Scanning existing basement in Fairfax & Shreveport
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM Provided a high level of detail of the existing framing and utility conditions that would not be clear on the as-built drawings. Highlighted areas where framing and utilities could go without impacting process equipment. Reduced engineering time and field interference. COURSE OF ACTION …
Eyewash Station System Cost Savings
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM Plant preference was piped eyewash station; RE&F position to use portable system. Is cost savings justifiable? Unhappy customer; safety/maintenance? COURSE OF ACTION Provided portable eyewash station LESSON LEARNED Continue to provide the portable eyewash stations to align…
Fairfax Owners Alternatives Communication
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM Late addition of owner''''s alternates; Inadequate drawings and write-ups. Unclear to bidders; disparity in costs, or non representative cost. COURSE OF ACTION None LESSON LEARNED Need more clear definition in the drawings and scope write-up.
Lack of Plant Personnel Involvement During Design
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM Not enough direct communication with the plant personnel during design decisions. Lack of understanding of substation work; incorrect door specified; confusion on partition walls and take shelter routes; eyewash station dispute; COURSE OF ACTION None LESSON LEARNED RE&F Co…
Failure to Perform Crane Inspection
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM Crane inspection was not performed prior to turnover. Without an inspection it is difficult to determine if wear or maintenance issues on the crane were from construction or from previous plant use. COURSE OF ACTION None LESSON LEARNED An inspection should be done by the facility contrac…
Fairfax Substation Modification Time Frame Issues
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM The modification of the existing Sub 4A switchgear to accommodate a new 2000A feed was separated out of the main contract in an effort to reuse available assets and perform work during the 2011 X-mas shutdown. The original timeframe could not be allowed by the plant. Solaris documentation and…
Press bay turnover checklist and sign-off sheet
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM A checklist was not used to facilitate the turnover of the press bay from Facilities to the Press group. Caused some discussions to be missed. COURSE OF ACTION None LESSON LEARNED Institute the buy-off checklist with meeting on ALL press projects.
Level of Detail in Drawings and RFPS
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM The level on the drawings was good, but could have been a bit heavy. No major impact from the level of details on the bridging documents. COURSE OF ACTION None LESSON LEARNED Because of the level of detail known about the press and supporting details, it allowed for more c…
Grout Drawings Notes Confusion
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM Notes for grout at rails etc. do not reflect as installed. Grout notes on drawings create confusion for installation contractors. It drives cost into the quote and wasted time in clarifications and instruction. COURSE OF ACTION None LESSON LEARNED AE to work more closely with Press Engin…
Scrap Conveyor Equipment Design
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM Design was not finalized early enough in the project. Caused design iteration. COURSE OF ACTION None LESSON LEARNED Put more emphasis on the fact that a scrap handling design is critical path.
