NEWALTA CORPORATION –
Standard Operating Procedure
Rig Vac General Repairs
Rio Vista Shop
Proc. No: SOP # 1.46
Page 1 of 5
ORIGINATED BY: Troy Bruin/Tom O’Rourke
APPROVAL
DISTRIBUTION
SIGNATURE
Required
*
_
Original
Corporate Vice President HR &
EHS
_
**
COPY
#
Environmental, Health & Safety
Management System Manual
(EHSMS)
_
Corporate Director EHS
1
Facility Training Manual
X
_
Corporate EHS Manager Oilfield
2
Facility LO/TO Manual
_
_
Corporate EHS Manager Industrial
_
EHS Advisor – Southern
Oilfield
_
EHS Advisor – Northern
Oilfield
_
EHS Advisor – AB Industrial
_
EHS Advisor – BC Industrial
X
X
Branch Manager
Operations Supervisor
_
_
_
_
_
_
_
Reviewed and released for implementation in the branch.
Representative: ______________________Date:________________________
The holder of each manual is responsible for keeping the manual(s) updated with the latest issues of
specifications/procedures.
*
**
Functions requiring approval are denoted by "X". Functions not requiring approval are denoted by "-".
Associates who are document holders are identified by "X". Those who are not document holders are identified by "-".
Copy Number: 2
Date: May 29, 2009
NEWALTA CORPORATION –
Standard Operating Procedure
Rig Vac General Repairs
Rio Vista Shop
Proc. No: SOP # 1.46
Page 2 of 5
AMENDMENT SHEET
Amendment
Description
Rev #
Original Issue
00
Copy Number: 2
By
Page #
Issue
Date
T O’Rourke
T Bruin
All
June 1/09
Comments
Date: May 29, 2009
NEWALTA CORPORATION –
Standard Operating Procedure
Rig Vac General Repairs
1.
Rio Vista Shop
Proc. No: SOP # 1.46
Page 3 of 5
Purpose
The purpose of this Standard Operating Procedure is to identify the hazards and
define the steps in Rig Vac General Repairs.
2.
Scope
This Standard Operating Procedure is intended for Newalta Rio Vista Shop
Personal.
3.
Hazard Assessment & Identification










4.
EHS Requirements









5.
Electrical Energy-Spark/Electrocution
Exposure to Toxic/Carcinogenic Substances
Temperature Extremes-Equipment
Temperature Extremes-Personal
Physical Stress-Ergonomics
Physical Stress-Personal Injury
Physical Stress-Excessive Noise
Potential Energy-Stored Energy
Potential Energy-Pressurized Gases/Liquids
Release to Environment
Nomex Coveralls
Hard Hat
Safety Glasses
Steel Toed Boots
Gloves
Hearing Protection
Wet Suits
Rubber Gloves
Barrier Cream
References


Risk Management Manual
Newalta Safety Handbook
Copy Number: 2
Date: May 29, 2009
NEWALTA CORPORATION –
Standard Operating Procedure
Rig Vac General Repairs

6.
Rio Vista Shop
Proc. No: SOP # 1.46
Page 4 of 5
OSHA Regulations Part 1910- .21-.26, .35-.38, .101-.106, .132-.138, .141.147, 151,.152, .155-.157, .164+.165, .176, .212-.219, .241-.244,.251-.255,
.302-.305, .331-.335,
Procedure
6.1. Operation
6.1.1. Check oil level in oil reservoir for vacuum pump.
6.1.2. Drain condensation catch tanks daily by opening ball valves and
draining into a suitable container.
6.1.3. Visually check all aspects of vacuum, make sure all valves are
working and in the closed position, check belts for tension, make
sure that no hoses are rubbing, everything is tight (no loose bolts,
cracked welds etc.).
6.1.4. Attach hoses and lock down cam lock connectors with tie straps or
locking pins.
6.1.5. Turn on Rig Vac in the neutral position and check the lubricators,
(one drip every two seconds) this is critical to operation.
6.1.6. Engage vacuum by turning handle on the vacuum pump to V.
6.1.7. Open the top valve on the pressure vessel for suction and with the 2”
hose already attached perform the task at hand.
6.1.8. When done vacuuming operation, turn off the top valve. Close 2”
Valve.
6.1.9. Do Not Overfill Pressure Vessel. 3/4-7/8 full max.
6.1.10. Place the handle on the vacuum pump to N.
6.1.11. Allow vacuum in pressure vessel to bleed off. Watch the gauge.
6.1.12. Make sure discharge hose is secured at point of discharging by use
of supplied “goose neck” or other suitable means.
6.1.13. Turn handle on vacuum pump to D to build pressure in pressure
vessel.
6.1.14. Open bottom valve on pressure vessel to discharge fluids out of Rig
Vac.
6.1.14.1. If discharge hose plugs off, shut bottom valve on pressure
vessel.
6.1.14.2. Turn handle on Vacuum pump to N.
6.1.14.3. Allow pressure to bleed off; Watch pressure gauge.
6.1.14.4. Turn handle on vacuum pump to V and allow pressure vessel
to build up vacuum.
6.1.14.5. Quickly open and close bottom valve to clear obstruction.
6.1.14.6. Return to task of discharging fluids from pressure vessel
Copy Number: 2
Date: May 29, 2009
NEWALTA CORPORATION –
Standard Operating Procedure
Rig Vac General Repairs
Rio Vista Shop
Proc. No: SOP # 1.46
Page 5 of 5
6.1.15. Once pressure Vessel is empty, repeat above procedures to clear
hoses.
6.1.16. Turn handle on vacuum pump to N,
6.1.17. Shut off Rig Vac.
6.2. Service LO/TO# 24
6.2.1. Drain condensation catch tanks daily by turning ball valves and
draining into appropriate container
6.2.2. Visually inspect Rig Vac for loose bolts, wing nuts and belt tension
6.2.3. Visually check level of oil in reservoir and keep topped up with
0W30 motor oil.
6.2.4. Keep inside of Rig Vac shack clean.
6.2.5. Clean and keep all Rig Vac attachments in Rig Vac shack after use.
6.2.6. If there are any problems inform your supervisor as soon as possible.
6.3. For Welding/Fabricating Repairs see SOP# 1.53
6.4. For Machinery Repairs- see relevant Operations Manual
6.5. For Pumps-See SOP# 1.24
6.6. For Motor Repairs- Consult relevant Operations Manual
6.7. For moving Tanks In and Out of Shop See SOP# 1.34
6.8. For Using Power Tools for Repairs- see SOP# 1.44
Copy Number: 2
Date: May 29, 2009