Project Implementation and Auditing

Introduction

This project deals with the installation of an upgrade to one of the environmental control systems at the Viltor Oil Refinery. Specifically a sump containment system is being upgraded. This paper outlines the project reporting plan that will be used to report the sump project's progress to upper management. The expected outcome of the project will be discussed as well as how the operation of the new sump system aligns with the corporation's goals and mission. Three learning points from the Applying the Project Life cycle simulation will be presented and their relevance to the sump tank project will be discussed. The paper provides budget estimates as well as a forecast of the time to complete the sump project and discusses the project closure process. Finally an explanation of the project audit process and how this process will be applied to the sump tank project will be provided.

Measures of success and Alignment with Company Goals

The sump containment system directs oil that is released from over pressurized piping into an emergency oil storage tank without spilling oil on the ground. Currently Viltor experiences on average 12 overflows of sumps per month. My goal is to reduce this number to 3 or fewer sumps overflows per month. I would consider my project to be a success when the refinery experiences three or less sump overflows per month over a 6 month period. The successful implementation of the project would result in a 75% reduction of potential environmentally unsafe incidents (Wolff, 1992)
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By reducing the amount of overflows of oil from the sump, Viltor reduces the potential for oil leaking into the ground and eventually contaminating the underground aquifers of the local area, as well as the number of fines that Viltor receives from the EPA each year.

Budget Forecasts and Proposed Schedule