SP-2061 - Technical Authority System

Petroleum Development Oman L.L.
Document title: Technical Authority System.
Document ID SP-2061
Document Type Specification
Security Unrestricted
Discipline Quality Management
Owner CFDH Quality
Issue Date November 2014
Version 3.0
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i Document Authorisation
Revision: 3.0
ii Revision History
The following is a brief summary of the 3 most recent revisions to this document. Details of all
revisions prior to these are held on file by the issuing department.
Revision No. Date Author Scope / Remarks
Revision 3 Nov 14 Khamis Al-Alawi This issue updates SP-2061 issued in Jun
UEQ/2 10 including TD, Technical Functions and
Disciplines in PDO including Shell new TA
process and appointment form/letter
Revision 2 Jun 10 Ali Wardy UEQ/2 This issue updates SP2061 issued in Feb
07 as it incorporates all seven functions in
the company
Revision 1 Feb 07 UEV11 Original Issue. Replaces GU-272 & GU-
472. Incorporates information from ERD-
00-02 which will be withdrawn
iii Related Business Processes

Code Manage People Processes
20.02.02 Competence standards and assurance
Code Manage Assets Processes
Vol.4 Operational Excellence Improving Performance - People
iv Related Corporate Management Frame Work (CMF)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
i Document Authorisation ......................................................................................................... 3
ii Revision History...................................................................................................................... 4
iii Related Business Processes .................................................................................................. 4
iv Related Corporate Management Frame Work (CMF) Documents ........................................ 4
1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 7
1.1 Background....................................................................................................................... 7
1.2 Purpose ............................................................................................................................ 7
1.3 Review and Improvement ................................................................................................. 7
1.4 Step-out Approval ............................................................................................................. 7
2 Roles and Responsibilities ..................................................................................................... 8
3 Technical Authority System .................................................................................................... 9
3.1 Individual Technical Authorities ........................................................................................ 9
3.2 Allocation of Authority ....................................................................................................... 9
3.3 Updating of Authority Levels ........................................................................................... 10
3.4 System Custodian........................................................................................................... 10
3.5 Relationship to Development Schemes ......................................................................... 10
3.6 Discipline Competence ................................................................................................... 11
3.7 Relationship with other Professional Qualifications ........................................................ 12
3.8 Settlement of Disputes (Escalation Process) ................................................................. 12
3.9 Proposed TA Assessment in PDO including Shell new process .................................... 14
4 Discipline Control Assurance Framework (DCAF) ............................................................... 16
4.1 Discipline Authority Manual ............................................................................................ 16
Appendix 1 - TA Appointment Form for Granting Technical Authority ........................................ 19
Appendix 2 TA1 Appointment Form for Granting Technical Authority with Shell Assessment 20
Appendix 3 Abbreviations ......................................................................................................... 21
Appendix 4 User Feedback Form ............................................................................................. 22
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1 Introduction
1.1 Background
The Technical Authority (TA) System in PDO ensures that all critical technical decisions
and deliverables are reviewed and approved by appropriately qualified and experienced
personnel. This will be a key element in the management of PDOs business risks, and
will include Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) of technical deliverables,
accountability issues and will clarify who has authorisation to make decisions to address;
Inconsistency in work execution;
Documentation issues;
Design review issues;
Technical Authority will be based on sound engineering discipline control, ensuring
competency standards are commensurate with levels of authority.
NOTE: In this document the word Engineer is used as a generic term to describe
Technical Upstream and Downstream Professionals in the Functions/Disciplines as listed
in Table-1 in Section 3.6 of this document.
1.2 Purpose
This Specification shall provide the standard for the allocation, administration and
maintenance of the Technical Authority System in PDO.
NOTE: Competency requirements will be prepared by each discipline and the standards
set by the Corporate Functional Discipline Head (CFDH). Competency Profiles for all
disciplines are accessible through Sapphire.
1.3 Review and Improvement

Responsibility for the upkeep of this Specification shall be with CFDH for Quality, the
Owner. Changes to this Document shall only be authorised and approved by the Owner.
The CFDHs shall be consulted on changes that affect their disciplines and shall endorse
such changes. The DCAF Manager UEQ2 is the Custodian of this Specification.
Users of the Document who identify inaccuracy or ambiguity can notify the Custodian or
his/her delegate and request changes be initiated. The Requests shall be forwarded to
the Custodian using the User Feedback Page provided in Appendix 4.
The Document Owner and the Document Custodian should ensure review and re-
verification of this document every 3 years. The reviews should be conducted with the
involvement of respective CFDHs / CDFPs (Corporate Discipline Focal Point). It is also
recommended that the Discipline Competencies are reviewed annually by the
respective CFDH / CDFP and SPM to ensure that changes in technology and / or
company requirements are addressed.
1.4 Step-out Approval

Not applicable to this Specification.
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2 Roles and Responsibilities

TA0 - TD Ultimate accountability for the Technical Authority System in PDO
Del TA0 Individuals delegated with the authority by the TA0 to assign accountability
(Functional to individuals.
Directors)
Accountable to TA0 for control of the Technical Authority System within
their Function
Responsible for assigning authority level 1 (TA1) within their function, to
named individuals.
Delegation of authority to individuals to execute the Technical Authority
System within their Functions
TA1 - CFDHs
Individuals with the authority to manage the Technical Authority System
within their Discipline. TA1 will be Approved by the Functional TA0. TA-1 can
also be Principal Technical Experts or Principal Engineers.
Responsible for maintaining the TA system within their respective
discipline.
Set the discipline standard and the boundaries wherein the discipline
operates and have the authority to approve deviations from their
respective set standards.
Responsible for co-ordinating the annual review of the TA system.
Responsible for defining the competence levels for TA-2 and TA-3 in their
own discipline, reviewing these annually.
Responsible for TA-2 and TA-3 assessments for candidates in own
discipline - approving TA levels for individual engineers following
interview.
TA2
Experienced engineers with the competence to address most situations
within their discipline and able to act as a delegate to the TA1 if required;
provided competency and experience are commensurate and also
appropriate experience and knowledge of cross-discipline issues.
If delegated by TA1, approve and assess TA-3 for own discipline.
Have the competence and authority to sign off Decisions and Deliverables
within their discipline (including cross-discipline content) as authorised by
the TA1.
TA-3
Engineer with specialised but yet incomplete skills in one or more areas
of the discipline.
Competent to sign-off Controls with a single-discipline content.
Team Leaders Responsible for proposing candidates for new Technical Authority levels
to the relevant CFDH.
Line Responsible for the development of individual staff within their teams.
Supervisors
System Responsible for registering/updating the DAM following approval by the
Custodian line and relevant CFDH TA1s (for TA-2 and TA-3).
DCAF Manager
Responsible for maintaining PDO-wide records of TA levels and
appointments for all Technical staff in PDO.
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3 Technical Authority System

The TA System has been developed and implemented to ensure that all critical decisions
and deliverables are assured by personnel with the correct level of competency and
experience. The TA System shall apply to all Functional Directorates within PDO who are
associated with projects, facilities and operations management (both surface and
subsurface). Assurance shall be achieved by making individual engineers clearly
accountable in the review and approval process.
Individual competencies of the respective engineers and their ability to make sound
technical judgements and decisions are considered and the appropriate level of authority
granted by the Del TA0 or TA1. The authority granted enables individual TAs to approve
deliverables and deviations to approved Company Standards (dependant on authority
level).
3.1 Individual Technical Authorities

