Horizontal Well Drillers SOP #: 7.70 Revision #: 1 Implementation Date: 2012/03/12 Page #: 1 of 7 Last Reviewed/Update Date: 2012/03/12 SOP Owner: HWD Executive Management Approval: HWD Executive Management Standard Operating Procedure – Nipple Up/Down Job Box and Moving the BOP 1. Purpose The common thread throughout the SOP and HWD Policies and Procedures in general is the identification of responsibilities. This manual is intended to clearly and concisely identify the steps required by employees to complete any given operation in a manner that is consistent with Horizontal Well Drillers standards. It will document progressive steps required in sequence that are to be followed, an authorizing company department or position, and an author that is to be consulted if there are questions in any portion of the SOP standards. 2. Scope ALL RIG PERSONNEL 3. Prerequisites Personnel are required to wear proper personal protective equipment, follow job safety rules, and have the appropriate experience and certifications to carry out their job functions satisfactorily. 4. Responsibilities The Tool pusher is responsible for the oversight and enforcement of this policy. The Tool pusher must ensure the job box is implemented and properly stocked. Tool pusher is to provide oversight while BOP is being moved. 5. Procedure 1. Tool pusher is to ensure a job box is on location and properly stocked at all times. 2. The job box is to be located in close proximity to the cellar exclusively for nipple up and nipple down operations. 3. The job box is to be stocked with all necessary items to perform nipple up and nipple down.
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Horizontal Well Drillers
SOP #: 7.70
Revision #: 1
Implementation Date: 2012/03/12
Page #: 1 of 7 Last Reviewed/Update Date:
2012/03/12
SOP Owner: HWD Executive Management
Approval: HWD Executive Management
Standard Operating Procedure – Nipple Up/Down Job Box and Moving the BOP
1. Purpose
The common thread throughout the SOP and HWD Policies and Procedures in general is
the identification of responsibilities. This manual is intended to clearly and concisely
identify the steps required by employees to complete any given operation in a manner
that is consistent with Horizontal Well Drillers standards. It will document progressive
steps required in sequence that are to be followed, an authorizing company department or
position, and an author that is to be consulted if there are questions in any portion of the
SOP standards.
2. Scope
ALL RIG PERSONNEL
3. Prerequisites
Personnel are required to wear proper personal protective equipment, follow job safety
rules, and have the appropriate experience and certifications to carry out their job
functions satisfactorily.
4. Responsibilities
The Tool pusher is responsible for the oversight and enforcement of this policy. The
Tool pusher must ensure the job box is implemented and properly stocked. Tool pusher
is to provide oversight while BOP is being moved.
5. Procedure
1. Tool pusher is to ensure a job box is on location and properly stocked at all times.
2. The job box is to be located in close proximity to the cellar exclusively for nipple up
and nipple down operations.
3. The job box is to be stocked with all necessary items to perform nipple up and nipple
down.
Horizontal Well Drillers
SOP #: 7.70
Revision #: 1
Implementation Date: 2012/03/12
Page #: 2 of 7 Last Reviewed/Update Date:
2012/03/12
SOP Owner: HWD Executive Management
Approval: HWD Executive Management
4. Start by taking an inventory of all items included in the job box. Periodically or
before nippling up or down, check to ensure all items are available for the operation.
5. The job box should include:
-proper rings
-BOP nuts and bolts
-all necessary hammer wrenches
-Finger Saver device
-valve handles
-hydraulic plugs and quick disconnects
6. All BOP nuts and bolts should be properly cleaned and anti-seize applied to them
prior to the operation.
7. Once the job box is confirmed to contain all necessary equipment, may one continue
to Nipple up or down.
8. Ensure that pre-job safety meeting is conducted and JSA is properly filled out prior to
any work being performed.
9. Proceed by moving the Pipe handler out of the way. If the job box is not permanently
attached to the sub structure, it may be located next to the cellar for easy access.
10. All necessary tools and equipment are to be contained in the job box to streamline
the Nipple Up or Down process. Hands should not be required to seek tools from other
areas of the rig.
11. Prior to moving the BOP, Tool pusher must ensure the nipples are removed and
replaced with 1” plugs.
12. When lifting the BOP it is extremely important that you DO NOT wrap your lifting
slings around the BOP door rams. Doing this will bend the rams, which in turn will
result in costly repairs.
13. Whenever the Annular is not attached it is paramount that you use the proper lifting
device with lifting eyes. The lifting eyes will distribute the weight of the BOP evenly
and will not damage the rams.
6. References
HWD Employee Handbook/See pictures below
7. Definitions
N/A
Horizontal Well Drillers
SOP #: 7.70
Revision #: 1
Implementation Date: 2012/03/12
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SOP Owner: HWD Executive Management
Approval: HWD Executive Management
Above pictures depict the Job Box for Nipple Up and Nipple Down
Horizontal Well Drillers
SOP #: 7.70
Revision #: 1
Implementation Date: 2012/03/12
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Approval: HWD Executive Management
Picture of the correct plugs on place
Correct way to lift BOP with Annular in place
Horizontal Well Drillers
SOP #: 7.70
Revision #: 1
Implementation Date: 2012/03/12
Page #: 5 of 7 Last Reviewed/Update Date:
2012/03/12
SOP Owner: HWD Executive Management
Approval: HWD Executive Management
Above picture depicts correct way to rig BOP with Annular in place
Above picture depicts correct way to lift BOP without Annular in place
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