DESCON ENGINEERING LIMITED

AN INTEGRATED ENGINEERING COMPANY

OUR PURPOSE
To bring prosperity and well being to our
stake holders and society at large by adding
value through engineering, technology and
management.

OUR MISSION
To

provide our valued customers with cost

effective

and

reliable

solutions

in

project

implementation and be recognised as the leading

manufacturer
plants.

of

high

quality

equipment

for

OUR VISION
To

become

manufacturing

world

and

class

engineering,

construction

operating internationally.

company

OUR CORE VALUES

Professionalism, ethics and integrity
Commitment and team work
Candid and open environment
Recognition and growth of individual and respect
for human dignity
Encourage leadership, initiative and innovation
Continuous improvement In all aspects of our
business
Service to nation

QUALITY POLICY
Every DESCON employee shall endeavour to ensure satisfaction of
our customers by providing them the best value in every product
and service that carries the name of DESCON.
We shall achieve customer satisfaction by:
Recognizing that the quality is everyones direct responsibility.
Fully meeting all our internal and external commitments on time,
every time.
Operating all our work places in a safe and healthy environment.
Continuously enhancing our skills and know-how.

BUSINESS SECTORS

Oil & Gas

Chemical / Petrochemical

Power

Cement

Fertilizer

Infrastructure

SCOPE OF SERVICES
Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC)

Engineering
Manufacturing
General Contracting
Operation & Maintenance

ESTABLISHMENTS
**
DESCON
ENGINEERING
ABU DHABI

OVERSEAS
*

DIT24
LAHORE

DESCON
ENGG. LLC
OMAN

OLAYAN
DESCON
ENGINEERING
COMPANY
SAUDI ARABIA

OLAYAN
DESCON
INDUSTRIAL
COMPANY
SAUDI ARABIA

*
TAWOOS

DESCON
ENGINEERING
LIMITED
QATAR

HEAD
OFFICE
LAHORE
PAKISTAN

J-TECH
LAHORE

DESCON
MANUFACTURING
DIVISION
LAHORE

PAKISTAN
*

DESCON
ENGINEERING
KARACHI
OFFICE

* JV Company
** JGC - DESCON

PRESSON
DESCON
INTERNATIONAL
PVT. LTD.

RESOURCES
HUMAN RESOURCE :
Engineers and Professionals ~ 400
Total Current Strength

~ 3500

EQUIPMENT RESOURCE :
Cranes > 47 nos. (Up to 450 tons)
Power generation > 5 MW
Earthmoving
Concrete production, haulage and placing
Slipforming
Continued

RESOURCES
COMPUTERS
600 PCs including 450 on local area network (LAN)
COMMUNICATION NETWORK
WEB Site Address: http://www.descon.com.pk
128 Kbps wireless Intranet linking four
establishments of Descon in Lahore.

Intranet connected to Internet @ 128 Kbps using

ISDN & wireless connectivity

MANUFACTURING

SCOPE OF MANUFACTURING
Manufacturing

Pressure vessels & columns

Heat exchangers

Air fin coolers

Storage tanks

Flare stacks

Ducts / bins hoppers

Pre-fabrication piping
Maintenance

Annual turnarounds / shutdowns

Re-tubing of heat exchangers

Refurbishment of vessels, tanks

Overhaul / repair of mechanical Valves

Machining services

Electrical & instrumentation field / plant installation

Standard calibration services

Control valve overhaul

Pressure safety valve overhaul

Plant Construction

Electro-mechanical construction services

CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES

SCOPE OF SERVICES

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

LONG TERM PLANT OPERATION AND

MAINTENANCE SERVICES

PLANT TURNAROUND SERVICES

COMMISSIONING ASSISTANCE

PLANT MODIFICATION SERVICES

WAREHOUSE MANAGEMENT SERVICES

INSPECTION SERVICES FOR OPERATING PLANTS

ROLE OF PROJECT CONSTRUCTION &

MAINTENANCE SERVICES
Project construction management
Deployment of project resources
To provide comprehensive plant maintenance,

shutdown, and retrofit solutions to plant owners

worldwide
Integration of companys resources & skills for

successful job execution

Identification of potential risks pertaining to job

execution & provision of cost effective solutions

RESPONSIBILITIES OF CONSTRUCTION &

MAINTENANCE CORE PROJECT MANAGEMENT TEAM
Development of Procedures
Planning and Scheduling
Optimization of Resources and Timely Mobilization
Logistics and Administration Support Activities
Effective Liaison with Client
Quality Control Plans

