GOMBU

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User
MSW Procedure
2 Training
Safe Work Practices

Introduction

Simultaneous Operations 2010 CBT

Justin Matthews Sub-Process Advisor

Keith Triche MSW Process Advisor

Rick Bullock Management Sponsor

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Purpose Scope & Objectives

Purpose
The purpose of this standard is to ensure that
simultaneous operations are performed in a safe and
controlled manner.
Objective
The objective of this standard is to ensure that
potential conflicts, risks or hazards are identified and
assessed prior to performing two concurrent activities
at or near the same location or work area.

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Purpose Scope & Objectives

Scope
Simultaneous Operations (SimOps) is defined as, but not limited to,
performing two or more of the following operations concurrently in
close proximity:
Close proximity is defined as near enough to have an impact with
another covered activity or will have interaction with another covered
activity.

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Production Operations

Rig Operations or Rig Moves

Construction Operations, including Electrical

and Instrumentation (I&E)

Used of Shared Road Networks

Anchoring of Vessels

Mobilization and Demobilization of

Equipment

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Derrick Barge Operations

Seismic or Geotechnical Operations

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Heavy Lifts

Aircraft Landing/Takeoff

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Diving Operations

Emergency and/or Spill Response

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Terms and Definitions

Company Representative A Chevron employee or
designee who is responsible for liaising with and managing the
contractor to ensure that the contractor performs the work safely
in accordance with applicable SWP standards.

SimOps Controller
The Person in Charge (PIC)- OS, OIM, DSM, WSM, or the
Designee will act as the SimOps Controller and is responsible for
coordinating Simultaneous Operations activities at a facility.

SimOps Representative The Person Leading Work (PLW) will act as the SimOps
Representative and is responsible for coordinating one of the
contributing Simultaneous Operations with the SimOps
Controller.
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Requirements
1. This process does not preclude establishing more
restrictive limitations that may be warranted by
particular circumstances or conditions.
2. Communication shall be established at the outset
of simultaneous operations (SimOps) and
maintained daily through both normal and
abnormal conditions and documented on the
Daily Simultaneous Operations Log.
3. SimOps should be discussed daily at shift/tourly
meetings between all parties.

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Requirements
GOM SimOps Plan Form Prior to start of SimOps activities
Responsibility of the project initiator: Operations Engineer,
Drilling Engineer, Facilities Engineer, Operations Supervisor
The Plan is a bridging document to help create a tangible plan
including completion of a Risk Assessment.
Designates the responsible parties for the various operations
being performed
Establishes emergency response awareness and contacts
Identifies hazards and appropriate mitigations (precautions
and actions)
Clarifies communication between the various operations

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Requirements
GOM SimOps Plan Checklist Prior to start-up and weekly
thereafter
Responsibility of SimOps Controller: Drill Site Manager, Well
Site Manager, Operations Supervisor
Must be used to ensure compliance with the Simultaneous
Operations Plan
Completed by the SimOps Controller and members of the
Field Management Team (FMT)

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Requirements
GOM Daily SimOps Log Daily
Responsibility of SimOps Controller
Used to document the discussion of projected activities of the
day
Used during all Simultaneous Operations and is to be
completed daily by the SimOps Controller
SimOps Meetings Daily/Tourly or as needed
Responsibility of SimOps Controller
Additional guidance on SimOps activities are provided in the
SimOps Precautions and Action Guidelines and Simultaneous
Operations Flowchart
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Key Components
Communication
Risk Assessment
Control
Coordinate
Single point contact person

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Communication
The key element during SimOps is communication.
It is imperative that clear and continuous
communications be maintained between all
personnel performing work.
This communication shall be established at the
beginning of SimOps, maintained daily through
both normal and abnormal conditions, and
documented on the daily SimOps Log. SimOps will
be discussed daily at shift/tourly
meetings.

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Control
The SimOps Controller working with the SimOps
Representatives (for each SimOps activity, i.e.,
drilling, production, construction, etc.) shall
contribute to the SimOps plan.
Before the commencement of Simultaneous

Operations, representatives from all departments

involved must meet to discuss the details of the
work to be performed.

