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DATE: February 20, 2013

MA-0014283

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS1

1. OBJECTIVE 2

2. SCOPE 2

3. DOCUMENTS REFERENCE 2

4. PERSONAL PERSON IN CHARGE 2

5. HEALTH OCUPAINDUSTRIAL SAFETY AND SECURITY 2

5.1 ELEMENTS PERSONAL PROTECTION 3

ASPECTS ENVIRONMENTAL 3

7. PROCEDURE OF EXECUTION3

8. EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS 6

9. RECORDS 6

10. CONTROL OF MODIFICATIONS 6

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1. OBJECTIVE

Establish the procedure to carry out all the activities necessary for the assembly of the stairs
metallic on the north side of the Electrical Plant Control Room in the Balance Unit, located in the
Barrancabermeja Refinery.

2. SCOPE

This procedure defines the steps to follow for the installation of the staircase in a metal structure.
in the Balance Boiler Control Room, which is part of Contract No. MA-0014283.
PRESSURIZATION OF THE CONTROL ROOMS OF THE GRB OF ECOPETROL S.A., ENGINEERING OF
DETAILS, PURCHASES, INSTALLATION AND START-UP OF THE ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS.

3. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

ECP-DRI-M-001_Work_Permits_Manual
ECP-DHS-I-024 Risk Analysis Instructions.
Plan GRB-5208837-210008-ID-CV-PL-007-1DE2-0
Procedure for cleaning and painting metal structures P02-012-SIG-PE-F-037-V01
Welding Procedure WPS-002.

4. RESPONSIBLE PERSON

The personnel responsible for the normal development and compliance with these procedures is as follows:

Project Director.
Resident Engineer.
Welder, pipefitter, and assistants.
QA/QC Specialist
HSE Inspector.
Ecopetrol S.A. staff and Technical Management.

5. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND INDUSTRIAL SAFETY

For the safe execution of the work, the following must be taken into account:

Disclosure of the risk analysis related to the personnel involved, addressing the issues of
industrial safety corresponding to the activity to be carried out.
Before starting the activity, the work area should be inspected, taking into account the controls.
respective measures that ensure a safe working environment, conduct tests for toxic and/or volatile gases,
correctly demarcate the area, among others.
Carry out the pre-operational inspection of the equipment and tools to verify the existence of the
suitable equipment for the activity to be carried out and that are in good condition.
Provide workers with the appropriate personal protective equipment for the activities.
to carry out.
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Personnel working at heights must wear and properly use the safety harness.
Place preventive and regulatory signs that alert workers about the risks of the
activity to be carried out, as well as possible evacuation routes.
At the end of the activity, remove any equipment that is no longer needed and leave the workspace completely clean.
order and cleanliness.

5.1 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE ELEMENTS

Safety helmet
safety boots
Calfskin gloves
Mask for particulate matter
Mask for vapors and gases (if applicable)
Hearing protectors
Safety harness equipment (if applicable)
Buckskin gloves
Welding helmet
Polisher bonnet

6. ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS

Due to noise pollution as a result of the normal operation of industrial plants

related to and works carried out by other contractors, the constant use of protectors is recommended.
auditory and, if possible, avoid making louder noises.

Respect the ecological system surrounding the project, emphasizing the care for flora and fauna.
which should not be violated within the facilities of the Barrancabermeja Refinery.

All waste generated during the execution of this activity must be taken to the agreed site.
for final disposal according to the instructions of Ecopetrol.

At the end of the activity, the equipment that is no longer needed must be removed and the work area must be left in
complete order and cleanliness

7. EXECUTION PROCEDURE

a. Process the respective documentation such as Road Closure, ATS, Support Certificate No. 2, Permit for
Work and Lifting Plan.

b. Carry out the respective release of conformity of the bases that receive the ladder, validating the
correct alignment and leveling of the pedestals.

c. Identify and correctly mark the elements and the location where the assembly will take place,
delivering the respective topographic survey reports.

d. Verify in the field and/or through plans the location of possible obstacles in the area.

e. Carry out the pre-operational inspection of the tools and equipment that will be used.
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f. The welder performing activities must be previously qualified.

g. It will be necessary to assemble the ladder in sections, due to considerations of volume and weight. The
the structure will be divided into four (4) sections as described below (taking into account
the levels given in the construction plans GRB-5208837-210008-ID-CV-PL-007-1DE2-0):

