Fractional Quality Management for Industrial Operations
On-demand QA/QC leadership, inspections, and quality systems that scale with your operations.
Supporting industrial, energy, and manufacturing projects across Canada and internationally.
Steelhead provides end-to-end quality expertise that scales with your needs. Our fractional model gives you on-demand access to QA/QC leadership, certified inspectors, integrity specialists, and documentation support.
We help you strengthen systems, improve compliance, and deliver projects with confidence, from fabrication and construction to commissioning and operations.
Comprehensive Quality Solutions for Every Phase of Your Project
Experience Across Canada’s Most Demanding Sectors — and Beyond
We understand the standards, regulations, and execution challenges that define industrial projects. Our experience spans oil & gas, pipeline, power generation, manufacturing, pulp & paper, agribusiness, mining, and more — across Canada and international markets.
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![Refining, petrochemical, and chemical processing facility with industrial towers and piping supporting regulated quality and safety programs.]()
Refining, Petrochemical & Chemical
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![Power generation site with solar panels and field technicians, representing quality assurance and inspection support for energy projects.]()
Power Generation
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![Industrial pipeline infrastructure with field technician inspecting piping systems for quality, safety, and asset integrity compliance.]()
Pipeline
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![Pulp and paper manufacturing facility with technician inspecting equipment, representing quality control and operational oversight.]()
Pulp & Paper
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![Manufacturing facility floor with production equipment and overhead cranes, supporting quality management and process control.]()
Manufacturing
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![Agribusiness greenhouse operation with rows of plants, representing quality systems and operational standards in agricultural production.]()
Agribusiness
Recent Projects & Field Experience
Azángaro Province, Peru (Tin Mine)
Azángaro Province, Peru (Tin Mine)
Wood Buffalo, Alberta, Canada
Tarragona Catalonia Region, Spain (Municipal Sewer)
Balıkesir Province, Türkiye (Gold & Silver Mine)
Our Services
Fractional Quality Management
On-demand QA/QC leadership, compliance oversight, and complete quality system support.
We act as your scalable quality department — from documentation and audits to inspections and execution.
QA/QC Consulting & Auditing
Procedures, audits, and documentation to meet regulatory, client, and code requirements.
We help build, optimize, and implement quality programs that stand up to scrutiny.
Asset Integrity Inspections & Management
Risk-based inspection programs, data-driven analysis, and integrity planning for critical equipment.
We support RBI, piping programs, pressure equipment compliance, and field inspection coordination.
Project & Shutdown Planning
Quality plans, ITP development, inspection coordination, and execution oversight for turnarounds and shutdowns.
We ensure quality, timing, and compliance stay aligned under tight schedules.
Vendor & Third-Party Surveillance
Verification that suppliers meet specifications, codes, and delivery requirements.
We manage vendor audits, FATs, ITPs, and quality documentation throughout the supply chain.
Non-Destructive Examination Coordination
Oversight, verification, and reporting for NDE services to ensure compliance with codes and client programs.
We coordinate RT, UT, MT, PT, PAUT, and advanced integrity methods.
Hot Tap & Line Intervention Consulting
Planning, coordination, and quality control for complex hot tap and line intervention activities.
We support engineering review, procedure validation, on-site oversight, and code compliance.
Quality Software & System Implementation
Integrated systems for inspection data, reporting, and real-time analytics.
We connect your quality programs with digital tools for visibility, traceability, and performance.
Why Companies Choose Steelhead
EXPERTISE
Decades of hands-on QA/QC, inspection, integrity management, and shutdown experience across global projects.
INNOVATION
Technology-driven quality systems, dashboards, and real-time data insights.
RELIABILITY
Proven results delivering audits, inspection programs, documentation, and regulatory compliance on time.
SCALABLE SUPPORT
Fractional model that flexes from single projects to enterprise-level quality programs.
PARTNERSHIP
We act as an extension of your team, keeping quality systems aligned with your goals.
Built from Experience.
Designed for Results.
Steelhead Quality Solutions was founded by industry professionals who saw the need for flexible, high-caliber quality support that could match the pace and precision of modern projects. With leadership experience across Canada, the U.S, Europe and South America, our team combines technical expertise with practical insight to deliver reliable, compliant, and efficient outcomes, every time.
Let’s Talk Quality
From one-off inspections to complete fractional quality departments, we help you build systems that stand up to pressure, regulators, and project demands.