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J3 Detector Portables
As mentioned, with my presence at Pittsburgh, Reliance could receive all documents as required through system and the vendor was happy with the receipt of Code1 approvals. But there was a catch in clearing the goods !
As mentioned earlier, since the whole trip to Pittsburgh was considered unofficial, I did not sign witnessing the inspection tests but conveyed that RCP will clear and issue SCN through system.
On third and fouth day, I spent my time on discussions with respect to overall system configuration for bump testing through Galaxy, data collection for last 6 months, data gathering process and how to extract through server etc. Also analyzed and debated the frequency necessity of bump testing of each type-both personal and multi-gas/twin gas type. Based on that , the discussion paid attention to the inventory requirement of each type of gas canister . As we had the initial distribution plan of 44 buildings and corresponding device type for bump testing, MSA engg. team worked out the canister sourcing plan. While looking at that issue, they clearly presented the canister manufacturer recommendation for the shelf life for each gas type canister. Then we worked out the first inventory requirement of canister MTO, considering the shipment logistics from Texas to Pittsburgh to Jamnagar through sea route. and informed RCP to issue the confimed PO for the same.
In the whole bargain, the negative factor was -the shelf life of some of the gases were as low as 9 months and longest was 24 months and from Reliance side, the plant commissioning were phased out and some delay in mechanical completion/ready for commissioning of some plants. The net result was, some of the gas canisters were required to be replaced even before pre-commissioning. There came a catch! Whether these replacement have to go under project budget or revenue cost. Sh.BN being the Head of Procurement Group took the call and settled.
During the technical session, I had some dreams to look for! As I was convinced with the product robustness, I raised some product improvement features and had special session with the product design team. They are:
1. Can MSA incorprate GPS enablement with elevation in 3D data for coordinates in each 4X device?
The idea was to map , whereall that particular device has moved with 'X' personnel at what time near to which equipment etc.
2. Since Reliance has sourced 4X personal protection device based on position hirarchy attached to each building and employees are likely to be transferred inter departments, I looked for incorporation of picking up the employee identification like his employment no. as per his identification badge during his bump testing at the start of his shift.
Both these requirement had a back ground objective. 1) With the mapping of gas concentration picked by that device at particulr time, operations/maintenance can plan their healthy house- keeping by taking nessary course corrective maintenance of the equipment in that spot. That is, the device becomes a handy tool to spot in advance the defects/probable leaks in plant area. 2) If the person's identification is incorporated, the Health team can co-relate an individual's inhalation of /hydrocarbon toxic gases over a fixed period and recommend necessary course measures for his health care.
When I placed these request on table, MSA top management was completely perplexed! They immediately asked Mr Gustavo to study and come out on fourth day for meaningful forward path.
Rest is History!! Contd.......
Key Aspect:- Accountable, Conviction, Communicate, Incident analysis, Initiative, Planning,
Responsible, Technical issue
J3 Detector Portables
As mentioned, with my presence at Pittsburgh, Reliance could receive all documents as required through system and the vendor was happy with the receipt of Code1 approvals. But there was a catch in clearing the goods !
As mentioned earlier, since the whole trip to Pittsburgh was considered unofficial, I did not sign witnessing the inspection tests but conveyed that RCP will clear and issue SCN through system.
On third and fouth day, I spent my time on discussions with respect to overall system configuration for bump testing through Galaxy, data collection for last 6 months, data gathering process and how to extract through server etc. Also analyzed and debated the frequency necessity of bump testing of each type-both personal and multi-gas/twin gas type. Based on that , the discussion paid attention to the inventory requirement of each type of gas canister . As we had the initial distribution plan of 44 buildings and corresponding device type for bump testing, MSA engg. team worked out the canister sourcing plan. While looking at that issue, they clearly presented the canister manufacturer recommendation for the shelf life for each gas type canister. Then we worked out the first inventory requirement of canister MTO, considering the shipment logistics from Texas to Pittsburgh to Jamnagar through sea route. and informed RCP to issue the confimed PO for the same.
In the whole bargain, the negative factor was -the shelf life of some of the gases were as low as 9 months and longest was 24 months and from Reliance side, the plant commissioning were phased out and some delay in mechanical completion/ready for commissioning of some plants. The net result was, some of the gas canisters were required to be replaced even before pre-commissioning. There came a catch! Whether these replacement have to go under project budget or revenue cost. Sh.BN being the Head of Procurement Group took the call and settled.
During the technical session, I had some dreams to look for! As I was convinced with the product robustness, I raised some product improvement features and had special session with the product design team. They are:
1. Can MSA incorprate GPS enablement with elevation in 3D data for coordinates in each 4X device?
The idea was to map , whereall that particular device has moved with 'X' personnel at what time near to which equipment etc.
2. Since Reliance has sourced 4X personal protection device based on position hirarchy attached to each building and employees are likely to be transferred inter departments, I looked for incorporation of picking up the employee identification like his employment no. as per his identification badge during his bump testing at the start of his shift.
Both these requirement had a back ground objective. 1) With the mapping of gas concentration picked by that device at particulr time, operations/maintenance can plan their healthy house- keeping by taking nessary course corrective maintenance of the equipment in that spot. That is, the device becomes a handy tool to spot in advance the defects/probable leaks in plant area. 2) If the person's identification is incorporated, the Health team can co-relate an individual's inhalation of /hydrocarbon toxic gases over a fixed period and recommend necessary course measures for his health care.
When I placed these request on table, MSA top management was completely perplexed! They immediately asked Mr Gustavo to study and come out on fourth day for meaningful forward path.
Rest is History!! Contd.......
Key Aspect:- Accountable, Conviction, Communicate, Incident analysis, Initiative, Planning,
Responsible, Technical issue
