Office-based Personnel

Office-based Personnel

Definition(s)

Office-based Personnel

Personnel who are organized and responsible to support rig operations but whose primary job location is not at the wellsite. Source: API  Bulletin 97, Well Construction Interface Document Guidelines, First Edition, December 2013. Global Standards
Management of Change

Management of Change

Definition(s)

Management of Change

A documented management system for review and approval of changes (both physical and process) to pressure vessels prior to implementation of the change. The MOC process includes involvement of inspection personnel that may need to alter inspection plans as a result of the change.

Source: API 510, Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: In-service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration, Tenth Edition, May 2014, with Addendum May 2017. Global Standards  

Management of Change

A documented management system for review and approval of changes (both physical and process) to piping systems prior to implementation of the change. The MOC process includes involvement of inspection personnel that may need to alter inspection plans as a result of the change.

Source: API 570, Piping Inspection Code: In-service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration of Piping Systems, Fourth Edition, February 2016, with Addendum May 2017. Global Standards

Management of Change

A change control process that is implemented to safely manage variation in people, organization, practices, procedure, equipment, or materials in the approved plan or guideline.
  • NOTE: A MOC process ensures that changes (and the resulting risks, if any) are reviewed, evaluated, approved, and documented by the responsible and accountable parties (prior to initiating or continuing the operation.
Source: API  Bulletin 97, Well Construction Interface Document Guidelines, First Edition, December 2013. Global Standards
Lease Operator

Lease Operator

Definition(s)

Lease Operator

The individual, partnership, firm, or corporation having control or management of operations on the leased area or a portion thereof. The lease operator may be a lessee, designated agent of the lessee(s), or holder of operating rights under an approved operating agreement. Source: API  Bulletin 97, Well Construction Interface Document Guidelines, First Edition, December 2013. Global Standards
Drilling Contractor’s Safe Work Practices

Drilling Contractor’s Safe Work Practices

Definition(s)

Drilling Contractor's Safe Work Practices

Drilling contractor's rig practices (as part of their management system) intended to minimize the risks associated with operational, maintenance, and modification activities. Source: API  Bulletin 97, Well Construction Interface Document Guidelines, First Edition, December 2013. Global Standards
Drilling Contractor

Drilling Contractor

Definition(s)

Drilling Contractor

The company under contract with the lease operator to provide a rig, and associated rig personnel, needed to perform the well construction activities. NOTE In some instances the rig may be provided by the lease operator; however, it is normally operated by a drilling contractor. Source: API  Bulletin 97, Well Construction Interface Document Guidelines, First Edition, December 2013. Global Standards
AP

AP

Definition(s)

AP

Annulus Pressure. Source: Deepwater Well Control Guidelines. IADC Guidelines  

AP

Access Point. Source: ISO/IEC 27032:2015, Information technology — Security techniques — Guidelines for cybersecurity, First Edition, July 2012. Global Standards