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Engineering Procedure

SAEP-1142
Qualification of Non-Saudi Aramco NDT Personnel

4 December 2014

Document Responsibility: Non-Destructive Testing Standards Committee

Saudi Aramco DeskTop Standards


Table of Contents
1 Scope.................................................................. 2
2 Conflicts and Deviations..................................... 2
3 References.......................................................... 2
4 General............................................................... 3
5 Training............................................................... 4
6 Qualification of Examinations.............................. 5
7 Certification......................................................... 7
Appendix I - Approved National
Certification Programs................................... 9
Appendix II - Individual Certification Techniques... 10
Appendix III - Saudi Aramco Required
Practical Verification Examinations...... 11

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SAEP-1142
Issue Date: 4 December 2014
Next Planned Update: 4 December 2019
Qualification of Non-Saudi Aramco NDT Personnel

Scope
This Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedure (SAEP) establishes the minimum training,
examination, qualification, and certification requirements of contractor, subcontractor,
consultant, or other non-Saudi Aramco personnel performing, interpreting, or otherwise
affecting the results of Nondestructive Testing (NDT) operations during purchase,
construction, or maintenance of plant and equipment being purchased, constructed, or
operated for Saudi Aramco. Also, it provides minimum requirements for development
of NDT contractors written practices.

Conflicts and Deviations


2.1

Any conflicts between this procedure and other Saudi Aramco Engineering
Procedures (SAEP's), Engineering Standards (SAESs), Materials System
Specifications (SAMSS's), Standard Drawings (SASD's), or industry standards,
codes, and forms shall be resolved in writing by the Company or Buyer
Representative through the Manager, Inspection Department of Saudi Aramco,
Dhahran.

2.2

Direct all requests to deviate from this procedure in writing to the Company or
Buyer Representative, who shall follow internal company procedure SAEP-302
and forward such requests to the Manager, Inspection Department of Saudi
Aramco, Dhahran.

References
3.1

Saudi Aramco References


Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedure
SAEP-302

3.2

Instructions for Obtaining a Waiver of a Mandatory


Saudi Aramco Engineering Requirement

Industry Codes and Standards


American National Standards Institute / The American Society for
Nondestructive Testing, Inc.
ANSI/ASNT CP-189

Qualification and Certification of NDT Personnel


(2011 Edition)

ASNT SNT-TC-1A

Recommended Practice for Personnel


Qualifications and Certification (2011 Edition)

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International Organization for Standardization

ISO 9712

Non-Destructive Testing - Qualification and


Certification of NDT Personnel (2012 Edition)

ISO/TR 25107

Non-destructive Testing - Guidelines for NDT


Training Syllabuses (2006 Edition)

ISO 17024

Conformity Assessment - General Requirements for


Bodies Operating Certification of Persons
(2012 Edition)

General
4.1

This procedure shall cover all or any of NDT methods and techniques and shall
include, but not be limited to, those listed in Appendix II.

4.2

Any organization (referred to as employer in the procedure) supplying,


employing or delegating NDT personnel shall have a written practice or
procedure covering NDT personnel training, experience, qualification and
certification. This written practice shall meet or exceed the minimum
requirements of ANSI/ASNT CP-189 and/or ISO 9712 plus the additions and
clarifications outlined in this SAEP. However, NDT personnel performing NDT
out of kingdom (OOK) as a result of procurement of materials or equipment
obtained from OOK vendors using Purchase Orders directly from Saudi Aramco
or through construction contractors may be certified to a nationally recognized
program that complies with the requirements of ANSI/ASNT CP-189,
ANSI/ASNT SNT-TC-1A or ISO 9712. Appendix I contains a list of acceptable
NDT certification programs.

4.3

The employers NDT personnel qualification and certification procedure shall


be submitted to the Saudi Aramco Inspection Department for review and
approval prior to the commencement of any NDT activities.

4.4

All documentation shall be prepared in the English language.

4.5

Personnel responsible for interpretation of or affecting the results of NDT


operations shall be certified to a minimum of Level II per the certifying
employers written practice.

4.6

The written practice shall include and specify the qualification/certification


requirements for both conventional and advanced NDT methods and techniques.

