Element 08 · IOGP 510
Execution of Activities
Purpose
To govern the work as it actually happens — preparation, supervision, real-time decision-making, intervention and handover. About doing the work, not setting the standard.
The challenge it forces
"Many functions over-claim this element ('we deliver the work') when in truth they own the standard or the procedure but the execution sits with line management. HR doesn't execute people management — line managers do. Procurement doesn't manage contractor safety — line managers do. This element forces honesty about who is actually accountable when something happens at the sharp end."
What lives here
- ·Readiness reviews and start-up checks (Engineering Readiness Review, Operational Readiness Process)
- ·Real-time execution control (Wellsite Supervision Model, Real-Time Decision Authority)
- ·Check-and-approve workflows and technical query handling (Engineering Check/Approve Workflow, Technical Query Process)
- ·Handover and intervention processes (Engineering Handover Process, Shift Handover)
- ·Line-management execution guidance (Line Manager People Guidance, Asset Contract Owner Guidance)
- ·Site and contractor execution oversight
What does not live here
- →The plan being executedE7 Procedures
- →The competence of the person executingE3 Organisation
- →The lessons captured from executionE9 Monitoring
By department
IOGP 510 source content
IOGP statement
Safe, reliable and responsible execution of activities involves consistent implementation of the plans and procedures, and intervention when a risk control/barrier proves ineffective.
IOGP expectations
- 1.Processes are in place to prepare for activities and ensure operational readiness and integrity of systems before commencing work.
- 2.Processes are consistently applied to ensure activities are executed as prepared.
- 3.Suitable and sufficient supervision exists.
- 4.A culture is maintained whereby everyone understands their responsibility to 'stop and intervene' when a risk is not adequately controlled.
- 5.Feedback on performance and behaviour is sought and acted upon.