Moving Beyond Management System Descriptions To Achieve a Step Change in HSE Performance

摘要

This paper provides an overview of the approach used in the ExxonMobil Production Company (EMPC) to achieve an increased understanding of HSE management systems leading to consistent and more effective execution at the business unit and field operating levels. A suite of standard management systems defined by EMPC specifies ‘what’ needs to be done to meet Operations Integrity (I.e., HSE management system) objectives. The following suite of complimentary documents has been developed for each standard management system to increase the effectiveness of each system and to facilitate an understanding and consistent execution at the business unit and field operating levels: ·System Summary: communicates system requirements at a high level to individuals other than those directly responsible for developing the system’s procedures/tasks. ·Business Unit Details: allows those positions directly responsible for the system implementation (I.e., system owner and administrator) to demonstrate how specific required procedures/tasks are being met and where the documentation resides within the organization. ·Roles and Responsibilities Matrix: details the specific execution responsibilities of the various positions in the business unit. Sorting of this detailed information by position (e.g., Operations Manager, Site Supervisor, etc.) provides a “Quick Reference Guide” of execution responsibilities for each position and a means for field level personnel to quickly understand their full range of HSE-related responsibilities. ·Verification/Measurement Table and Feedback Plan: provides a format for capturing verifications and measurements related to system performance, and documents the system feedback activities, thereby completing the continuous improvement cycle. Comprehensive documentation of HSE management systems is necessary but not sufficient for effective execution and sustained performance. Full acceptance and effective execution of HSE management systems at the field level requires additional tools where procedures and tasks are clearly defined, roles and responsibilities are communicated, personnel are adequately trained, performance is measured, and adjustments/improvements are made.