What a resident inspector does
A resident inspector follows production daily, attends tests as they happen, reviews records continuously and reports to you every day. Problems are raised while they can still be fixed cheaply, rather than discovered at final inspection.
Typical assignments
- Line pipe mill surveillance across a production campaign
- Large pressure vessels, columns and reactors
- Module and skid fabrication yards
- Equipment packages for operators that require resident inspection on critical items
Reporting
Daily progress and inspection reports, weekly summaries with the schedule status, and a non-conformance log you can share with your project team.
Questions buyers ask
When is a resident inspector worth it?
When the manufacturer has inspection activities on most working days, for example a pipe mill campaign, a large vessel package or a module yard. At that point, daily presence costs less than repeated visits and avoids production waiting for the inspector.
How long can a resident assignment last?
From a few weeks to more than a year. We plan rotations and cover leave so the position is never empty during production.
Do you provide resident inspectors with specific client approvals?
Yes, where we have inspectors holding the approval your project requires. Tell us the approval scheme and discipline and we will send matching CVs.