Compared to the hardware aspects of equipment (hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical), control systems software is more complex, more dynamic, less visible, requires more integration, and fails more often. Because of software's unique characteristics and higher failure rate, validation and verification of integrated control systems requires different skills and a different approach. Athens Group pioneered Drilling Technology AssuranceSM Services to help its customers proactively reduce integrated control systems software-related risk throughout the entire drilling and production asset lifecycle. Our Proven PracticesSM Methodology for consistent delivery of successful projects has been developed using our experience working on 100+ high-specification assets, as well as risk assessment techniques drawn from major international standards including ISO/IEC 31010:2009.
Our methodology:
- Enables faster risk identification, more cost-effective remediation, and a significant and measurable return on investment.
Includes a unique combination of activity checklists and evaluation checklists; these enable us to provide insight into the effectiveness of preparation activities and whether test coverage and execution adequately validated or verified your requirements.- Includes a Real-Time Risk AssessmentSM Scorecard that gives all stakeholders a view of the status and improvement of risk levels based on key criteria. As a result, immediate remediation and continuous improvement efforts can be prioritized.