INSPECTION & QA CONSULTING SERVICES
Independent, certified inspection and quality assurance services for oil and gas, petrochemical, refinery, pipeline, and fabrication clients.
Pressure Vessel Inspection
In-service pressure vessel inspection per API 510 and ASME Section VIII for operating equipment.
Independent third-party inspection, documentation, and report sign-off, with support for remaining life evaluation and fitness-for-service coordination as needed.
Available as a standalone inspection or as part of a broader turnaround or integrity program.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- —In-service internal and external inspection per API 510
- —Corrosion measurement and damage mechanism assessment
- —Inspection report preparation and sign-off
- —Fitness-for-service assessment support (API 579 coordination)
- —Inspection interval recommendations
- —ABSA compliance documentation for Alberta jurisdictional work
- —Turnaround inspection scope definition and execution
WHO NEEDS THIS
Refinery and petrochemical operators, upstream processing facility operators, fabrication shops requiring ASME new-construction inspection, engineering firms managing plant turnarounds.
AVAILABLE
On-site — Alberta; travel by request
Piping Inspection
API 570 inspection for process piping and pipelines per ASME B31.3, B31.4, and B31.8.
Services include in-service inspection programs, turnaround piping inspection, and new construction QA oversight.
Direct senior consultant involvement on every engagement.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- —In-service piping inspection per API 570
- —Piping circuit classification and CML identification
- —Corrosion monitoring and thickness measurement oversight
- —Insulation removal scope recommendations
- —Inspection report preparation and code-compliant documentation
- —Piping integrity assessment and remaining life evaluation
- —Small bore piping inspection and dead-leg assessment
WHO NEEDS THIS
Refineries, petrochemical plants, gas processing facilities, midstream operators, pipeline companies, and engineering firms managing integrity programs.
AVAILABLE
On-site — Alberta; remote document review available; travel by request
Welding QA and WPS/PQR Review
Welding QA for pressure equipment fabrication and construction focused on code compliance and documentation.
Combined API inspection and CWB Level 2 credentials allow integrated inspection and welding QA under a single engagement.
WPS and PQR review can be delivered remotely with documented findings.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- —Welding procedure specification (WPS) review against ASME Section IX
- —Procedure qualification record (PQR) review and acceptance
- —Welder performance qualification oversight and documentation review
- —Pre-weld and in-process weld inspection at fabrication shops
- —Final weld visual inspection and dimensional check
- —Weld acceptance criteria review per applicable code
- —Non-conformance identification and documentation
WHO NEEDS THIS
Fabrication shops seeking independent WPS/PQR review, EPC contractors requiring third-party welding QA, owner-operators purchasing fabricated equipment requiring independent pre-shipment QA.
AVAILABLE
On-site — Alberta fabrication shops; remote — WPS/PQR review delivered via PDF; travel by request
Remote Document Review & QA Consulting
Document-based review for inspection and QA packages without a site visit.
Reviews are delivered as signed PDF reports suitable for project records and regulatory submission.
Scope and turnaround are confirmed per package.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- —Welding procedure and PQR review (CWB Level 2)
- —Inspection Test Plan (ITP) review and approval comment
- —Material test report (MTR) and material certification review
- —Third-party audit of field inspection reports for code compliance
- —Inspection procedure review and code compliance check
- —Vendor quality plan review
WHO NEEDS THIS
Operators needing independent QA review without a site visit; procurement teams verifying supplier documentation; engineering firms needing a qualified reviewer for welding and inspection documents.
AVAILABLE
Fully remote — accept PDF documents from clients in any country by email or shared folder. Turnaround confirmed per package.
HOW REMOTE ENGAGEMENT WORKS
01
Send Documents
Email or share WPS/PQR, ITP, MTR, and inspection reports via a secure folder.
02
Independent Review
We review against applicable codes and your project requirements.
03
Signed Report
Receive a signed PDF report with findings, comments, and acceptance status.
Source Inspection — Canada, USA, and India
Independent source inspection to verify fabricated equipment meets specifications before shipment.
Coverage includes pressure equipment inspection and welding QA at fabrication shops, coordinated with the client and fabricator.
Hold point witnessing, hydrotest observation, and pre-shipment report sign-off are available by request.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- —Review of fabricator quality documentation and ITP before shop visit
- —Stage inspection at defined hold and witness points
- —Final dimensional and visual inspection
- —Hydrotest and pressure test witnessing
- —Documentation review and data report verification
- —Pre-shipment inspection report with findings and disposition
- —Non-conformance identification and resolution oversight
WHO NEEDS THIS
Engineering firms and owner-operators purchasing equipment from Canadian or international fabricators.
AVAILABLE
On-site at fabrication facilities by request. Remote coordination available for recurring programs.
Turnaround Inspection Planning and QA Oversight
Pre-turnaround inspection planning to define scope, priorities, and inspection documentation.
Includes QA oversight during execution and report review/sign-off.
Availability is scheduled around turnaround windows and client requirements.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- —Pre-turnaround inspection scope definition and risk-prioritization
- —Equipment criticality ranking and damage mechanism review
- —Inspection planning documentation (inspection packages per vessel/circuit)
- —Integration with turnaround scheduler and contractor coordination
- —On-site QA oversight during turnaround execution
- —Post-turnaround inspection report review and sign-off
WHO NEEDS THIS
Refinery and petrochemical plant operators planning scheduled turnarounds.
AVAILABLE
On-site — Alberta; seasonal turnaround assignments by request
FAQ
Which services are available remotely?
WPS/PQR review, ITP review, MTR verification, and inspection report QA can be delivered remotely with signed PDF reports.
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.
How do we request a quote?
Use the contact form or email to share scope, location, and timing, and a fee estimate will be provided based on requirements.
STANDARDS & REFERENCES
- API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector Certification (API)
- API 570 Piping Inspector Certification (API)
- ASME Section VIII Division 1 (ASME)
- ASME B31.3 Process Piping (ASME)
- ASME B31.4 Pipeline Transportation Systems (ASME)
- ASME B31.8 Gas Transmission and Distribution (ASME)
- ASME Section IX Welding Qualifications (ASME)
- CWB Visual Welding Inspector Certification (CWB Group)
READY TO DISCUSS YOUR INSPECTION NEEDS?
Contact our team directly for a scope discussion and fee estimate.