The SimOps Controller will have authority if

necessary to determine which operation or phase
of work has priority at a given time.

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Production Operations
Includes activities such as production wireline operations,
minor construction/maintenance, blasting, and painting.
Production activities concurrent with Construction activities only

requires a Permit to Work, but depending on specific hazards and

complexity of the project as identified by the Field Management
Team, SimOps procedures may be required.

The Production SimOps Representative will discuss planned

activities and potential hazards of production activities with
the SimOps Controller. Any identified hazards and steps to
mitigate hazards will be documented in the SimOps Plan
Form.
The Production SimOps Representative is responsible for
updating and communicating the production work plan to
accommodate SimOps where required.
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Rig Operations or Rig Moves

The Rig SimOps Representative will discuss
planned activities and potential hazards of rig
activities with the SimOps Controller.
Any identified hazards and steps to mitigate
hazards will be documented in the SimOps Plan
Form.
The Rig SimOps Representative is responsible for
updating and communicating the rig work plan to
accommodate SimOps where required.

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Construction Activities, Including

Electrical and Instrumentation (I&E)
Construction activities, including Electrical and
Instrumentation (I&E), is a broad category of work that
covers a wide range of activities.
The Construction SimOps Representative will discuss
planned activities and potential hazards of construction
activities with the SimOps Controller. Any identified
hazards and steps to mitigate hazards will be
documented in the SimOps Plan Form.
The Construction SimOps Representative is responsible
for updating and communicating the construction work
plan to accommodate SimOps where required.

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Use of Shared Road Networks

The use of shared road networks is a daily occurrence in
many operations. Trip planning in accordance with the SBU
motor vehicle safety process must be followed.
A Permit to Work and a SimOps Form is not required for the
use of shared road networks unless instructed by the SimOps
Controller or SBU motor vehicle safety process.
Shared road networks are considered outside of GOMBUs
span of operational control and a Permit to Work and a
SimOps Plan are not required by the GOM Motor Vehicle
Safety Process.

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Anchoring of Vessels
Communication links shall be established between the vessel
and production operations prior to all anchoring operations.
The 500 / 1,000 foot rule will apply.
If crossing a pipeline, the anchor should not be dropped closer

than 1,000 feet of the pipeline in the direction of the anchor pull.
Whenever the GOMBU requires anchors to be placed closer to the

pipelines than the recommended 500 / 1,000 foot rule, then

discussions with the vessel operator and the reasons for a
variation are required.

The SimOps Representative will discuss planned activities and

potential hazards of anchoring activities with the SimOps
Controller. Any identified hazards and steps to mitigate hazards
will be documented in the SimOps Plan Form.
The SimOps Representative is responsible for
updating and communicating the work plan to
accommodate SimOps where required.
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Mobilization and Demobilization of

Equipment
The SimOps Representative will discuss planned
activities and potential hazards of mob/demob
activities with the SimOps Controller.
Any identified hazards and steps to mitigate hazards
will be documented in the SimOps Plan Form.
The GOM Lifting and Rigging Standard and Cargo
Handling should be used for further guidance.
The SimOps Representative is
responsible for updating and
communicating the work plan to
accommodate SimOps where required.
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Derrick Barge
For SimOps Derrick Barge activities, the SimOps Plan
Checklist and SimOps Plan Form must be used for each
project or scope of work. These documents are intended to
be tools that improve job planning, and minimize exposure
to environmental and safety hazards.
Particular attention to
significant risk assessment
items and additional risk
exposure under SimOps
Precautions and Action
Guidelines for Derrick Barge
Operations is required.

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Seismic or Geotechnical Operations

The SimOps Representative will discuss planned
activities and potential hazards of seismic or
geotechnical activities with the SimOps Controller.
Any identified hazards and steps to mitigate hazards
will be documented in the SimOps Plan Form.
The SimOps Representative is responsible for
updating and communicating the work plan to
accommodate SimOps where required.
As a precaution, Seismic operations
should include communication over
the VHF to alert other activities.
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Heavy Lifts by Stationary Cranes

A heavy lift is defined as a non-routine lift (drilling, workover,
construction, wireline, etc.) which is equal to or greater than 75
percent of the rated capacity of the crane, at either a dynamic or
static condition. Use the load chart for rated capacities.
Heavy lift crane operations shall be conducted in accordance with
the GOM Lifting and Rigging Standard . At a minimum, three
actions are required: a lift team is established, a pre-lift meeting
is conducted, and a written critical lift JSA is prepared.
The Heavy Lift SimOps Representative will
discuss potential hazards of the planned
activities with the SimOps Controller.

