RAE Offshore PO Box 4930, Sheffield S8 2JU Office: Portergate, 257 ecclesall Rd, Sheffield, United Kingdom, S11 8nx Telephone: +44 (0)

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1 RAE Offshore PO Box 4930, Sheffield S8 2JU Office: Portergate, 257 ecclesall Rd, Sheffield, United Kingdom, S11 8nx Telephone: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0) Website:

2 Company Profile RAE Offshore (Rope Access Electrical LTD) is a registered energy service provider that has gained more than 10 years combined experience in the provision of Construction, Maintenance and Inspection services. We offer our clients a diverse range of solutions to the oil and gas industry access problems. We can offer an efficient means of gaining access to locations that could otherwise become time consuming and costly if left to more traditional methods. If required RAE Offshore supplies all trade requirements with an onshore support team tailored to your needs in terms of feedback, information and progress. Our rope access technicians follow IRATA (Industrial Rope Access Trade Association) guidelines for a safe and efficient means of carrying out the specific work scopes of our clients. RAE Offshore s technicians can also fulfil any engineering requirements, tasks or projects that may need undertaking. We are extremely flexible and take time to select the right experienced team of technicians from our database to suit your needs. 2

3 Services Trace Heating. Commissioning and decommissioning of all electrical appliances. Periodic ATEX inspection. Electrical maintenance programmes. EX audits and/or EX registers to conform with European directive, ATEX 95 and 97. Electrical surveys (visual, close and detailed inspection of EX Equipment in hazardous areas). New electrical installations and upgrades together with support systems. Instruments (installation and maintenance). CCTV and public address systems. Fire and gas equipment. N.D.T (Non-Destructive Testing) inspections. Rigging. Drop surveys. Thermographic inspections/surveys. Lighting (installation and surveying). 4

4 Pre-Job Planning & what to expect All projects will have a carefully selected team of engineers headed by a foreman and supported by an experienced project manager. They can be deployed individually or in teams tailored for the job description. 1) Any induction necessary for the site will be arranged and conducted during which all possible hazards will be identified and the evacuation routes and procedures advised. 2) Permit to work shall be submitted and authorised. 3) The level 3 supervisor/chief electrician will hold a toolbox talk with all personnel who are involved or may be working in the same location. During this toolbox talk the level 3 supervisor/chief electrician will outline the work and identify the main personnel, their responsibilities and all risks associated with the inspections and the use of rope access. We communicate throughout our teams and keep everyone in touch with the status of the ongoing project. Our teams create milestones - which help track and maintain the progress of their job/task being undertaken. We have adapted a predictive managerial style which allows us to anticipate problems if they arise and can provide a suitable sufficient contingency plan if needed. We spread work amongst our technicians in a way that doesn t leave anyone over burdened while also allowing the project to run smoothly. 6

5 EX Inspections EX inspections are driven by the BS EN series of standards. These standards require that EX equipment located in hazardous areas be inspected, ensuring that it is safe to energise and that the EX integrity has not been compromised. RAE Offshore s inspections ensure that your equipment is doing its task effectively and that your employees have the peace of mind that they need to do their jobs. There are three grades of EX Inspections applicable to certified electrical equipment installations: Detailed, Close and Visual. The grade of inspection relates to the amount of detail involved in the inspection. 1) A visual inspection identifies those defects that are apparent to the eye without access to the equipment (i.e. missing bolts and unplugged cable entries). A typical visual inspection would be a light on a pole which would need a ladder or the use of rope to access it. 2) A close inspection covers all the aspects covered by a visual inspection and in addition identifies those defects that are only apparent when the equipment can be assessed (i.e. loose bolts or glands, IP washers not fitted etc). In addition certification plate details including checks for conditions of use can be identified during a close inspection. 3) A detailed inspection is the most thorough inspection possible. It includes all aspects covered by a close inspection and in addition identifies those defects that are only apparent when the enclosure is opened (i.e. loose terminations). All initial inspections must be at this grade. All EX Inspected items will be cleaned, greased and tagged and a full detailed synopsis of their condition will be documented in a final report. The ultimate goal of an EX Inspection is to ensure that equipment receives the mark of approval necessary to verify its safety when operational. 8

6 Thermographic Infrared inspections RAE Offshore s infrared thermographic inspections are carried out to the highest standard. Thermal imaging surveys are used extensively across a wide range of electrical applications whether onshore or offshore. Electrical circuits, components and engineering equipment will malfunction for a variety of reasons. Whether these reasons are fatigue, wear and tear, defective components, contamination or just loose connections they will always have a rise in temperature prior to breakdowns. Infrared cameras allow us to see these thermal signals prior to breakdown of the subject being inspected. Infrared thermographic inspections will be concluded with hard and soft copies of all results, along with an action plan based on these. Industrial thermography is ideal for checking all manner of electrical circuitry and mechanical equipment, including: Transformers. Circuit boards. Circuit breakers. Switch boards. Distribution panels. 10

7 Rope access in operation Training includes rescue procedures even though rope access has an unrivalled record of safe working. Rope access is cost effective and very economical. To prevent accidental dropping all tools of a suitable weight are attached to the technician at all times, heavier items are independently suspended. Efficient and quick rope access systems are installed and dismantled quickly and require fewer personnel than traditional methods. The rope access employee works from 2 ropes, a working rope and a back up safety rope. The employee is permanently attached to both of these, with each having a separate anchor point. In the unlikely event of the working rope being damaged or unusable the safety rope prevents a fall. A minimum of two technicians are required for any job to enable mutual surveillance giving an extra safety feature. All technicians receive extensive training and are independently assessed. They are required to undergo retraining every three years. Less interference with other ongoing operations means less disruptions and minimised downtime. Environmentally friendly rope access technicians have minimal effect on the surrounding environment compared to traditional methods. Safe independently certified rope access technicians uphold an exceptional safety record which makes it one of the safest jobs in the whole construction, maintenance and inspection industry. 12

8 Electrical Technicians All our offshore working personnel have passed their OPITO/BOSIET offshore survival and UKOOA offshore medicals. RAE Offshore s electrical engineers are all CompEX certified and have gained all the relevant certifications to work in all aspects of the inspection, maintenance and construction in the petrochemical industry. Directors statement RAE Offshore constantly strives to provide service of the highest quality. All works undertaken follow the principles and framework set out in the BSEN ISO 9001 Quality Management System. Getting things right first time, every time, is our objective and continuous improvement is at the heart of everything we do. In addition RAE Offshore also adopts the philosophy and approach enshrined in the BS EN ISO Environmental Management System. Such systems enable sustainable success, allowing RAE Offshore to surpass required legal obligations without compromising on performance. RAE Offshore also work to the BS OHSAS Occupational Health and Safety Management standard. Strict hazard analysis and control allows for reduced frequency of accidents and illness, minimising staff downtime and maximising performance. CompEX - Electricity at Work Regulations (1989) made this a mandatory requirement and increased the standards necessary to ensure the competency of personnel thereby increasing workplace safety in potentially hazardous environments. RAE Offshore Portergate, 257 ecclesall Rd Sheffield, United Kingdom, S11 8nx Yours Sincerely, Richard Wenton, Managing Director Telephone: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0) enquiries@raeoffshore.com Website: 14

9 RAE Offshore PO Box 4930, Sheffield S8 2JU Office: Portergate, 257 ecclesall Rd, Sheffield, United Kingdom, S11 8nx Telephone: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0) Website: