Services

CANIS Inspection Services offers complete purchase order management opportunities, from the pre-award phase through to the delivery and installation of the equipment by providing independent, impartial quality surveillance and expediting to industry codes, standards and project specifications.

Facility Assessments and Quality Program Auditing:
Prior to awarding an order, CANIS is able to perform a complete facility assessment of the potential vendor.  The facility can be assessed to determine if the vendor is capable of meeting the project requirements, not only in quality standards, but in capacity, shop loading and engineering support capabilities.
The vendor's quality program in place can be evaluated to ensure that the quality control requirements of the projects are addressed in the vendor's program.  Implementation of the program is verified to ensure its effectiveness and reliability.

Pre-Inspection / Pre-Fabrication Meeting:
After awarding the order, an important factor in the success of the project is to ensure that the order is started in the right direction.  CANIS can develop a pre-inspection / pre-fabrication meeting agenda and conduct the meeting to ensure that all stock holders not only have a clear understanding of the project requirements and contractual obligations, but also have a clear plan on how these requirements will be met.  Establishing open lines of communication and understanding of the roles and responsibilities is crucial in attaining the common goal of project success.
CANIS can assist in the development of the vendor's inspection and test plan to ensure that the execution of the quality plan is complete, documented and accountability is established.  Client witness and hold points are determined and notification process communicated.
Reviewing the document submission requirements and schedule will ensure that the required engineering is complete and sufficiently mature to allow for the progress of fabrication.

Continuous in-process Inspection and Expediting:
CANIS will provide full execution and implementation of the project inspection and test plan.  CANIS will be responsible for arranging inspections in accordance with the project requirements within the allocated budget.
The document status will be continually monitored to ensure that all engineering requirements are being met and the implementation into fabrication is proceeding.
Routine visits are arranged to monitor the progress and identify any potential issues that may have an impact on the schedule.  This allows any issues to be raised early and a solution determined to promote positive outcomes for the project.
Continuous surveillance of fabrication during various stages will ensure compliance with all project specifications, technical requirements and industry codes and standards.
There are always discussions regarding the separation of inspection and expediting functions.  At CANIS, we believe that good inspection inherently drives expediting by providing detailed analysis of the situations.  As such, inspection and expediting can effectively work hand in hand to promote both quality and schedule.  We do however, respect the request to keep the two functions separated and are able to meet whichever inspection and expediting philosophy that may apply.

Certified Weld Inspection:
Visual inspection of welding as certified to the American Welding Society, Certified Welding Inspector (AWS-CWI) standards (CWB W178.2, Level II equivalent).  Extensive practical and theoretical knowledge of various welding processes for the development and review of welding procedures and implementation.

Witnessing of testing:
Practical knowledge of non-destructive examination processes, including radiography, magnetic particle inspection, liquid penetrant inspection and ultrasonic inspection allows for reliable witnessing of testing to verify compliance with procedures and acceptance standards.
Witnessing of Factory Acceptance Testing ensures that equipment performance is in accordance with approved procedures and project requirements.

Final Inspection:
At the conclusion of fabrication, the final product is verified for compliance with all contract and specifications.  We also ensure that packaging and shipping preparations are completed and meet the requirements for domestic or international shipping to ensure that the equipment arrives on site in the condition that it leaves the manufacturer.

Communication:
Clear and effective communication is essential to project success.  At CANIS, we are proud to provide clients with clear, detailed and complete reports, promptly, to accurately inform clients of the true conditions so that appropriate actions can be taken as necessary.  Open communication allows for prompt solutions to issues early and ensures continued good relations with all parties.  CANIS is able to effectively liaise between the vendor, client, engineering, construction, end user and other shareholders.

Ongoing support:
Following the delivery of the product, we are committed to provide support for any inquiries that may arise from construction or commissioning crews as may be needed.

Ethics and Safety:
All work is performed in strict compliance with all health and safety requirements.  Enforcement of all safety requirements is performed at all times.  Compliance with the highest ethical and moral standards is a constant at all times.  As a representative of our clients, professional conduct is essential in establishing an atmosphere of trust and integrity.