4.7

All NDT procedures and documentations shall be prepared by certified NDT


Level III personnel. For NDT techniques that do not have Level III
certification, the individual shall have a NDT Level III in the method and
minimum Level II in the technique.
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4.8

Principal NDT Level III personnel shall be officially assigned by a written letter
from the employer, i.e., the owner or his representative such as general manager.
The letter shall include the main duties of the principal NDT Level III.

4.9

Proncipal NDT Level III shall be responsible for developing and approving all
NDT documentations, training and certification programs.

4.10

The principal NDT Level III shall officially assign other NDT Level IIIs within
his organization.

4.11

Obtaining NDT Level III services through an outside agency is acceptable. It is


the responsibility of the employer to evaluate the services provided by the
agency and ensure their compliance to this SAEP and applicable international
standards and codes referenced within this SAEP. Obtaining NDT Level III
services through individuals who dont have official representation, i.e.,
commercially, is not acceptable and shall be through direct employment of the
NDT Level III individual(s).

Training
5.1

Training programs for any NDT method shall include at least the body of
knowledge shown in ANSI/ASNT CP-105 or the body of knowledge in
ISO/TR 25107.

5.2

The minimum required hours for training and experience shall be as shown in
Appendix A of ANSI/ASNT CP-189 or Tables 2 and 3 of ISO 9712 in the NDT
method being certified.

5.3

For NDT techniques that are not included in either ANSI/ASNT CP-189 or
ISO 9712, the employer shall develop required training programs and
certification requirements. These requirements shall be included in the
employers written practice.

5.4

If the current employer has not administered the training being claimed for
qualification, or the experience being claimed for qualification was not gained
with the current employer, the current employer shall verify the claimed training
and/or experience in writing from the previous employer(s) and retain the
verification on file. Any claimed training or experience that cannot be verified
and documented shall be considered invalid. The sum of claimed trainings and
experiences obtained through different employers is acceptable if it is meeting
the minimum training and experience requirements of ISO 9712 and
ANSI/ASNT CP-189.

5.5

The employers NDT instructors shall be assigned officially and in writing by


the principal NDT Level III. The NDT instructors shall meet the minimum
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requirements specified in ANSI/ASNT CP-189.


5.6

The employer shall establish the NDT training documentations and records in
compliance with the requirements of ISO 9712 and ANSI/ASNT CP-189.
The principal NDT Level III shall be responsible for the verification and
accuracy of these documents and records.

5.7

Saudi Aramco shall have the right to request submission of, or be granted access
to, any and all training, experience, qualification, and certification records
pertaining to NDT personnel. This applies to any organization covered under
the scope of this document.
Note:

Saudi Aramco, at it own discrition, shall have the right to request from NDT
contractors that their assigned NDT instructors and exam proctors set and pass
Saudi Aramco NDT qualification exams in the applicable NDT metohds and/or
technuqes. The exams can be written, practical or both.

5.8

At the end of each training, NDT technician shall set for and pass a final exam
covering the training topics and similar to the method exam ( practical, specific
and general exams) to receive credit for the training and training period as
prerequisite for the methods certification exam. Training exam shall not be
considered as method exam. For in-house employer training examinations, all
exams shall be graded using red ink.

5.9

All training exams and attendance records, i.e. hours, shall be reviewed and
approved by employers principal NDT Level III. For computer based exams,
principal NDT Level III shall sign on printed copy of the exam.

5.10

NDT employer shall have one page training certificate that fulfill the training
record requirements addressed in ANSI/ASNT CP-189, Section 9.2.1.
Attendance sheet shall not be accepted as evidence of training completion.
Sample certification form shall be attached to NDT organizations written
practice.

5.11

Training certificates obtained through third party training organizations that


comply with ISO 9712 and ISO/TR 25107 shall waive the requirements stated in
5.10.

Qualification Examinations
6.1

Access to qualification materials shall be limited and the qualification


examinations shall be maintained in secure files. The principal NDT Level III
shall be responsible of control and security of NDT examination materials and
resources. Training course materials and examinations shall be available for
review or assessment by Saudi Aramco Inspection Department.