Disciplines Heads (TA1s) within the individual Functions are responsible for ensuring that
sufficient personnel at TA2 and TA3 level are available for quality control and to assure
the decisions and deliverables in their disciplines.
Each TA will have a core discipline, but may have other competencies which enable
them to assist in other disciplines. The core discipline will be the one in which their
primary Technical Authority level of approval will be granted, but they may have lesser
approval limits granted in their other competencies i.e. engineers who attain
competencies in other disciplines, in addition to their base discipline, may be granted a
TA level in the additional disciplines subject to the normal approval process.
Example: Project engineers who, while working primarily in a project management
capacity may also have competencies in their 'core' technical discipline such as
'Pipelines' or 'Process'.
However, it is anticipated that the discipline competence of an engineer who works
outside his core discipline may be gradually eroded with time, and the Discipline TA1 will
require to be satisfied that the individual continues to be suitably competent. The status
of engineers with any additional technical authorities shall therefore be reviewed each
year by the respective CFDH TA1 as part of the annual review of Technical Authorities.
3.2 Allocation of Authority
TA 0
Technical
Director (TD)
Del. TA 0 Del. TA 0 Del. TA 0 Del. TA 0 Del. TA 0 Del. TA 0

Petroleum Eng. Well Eng. Exploration HSE & SD Engineering & Infrastructure
Functional Director Director (UWD) Director (XD) Manager Operations Director (UID)
(UPD) (MSEM) Director (UEOD)
Discipline TA1s Discipline Discipline Discipline Discipline TA1s Discipline

TA1s TA1s TA1s TA1s
Discipline Discipline Discipline Discipline Discipline Discipline

TA2s & TA3s TA2s & TA3s TA2s & TA3s TA2s & TA3s TA2s & TA3s TA2s & TA3s
The highest Technical Authority (TA0) is held by the PDO Technical Director (TD) and
from this position Levels of Authority will be delegated.
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Below the TD the Authority to nominate TA1s has been delegated to the Functional
Directors1. The Functional Directors will nominate the Discipline TA1s.
Team Leads will nominate the discipline TA2s and TA3s. TA2s (where authority is
approved) may also assess and nominate TA3 authorities.
A TA proposal, together with any supporting documentation, shall be provided to the
respective TA1. Supporting documentation will include:
Completed proposal form.
Completion of Competency mapping (CBD/CBA, validated by line and/or
function).
CV review.
Copy of required (validated) qualifications and training records.
Interview (including awareness and Knowledge of PDO Policies, Standards,
Specifications etc).
Following a formal interview and approval by the appropriate TA1, the Appointment Form
shall then be sent to UEQ2 for registering in DCAF (DAM) System. Records are also to
be kept in Live Link.
3.3 Updating of Authority Levels

A review of TA levels shall be carried out annually by the TA1s on a company-wide basis,
but ad-hoc updates and changes can be proposed at any time.
3.4 System Custodian

Documentation for the TA system shall be maintained by the DCAF Manager UEQ/2, the
system Custodian, under the control of UEQ, Head of Quality Management. The
custodian shall receive approved proposals and register them in DCAF (DAM) System.
In addition he maintains the records in Live Link.
3.5 Relationship to Development Schemes

Figure 1 illustrates the relationship between staff development schemes and the
Technical Authority System.
Approx. 3 Years Approx. 5 Years

Typical Experience Time Line
GRADUATE / PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCY BASED

DEVELOPMENT SCHEMES DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
Development Schemes Involved TECHNICIAN /
e.g. GDP, Round 1 & 2 (Well
OPERATOR Eng.) & CBD
Technical Authority Level Attached

Technical Authority Technical Authority
Level 3 Level 2
Figure 1 - Relationship between Development Program and Technical Authority Levels

