The international oil and gas industry, primarily focused on the oil and gas supply chain, worked with ISO to create ISO/TS 29001, which is now a recognized standard. It outlines the standards for Quality Management Systems for the organization, development, manufacturing, and application of goods and services for the natural gas, petrochemical, and petroleum industries. Additionally, the ISO/TS 29001 standard is based on ISO 9001, which has requirements about the service provider's waste management, error prevention, and variation reduction. For clarity and readability, these needs have been written in distinct sections. Because the ISO 29001 standard was created to guarantee quality and advancement within this specific industry, it is appropriate for all organizations in the oil and gas sector.
Since the oil and gas sector is most vulnerable to catastrophic hazards, quality management practices and qualified personnel are essential to this industry. People and the environment may suffer great harm when hazardous liquids and gases are handled improperly. To ensure the safety and the maintenance of efficient operations, this industry must have a high level of operational reliability. As a result, the business will be known for providing the highest-quality and safest services and products, which is advantageous for both the company and the public. Getting certified by ISO/TS 29001 is a practical approach to accomplish this. With the knowledge, that can ensure stakeholders of excellence and boost the organization's reputation.
The competence of supply organizations in the petrochemical, natural gas, and petroleum industries to consistently deliver goods and services that satisfy clients and pertinent legal and regulatory criteria is recognized by ISO 29001 certification. Additionally, ISO 29001 certification acknowledges the system's successful implementation, including system improvement activities and the assurance of adherence to client expectations as well as any applicable legal and regulatory requirements, which ultimately leads to higher levels of customer satisfaction.
Punyam.com, an established ISO 29001 Certification Consultancy provider in India, has extensive experience in implementing and certifying quality management systems in a variety of business sectors. Punyam offers consulting for the implementation of the ISO 29001: 2020 system and ISO 29001 certification through stringent audits by recognized certification bodies. The following are the main steps for the ISO 29001 certification consulting process:
- Start with the micro-level surveys at client organizations by the team of experts and perform the gap analysis.
- Help to prepare the ISO 29001 documents and modifications in the existing documentation kit.
- Providing the staff members with the proper guidance with ISO 29001 awareness training course for better standard understanding of system implementation
- Develop the ISO 29001 quality policy and ensure it is shown at prime locations
- Establishing Quality Objectives at every departmental level
- ISO 29001 Document finalization
- ISO 29001 implementation and record-keeping
- Prepare the auditor with auditor training and mock auditing
- First internal audit in the presence of the experienced ISO 29001 consultant
- Execution of the first management review
- Now it’s time to apply to the certifying body
- Closing of internal audit findings
- Help during the certification audit
- Closing the findings of audits by certifying body.
In addition, the complete Quality Management System will be established by the eight core management principles given below:
- Customer focus
- Leadership
- Involvement of people
- Ensuring a process approach
- System approach to management
- Factual approach to decision making
- Mutually beneficial supplier relations.
- Continuous improvement.