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Aircraft Landing and Takeoff

Communication links shall be established between the
aircraft and the landing field or heliport prior to all aircraft
landings and takeoffs.
Trip planning in accordance with the GOMBU Aviation
Safety Process must be followed.
A Permit to Work and the SimOps Form are not required
for aircraft operations unless instructed by the SimOps
Controller or GU - Aviation Safety process.

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Diving Work
For all SimOps diving activities, the SimOps Checklist
and SimOps Plan Form must be used for each project
or scope of work. These documents are intended to
be tools that improve job planning and minimize
exposure to environmental and safety hazards.
A diving project requires a pre-job safety and
planning meeting with parties involved to ensure
proper communication on the project.
The SimOps Controller ensures the coordination of
the project with the SimOps Representatives. The
meeting should be held at the jobsite prior to diving
activities or any substantial change in work scope.
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Emergency and/or Spill Response

For spill responses involving SimOps (defined as spill
response that occurs after the initial emergency
response is over), a Permit to Work, appropriate work
permits (Hot Work, Confined Space, etc.), SimOps
Checklist and SimOps Plan Form must be used.
As required by the GOMBU Emergency Management
Process, the National Interagency Incident Management
System (NIIMS), Incident Command System (ICS) is the
tool utilized for emergencies and spill response. The ICS is
the hazard control mechanism and communication tool for
concurrent activities.

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When the NIIMS ICS is not utilized (i.e., upon stand

down), then the SimOps process will be utilized as
necessary.
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Quiz

Question 1
Simultaneous Operations (SimOps) is defined as,
but not limited to, performing two or more covered
activities in close proximity.
Close proximity is defined as near enough to have an
impact with another covered activity or will have
interaction with another covered activity.

True
False

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Question 1
Simultaneous Operations (SimOps) is defined as,
but not limited to, performing two or more covered
activities in close proximity.
Close proximity is defined as near enough to have an
impact with another covered activity or will have
interaction with another covered activity.

True
False

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Question 2
SimOps are documented using which of the
following forms?
a) Simultaneous Operations Plan Form
b) Daily Simultaneous Operations Log
c) Simultaneous Operations Checklist
d) All of the above

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Question 2
SimOps are documented using which of the
following forms?
a) Simultaneous Operations Plan Form
b) Daily Simultaneous Operations Log
c) Simultaneous Operations Checklist
d) All of the above

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Question 3
The SimOps Plan Form is required prior to start of
SimOps activities and is the responsibility of:
a) The Operations Supervisor, Field Coordinator, HES

Specialist,
b) The Area Manager, Facility Engineer Supervisor,

Operations Support Supervisor

c) The project initiator: Operations Engineer, Drilling

Engineer, Facilities Engineer, Operations Supervisor

d) Drilling Manager, Cased Hole Manager, Drilling

Engineer

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Question 3
The SimOps Plan Form is required prior to start of
SimOps activities and is the responsibility of:
a) The Operations Supervisor, Field Coordinator, HES

Specialist,
b) The Area Manager, Facility Engineer Supervisor,

Operations Support Supervisor

c) The project initiator: Operations Engineer,

Drilling Engineer, Facilities Engineer,

Operations Supervisor
d) Drilling Manager, Cased Hole Manager, Drilling

Engineer
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Question 4
The Precaution and Action Guidelines for
Simultaneous Operations Activities, the SimOps
Flow Chart and the PTW/SimOps Decision Matrix
are no longer a part of the SimOps process.

True
False

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Question 4
The Precaution and Action Guidelines for
Simultaneous Operations Activities, the SimOps
Flow Chart and the PTW/SimOps Decision Matrix
are no longer a part of the SimOps process.