CBD / CBA or equivalent assessment methods associated with Graduate Development
Programme (GDP) in due time will be used when assessing and granting the appropriate
1 Functional Directors may consult the TD on nominated TA1s, who as the TA0 can request
justification or overrule a nomination.
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technical authority levels. The minimum requirement for granting technical authority
based on CBD will require verification of the individuals self assessment through an
interview involving the individual, their line supervisor and the relevant TA1.
The Discipline Competence Requirements for each discipline under a Function will be
described in detail in the Job Competency Profiles (JCP). However it shall be noted that:
- Acquiring certain TA level is linked to the Technical Competencies in JCP.
- Acquiring certain TA level does not guarantee staff progression to higher job
level(s) e.g. acquiring TA-2 does not guarantee staff being progressed from Job
Group 4 to 3 or from Job Group 3 to 2.
It shall be expected that young engineers who have completed a substantial portion of
GDP Progress Checks with satisfactory performance shall be ready to receive TA-3 in
one or more discipline areas. TA-2 would normally be granted following the completion
of GDP and a further period spent gaining experience in a responsible position.
NOTE: The above may vary between disciplines (e.g. project engineering including
multidiscipline management skills will typically require a longer period before TA2 level
can be attained).
3.6 Discipline Competence
Competency Profiles are detailed in Sapphire. Competency Based Assessment (CBA) is
conducted by TA1s to ensure that individuals competency is in line with job profile and
authority level allocated. This should not infer a direct link between authority level and
JCP- Job Group (JG).
Function Disciplines
1. Exploration Geosciences
Exploration 2. Geomatics
3. Geophysics
4. Field Development
5. Production Geosciences
6. Production Chemistry
Petroleum Engineering
7. Petrophysics
8. Production Technology
9. Reservoir Engineering
10. Completions and Well Interventions
Wells 11. Well Engineering
12. Logistics
13. Operational safety & Security
HSSE 14. Environment & SD
15. Occupational Health
16. Technical safety
17. Information Technology Infrastructure and Mobility
Infrastructure
18. Information Technology SAP and Applications
19. Estate Services
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Function Disciplines
20. Control and Automation
21. Electrical
22. Material Corrosion and Inspection
23. Mechanical Rotating
24. Mechanical Static
25. Onshore Civil Structural
Engineering
26. Pipelines
27. Process Control and Optimisation
28. Process Engineering
29. Project Management
30. Project Services
31. Quality Management
32. Maintenance and Integrity
Production
33. Surface Production
34. Programming/HCA
Table-1 Technical Functions and Disciplines in PDO
3.7 Relationship with other Professional Qualifications

It is the Policy of PDO (where applicable) to support engineers wishing to become
members of professional bodies such as the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Civil
Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Chemical Engineers, etc.
NOTE: The range of academic qualifications held by both Omani and expatriate
engineers makes it impractical to use external accreditation as a basis for granting TA
levels. Nevertheless it may be useful to relate the TA levels 2 and 3 to Full and Associate
Membership of professional institutions, particularly when assessing candidates who
have completed their engineering development outside PDO.
The key distinction between TA levels and levels of professional accreditation is that TA
levels are specific to individual areas of PDOs business and professional qualifications
are rather broad.
For example a Full Member of the UK Institute of Mechanical Engineers (MIMechE) may
be sufficiently skilled to qualify for TA-2 either in static equipment, rotating equipment or
pipeline engineering but almost certainly not all these areas i.e. either not all.
3.8 Settlement of Disputes (Escalation Process)

A dispute between a TA2 / 3 and a team leader (i.e. in the Project) will either be resolved
inside the Project, or escalated as an issue between the respective Discipline and
Project.
Issues between a TA1 and the Project and Inter-Disciplines TA disputes shall be resolved
by the nominated delegated Functional TA0, and if no resolution can be achieved then
escalated to the TA0 for resolving.
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Process for the Approval of Technical Authorities TA
Requirement for Technical

Authority
Candidate identified from Development Programme and

Business Need
Action: Line Supervisor,

Operations Manager or Team Leaders
No
Candidates have required competency
level?
Ref. Saphire CBD & CBA
Yes
Proposal Form completed
Action: Candidate
Yes
Candidate endorsed? No
Action: Line Supervisor/ Operations Manager/
Team Leader/Project Manager
Candidate undertakes formal interview to assess competency,

in case of Shell TA assessment Sec 3.9 to be followed.
Action: Discipline TA1 or Delegate
Yes
No
Approval Graded?
Action: Discipline TA1
Completed Proposal with required signatories registered
Action: System Custodian (UEQ/2)
Successful Candidate registered in DCAF (DAM)
Action: System Custodian (UEQ/2)
Figure 2 Process Flow for Approving TA Levels
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Figure 2 shows the Process Flow for Approving TA Levels.

