Pressure Control Supplier Quality Requirements Nondestructive Testing Services SQ-10 Rev: 1.1

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1 Approved By: Jerry Longmire Vice President - Quality Jim Harris Quality Leader - NAM Document Revision Chart The following chart lists the revisions made to this document tracked by version. Use this to describe the changes and additions each time this document is re-published. The description should include as many details of the changes as possible. #.# Section Modified and Revision Description Date Author 1.0 Initial release 7/13/2011 Celine McCulloch 1.1 Revised requirement for sub-suppliers used for calibration services to comply with GEE QMS /26/2012 Celine McCulloch GE PROPRIETARY UNCONTROLLED WHEN PRINTED OR TRANSMITTED ELECTRONICALLY PAGE 1 OF 7

2 Table of Contents 1.0 PURPOSE SCOPE / APPLICATION PROCEDURE RESPONSIBILITIES QUALITY RECORDS DEFINITIONS REFERENCES COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS... 7 GE PROPRIETARY UNCONTROLLED WHEN PRINTED OR TRANSMITTED ELECTRONICALLY PAGE 2 OF 7

3 1.0 Purpose 1.1 This specification defines the minimum quality requirements for suppliers providing nondestructive testing services for Operating Units. 2.0 Scope / Application 2.1 The International Standards for the Qualification and Certification of NDT Personnel listed in the Section 7.0 are national adoptions of ISO 9712:2005 as local standards. These standards (at the revisions reference in Section 3.0 of this procedure) have been reviewed by and found to be identical in content to ISO 9712:2005 and are acceptable for use. This specification is applicable to all suppliers of nondestructive testing services, such as radiography, magnetic particle, ultrasonic and liquid penetrant services, used by Operating Units Review and Approval of NDT Procedures/Processes Under normal circumstances, nondestructive testing shall be performed in accordance with the requirements of NDT procedures as required by the purchase order. For cases where Pressure Control does not have a qualified process, nondestructive testing shall be performed in accordance with the supplier s procedures that have been reviewed and approved by the Headquarters Quality department. 3.2 Review and Approval of Equipment Supplier shall provide a listing of equipment intended for use to support purchase orders along with the supporting calibration schedule for this equipment for review and approval. The equipment list and calibration schedule shall be reviewed and approved by the Vice President Quality or designee. Inspection, measuring and testing equipment (instruments and machines) used in these inspections shall be calibrated and traceable to national standards. The calibration requirements defined by the ASTM Standard referenced in the NDT Procedure listed on the applicable purchase order shall be used as the basis for the calibration activity and acceptance criteria. Sub-suppliers used for calibration services shall comply with the requirements of ISO or equivalent international or national standard. GE PROPRIETARY UNCONTROLLED WHEN PRINTED OR TRANSMITTED ELECTRONICALLY PAGE 3 OF 7

4 3.3 Qualification of Personnel General Requirements Personnel performing NDT operations shall be qualified and certified as Level II or Level III according to the requirements of SNT-TC-1A, CAN/CGSB , EN 473, GB/T 9445, ISO 9712, or SAA AS ISO 9712 and EN 473 Since qualification and certification per ISO 9712 or EN 473 is carried out by independent certifying authorities, certification under these standards is considered to be based on general NDT principles. When the supplier uses either of these standards as the basis for qualification and certification of NDT personnel, the supplier shall ensure NDT personnel are trained in the specific requirements of the procedures ( or approved supplier s procedures) for which the supplier is seeking approval, including verification of training effectiveness by written examination or observation of work practices ASNT SNT-TC-1A The supplier shall ensure NDT personnel are trained in the specific requirements of the procedures ( or approved supplier s procedures) for which the supplier is seeking approval, including verification of training effectiveness by written examination or observation of work practices. 3.4 Methods and Procedures Instructions for Use Nondestructive testing shall be performed in accordance with the requirements of either NDT procedures or approved supplier developed procedures as required by the purchase order. 3.6 Revalidation Requirements 4.0 Responsibility Suppliers performing nondestructive testing for operating units shall be evaluated on an annual basis for compliance with Pressure Control requirements. The Quality Management Representatives and the personnel responsible for the purchasing of products and services for each Operating Unit are jointly responsible for ensuring complete implementation and compliance with this procedure. GE PROPRIETARY UNCONTROLLED WHEN PRINTED OR TRANSMITTED ELECTRONICALLY PAGE 4 OF 7

