Effective mechanical integrity programs rely upon practical field experience, technical knowledge, and informed decision-making. AIS leadership is supported by decades of combined experience in inspection, welding, nondestructive examination, mechanical integrity, risk-based inspection, reliability, and failure analysis.
This experience provides a foundation for helping clients evaluate asset condition, manage risk, and support long-term operational reliability.
Kevin Hudgens founded Advanced Inspection Solutions to provide independent mechanical integrity and inspection services focused on helping owners, operators, engineers, and facilities make informed decisions regarding asset reliability, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
Professional qualifications include:
These qualifications support AIS capabilities involving pressure vessels, piping systems, storage tanks, welding inspection, nondestructive examination, and risk-based inspection programs.
These qualifications support AIS capabilities involving pressure vessels, piping systems, storage tanks, welding inspection, nondestructive examination, and risk-based inspection programs.
Don Christie serves as a subject matter expert supporting AIS in areas including:
Don's extensive industry experience provides valuable perspective for complex integrity assessments, damage evaluations, reliability initiatives, and risk-informed decision-making. His expertise helps support AIS's commitment to delivering practical, technically sound, and standards-based solutions for clients throughout the Permian Basin.
Leadership extends beyond technical qualifications.
AIS believes responsible leadership includes:
Every inspection, assessment, and recommendation has the potential to influence decisions affecting people, operations, the environment, and critical infrastructure.
Technical industries depend upon knowledgeable, qualified, and safety-focused professionals.
AIS supports workforce development, industry education, and the advancement of mechanical integrity and inspection practices throughout New Mexico and the Permian Basin. This includes participation in training initiatives, mentoring opportunities, professional development activities, and programs that help prepare the next generation of inspectors, technicians, and industry professionals.
AIS has also supported the development and instructional delivery of nondestructive examination (NDE) training programs through Southeast New Mexico College (SENMC), helping provide students with exposure to industry-recognized inspection principles, NDE methodologies, and qualification requirements consistent with established industry practices.
By investing in education and workforce development, AIS seeks to help strengthen the long-term availability of qualified personnel who will support safe, reliable, and compliant operations across the industries we serve.
"Leadership is not measured by authority alone. It is measured by the responsibility we accept for the people, assets, and systems entrusted to our care."