1. Technical Authority shall be initiated when there is a requirement. This requirement
can come from a Project or Operations need or a vacancy left by the departure of
personnel, requiring the replacement to be able to perform approvals to an
appropriate technical level.
2. CFDHs, SPMs, CFDPs and Line managers shall be charged with the task of
developing personnel to ensure that sufficient qualified TA's are available. These
personnel shall be nominated as required and authorised as per this specification.
3. A Proposal Form shall be obtained from the PDO Intranet i.e. DCAF Tool and
completed by the nominated candidate.2
4. On completion the candidate shall submit the Proposal Form 3 to Line Manager,
Department Manager or Operations Manager / Team Leader (dependent on who
shall endorse the proposal).
5. The nominated endorser may defer or reject the proposal, in which case another
suitable candidate shall be nominated to ensure that critical decisions and
deliverables are reviewed and approved by appropriately qualified and experienced
PDO engineers.
If endorsed the Proposal Form shall be submitted to appropriate TA1 for approval.
Before the Candidate is approved he/she shall be interviewed formally by the TA1 to
ensure that he/she are technically able to undertake the requirements of TA level
being applied for.
6. The completed and signed Appointment Letter (hard copy) shall be scanned and
forwarded to DCAF System Custodian (UEQ2) for registration in DCAF Tool (DAM).
An electronic copy is to be uploaded in Live Link.
3.9 Proposed TA Assessment in PDO including Shell new process

The Engineering & Operations CFDHs propose to use the Shell GDHs to carry out formal
assessments of the TA1s and the sidekicks. The assessment consists of completing
successfully 4 modules on Shell Open University and 2 formal interview /
assessments. Shell will also train the PDO TA1s to be able to assess the TA2s following
the same assessment process. The formal appointment of the TA1s remains with PDOs
Del TA0 (Functional Directors).
The requirements for discipline and process engineering TAs to obtain the Technical
Assurance certification:
1. All TA1s, TA2s and TA3s will have to pass the Shell 4 knowledge tests prior to the
assessments:
a. DCAF knowledge test
b. DEM1/DEM2 knowledge test
c. Technical Standards and EFA Application & Feedback (Shell Value Chain)
knowledge test
d. ALARP knowledge test
2. All TA1s and TA2s will need to pass the DCAF Application Assessment (structured
interview).
2Contractor staff shall request Proposal Forms through the PDO Contract Holder or UEQ2 if they
do not have access to the Intranet.
3 Completed Proposal Forms should be submitted via the Contract Holder.
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3. All TA1s, TA2s and TA3s will need to pass the Technical Competence Assessment
(structured interview).
Re-certification
The TA certification expiry date is 4 years. For TAs still in the same TA role after 4 years,
re-certification is required.
For TA1s and TA2s, recertification will consist of the following elements:
Retake DCAF knowledge assessment to make sure the TA has up to date
knowledge of DCAF.
A re-confirmation will be done by the Global Discipline Head/Del TA0 for TA1s or
appointing TA1 for TA2s on the basis of: demonstrated performance and successful
assessment.
For TA3s, recertification will consist of the following elements:
Retake DCAF knowledge assessment to make sure the TA has up to date
knowledge of DCAF.
Transition to New Requirements

UEOD decided to adopt and implement the Shell new TA assessment process. TA1
Assessment should be completed for UEOD Function before the re-assessment of
TA2/TA3 following the Shell TA process and will be assessed by the trained TA1s.
All other TAs registered in the Discipline Authorities Manual (DAM) will be re-assessed
as if they are in their first TA role.
NOTE: The Job Competency Profiles are available to all engineers in Sapphire for all
disciplines. The Line Supervisor or Discipline TA1 will advise the candidate on what
competencies are required to attain for TA Levels 2 and 3.
Example of the Form for Technical Authority is provided in Appendix 1. This only example
and the original template MUST be obtained from the company Intranet DCAF Tool.
Please refer to link below:
http://mus-ws-066/dcaf/content/home.aspx
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4 Discipline Control Assurance Framework (DCAF)

DCAF provides a listing of all business critical decision and deliverables required to be
formally quality assured and controlled/endorsed. It matches the identified deliverables
to individuals with the correct Technical Authority level.
Other controls and deliverables not listed in DCAF which require TA review/endorsement
shall be identified per discipline.
4.1 Discipline Authority Manual

The Discipline Authority Manual (DAM) is a register of all Technical Authority Level
holders and is managed and maintained for all Disciplines centrally by an appointed
custodian (UEQ/2). The Manual will be updated at least annually, or when changes occur,
by the TA1, who will inform UEQ2 of any changes.
The manual registers four levels of authority (TA0, TA1, TA2 and TA3). The current
registered TA0 and TA1 authority level are as follows:
TA0 TECHNICAL DIRECTOR (TD)
PETROLEUM ENGINEERING
Functional Del TA0 - Petroleum Eng. Functional Director (UPD)
TA1 CFDH: Discipline Head Production Geosciences (UPG).
TA1 CFDH: Discipline Head Reservoir Engineering (UPR)
TA1 CFDH: Discipline Head Petrophysics (UPP)
TA1 CFDH: Discipline Head Production Technology (UPT)
TA1 CFDH: Production Chemistry Manager (UIK)
TA1 CFDH: Field Development: Petroleum Eng. Manager Oil-North (ONP)
TA1 CFDH: Field Development: Petroleum Eng. Manager Oil-South (OSP)
TA1 CFDH: Field Development: Petroleum Eng. Manager Gas (GGP)
TA1 CFDH: Field Development: Study Centre Manager (USM)
WELL ENGINEERING
Functional Del TA0 - Well Eng. Director (UWD)
TA1 CFDH: Completion and Well Intervention Manager (UWI)
TA1 CFDH Completions and Well Interventions - Senior Well Test Engineer
Operations (UWI2)
TA1 CFDH Logistics Manager (UWL)
TA1 Well Engineering - WE Manager Exploration (UWX)
TA1 Well Engineering - WE Contracts Manager (UWC)
TA1 Well Engineering (OSPTW4)
TA1 Well Engineering WELL DELIVERY TEAM LEADER (UWNL)
TA1 Well Engineering WE Manager North Oman (UWN)
TA1 Well Engineering WE Manager Business Support (UWB)
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TA1 CFDH Well Engineering Wells Discipline Leader (UWH)

TA1 Well Engineering WE Team Leader Gas Development (UWXD)
TA1 Well Engineering (Well Control Manager, SME Well Control)
(UWXW)
TA1 Well Engineering Well Delivery Team Leader (UWSN)
TA1 Well Engineering South Thermal Cluster WE Delivery TL (OSPTW)
TA1 Well Engineering WE Manager South Oman (UWS)
TA1 WE Oil Exp & Development TL (UWXO)
TA1 WE In Sourcing & ICV TL (UWCV)
EXPLORATION
Functional Del TA0 - Exploration Director (XD)
TA1 CFDH: Discipline Head Geomatics (XGG).
TA1 CFDH: Discipline Head Geophysics (XGM)
TA1 CFDH: Discipline Head Exploration Geosciences (XCG)
HEALTH, SAFETY, SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIROMENT

Functional Del TA0 - HSE&SD Manager (MSEM)
TA1 CFDH: Operational safety & Security (MSE1)
TA1 CFDH: Corporate Head Environment & SD (MSE/2)
TA1 CFDH: Head of Occupational Health (MCOH)
TA1 CFDH: Corporate Technical Safety (MSE/4)
SURFACE EINGINEERING
Functional Del TA0 - Engineering & Operations Director (UEOD)
TA1 CFDH: Project Management: Eng. Project Delivery Manager (UEP)
TA1 CFDH: Project Services: Head of Project Services (UEP/3)
TA1 CFDH: Discipline Head Process Engineering (OSE)
TA1 CFDH: Discipline Head Control and Automation (UEOA/2)
TA1 CFDH: Discipline Head Mechanical Static (UEP/1S)
TA1 CFDH: Discipline Head Mechanical Rotating (UEP/1R)
TA1 CFDH: Discipline Head Electrical (UIE)
TA1 CFDH: Discipline Head Onshore Civil Structural (UEP/1C)
TA1 CFDH: Discipline Head Material Corrosion and Inspection (UEOC)
TA1 CFDH: Discipline Head Process Control and Optimization (UEOA/1)
TA1 CFDH: Discipline Head Quality Management (CTQ-A/CFDH)
TA1 CFDH: Discipline Head Pipelines (UIPT/2-A/CFDH)
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PRODUCTION
Functional Del TA0 - Engineering & Operations Director (UEOD)
TA1 CFDH: Surface Production: Functional Production Manager (UOP)
TA1 CFDH: Maintenance and Integrity: Functional M&I Manager (UOM)
TA1 CFDH: Programming/HCA (UOP2)
INFRASTRUCTURE
Functional Del TA0 - Infrastructure Director (UID)
TA1CFDH: Information Technology: (UIID) for Information Technology
Infrastructure and Mobility (ITIM)
TA1 CFDH: Information Technology: (UIIS) for Information Technology SAP and
Applications (ITSA)
TA1 CFDH: Real Estate: (UIB/1) for Estate Services
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Appendix 1 - TA Appointment Form for Granting Technical

Authority
Name :
Current Ref. Ind.:
Discipline:
TA Level:
Signature of Applicant Date
Line Manager confirms above details and required TA level
Name of Line Manager/Contract Holder Ref. Ind. Date Signature
The above named is appointed as Technical Authority Level 2/3 (TA2/3) in his/her discipline with
immediate effect until further notice. Hence he is authorized and expected to undertake the following
roles stipulated within the Discipline Control and Assurance Framework (DCAF) and Technical Authority
System (SP-2061):
- Have the competence and authority to sign off Decisions and Deliverables within their
discipline (including cross-discipline content) as authorised by the TA1.
- Provide expert technical input/advice and or approval of key project/asset deliverables in the
technical assurance process through the ORP phases.
- Review temporary nonconformance (temporary dispensation) proposals for medium and low
risk categories inline with DCAF deviations requirement and provide expert advice to the
approving Authority.
Accountable Discipline Approval
Approved by Name Ref. Ind. Date Signature
Accountable Discipline
CFDH (TA-1)
Comments Please tick if appropriate :

The TA is approved only for minor Projects (EMC /ODC):
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Appendix 2 TA1 Appointment Form for Granting Technical

Authority with Shell Assessment
Name : <INSERT NAME>
Current Ref. Ind.: <INSERT REF IND>
Discipline: <INSERT DISCIPLINE>
TA1 Level: Corporate Functional Discipline Head (CFDH)
Signature of Applicant Date
<INSERT DATE>
Herewith I appoint the following staff to Technical Authority 1, (TA1):
The above named is appointed as Technical Authority Level-1 in his/her discipline with immediate
effect..<INSERT NAME> <INSERT REF IND> is fully authorized and expected to undertake the CFDH role for
<INSERT DISCIPLINE> as stipulated within the Discipline Control and Assurance Framework (DCAF) and the
Technical Authority System (SP-2061). In addition, <INSERT NAME> has been assessed against a
standardised Shell Technical Authority assessment on <INSERT DATE> and has performed successfully in
the Assessment.
This Technical Authority appointment is valid for a period of 4 years from the above date, assuming that
<INSERT NAME> has remained active in the discipline and has not been re-assigned to a different role
within PDO or elsewhere. Prior to the end of the 4 year term, <INSERT NAME> will be re-assessed in
accordance with the applicable process at that time to confirm suitability to continue as CFDH TA1 role.
In signing this Appointment Letter, <INSERT NAME> is authorized and expected to undertake the
following roles stipulated within the Discipline Control and Assurance Framework (DCAF) and the
Technical Authority System (SP-2061):
- Have the competence and authority to sign off Decisions and Deliverables within their
discipline (including cross-discipline content) as authorised by the Del TA0.
- Provide expert technical input/advice and or approval of key project/asset deliverables in the
technical assurance process through the ORP phases.
- Review and approve temporary nonconformance (temporary dispensation) proposals for all risk
categories inline with DCAF deviations requirement in <INSERT DISCIPLINE> and provide expert
advice to the Business.
Functional Approval
Approved by Name Ref. Ind. Date Signature
Functional Director
Del (TA0)
Revision: 3.0
Appendix 3 Abbreviations
The following abbreviations are used in this Specification.
CBA Competency Based Assessment
CBD Competency Based Development
CDFP Corporate Discipline Focal Point
CFDH Corporate Functional Discipline Head
CV Curriculum Vitae
DAM Discipline Authority Manual
DCAF Discipline Controls and Assurance Framework
TD Technical Director
GDP Graduate Development Programme (within PDO)
JCP Job Competency Profile
JG Job Group
MSEM HSE& SD Manager
PDO Petroleum Development Oman
QA Quality Assurance
QC Quality Control
SD Sustainable Development
SPM Skill Pool Manager
TA Technical Authority
UEOD Engineering & Operations Director
UPD Petroleum Eng. Functional Director
UWD Well Engineering Director
Revision: 3.0
Appendix 4 User Feedback Form
SP-2061 TECHNICAL AUTHORITY SYSTEM USER FEEDBACK PAGE
Any user who identifies an inaccuracy, error or ambiguity is requested to notify

the custodian so that appropriate action can be taken. The user is requested to
return this page fully completed, indicating precisely the amendment(s)
recommended.
Name:
Ref ID Date:
Page Ref: Brief Description of Change Required and Reasons
To: UEQ2
Custodian of Document Date:

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Document title: Technical Authority System.

Document Type Specification

Discipline Quality Management

Owner CFDH Quality

Issue Date November 2014

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iii Related Business Processes

iv Related Corporate Management Frame Work (CMF)

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1.3 Review and Improvement

1.4 Step-out Approval

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2 Roles and Responsibilities

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3 Technical Authority System

3.1 Individual Technical Authorities

3.2 Allocation of Authority

Del. TA 0 Del. TA 0 Del. TA 0 Del. TA 0 Del. TA 0 Del. TA 0

Discipline TA1s Discipline Discipline Discipline Discipline TA1s Discipline

Discipline Discipline Discipline Discipline Discipline Discipline

3.3 Updating of Authority Levels

3.4 System Custodian

3.5 Relationship to Development Schemes

Approx. 3 Years Approx. 5 Years

GRADUATE / PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCY BASED

Technical Authority Level Attached

Figure 1 - Relationship between Development Program and Technical Authority Levels

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Table-1 Technical Functions and Disciplines in PDO

3.7 Relationship with other Professional Qualifications

3.8 Settlement of Disputes (Escalation Process)

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Process for the Approval of Technical Authorities TA

Requirement for Technical

Candidate identified from Development Programme and

Action: Line Supervisor,

Proposal Form completed

Candidate undertakes formal interview to assess competency,

Action: Discipline TA1 or Delegate

Completed Proposal with required signatories registered

Action: System Custodian (UEQ/2)

Successful Candidate registered in DCAF (DAM)

Action: System Custodian (UEQ/2)

Figure 2 Process Flow for Approving TA Levels

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Figure 2 shows the Process Flow for Approving TA Levels.

3.9 Proposed TA Assessment in PDO including Shell new process

Transition to New Requirements

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4 Discipline Control Assurance Framework (DCAF)

4.1 Discipline Authority Manual

TA0 TECHNICAL DIRECTOR (TD)

TA1 CFDH Well Engineering Wells Discipline Leader (UWH)

HEALTH, SAFETY, SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIROMENT

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Appendix 1 - TA Appointment Form for Granting Technical