INSPECTION & QA CONSULTING SERVICES
Independent, certified inspection and quality assurance services for oil and gas, petrochemical, refinery, pipeline, and fabrication clients. Field and remote.
WHAT NORMAN QC OFFERS
Remote WPS & PQR Review
TOP OPPORTUNITYIndependent remote review of welding procedure specifications and procedure qualification records. Signed PDF report delivered worldwide. ASME IX, CSA W47.1, AWS D1.1. Standalone remote WPS/PQR review with clear scope and pricing.
CWB Level 2 | Remote | Worldwide
API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspection
In-service pressure vessel inspection per API 510 and ASME Section VIII. Turnaround inspection, fitness-for-service assessment support, and ABSA compliance documentation for Alberta jurisdictional work.
API 510 | Edmonton | Alberta
API 570 Piping Inspection
In-service piping inspection per API 570 and ASME B31.3/B31.4/B31.8. Piping circuit classification, corrosion monitoring location programs, CUI assessment, and piping integrity evaluation.
API 570 | Edmonton | Alberta
CWB Level 2 Welding Inspection
On-site welding QA for fabrication and construction in Alberta. WPS/PQR review and welder qualification oversight. Remote document review available worldwide.
CWB Level 2 | On-Site & Remote
Source Inspection (Canada, USA & India)
Independent source inspection at fabrication shops before equipment ships. Alberta year-round. US Gulf Coast and India (Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu) by request. Hybrid remote + site visit model available for India.
API 510 | CWB Level 2 | Canada | USA | India
Turnaround Inspection Planning & QA Oversight
Pre-turnaround inspection scope definition, risk-based prioritization, on-site execution oversight, and post-turnaround report sign-off. Alberta year-round. Gulf Coast spring and fall seasons by request.
API 510 | API 570 | Edmonton | Gulf Coast
API 653 Storage Tank Inspection
In-service aboveground storage tank inspection per API 653. Internal and external inspection, corrosion rate assessment, remaining life calculation, fitness-for-service evaluation, and ABSA compliance documentation for Alberta.
API 653 | Edmonton | Alberta
NDT Inspection (PAUT, UT, MT, PT, VT)
Full-scope NDT inspection by an ASNT Level III certified in all five primary methods plus BINDT PCN PAUT. Phased array UT, conventional UT, magnetic particle, liquid penetrant, and visual testing for fabrication and in-service applications.
ASNT Level III | BINDT PCN PAUT | ANAB Accredited
Coating Inspection (AMPP CIP Level 2)
Independent coating inspection for oil and gas, pipeline, and industrial facilities. Surface preparation verification, coating application hold points, DFT measurement, holiday detection, and coating system documentation per NACE/AMPP standards.
AMPP CIP Level 2 | Alberta | Remote QA Available
NDT Procedure Development & Level III Review
Written NDT procedures per ASME Section V, API standards, and client specifications. Procedure qualification review, Level III sign-off, and employer written practice development per ASNT SNT-TC-1A. Remote delivery worldwide.
ASNT Level III | Remote | Worldwide
Vendor Audits & Supplier QA
Independent vendor qualification audits and supplier QA for oil and gas equipment procurement. Pre-award capability assessments, in-process surveillance, and final inspection at fabrication shops in Canada, USA, and India.
ISO 9001 | API Q1 | Canada | USA | India
Remote Document Review Pricing
Remote document review services are billed hourly. Rates below are for standard packages. A fee estimate is provided before work begins.
FAQ
Which services are available remotely?
WPS/PQR review, ITP review, MTR verification, and inspection report QA can all be delivered remotely with signed PDF reports. No site visit is required. Remote service is available to clients in any country.
Which standards do inspections follow?
Pressure vessel inspections follow API 510 and ASME Section VIII. Piping inspections follow API 570 and ASME B31.3/B31.4/B31.8. Welding inspection and document review follows ASME Section IX, CSA W47.1, and AWS D1.1 as applicable to the project.
Do you work outside Alberta?
Yes. Remote document review (WPS/PQR, ITP, MTR, inspection reports) is available to clients worldwide. Short-term field assignments for US Gulf Coast turnarounds and India source inspection are accepted by request and coordinated with the client.
How do we request a quote?
Use the contact form or email directly with your scope, location, applicable codes, and timeline. A fee estimate will be returned based on scope, typically within one business day.
READY TO DISCUSS YOUR INSPECTION NEEDS?
Contact directly for a scope discussion and fee estimate. Remote and field services available.