Section No. 1: formed by platform (level 0.00) and step section (level 0.00 to -1.875).
Section no. 2: composed of platform (level -1.875) and step section (level -1.875 to
-3,725.
Section No. 3: composed of platform (level -3.725) and step section (level -3.725 to
-5,575).
Section No. 4: made up of platform (level -5.575) and step section (level -5.575 to
-7,375).

h. To facilitate the handling of the sections, some of them will not have grids and/or the
steps, which will be installed upon the completion of the assembly activity.

i. The crane will be positioned over the track, leveled, and supported using loading slings for each section of the
ladder to be assembled. The maximum weight considered per section to be assembled is 2 tons.
The crane has a minimum capacity of 3 tons.

j. The nuts of the bolts on the pedestals will be leveled, which will serve as a guide for the
leveling of the columns.

With a crane, section n° 3 will be placed on the ground between the existing wall and the pedestals, to
subsequently raised and welded. This must be done because if the sections are mounted first
1 and 2 will block the entrance to section 3, which is why it will only be located in its stated position.
section.

l. The columns will be erected and installed, and through topographic checking, the levels will be reviewed and
they will adjust the nuts. The columns are prefabricated individually, they are not associated with
no section.

If necessary, the railings and any other obstacles at level 0.00 will be removed in order to weld the
section n° 1 with the arrival plate.

The welder will perform the tacking and the two welding passes from the basket of the manlift for all the
sections. The Welding Procedure WPS-002 from MR Ingenieros will be followed, which is already available
qualified and approved.

Section No. 1 will be raised and presented; this action will be aided by manipulation of
strings that will act as "winds".

The manlift will be located on the roadway or on the west side of the stairs, and from its basket the
The welder will perform the welds to join section no. 1 with the arrival plate at level 0.00.
(upper part) and with the columns at levels 0.00 and -1.875. In addition, the 'foot
of friends” to the column.

Section number 2 will be raised and presented.

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r. The welder, again from the manlift basket, will perform the welds to join section n° 2
with the profiles of section no. 1 and the column at level -1.875, and with the other column at the level
-3,725. In addition, the 'friend foot' will also be welded to the column.

Section no. 3 will be raised and presented.

t. The welder, from the basket of the manlift, will perform the welds to join section No. 3 with the
Profiles of section no. 2 and the column at level -3.725, and with the other column at level -5.575.
In addition, the "friend's feet" will also be welded to the column.

It will be raised and presented section no. 4.

The welder, from the basket of the manlift, will carry out the welds to join section No. 4 with the
Profiles of section no. 3 and the column at level -5.575. In addition, the 'footings' will also be welded.
"friends" to the column.

The missing steps, grates, and railings will be installed.

Cementitious grouting will be applied to level the base of these columns once everything has been assembled.
the structure.

The anchors will be installed against the existing wall using plates and threaded rods, at the levels
0.00 and -5.575.

It will be verified that all elements of the metal structure (steps, grilles, handrails, profiles,
plates, etc.) are properly welded or bolted as appropriate. If applicable for this assembly,
The points where torque is required will be indicated, and a torque application table will be provided.

The affected painting will be repaired, following the Cleaning and Painting procedure.
Metal structure P02-012-SIG-PE-P-037-V01. Thickness measurements of the affected area will be taken and
repaired.

bb. Graphic layout of the location and maneuvering of crane and manlift:

Location and maneuvering scheme for crane and manlift.

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General cleaning will be carried out.

8. EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS

The equipment and tools required for the execution of this activity are:

Metal keys from ½” to 1”.

Load slings with a capacity of 1 ton or more.
Strobes
Small polisher with 10000 RPM.
Soldering clamp.
Oxy-fuel cutting equipment.
MIG welder - electric welder.
Crane with a minimum capacity of 3 tons.
Manlift
1/2 inch hammer drill

9. REGISTERS

Material Release and Traceability Format P02-012-SIG-PE-F-024-V01

Metal Structures Installation Control Format P02-012-SIG-PE-F-004-V01.
Cleaning and painting application record P02-012-SIG-PE-F-087-V01.
Alignment and verticality record of the metal structure P02-012-SIG-PE-F-048-V01.
Grout application record P02-012-SIG-PE-F-047-V01.

10. CHANGE CONTROL

REVIEW
REVIEWED ASPECT DATE
No.
1 Initial emission 12/FEB/13
18/FEB/13
2 Contract Management Comments
21/FEB/13
3 Contract Management Comments

PREPARED BY: REVIEWED BY: APPROVED BY:

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YAMILE PALACIOS Nicolas Vera TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT OF
QA/QC Resident Engineer CONTRACT