API 510 · API 570 · CWB Level 2
NORMANSENIOR INSPECTION & QA CONSULTANT
Edmonton-based. Remote consulting available to clients worldwide. Field assignments in Canada, USA, and India.
CERTIFICATIONS
Industry-standard inspection and welding credentials
API 510
API 510
Pressure Vessel Inspector
American Petroleum Institute certification for in-service inspection of pressure vessels per ASME Section VIII. Used for refinery, petrochemical, and upstream pressure equipment inspection.
API 570
API 570
Piping Inspector
API certification for in-service inspection of piping systems per ASME B31.3, B31.4, and B31.8, covering process piping and pipelines.
CWB Level 2
CWB Level 2
Welding Inspector
Canadian Welding Bureau Level 2 certification for welding inspection, WPS/PQR review, and welder qualification oversight. Enables integrated inspection and welding QA on fabrication and construction projects. The primary credential enabling fully remote welding QA consulting — fabricators in any country can submit documentation and receive a signed acceptance report without a site visit.
WHAT NORMAN QC OFFERS
Independent inspection and QA consulting — field and remote
Pressure Vessel Inspection
In-service pressure vessel inspection per API 510 and ASME Section VIII. Turnaround inspection, fitness-for-service assessment support, and inspection report sign-off.
Piping Inspection
In-service piping inspection per API 570 and ASME B31.3/B31.4/B31.8. Process piping, pipeline, and midstream systems across Alberta and by request elsewhere.
Welding QA & WPS/PQR Review
CWB Level 2 welding inspection, welding procedure specification review, procedure qualification record review, and welder qualification oversight. Available on-site or remotely.
Remote Document Review
Independent review of inspection reports, ITPs, WPS/PQR packages, and material test records — delivered remotely with signed reports. No site visit required.
Source Inspection
Third-party source inspection at fabrication shops in Canada and by request elsewhere. Witnessing final inspection and hydrotesting, verifying documentation, and issuing independent reports.
Turnaround Planning & QA Oversight
Turnaround inspection scope definition, equipment prioritization, inspection planning documentation, and QA oversight for refinery and petrochemical plant shutdowns.
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.
WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE NORMAN QC
Senior Experts, Every Time
You work directly with our senior team on every engagement. No junior staff, no subcontractors — the team you hire is the team who does the work.
Decades of Field Experience
Decades of hands-on experience in Canadian oil and gas across petrochemical, refinery, pipeline, and fabrication environments.
Three Certifications, One Consultant
API 510, API 570, and CWB Level 2 in a single independent consultant. Inspection and welding QA stay aligned under one scope.
Field Work and Remote Consulting
Available for on-site inspection work in Alberta, remote document review, and travel assignments by request.
WHERE NORMAN QC WORKS
Canada
Edmonton & Alberta (Primary Base)Pressure vessel and piping inspection, welding QA, third-party QC oversight, and source inspection across Alberta and western Canada.
USA
Short-Term Turnaround AssignmentsAPI 510 and API 570 inspection for refinery and petrochemical turnarounds. Peak seasons: Spring (April–May) and Fall (September–October). Recommend contacting 6–8 weeks ahead of planned turnaround start.
India
Fabrication Shop Source InspectionSource inspection at fabrication shops by request, coordinated with the client and fabricator.
Worldwide
Remote Document ReviewIndependent WPS/PQR review, ITP audit, MTR certification, and inspection report QA — delivered remotely to clients in any country. No site visit, no mobilisation costs.
FAQ
What certifications do you hold?
API 510 (pressure vessels), API 570 (piping), and CWB Level 2 (welding inspection).
Do you provide remote document review?
Yes. WPS/PQR, ITP, MTR, and inspection reports can be reviewed remotely with signed PDF deliverables.
Where do you work?
Based in Edmonton, Alberta with travel assignments scheduled by request.
READY TO DISCUSS YOUR PROJECT?
Whether you're in Edmonton, Houston, Mumbai, or anywhere in between — field assignments, source inspection trips, and fully remote document review available worldwide.