Certifications & Credentials

Inspection support aligned with ASNT standards for nondestructive testing and film auditing. ASNT certification ensures inspectors are qualified to evaluate material integrity without causing damage — critical for pipeline, vessel, and structural assessments.

• ASNT Level II / Level III Support
• Radiographic Film Auditing
• Visual Testing (VT) Observation
• Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) Support
• Ultrasonic Testing (UT) Observation

API standards govern the design, fabrication, and inspection of oil and gas equipment. 1898 Inspection Services provides inspection support aligned with API standards across tanks, pipelines, pressure vessels, and production equipment.

• API 510 — Pressure Vessel Inspection Support
• API 570 — Piping Inspection Support
• API 653 — Aboveground Storage Tank Inspection Support
• API 1169 — Pipeline Construction Inspection Support
• API RP 574 — Inspection Practices for Piping

Corrosion is one of the leading causes of asset failure in oil and gas. NACE-aligned inspection support covers coating inspection, cathodic protection observations, and corrosion monitoring — protecting infrastructure and extending asset life.

• NACE Coating Inspection Support
• Cathodic Protection Observations
• Surface Preparation Verification
• Coating Application Monitoring
• Corrosion Assessment Documentation

Welding quality directly impacts structural integrity and safety. Inspection support includes weld observation, documentation, and verification against applicable codes — covering pipeline, structural, and production facility construction.

• AWS / CWI Welding Inspection Support
• Weld Visual Inspection Documentation
• Procedure & Welder Qualification Observation
• Fit-Up & Joint Preparation Verification
• Post-Weld Heat Treatment Monitoring

Environmental site observations and safety inspection support ensure operations meet regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Documentation of site conditions, spill prevention, and safety compliance is provided on every assignment.

• Environmental Site Observation Reports
• OSHA / HSE Safety Inspection Support
• Spill Prevention & Containment Observation
• Regulatory Compliance Documentation
• Incident & Near-Miss Reporting Support

Quality control observations and project management support keep projects on schedule, within budget, and built to specification. From material proving to cost review, 1898 provides the documentation operators and contractors depend on.

• QC Inspection Observation & Reporting
• Material Proving & Integrity Reporting
• Material Expediting Observations
• Project Cost Review Support
• Project Management Support Documentation