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Technical Audit

Independent Review. Smarter Decisions.

Al-Etimad provides independent technical and quality audits for drilling rigs, workover rigs, OEM manufacturing projects and associated oil & gas equipment.

Our audits help identify compliance gaps, technical risks, documentation deficiencies and improvement opportunities before they affect commissioning or field operations.

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Technical Audit Services

A technical audit provides an independent view of how effectively project requirements are being implemented across engineering, manufacturing, inspection, testing and documentation.

Al-Etimad supports rig owners, drilling contractors, operators and OEM manufacturers with structured technical audits designed to identify gaps, improve quality discipline and strengthen project readiness.

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Technical Audit Services
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Areas of Audit

What We Audit

Our technical audits can be adapted to the project stage, equipment scope and specific client requirements.

Engineering & Design

Review of engineering basis, drawing status, revisions, deviations and equipment interfaces.

Manufacturing Compliance

Assessment of fabrication, assembly, material control and implementation of approved procedures.

QA/QC Systems

Review of quality plans, ITPs, inspections, quality responsibilities, NCRs and CAPA.

Risk Management

Identification of technical, manufacturing, quality, schedule and commissioning risks.

Documentation & Records

Review of MRBs, test records, certificates, inspection reports and final documentation.

Project Performance

Assessment of technical readiness, quality performance and unresolved project issues.

Procedures & Processes

Evaluation of approved procedures, inspection workflows and management controls.

Improvement Opportunities

Practical recommendations to improve quality, compliance, reliability and technical readiness.

Our Process

A Structured Audit Approach

01

Plan

Define audit objectives, scope, project stage and applicable requirements.

02

Audit

Review documents, processes, equipment and project-quality activities.

03

Analyze

Evaluate findings, non-conformities, risks and compliance gaps.

04

Report

Provide clear findings, practical recommendations and required actions.

05

Follow Up

Review corrective actions and verify closure where included in scope.

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Independent
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Drive Continuous Improvement
Why It Matters

Drive Continuous Improvement

A technical audit provides a clear picture of current project status and can identify weaknesses before they affect testing, commissioning, acceptance or field operations.

Independent review supports better technical decisions, stronger compliance and more effective corrective-action management.

Identify risks before they become operational problems
Strengthen compliance with project requirements
Improve quality and technical traceability
Reduce unresolved findings before acceptance
Improve overall project readiness
Independent Audit Support
for Stronger Technical Assurance.
Audit Control

Structured Review of Critical Project Controls

Our audit can examine not only the physical asset, but also the processes and records supporting technical compliance and final acceptance.

DOC

Documentation Audit

Review of the records required to demonstrate traceability and technical compliance.

  • MRB status
  • Material certificates
  • Inspection records
  • Test reports
  • As-built drawings
CERT

Certification Review

Assessment of certification status and outstanding technical gaps.

  • Equipment certificates
  • Calibration status
  • Electrical records
  • Ex documentation
  • Test certificates
NCR

NCR & CAPA Review

Review of non-conformity management and corrective-action effectiveness.

  • NCR quality
  • Root-cause analysis
  • Corrective actions
  • Preventive actions
  • Closure evidence
RISK

Risk-Based Review

Audit attention can be focused on areas with the highest project impact.

  • Technical risk
  • Quality risk
  • Schedule risk
  • Commissioning risk
  • Acceptance risk
Audit at the Manufacturing Source

OEM Manufacturing Technical Audit

For overseas rig-build projects, Al-Etimad can provide independent technical audits directly at OEM manufacturing facilities to identify compliance and readiness gaps before delivery.

Engineering implementation
Manufacturing progress
Material control
Fabrication quality
Welding management
Mechanical assembly
Electrical integration
Inspection discipline
NCR status
FAT & shipment readiness
Audit Deliverables

Clear, Traceable Audit Documentation

Audit findings should be clear, practical and easy for responsible parties to track through corrective action.

Audit Reporting

  • Technical audit report
  • Executive summary
  • Findings register
  • Non-conformity list
  • Risk observations
  • Photo evidence

Corrective Action Tracking

  • Document gaps
  • Certification gaps
  • Action tracker
  • Responsible parties
  • Closure verification
  • Final closeout status
Industry Standards & Compliance

Technical audits are performed with reference to applicable contractual requirements, approved project specifications and relevant industry standards.

APIAmerican Petroleum Institute
ISOInternational Organization for Standardization
ASMEAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers
ASTMASTM International
IECInternational Electrotechnical Commission
IADCInternational Association of Drilling Contractors
Let's Build Stronger Technical Assurance

Schedule Your Technical Audit

Contact Al-Etimad to discuss your audit scope, project stage and technical assurance requirements across engineering, manufacturing, QA/QC, documentation and final acceptance.

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