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.
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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).
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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.
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5. EX Inspections
EX inspections are driven by the BS EN 60079-17 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.
There are three grades of EX Inspections applicable to certified electrical
RAE Offshore’s inspections ensure that your equipment is doing its task equipment installations: Detailed, Close and Visual. The grade of
effectively and that your employees have the peace of mind that they need inspection relates to the amount of detail involved in the inspection.
to do their jobs.
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.
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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.
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7. Rope access
Training includes rescue procedures even though rope access has an
unrivalled record of safe working.
Rope access is cost effective and very economical.
in operation 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.
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8. Electrical Directors statement
Technicians 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 14001 Environmental Management System.
All our offshore working personnel have passed their OPITO/BOSIET
Such systems enable sustainable success, allowing RAE Offshore to
offshore survival and UKOOA offshore medicals.
surpass required legal obligations without compromising on performance.
RAE Offshore also work to the BS OHSAS 18001 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.
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.
Yours Sincerely,
Richard Wenton, Managing Director
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 RAE Offshore Telephone: +44 (0) 1142 096 284 Fax: +44 (0) 1142 096 001
potentially hazardous environments. Portergate, 257 ecclesall Rd Email: enquiries@raeoffshore.com
Sheffield, United Kingdom, S11 8nx Website: www.raeoffshore.com
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