NDT Level III Consulting Services

Technical Authority Where It Matters Most

NDT programs often rely heavily on Level II technicians in the field with limited direct involvement from a Level III. While Level II personnel are qualified to perform examinations, they are not responsible for program compliance, procedure integrity, or code interpretation at the Level III level.

WB NDT Consulting provides direct, on-site Level III oversight to ensure your NDT program is performed correctly, compliantly, and consistently across your project or facility.

When problems arise, you are not left with opinions — you have technical authority on site.

On-Site Level III Oversight

Having a Level III available by phone is not the same as having one present where the work is being performed.

On-site Level III involvement provides:

Immediate resolution of technical questions
Verification that technicians are following approved procedures
Oversight of technique selection and application
Real-time interpretation support
Review of reports and documentation as work progresses
Direct interface with client inspectors, engineers, and auditors

This prevents small deviations from becoming large compliance problems later.

Training Services for Level I & II Technicians

Many NDT issues trace back to training that is generic, outdated, or disconnected from the procedures technicians are expected to follow in the field.

WB NDT Consulting provides procedure-based training for:

Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)
Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT)
Radiographic Testing (RT)
Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
Visual Testing (VT)

Training is built around:

Your written practice
Your procedures
Your equipment
Your codes and specifications

Technicians leave understanding not just how to perform the test, but why it must be performed a certain way.

Written Practice Development

A company’s written practice is the foundation of its entire NDT program. Many written practices in use today:

Do not meet current SNT-TC-1A or CP-189 guidance
Do not reflect how the company actually performs work
Are copied from other organizations
Have never been reviewed by a Level III in years

WB NDT Consulting develops and revises written practices that are:

Compliant with current standards
Aligned with your services and personnel
Clear, usable, and defensible during audits
Structured to properly qualify and document technician certification

Procedure Generation and Review

NDT procedures must do more than satisfy a code reference. They must be:

Technically correct
Specific to the work being performed
Usable by technicians in the field
Defensible during audits or client review

We develop and review procedures for:

RT, UT, MT, PT, and VT
Code and client specification compliance
Technique validation
Documentation and reporting requirements

These procedures are written for real-world use, not to sit in a binder.

Why Level III Consulting Prevents Expensive Problems

Without proper Level III involvement, common issues include:

Technicians working outside procedure
Misinterpretation of code acceptance criteria
Inconsistent testing methods across projects
Documentation that does not hold up to scrutiny
Audit findings and client rejections
Rework, delays, and unnecessary cost

Level III consulting addresses these issues before they surface.

Who This Service Is For

Pipeline construction companies
Oil & gas operators and facilities
Midstream and transmission companies
Welding and fabrication shops
Construction and industrial contractors
NDT service providers needing Level III support

Build an NDT Program That Works in Practice

Your NDT program should be consistent, compliant, and technically sound — not dependent on habit or guesswork.

WB NDT Consulting provides the Level III leadership needed to ensure your NDT program works in the field and stands up to review.

Need Level III oversight, training, or procedure development?

Contact WB NDT Consulting to discuss how we can support your NDT program.

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