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6.2

6.3

6.4

Written Examination
6.2.1

Written qualification examinations shall contain questions covering at


least the body of knowledge of ANSI/ASNT CP-105 or ISO/TR 25107
in the method being examined.

6.2.2

For NDT techniques that are not included in either ANSI/ASNT CP-189
or ISO 9712, the employer shall develop required qualification programs
and certification requirements. These requirements shall be included in
the employers written practice. Training and experience hours shall be
identified using guidelines of ANSI/ASNT CP-189 and/or ISO 9712.

6.2.3

Questions used in general examinations for Level I and Level II


personnel shall be similar in type and difficulty to those published by
ASNT. Questions shall not be used verbatim from the ASNT published
lists or other resources, e.g., internet sites. Examinations shall be
established from a database of questions that ensures that no two
candidates receive more that 25% of identical questions during any
individual examination session.

6.2.4

Specific examinations shall be tailored to NDT techniques listed in


Appendix II. The specific examination shall also cover experience and
knowledge of recognized standards and codes for the technique being
used.

Practical Examinations
6.3.1

The employer shall establish adequate inventory of practical examination


test samples, considering all provided NDT services for both methods
and techniques.

6.3.2

Each practical examination test sample shall have a unique serial number
and associated certified answer key document.

6.3.3

Access to the practical examination test samples and their answer keys
shall be limited to and controlled by the employers principal NDT
Level III. Access to delegated NDT Level III shall be documented
through official letter issued and signed by the principal NDT Level III.

Visual Acuity Examinations


6.4.1

Vision examinations shall be performed annually. The examinations


shall be documented and retained in the individual files.

6.4.2

Vision test shall be conducted in accordance with ANSI/ASNT CP-189


or ISO 9712. Vision examinations form shall be prepared and attached
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to the written practice.


6.4.3

Saudi Aramco shall have the right, at its own discretion, to request
contractors individuals taking Saudi Aramco verification examinations,
to pass a visual acuity verification examinations administered by Saudi
Aramco.

6.5

Saudi Aramco shall have the right, at its own discretion, to request employers
NDT Level II personnel, as well as any individuals interpreting or influencing
the interpretation of NDT results, to set for and pass Saudi Aramco qualification
verification exams, written and/or practical. The verification examination shall
be administered by Saudi Aramco.

6.6

Saudi Aramco shall have the right, at its own discretion, to request employers
NDT Level III personnel to set for and pass Saudi Aramco qualification
verification exam, written and/or practical, for NDT Level III. The verification
examination shall be administered by Saudi Aramco.

Certification
7.1

NDT Level I and II certifications shall be issued as per the requirements of


ANSI/ASNT CP-198 and/or ISO 9712.

7.2

NDT certification format shall be developed and approved by the employers


principal NDT Level III. Copy of the approved certification format shall be
included in the employers written practice.

7.3

Individual NDT methods may be subdivided into specialized techniques as listed


in Appendix III; performance qualification may be required in each of the
applicable specialized techniques at the discretion of Saudi Aramco Inspection
Department.

7.4

Limited certifications in NDT techniques are acceptable providing the training


and experience requirements are established as per ANSI/ASNT CP-189 and
ISO 9712.

7.5

Personnel performing or evaluating NDT results shall be certified, at least to


Level II, in the NDT method or specialized technique being used.

7.6

NDT certification validity shall not exceed 5 years.

7.7

If the employer accepts third party internationally recognized NDT certification


then, this shall be clearly addressed in his written practice.

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Commentary Note:
NDT individuals who are working directly under the supervison of Saudi Aramco
Inspection Department/Operation Inspection Division, and provided through NDT
service contracts or Supplemental Manpower contracts, i.e., SMP, can be
certified by Saudi Aramco as per SAEP-1140. The certification is considered
valid as long as the individual has a valid contract, i.e., Released Purchase Order
(RPO), with Saudi Aramco. Once the RPO is expired or not renewed, the
certification is void. The issued certification shall not be used outsoide Saudi
Aramco at any time. The certification shall be returned to Saudi Aramco
Inspection Department upon end of contract or termination of services.