True
False
The Precaution and Action Guidelines for Simultaneous Operations
Activities, the SimOps Flow Chart and the PTW/SimOps Decision Matrix
are a requirement of the SimOps process.
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Question 5
An Anchor handling vessel is setting anchor in the
area where a live gas pipeline is located. This this
considered a SimOps Operation.

True
False

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Question 5
An Anchor handling vessel is setting anchor in the
area where a live gas pipeline is located. This this
considered a SimOps Operation.

True
False

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Question 6
You have a Blasting & Painting project ongoing and
a Dive support vessel approaches & moors to the
facility to conduct subsurface inspections. A
SimOps Plan is not required since the blasting &
painting is taking place on the heliport.

True
False

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Question 6
You have a Blasting & Painting project ongoing and
a Dive support vessel approaches & moors to the
facility to conduct subsurface inspections. A
SimOps Plan is not required since the blasting &
painting is taking place on the heliport.

True
False
Blasting & Painting, considered a part of Production Operations, and
Diving Operations are considered SimOps Activities when performed
concurrently. The SimOps Standard must be followed.
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Question 7
A temporary camp is scheduled to be offloaded at
your facility to accommodate contract crews
scheduled for well work, to increase production.
The weight of the package is greater than 75% of
the rated capacity of the crane. This is considered a
SimOps Operation.

True
False

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Question 7
A temporary camp is scheduled to be offloaded at
your facility to accommodate contract crews
scheduled for well work, to increase production.
The weight of the package is greater than 75% of
the rated capacity of the crane. This is considered a
SimOps Operation.

True
False
This is considered a SimOps Activity due to Production Operations and
Heavy Lifts by Stationary Crane Operation occurring concurrently. The
SimOps Standard must be followed.
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Question 8
Rough seas damaged a small section of grating on the boat landing
of one of your producing remote structures. The departing flowline is
on the opposite side of the boat landing. A welding crew is in the
field conducting minor repairs to some of the facilities. The welding
machine and grating is on the back deck of the field boat.
This task may not require a SimOps Plan. The Field Management
Team has determined that the JSA, Permit to Work, Hazard
Identification Checklist & Hot Work have addressed the specific
hazards of the task.

True
False

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Question 8
Rough seas damaged a small section of grating on the boat landing
of one of your producing remote structures. The departing flowline is
on the opposite side of the boat landing. A welding crew is in the
field conducting minor repairs to some of the facilities. The welding
machine and grating is on the back deck of the field boat.
This task may not require a SimOps Plan. The Field Management
Team has determined that the JSA, Permit to Work, Hazard
Identification Checklist & Hot Work have addressed the specific
hazards of the task.

True
False
Production activities concurrent with Construction activities only
requires a Permit to Work, but depending on specific hazards and
complexity of the project as identified by the Field Management Team,
SimOps procedures may be required.
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Question 9
The Cased Hole group has just completed a successful coiled
tubing and wireline project on one of the wells and significantly
increased production at your facility. The Cased Hole group was
not able to demob the equipment due to a delay in the boat
schedule. You are now charged with offloading the equipment
from the facility. This is not a SimOps Activity.

True
False

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Question 9
The Cased Hole group has just completed a successful coiled
tubing and wireline project on one of the wells and significantly
increased production at your facility. The Cased Hole group was
not able to demob the equipment due to a delay in the boat
schedule. You are now charged with offloading the equipment
from the facility. This is not a SimOps Activity.

True
False
Mobilization & Demobilization of Equipment and Production Operations
are considered SimOps Activities when performed concurrently. The
SimOps Standard must be followed.
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Question 10
Divers are conducting jetting operations on a new pipeline
installation. The Asset Development group needs seismic data
from the area. They are planning to conduct seismic operations
near the diving operation. This is considered a SimOps Activity.

True
False

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Question 10
Divers are conducting jetting operations on a new pipeline
installation. The Asset Development group needs seismic data
from the area. They are planning to conduct seismic operations
near the diving operation. This is considered a SimOps Activity.

True
False
Diving Operations and Seismic Operations are considered covered
activities when performed concurrently. The SimOps Standard must be
followed.

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