Quality Expertise Across Industrial & Energy Sectors
QA/QC, inspections, and integrity support for complex, regulated environments
Supporting projects across Canada, the U.S., Europe, and South America
Quality challenges look different in every sector, but all require systems that reduce risk, ensure compliance, and keep projects moving.
Steelhead brings sector-specific QA/QC expertise, supported by proven procedures, inspection coordination, and fractional quality management models that adapt to your facility, your standards, and your schedule.
Expertise That Spans Across Industries
Manufacturing
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Pipeline
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Refining & Petrochemical
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Power Generation
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Pulp & Paper
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Agribusiness
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Manufacturing
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Pipeline
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Refining & Petrochemical
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Power Generation
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Pulp & Paper
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Agribusiness
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Steelhead supports major refineries and petrochemical facilities with shutdown quality planning, inspection coordination, welding QA/QC, and vendor surveillance.
Our focus is on safety, schedule, and documentation accuracy, keeping your operations aligned with API and ASME codes while minimizing downtime.
Refining & Petrochemical
Services in this industry:
• Project & Shutdown Planning
• Vendor & Third-Party Surveillance
• Asset Integrity Inspections
• Fractional Quality Management
Our pipeline expertise spans early-stage planning, hot tap and line intervention support, NDE coordination, integrity program management, and field QA/QC execution.
From new construction to maintenance programs, we ensure welding, coatings, materials, documentation, and interventions meet regulatory and client requirements.
Pipeline
Services in this industry:
• Hot Tap & Line Intervention Consulting
• Asset Integrity Management
• NDE Coordination
• Vendor & Third-Party Surveillance
From fabrication to final inspection, we help manufacturers streamline quality processes, reduce defects, and meet strict specifications across mechanical, electrical, and industrial production.
Steelhead implements QA/QC procedures, inspection coordination, software integration, and fractional quality oversight to improve traceability, strengthen compliance, and optimize throughput.
Manufacturing
Services in this industry:
• QA/QC Consulting & Auditing
• Vendor & Third-Party Surveillance
• Quality Software Implementation
• Fractional Quality Management
Steelhead supports mining operations with quality oversight for mill construction, mechanical installations, piping systems, slurry lines, tailings management, and vendor-supplied equipment.
Our team brings hands-on experience from international mining projects, delivering QA/QC leadership, inspection coordination, documentation control, and integrity support across both greenfield and brownfield sites.
Mining
Services in this industry:
• QA/QC Consulting & Auditing
• Vendor & Third-Party Surveillance
• Asset Integrity Management
• NDE Coordination
• Fractional Quality Management
• Hot Tap & Line Intervention (where applicable)
Steelhead supports both conventional and renewable power facilities with quality frameworks that reduce rework, enhance reliability, and ensure code compliance.
From turbine overhauls to boiler inspections and mechanical installations, we help your assets meet strict performance and safety expectations.
Power Generation
Services in this industry:
• Shutdown & Project Planning
• Asset Integrity Management
• NDE Coordination
• QA/QC Consulting
We support agricultural processors, food manufacturers, and agribusiness facilities with inspection planning, construction QA/QC, and asset maintenance programs.
Steelhead ensures your processing, storage, and plant infrastructure meets regulatory standards and performs reliably long-term.
Agribusiness
Services in this industry:
• Fractional Quality Management
• QA/QC Consulting & Auditing
• Asset Integrity Management
High-temperature and corrosive environments demand rigorous quality controls.
Steelhead provides shutdown planning, inspection coordination, fractional quality oversight, and quality system management to keep mills operating safely and efficiently.
Pulp & Paper
Services in this industry:
• Project & Shutdown Planning
• Asset Integrity Management
• QA/QC Consulting & Auditing
One Partner Across Every Industry
No matter the sector, the principles of quality remain the same — clarity, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Steelhead integrates seamlessly into your operations, providing consistent systems and reliable oversight that reduce risk, improve compliance, and deliver results.
Experience
Innovation
Scalability
Partnership
Supporting Clients Across Canada and Beyond
Our work spans refineries in Alberta, power facilities in British Columbia, manufacturing sites across Ontario and Manitoba, and international projects throughout the U.S., Europe, and South America.
Wherever your project takes place, our team brings the same level of precision and professionalism.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. Every program we deliver is tailored to your industry standards, asset types, and regulatory requirements. Our team works across energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, utilities, and industrial construction, adapting inspection scope, documentation, and oversight to fit how your operations actually run.
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Yes. We support multi-site and multi-facility operations through a centralized quality framework that maintains consistency while allowing for site-specific requirements. This approach ensures uniform reporting, traceability, and oversight across all locations.
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Ideally during the planning and design phase. Early involvement allows us to integrate quality requirements into schedules, procurement, and execution plans, reducing downstream rework, inspection delays, and compliance risk.
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We don't operate as a third-party checkbox. We embed into your operation. Steelhead combines hands-on technical expertise with practical systems thinking, helping clients build sustainable quality programs rather than temporary inspection coverage.
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We apply a unified framework grounded in CSA, API, ASME, and ISO standards, then adapt it to your specific industry, jurisdiction, and project requirements. This ensures consistency without forcing a one-size-fits-all approach.
Let’s Strengthen Quality In Your Industry
Steelhead delivers precision, reliability, and innovation across every sector we serve. Let’s discuss how our team can support your next project.