Inspection and NDE

Inspections & NDE Services

As a third-party inspections and NDE provider, we exist to give you peace-of-mind that all of your projects are manufactured to your quality, safety and compliance standards. We specialize in the development, implementation and maintenance of your facility’s mechanical integrity programs – and we’re committed to helping you keep your operations running as efficiently and safely as possible. HELM is ready to go to work for you.

Experienced API Inspectors, Available 24/7

API 510 pressure vessel inspectors
API 570 piping inspectors
API 653 storage tank inspectors
API 580 RBI inspection
CUI inspection
API 579 fitness for service evaluations

Project Management Expertise

Complete Hydrotesting Services

Integrity You Can Trust

QA/QC vendor surveillance
Implementation of RBI programs
Pre/turnaround inspections
AWS/CWI inspectors
NACE inspectors
Engineering support
Data entry
AutoCAD/drafting
Develop/review/audit of welding (PQR/WPS) procedures
Development of repair plans

Conventional/Advanced NDE Methods

Magnetic particle test
Dye penetrant testing
Ultrasonic thickness testing
Ultrasonic shearwave and phased array testing
ACFM crack detection
Visual inspections
Remote video inspections
Positive material identification testing
Hardness testing
Automated ultrasonics (corrosion mapping, phased array, TOFT), And more.

U.S. Coast Guard: Alternate Dock Line Testing

Custom program designed by Helm for your facility
Eliminate Hydrostatic test requirements
Reduce or eliminate line outages
Schedule driven by critical path
Prevent wastewater generation
Work around ongoing operations
Included in facility inspection program
USCG Compliant Reporting

All technicians have years of experience and are qualified and certified to ASNT-TC-1A.