Certified Quality You Can Trust

At NorthStar Technologies – Oil & Gas Division, quality and compliance aren’t optional — they’re the foundation of everything we do.
Our operations are governed by a fully documented API-Q2 Certified Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring every service, inspection, and repair meets the industry’s highest global standards.

From ultrasonic and magnetic particle testing to hydrostatic verification and OEM rebuilds, every process is controlled, auditable, and traceable from start to finish.

API-Q2 Certified Quality Management

The API-Q2 standard defines the requirements for service companies supporting the oil and gas industry — focusing on risk management, operational control, and continuous improvement.

By adhering to this standard, NorthStar Technologies ensures that each task we perform is:

• Planned, executed, and verified under written procedures
• Documented for traceability and audit readiness
• Performed by qualified and certified personnel
• Controlled through calibration, verification, and review
• Evaluated for continual improvement and client satisfaction

This framework eliminates variability and provides verifiable assurance of quality, safety, and compliance.

Our Quality Policy

NorthStar Technologies is committed to delivering certified services that meet or exceed customer expectations while maintaining full regulatory compliance and operational safety.

Our team achieves this by:

• Implementing strict process controls at every stage of service
• Maintaining up-to-date calibration and certification for all testing equipment
• Providing thorough training and qualification for all technicians
• Conducting regular internal audits to ensure continuous improvement
• Preserving documentation for every inspection, repair, and recertification performed

Our quality culture ensures that every project, regardless of size or scope, is handled with consistency, accuracy, and integrity.

Documentation & Traceability

Every project performed by NorthStar Technologies is assigned a unique traceability code that links inspection, testing, and repair documentation.

Our Certification Package Includes:

• API-Q2 Certificate of Compliance
• Test and inspection reports (UT, MPI, Hydrostatic, Visual)
• Rebuild and repair documentation
• Photo evidence of condition and work performed
• Serialized tracking and digital archiving
• Quality verification and sign-off sheets

This complete data trail gives clients the ability to demonstrate compliance instantly during audits or customer reviews.

Technician Qualifications

All personnel performing inspections, testing, or repairs at NorthStar Technologies are trained and certified in accordance with ASNT, API, and OEM guidelines.

Certifications include:

• ASNT-TC-1A Level II and Level III (UT & MPI)
• OSHA and API safety training
• Confined space and pressure safety training
• OEM-specific rebuild and service authorizations

Each technician’s qualification record is maintained under the API-Q2 system, ensuring that only verified and competent individuals perform critical operations.

Calibration & Equipment Control

Testing accuracy depends on precision tools.
All gauges, sensors, and measuring devices used in our inspections and tests are maintained under a controlled calibration program.

Our calibration system includes:

• Scheduled calibration cycles
• Reference to NIST-traceable standards
• Verification before and after use
• Calibration record retention and documentation

This guarantees that every reading and test result we produce is valid, reproducible, and fully traceable.

Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance

NorthStar Technologies upholds strict Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies aligned with OSHA, API, and EPA regulations.

Our HSE Framework Includes:

• Daily safety briefings and job hazard analysis (JHA)
• PPE compliance and lockout/tagout procedures
• Spill prevention and waste management
• Pressure barrier verification and test bay containment
• Continuous safety audits and improvement tracking

Safety isn’t an afterthought — it’s embedded in our operational DNA.

Continuous Improvement

The API-Q2 system requires evidence of measurable improvement.
NorthStar Technologies conducts regular internal audits, management reviews, and performance metrics analysis to identify opportunities for growth and refinement.

Our goal is to deliver faster turnaround, greater accuracy, and enhanced customer satisfaction year over year — without compromise to quality or safety.

Nationwide Compliance Support

Whether your operation is based in Texas, Pennsylvania, or West Virginia, you receive the same certified quality and documentation standards.
Our nationwide ship-and-return program ensures consistent compliance from coast to coast.

Regions Served:
Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, District of Columbia, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, and Wisconsin.

Why Certification Matters

Choosing an API-Q2 certified partner means you’re selecting verified quality, traceability, and risk control.
It provides assurance that your testing and recertification processes are compliant, auditable, and backed by international best practices.

When you partner with NorthStar Technologies, you gain:

• Confidence in certified results
• Full transparency and documentation
• Simplified audit preparation
• Nationwide compliance consistency
• A team dedicated to operational excellence

Trust your operation to an API-Q2 Certified Partner.
Contact NorthStar Technologies – Oil & Gas Division for certified recertification, testing, and documentation services that meet the highest quality and compliance standards.

Phone: (304) 933-1024