database in Excel or
1.05 Responsible
Access (PCS format)
IO Summary (Preliminary
1.06 information for HW Responsible
ordering)
1.07 Alarm and Trip Schedule Responsible
FF Device Segment
1.08 Responsible
Assignment
1.09 Operation Grouping Responsible
Third Party Interface
1.10 Assist Responsible Assist
Definition
Third Party
1.11 Communication Modbus Assist Responsible Assist
IO database
JB details and Cable
1.12 Responsible
Schedule in PCS format
1.13 CCR & PIB Layout Assist Responsible
UPS Sizing and Power
1.14 Assist Responsible
Distribution
Power and Grounding
1.15 Assist Responsible
Cables Supply
1.16 All Installation Work Assist Responsible
1.17 Loop Diagrams Assist Responsible
Fiber Optic Cable Supply
1.18 Assist Responsible
and Termination

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Division of Responsibility
Item Description Main Lump Sum Comments
Third-Party
Automation Turnkey
Vendor (TPV)
Contract (MAC) Contractor (LSTK)
Process Control System
2.00 Responsible
- Overall
Overall System
2.01 Responsible Approve
Architecture Drawing
Functional Design
2.02 Responsible Approve
Specification - Hardware
Overall Signal Flow
2.03 Responsible Approve
Diagram
Computer Hardware
2.04 Specification and Responsible Approve
Selection
Typical Console
2.05 Responsible Approve
Arrangement Drawing
Component Numbering
2.06 Responsible Approve
Philosophy
Overall Fiber Optic
2.07 Responsible Approve
Diagram
Network Cabinet
2.08 Responsible Approve
Drawing
Earthing/Grounding
2.09 Responsible Approve
Scheme
Networks and Security
2.10 Management Design Responsible Approve Assist
document
Networks and Security
2.11 Responsible Approve Assist
Testing Procedures
System hardening
2.12 Responsible Approve Assist
procedures
Integration of TPV
2.13 workstations into Security Assist Responsible Assist
Management System
Specific System-
3.00 Example: Distributed Responsible
Control System-overall
Functional Design
3.01 Specification (HMI, Responsible Approve
Hardware, Software)
Example: for
INtools update
3.02 I/O Assignment Details Responsible Review/Approve
and loop drawing
generation
3.03 System Architecture Responsible Review/Approve
Tag numbering
3.04 Responsible Approve
Philosophy
Typical Loop / logic
3.05 Responsible Witness/Approve
generation and testing
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Division of Responsibility
Item Description Main Lump Sum Comments
Third-Party
Automation Turnkey
Vendor (TPV)
Contract (MAC) Contractor (LSTK)
Report Format Design
3.06 Responsible Approve
and Configuration
Time Synchronizing
3.07 Design and Responsible Approve Review
Implementation
3.08 FAT / IFAT Procedure Responsible Approve
3.09 Conduct FAT Responsible Witness/Approve
LSTK to arrange
3.10 Conduct IFAT Responsible Witness/Approve Assist
TPV support
Detailed Design
3.11 Specification (HMI, Responsible Review/Approve
Hardware, Software)
Power requirement and For UPS and
3.12 Responsible Review/Approve
Heat load details HVAC design
System Cables Schedule
3.13 Responsible
and Supply
3.14 SAT Procedure Responsible Approve

Third-Party Systems (such

as: Machine Protection
4.00
System, Compressor
Control System, etc.)
Functional Design
4.01 Approve Responsible
Specification
4.02 Hardware Engineering Approve Responsible
4.03 Software Configuration Approve Responsible
4.04 Field sensor details Responsible
4.05 Field cabling details Responsible
Field Cable Assignment
4.06 Responsible Assist
to terminals
4.07 Conduct FAT Witness/Approve Responsible
4.08 Conduct Integrated FAT Responsible Witness/Approve Assist

Third Party Interface -

5.00 Responsible Assist Assist
Overall
Communication Type
5.01 (Such as: Assist Responsible Assist
OPC/RS232/RS485)
Functional design
5.02 specification- Responsible Approve Review
Communication
Implementation by Third
5.03 Review Approve Responsible
Party

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Division of Responsibility
Item Description Main Lump Sum Comments
Third-Party
Automation Turnkey
Vendor (TPV)
Contract (MAC) Contractor (LSTK)
Coordination with Third
5.04 Assist Responsible
Party
Communication Signal
5.05 Approve Responsible
database and Address
5.06 Implementation in DCS Responsible Review
MAC to assist
5.07 FAT in Third Party works Witness Responsible
when needed
TPV to furnish
Communication cables
5.08 Responsible Approve Assist type of
supply
connection
Define which
Third Party System part of the TPV
5.09 delivery to MAC for Responsible Assist systems
Integrated FAT (example:
communication)
Unpacking and
5.10 Assist Witness Responsible
installation for IFAT
5.11 Integrated FAT in MAC Responsible Witness Assist
Repacking and delivery
5.12 Responsible
Free On Board (FOB)
All shipping insurance of
5.13 Responsible
Third Party Items
Cabinets (System,
Marshalling, FO, and
Responsible
Network Equipment) -
Overall
Typical cabinet
6.00 Responsible Approve
arrangement drawing
Sample cabinet
6.01 Responsible Approve
assembly
6.02 Detail design drawing Responsible Review
6.03 Assembly and wiring Responsible
6.04 Cross wiring drawing Responsible Review
Overall signal flow
6.05 Responsible Approve Assist
diagram (Wiring loop type)
Signal assignment to
6.06 Responsible
field cable
Field cable assignment
6.07 to Main Distribution Responsible Review
Frame (MDF) terminals
6.08 FAT Responsible Witness

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