2026 SAFETY CONFERENCE
Safety Through
Mechanical Integrity
Independent mechanical integrity & inspection services supporting safer, more reliable operations throughout the Permian Basin.

Why Mechanical Integrity Matters

Mechanical integrity helps operators understand asset condition, manage risk, improve reliability, and support safer operations.

Inspection programs help identify deterioration before failures occur, supporting informed decisions regarding maintenance, repair, reliability, and continued service.

Assets We Support

  • Pressure Vessels
    Inspection and condition assessment supporting safe and reliable operation.
  • Process Piping
    Evaluation of piping systems to help identify deterioration and support integrity programs.
  • Aboveground Storage Tanks
    Inspection services supporting asset stewardship, compliance, and long-term reliability.

Risk-Based Inspection

Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) evaluates both the probability and consequence of failure to help prioritize inspection resources and support risk-informed maintenance decisions.

AIS team qualifications include API 580 Risk-Based Inspection certification.

Professional Qualifications

  • API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector
    In-service inspection, assessment, repair, and integrity management of pressure vessels.
  • API 570 Piping Inspector
    Inspection and integrity management of process piping systems.
  • API 653 Aboveground Storage Tank Inspector
    Inspection, repair, alteration, and assessment of aboveground storage tanks.
  • ASNT Level III Ultrasonic Testing
    Advanced ultrasonic testing oversight, interpretation, and program support.
  • ASNT ACCP Visual & Optical Testing Level II
    Visual inspection methods used to identify surface conditions and indications.
  • AWS Certified Welding Inspector
    Welding inspection, quality verification, and code compliance.
  • AWS Certified Welding Educator
    Welding knowledge, training, and technical education.

Why AIS?

Advanced Inspection Solutions (AIS) is an independent mechanical integrity and inspection company based in Carlsbad, New Mexico, serving operators and industrial facilities throughout the Permian Basin.

With more than 30 years of industry experience, AIS supports safety, reliability, compliance, and long-term asset stewardship through standards-based inspection services, risk-informed assessment, and practical field experience.

Let's Connect

Whether you are looking for inspection support, mechanical integrity guidance, risk-based inspection expertise, or simply want to discuss an operational challenge, we would welcome the opportunity to connect.

Kevin Hudgens
Founder & Principal Inspector
kevinhudgens@ais-basin.com
www.ais-basin.com
Carlsbad, New Mexico

Stewardship Quote

"When experience, training, and stewardship come together, safer workplaces and stronger industries follow."

— Advanced Inspection Solutions

Ready to Discuss Mechanical Integrity?

AIS supports operators throughout New Mexico and the Permian Basin with independent mechanical integrity, inspection, and risk management services.

We welcome the opportunity to discuss operational challenges, asset reliability, compliance objectives, and long-term stewardship strategies.