OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE

Parsons views start-up and operations activities as an ongoing part of an entire project, with increased manpower involvement and emphasis following the completion of construction and actual startup of the completed project.

A critical component of Parsons approach to operations services involves having the client's operations and maintenance staff, as well as our specialists, assigned to the project team from the beginning. Operations involvement continues throughout the project. Success is achieved with:

• Detailed kickoff meetings
• Technical review committee workshops
• Operability reviews
• Operations and maintenance manual development
• Startup assistance and training

Technical review meetings allow staff input to the design early in the process, where the most cost savings and operational optimization can be achieved.

Operability reviews allow operations specialists to become familiar with all aspects of the project early on. This familiarity is essential to develop training materials, site-specific manuals, and process startup strategies. Long-term cost savings and operational effectiveness are the greatest benefits.

Manuals are used in all training programs and as operations references after facility startup. This comprehensive manual accurately reflects the actual operating and control conditions of the facility.