Level III Services
Ensuring NDT Compliance, Every Step of the Way
Precision, Proficiency, Professionalism: Our Level III Promise
Why an Outside Agency Level III?
Our Level III Services offer several advatanges over having a full-time Level III on staff:
Cost-effectiveness: Employing a full-time Level III can be expensive due to salary, benefits, and overhead costs. On the other hand, hiring an outside agency Level III is often more cost-effective as you only pay for the services you need when you need them.
Flexibility: An outside agency Level III can provide flexibility in staffing, allowing you to scale up or down based on project demands. This flexibility is especially beneficial for companies with fluctuating workloads or short-term projects.
Specialized expertise: Outside agency Level IIIs often bring a wealth of diverse experience from working with multiple clients and industries. This breadth of experience can bring fresh perspectives and innovative solutions to your NDT program.
Independent perspective: An outside agency Level III can offer an impartial and objective assessment of your NDT program without being influenced by internal politics or biases. This impartiality can lead to more effective quality assurance and regulatory compliance.
Access to resources: Outside agencies may have access to specialized equipment, training resources, and industry networks that can enhance your NDT program. They can also stay updated on the latest advancements and best practices in the field, ensuring your program remains cutting-edge.
While having a full-time Level III on staff can offer advantages such as dedicated availability and deeper institutional knowledge, the flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and specialized expertise provided by an outside agency Level III often make them a preferred choice for many companies.
Visit our FAQ Page for many other frequently asked questions
Level III Services
Employing consultants presents a compelling choice for numerous organizations. These professionals come with extensive industry expertise, ensuring top-tier performance from the outset. Furthermore, their payment structure allows you to only incur costs when they’re actively engaged on your behalf. Outsourcing Level 3 responsibilities can effectively lower overhead expenses while granting access to a seasoned team of industry specialists. Whether your organization’s Level 3 is tied up with other responsibilities or your organization doesn’t have a dedicated Level 3, our services can offer the support you require.
- Outside Agency Level III
- NDT Program Development
- NDT Audits
- Written Practice Development
- Procedure Development
- On-site Training
- Level I, Level II and Level III Certification
Need a Level III?
HansenNDE is your solution! Our expert Level 3s are versatile, capable of handling various aspects of your NDT program, from partial administration to complete oversight. We collaborate closely with your team, offering training and mentorship to elevate their skills. Whatever your Level 3 requirements, count on us to meet them comprehensively.
Efficiency Unleashed: Slashing Personnel Costs
Unlock unparalleled savings potential by tailoring your workforce to your needs, potentially reducing expenses by up to 80% compared to employing a full-time Level III, whose average salary in 2024 stood at $175,000.
source:Glassdoor
Expanding Horizons: Unlocking Increased Capabilities
Embrace a world of opportunities with expanded capabilities, enabling you to take on more projects and empower a growing team of certified, highly-trained professionals.
Reliable Solutions: Ensuring Consistency and Dependability
With round-the-clock access to Level III experts, our NDT programs guarantee reliability, keeping your projects on track and on schedule.
Training and Certification
HansenNDE provides thorough nondestructive testing training led by certified ASNT Level III instructors to assist clients in their NDT personnel certification programs. Our programs are customizable to meet specific client needs and project requirements, covering basic NDT methods, advanced technologies, specialty AUT applications, and technology overview and appreciation courses. These courses aim to enhance our clients’ understanding of various NDT methods and technologies, enabling them to optimize inspection efforts and expenditures for maximum returns.
On-site Level ll
Penetrant Training
Questions About Level III Services
These professionals come with extensive industry expertise, ensuring top-tier performance and industry knowledge.
Yes. Generally, any time an NDT inspection is performed, an NDT program should be established. More specifically, when a contract document calls out an inspection specification, code, or standard you must have an NDT program. An NDT program consists of a documented procedure, aka “written practice,” on how the company will certify their inspectors and NDT procedures that are written to the inspection requirements. Both of these things require Level 3 approval. The Level 3 can be an employee of the company or could be a consultant (Outside Agency Level III)
AWS D1.5 states that if performing inspections on Fracture Critical Members (FCM), a Level III must be on site supervising of the Level II’s performing the work.
Non FCM inspections do not need a Level III on site per AWS D1.5, but it is never a bad idea to have one around.
How Can We Help?
Safety, reliability, and compliance obligations can be the difference between a sustainable and profitable business and one that is not.
