Intertek awarded dimensional control contract for the Wheatstone Project
25 Mar 2014
Perth, Western Australia – Intertek, the leading provider to industries worldwide, has been awarded the dimensional control contract by Bechtel for the Chevron-operated Wheatstone Project in Western Australia.
Under the contract, which commenced in August 2013, Intertek expects to create 10 new Australian jobs and support 15 current positions. The 10 new positions are dimensional control surveyor roles which will be based on site at Ashburton North, 12 kilometres west of Onslow in Western Australia. The 15 existing positions include management roles located in Perth.
Kyle McNeil, Global Operations Manager for Intertek Surveying Services, said: “We are proud to be invited to execute the dimensional control surveying contract for the Wheatstone Project and to create Australian jobs. Our track record in safely delivering quality modular construction is excellent largely because of our talented surveyors as well as our highly evolved dimensional control management system.”
Dr. Stuart Gordon, Australian Operations Manager for Intertek Surveying Services, added: “This contract award is testament to Intertek’s reputation and specialist knowledge. Though Intertek has been operating since 1988, our Australian hub is relatively new and we are already seeing considerable interest from customers in the Australasian region. We look forward to safely delivering our expertise in dimensional control on the Chevron-operated Wheatstone Project.”
Under the terms of the contract, Intertek will deploy multiple dimensional control survey teams to provide geometric assurance during the fabrication of modules at the Wheatstone Project module yards in Malaysia and China. Dimensional control surveyors will be located at the Wheatstone Project’s Ashburton North plant site to position the modules into their correct locations. Intertek’s dimensional control management system will bring together precise survey information from the geographically disparate locations into a central quality control system.
Dimensional control ensures that modules, which are being built at various locations overseas, are constructed to the right measurements and specifications so that when they are put in place and connected at the plant site they are exactly aligned. Dimensional control utilises proven engineering survey techniques and modern survey equipment to ensure first-time fit up and ‘clash-free’ design and installation of projects involving piping, structural and equipment components that must integrate. These services also help customers reduce design, re-work, and shutdown times as well as reduce man-hours in potentially hazardous areas and activities.
For Technical Inquiries:
Dr. Stuart Gordon, Intertek Surveying Services Australian Operations Manager
Telephone: +61 (0) 437 188 346
Stuart.Gordon@intertek.com
For Market Inquiries:
Stephanie Crutchley, Industry Services Australasia Marketing Coordinator
Telephone: +61 (0) 8 9251 8100
Stephanie.Crutchley@intertek.com
About Intertek:
Intertek is a leading quality solutions provider to industries worldwide. From auditing and inspection, to testing, training, advisory, quality assurance and certification, Intertek adds value for its customers by helping improve the quality and safety of their products, assets and processes. With a network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices and over 36,000 people in more than 100 countries, Intertek supports companies’ success in the global marketplace, by helping customers to meet end users’ expectations for safety, sustainability, performance, integrity and desirability in virtually any market worldwide. www.intertek.com
About the Wheatstone Project:
The Chevron-operated Wheatstone Project is one of Australia’s largest resource projects. Located at Ashburton North, 12 kilometres west of Onslow in Western Australia, the project will consist of two LNG trains with a combined capacity of 8.9 million tonnes per annum and a domestic gas plant. The Wheatstone Project is a joint venture between Australian subsidiaries of Chevron, Apache Corporation, Kuwait Foreign Petroleum Exploration Company (KUFPEC), Shell and Kyushu Electric Power Company (Kyushu) together with PE Wheatstone Pty Ltd (part owned by TEPCO).
About Chevron Australia:
Chevron is one of the world's leading integrated energy companies and through its Australian subsidiaries, has been present in Australia for more than 60 years. With the ingenuity and commitment of more than 4,000 people, Chevron Australia leads the development of the Gorgon and Wheatstone natural gas projects; manages its equal one-sixth interest in the North West Shelf Venture; and operates Australia’s largest onshore oilfield on Barrow Island. Chevron is also a significant investor in exploration offshore northwest Australia and onshore in the Nappamerri Trough, central Australia. Chevron’s Perth-based Global Technology Centre provides technology support and solutions to the company’s operations in Australia and around the world. www.chevronaustralia.com
About Bechtel:
Bechtel is among the most respected engineering, project management, and construction companies in the world. We stand apart for our ability to get the job done right—no matter how big, how complex, or how remote. Bechtel operates through five global business units that specialize in civil infrastructure; power generation, communications, and transmission; mining and metals; oil, gas, and chemicals; and government services. Since its founding in 1898, Bechtel has worked on more than 22,000 projects in 140 countries on all seven continents. Today, our 53,000 colleagues team with customers, partners, and suppliers on diverse projects in nearly 50 countries. www.bechtel.com
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