HSE Plans
Job preparation by Area Incharges/Supervisors
Project Monitoring and Control
Coordination with Client Execution, Operation, Quality and
Safety Teams
Feed back and follow-up action

DEVELOPMENT OF PROCEDURES
(SPECIALLY FOR WORK IN OPERATING PLANTS)
Gate Pass, Entry & Exit Procedures
Manpower Safety Induction Procedures
Mobile Equipment & Plant Inspection Procedures
Permit Issuance , Receipt and Close-out Procedures
Material Receipt, Storage, Issuance & Re-conciliation

Procedures
Sub-Contract Management Procedures
Project start and Execution, Progress Monitoring Procedures
Client Interface ( with inspection, operation and process)
Procedures
Field Instruction Handling Procedures
Safety Procedures
QA/QC Procedures

PLANNING AND SCHEDULING

Jobs Planning and Scheduling

Preparation of duration based bar charts for each activity

to includes :
1

Listing of all activities

Assigning resources

Assigning duration

Establishing relationship between activities

OPTIMIZATION OF RESOURCES AND TIMELY

MOBILIZATION

Identification and estimation of each resource required for

execution of jobs
o

Material

Equipment

Tools

Subcontractors

Manpower

Optimization and leveling of total resources required

Preparation of Mobilization Schedule

LOGISTICS AND ADMINISTRATION SUPPORT

ACTIVITIES

Set-up of Temporary Facilities

Set-up of Communication System

Boarding and Lodging for Manpower

Transportation

EFFECTIVE LIAISON WITH CLIENT DURING

EXECUTION

Continuous feed back to client on job

preparation/status and execution activities

Coordination with client for incorporating clients

comments in the job plans and execution activities

A link between the client management and the

execution team

Post completion activities

QUALITY CONTROL PLANS

Project Quality Plan (PQP) is prepared as specified in ISO quality
management system in accordance with all applicable codes,
standards and specifications set forth in the contract.
PQP is a customized and unique document, which is a guideline
for all functionaries to deliver their respective scope of service in a
professional manner.
It is the responsibility of project core team to develop this
document as per project scope of work. On approval by client,
Project Manager will ensure its implementation at project sites. In
case any change or deviation has been agreed with client, a
revision of this document should be issued to all concerned. Head
office, QA & QC functional heads has to ensure its effective
implementation through periodic audits and provide assistance to
project team for corrective and preventive actions.

LOSS PREVENTION POLICY

Every DESCON employee shall endeavour to prevent accidental loss
of human resources and other assets employed in the business of
DESCON.
We shall prevent accidental losses by:
Operating at all our work places in a safe and healthy environment.
Creating loss prevention awareness amongst all the employees
through a comprehensive programme, facilitated by Loss
Prevention Department and executed by respective site and office
managements.
Ensuring that each leader of an operation, whether at a site or at an
office, is directly responsible for the safety of all human and other
resources under his charge.
Making line managers, supervisors and lead technicians
accountable for the loss prevention management efforts towards
elimination of causes that might lead to accidents.

HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT (HSE) PLANS

(SPECIALLY FOR WORK IN OPERATING PLANTS)
Risks Assessment
Rigging Studies
Monitoring of Movement of Equipment in the Plant
Work Permit
Tool Box Talk
Safety Audits & Reports

JOB PREPARATION BY AREA INCHARGES

Orientation of execution team on site activities, safety and
engineering standards
Preparation of work packages for supervisors. The list of
contents includes:
1 Work scope
2 Area job plans
3 Related equipment drawings and technical details
4 Tools and consumables lists
5 Material / spares lists
6 Manpower list
7 Manpower appraisal forms
8 QC Formats
9 Site Organogram with Contact Number

PROJECT MONITORING AND CONTROL

A FoxPro based , customized software program is

utilized for progress monitoring & reporting

Actual Vs planned progress report is generated of:

1

Overall Activities

Critical Equipment

Areas/Units

Equipment

Individual activities

FEEDBACK AND FOLLOW-UP ACTION

Preparation of project close-out report

Submission of QA/QC dossier

Appraisal of project manpower

1

Management

Craftsman

Updating of manpower data bank

Critique meeting with client for future improvements

TYPICAL ORGANIZATION FOR SITE WORKS

TYPICAL CONSTRUCTION ORGANIZATION

13%
Indirect Manpower

3%
Management Staff

70%
Direct Manpower

14%
Front Line Supervisor

TYPICAL FLOW DIAGRAM

FOR JOB EXECUTION

Clients representative requiring services from the project execution team and sees any problem
or has any suggestion about plant improvement can raise a Work Order.

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FIELD TEAM

PLANNING

ROLE OF EXECUTION TEAM

Job Preparation for its timely completion.

Maximizing resource utilization and meeting the job

completion deadlines.

Responsible for day-to-day implementation strategies

including resource & re-alignment for timely completion of
project.

Effective coordination with clients team as well as with

own planning, safety, QA/QC teams.

CONTRACTORS ROLE UNDER A TOTAL

RESPONSIBILITY CONSTRUCTION AND
MAINTENANCE CONTRACT

Job Description of all management staff, engineering and

supervisory staff and workforce, highlighting principal
functions,
duties,
qualification,
experience,
skill
requirements and reporting levels.

Co-ordination procedures for intra department and other

interactions.

Preventive maintenance programs including periodical

check list.

Planning, scheduling and execution of all construction &

maintenance activities in accordance with best engineering
standards.

COST EFFECTIVENESS OF DESCON SERVICES

To achieve cost effective targets, Descon resources be deployed for all PO &
BPO jobs on pre-agreed rates and a services contract be signed for an initial
period of 03 years with yearly price indexation.
A service contract for 03 years will justify establishment of facilities for effective
execution.
BP will have a facility of ONE WINDOW OPERATION with 100% availability of all
required resources in accordance with BP approved safety and QA/QC
standards.
Descon will develop an effective infrastructure for better management of local
resources and good relationship with local land owners.
Descon will manage additional resources at short notice with an agreed time
period as and when required.
Descon project / site manager will be fully empowered as a single point contact
to BP and would be available at site / camp office.
Descon management, supervision and manpower will be fully qualified and
skilled to undertaken jobs in accordance with BP standard and good engineering
practices.

VALUE ADDITION TO OUR CUSTOMERS

Excellent HSE Record

Lump sum responsibilities

On schedule safe job completion

Quality work and compliance with ISO-9001

Optimum resource utilization

Overall competitive job execution

Feed back from client for continuous improvement

Satisfied client

LOCAL SIMILAR JOBS BEING HANDLED BY DESCON

Construction & Maintenance Services for:
1.

Pakistan PTA (ICI PTA) plant

construction and maintenance

(1999 2003)

2.

Engro PVC Plant maintenance

(1999 2003)

3.

PARCO Refinery maintenance

(2000 2003)

4.

LASMO Kadanwari Gas Plant

construction & maintenance

(1999 2002)

DISTRIBUTION OF AREAS FOR BP PROJECT

Execution teams will be assigned in three (3) areas.
1.Area I
2.Area II
3.Area III

Mazari Facilities.
Tangari Facilities.
All other facilities operating areas.

Each team will be self sufficient for execution, supervision, transport,

tools and plants. However, one crane will be deployed in common pool to
operate in all areas.
Discipline incharge for Admin, Accounts, Stores, Planning & Scheduling,
HSE and QA/QC to be in common pool. However, they will support onsite
work through their staff as needed.
Fabrication and equipment maintenance shops as well as warehouse will
be located in the residential camp vicinity to support all operating sites.

PROPOSED ORGANIZATION BP (PAK) PROJECT

PROJECT/SITE
MANAGER
1

I/C PLANNING &

SCHEDULING

I/C MAINT. & CONST.

1

DATA ENTRY OPERATOR

1

I/C QA/QC
1

SUPV'R (EREC.OF PIPING

EQPT.& STRC.