5 5.0 Quality Records The following records produced by this procedure are considered Quality Records and shall be maintained and controlled according to the requirements in GEEQMS Record Control: 5.1 Certification and Documentation Requirements The following documentation shall be submitted to via the method instructed in the purchase order: Required for Supplier Approval The following documentation shall be provided to for review as part of the Supplier Qualification Process: Suppliers documented Written Practice for the Training, Qualification and Certification of NDT Personnel as required by ASNT SNT-TC-1A. Note: this is not required for suppliers using ISO 9712 or EN 473 as the basis for qualification and certification of NDT Personnel. Listing of equipment intended for use to support purchase orders along with the supporting calibration schedule. NDT Qualification and Certification Record (Level II and Level III personnel). Record of eye examination showing date of eye examination, NDT standard used as basis for examination, and passing result for near distance and color contrast as applicable to the NDT method for which the individual is certified. Eye examinations shall be carried out annually in accordance with the requirements of one of the NDT standards listed in Section 3.1 of this procedure. Training Records showing the NDT Personnel have been trained in the requirements of the procedures ( or approved supplier s procedures) for which the supplier is seeking approval. Verification of training effectiveness regarding the use of the procedures for which the supplier is seeking approval (written examination or observation of work practices). For cases where the supplier s NDT procedure will be used; the NDT procedure, supporting qualification records, and qualification records for the NDT Level III who approved the procedure shall be submitted for review. GE PROPRIETARY UNCONTROLLED WHEN PRINTED OR TRANSMITTED ELECTRONICALLY PAGE 5 OF 7

6 GE PROPRIETARY UNCONTROLLED WHEN PRINTED OR TRANSMITTED ELECTRONICALLY PAGE 6 OF Required for each Purchase Order 6.0 Definitions and Acronyms The following documentation shall be submitted to via the method instructed in the purchase order: Nondestructive examination report in compliance with the approved NDT procedure specified by the purchase order. Other supporting documentation required by the NDT procedure specified by the purchase order such as UT scan plans, RT shooting sketches, RT reader sheets, and films for RT examinations. Italicized terms have been defined in GEEQMS 3.0 Terms, Definitions and Acronyms. Their definitions have been repeated here for convenience purposes. In case of conflict GEEQMS 3.0 will take precedence. 6.1 Definitions 6.2 Acronyms 7.0 References Operating Unit identifies the various organizations and operating companies that make up. Operating Unit Manager the individual in charge of a operating unit. Quality Management Representative refers to the designated management representatives for each of the Operating Units. Product the result of a process. Whenever the term product occurs, it can also mean service or any deliverable associated with fulfillment of a contract. The following acronyms are applicable to the use and implementation of this procedure: NDT Nondestructive Testing. The latest effective editions of the following specifications are included by reference in the text of this specification: CAN/CGSB (2006) Nondestructive Testing Qualification and Certification of Personnel

7 EN 473 (2008) - Qualification and Certification of NDT personnel - General Principles GEEQMS 3.0 Terms, Definitions and Acronyms GEEQMS Record Control GB/T 9445 (2008) Qualification and Certification of NDT Personnel ISO 9712:2005 Nondestructive testing - Qualification and Certification of Personnel SAA AS 3998 (2006) Nondestructive testing - Qualification and Certification of Personnel SNT-TC-1A (2006) Recommended Practice for the Training, Qualification and Certification of NDT Personnel 8.0 Compliance Requirements Plan for implementation in place by 31-Sep-2012 Full compliance required by 08-Oct-2012 Title: Heat Treatment Services Reference: Revision: 1.1 Application Date: 9/26/2012 Expiration Date: 9/25/2015 Author: Celine McCulloch External References: GE PROPRIETARY UNCONTROLLED WHEN PRINTED OR TRANSMITTED ELECTRONICALLY PAGE 7 OF 7