7.8

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Recertification
7.8.1

Level I and Level II personnel shall be recertified every five (5) years in
accordance to the employer's written practice. The recertification shall
be based on setting for and passing written and practical examination.
Recertification by demonstration of experience is not acceptable.

7.8.2

The employer recertification program shall meet the recertification


requirements as stated in ANSI/ASNT CP-189 and/or ISO 9712.

7.8.3

For third party issued NDT certifications, the recertification


requirements shall be as per the requirements of ISO 9712.

7.8.2

NDT Level III personnel shall be recertified by employer through


verification of the individual's NDT Level III certificate validity in each
method for which recertification is sought.

Revision Summary
Revised the Next Planned Update, reaffirmed the content of the document, and reissued
as major revision.

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Appendix I - Accepted NDT Certification Programs


The following Certification Programs for NDT personnel are acceptable:

ANSI/ASNT NDT and ACCP

PCN Scheme

CSWIP Scheme

Other NDT certification schemes meeting the requirements of ISO 9712, ISO 17024
and ISO/TR 25107 for qualification and certification of individuals.
Note:

Supporting documents for the NDT certification scheme shall be submitted to Saudi
Aramco for evaluation and acceptance.

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Appendix II - Individual Certification Methods/Techniques


Training and Certification shall be required in the following methods and sub methods.
This list shall be subject to revision at any time and reference should be made to the
NDT Standards Committee for the latest revision:

Visual Testing

Magnetic Particle Testing

Liquid Penetrant Testing

Radiographic Testing (Manual & Automated)

Radiographic Film Interpretation

Ultrasonic Testing (Automated Corrosion Mapping, i.e., ambient/high temperature and


SWC/HIC)

Ultrasonic Testing (Automated Pipeline Girth Weld Inspection)

Ultrasonic Shear Wave Testing (Plate & Pipe - Manual)

Ultrasonic Shear Wave Testing (Branch Connection (TKY) - Manual)

Ultrasonic Testing (Manual & Automated Phased Array)

Ultrasonic Testing (Time of Flight Diffraction (ToFD))

Ultrasonic Thickness Testing (UTT)

Electro Magnetic Acoustic Transducer (EMAT)

Eddy Current Testing

Remote Field Eddy Current Testing

MFL Tubing Testing

MFL Tank Floor Testing

Infrared Testing

Acoustic Emission Testing (Tank Floors)

Acoustic Emission Testing (Loading Arms)

Acoustic Emission Testing (Valve Leakage)

Acoustic Emission Testing (Pressure Retaining Systems)

Guided Wave Inspection

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Appendix III - Saudi Aramco Required NDT Verification Examinations


MUT
ToFD
UTDI
ACFM
ECT
RFT
RTFI
RT
UTGW
AUT-P/L
AE
MFL-Tube
UTPA
MFL
IRIS
LOTIS
EMAT
SLOFEC
DRT/CRT
AUTCM
AUT SWC/HIC
MFL-Tank

Manual UT (Shear Wave)


Time of Flight Diffraction
Ultrasonic Testing Data Interpreter
Alternating Current Field Measurement
Eddy Current Testing
Remote Field Testing
Radiographic Testing Film Interpreter
Radiography Testing
UT Guided Wave
Automated UT Pipeline Girth Weld Scanning
Acoustic Emission Tanks, Loading Arms and Valve Leakage
Magnetic Flux Leakage Tube Examination
UT Phased Array
Magnetic Flux Leakage
Internal Rotary Inspection System
Laser Optic Tube Inspection System
Electro Magnetic Acoustic Transducer
Saturated Low Frequency Eddy Current
Digital RT/ Computerized RT
AUT Corrosion Mapping, Ambient/High Temp.
AUT Stepwise Cracks/Hydrogen Induced Cracks
Magnetic Flux Leakage Tank Floor Examination

Notes:
1.

Other NDT techniques that are not listed in the above table may require Saudi Aramco qualification
examination. Saudi Aramco Inspection Department shall be consulted in case the NDT technique
sought for qualification is not listed.

2.

The NDT verification examination result should indicate the area of application on the NDT
approval such as;

Plate/Shell
Piping
Pipeline
Nozzle
Branch connections, i.e., T, K and/or Y.
General
Others (needs to be specified)

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