SUPV'R (FAB)
1

QC INSPECTORS
(AS PER WORK SCOPE)

I/C CIVIL WORKS

I/C HS&E
1

HSE SUPERVISORS
(AS PER WORK SCOPE)

I/C ADMIN.
1

I/A ACCOUNTS
1

PURCHASER
1

CAMP BOSS
1

CAMP OPERATION, MAINT.&

SECURITY SETUP

I/C MATR'L & STORES

1

FIELD OPERATORS
(AS PER WORK SCOPE)

TIME KEEPER

I/C PLANT & EQPT.

1

STORE KEEPERS

PROJECT EXECUTION & MANPOWER DEPLOYMENT

Contractor to deploy agreed manpower initially, that can be increased later as

required. Allowance for manpower on rota leave to be included.

Billing will be on the basis of pre-agreed unit rates for manpower and
equipment deployed at site. However a minimum manpower and equipment
availability has to be agreed in advance to ensure timely execution.

Contactor to arrange residence, food, communication, transportation, and

medical facilities for manpower in the vicinity of work sites and cost would be
adjusted in manpower unit rates. All facilities to conform to BP (Pakistan)
safety rules.

All drivers to undergo defensive driving course prior to their deployment and
all vehicles would be equipped with RIGHT DRIVE DEVICE.

Descon will implement manpower rota leave policy in consultation with BP

(Pakistan) keeping in view cost effectiveness of the project, without
compromising on safety standards.

TYPICAL COSTING OF A TOTAL RESPONSIBILITY

CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE CONTRACT
Fixed fee

- to cover the head office back up

services. Lump sum for the entire
duration of the contract. Payable monthly.

Man-month rate - for management staff, supervisory staff

and workforce deployed at site. Billed on
agreed rate per man-month.
Fixed cost

- Cost of boarding & lodging, travel,

communication, food, medical, transport,
tool & plant, consumables
Billed on agreed rate per month.

RATES TO INCLUDE

Manpower direct salary.

Indirect benefits to manpower like provident fund, gratuity, notice pay,

overtime and leave encashment etc.

Cost of managing residential camp for workers.

Managing residences of Supervisors & Engineers.

Provision of food services to Descon manpower (Direct & Indirect).

Cost of utility services (Electricity, water, and gas).

Cost of travel of manpower

Cost of Rota leave.

Cost of rentals and POL of vehicles.

Cost of safety gear provided to manpower.

Communication maintained at camp, site office and inside vehicles.

Govt. taxes and liabilities (Income tax, Social Security, EOBI, Education
Cess, and Workmen Insurance).

Rental of equipment deployed at site.

Manpower entertainment at site.

Tools and Plants.

RATES TO INCLUDE

Cost of medical facilities for manpower

Cost of office stationary & equipment (computers, photo state machine,

printing etc.)

Mobilization of manpower and equipment

Depreciation and maintenance of tools and equipment

PARCO MID COUNTRY REFINERY

MIANO GAS FIELD

ZAMZAMA GAS FIELD

EPTL - VCM STORAGE AND HANDLING FACILITIES

EPTL - LPG STORAGE AND HANDLING FACILITIES

LASMO OIL - KADANWARI GAS FIELD

OGDC-QADIRPURGASPLANT

FFC-JORDANFERTILIZERCOMPLEX

ICI PTA PLANT

ENGROCHEMICALS-UREAREACTOR-421TONSHEAVYLIFT

FAUJI FERTILIZER

( FFC-2)

FJFC DRYERS

LIBERTY POWER PLANT

HUB POWER PROJECT

ROUSCH POWER PLANT

AES LALPIR POWER PLANT

KOTADDUCOMBINEDCYCLEPOWERPLANT

MUZAFFARGARH POWER PLANT

ARL - ATTOCK REFINERY UPGRADATION

WATERTUBEBOILERS

LPG ROAD TANKER

LUCKY CEMENT PLANT

AC WAH CEMENT PLANT

PAKISTAN HOUSING AUTHORITY

ISLAMABAD - PESHAWAR MOTORWAY (M1)

Contractor

to

maintenance,

remain

committed

engineering,

construction

jobs

international

quality

on

undertake

procurement

turnkey

and

to

safety

basis

&

meeting

standards

by

employing top class management and schedule

practices.

THANK YOU