Ensuring weld integrity: The role of QA/QC in welding for the energy sector

Welded components form the pipelines, pressure vessels, and structural frames that keep Canada’s energy industry running. In these high-stakes environments, the need for robust quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) practices is unquestionable.

A recent feature by the CWB Group in Canadian Metalworking highlights the critical role of quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) in energy projects to prevent defects, ensure compliance, mitigate risk and protect public safety. While QA ensures welding processes are planned, qualified and properly executed, QC confirms these elements meet the required standards through inspections, testing, and audits.

With the expansion of hydrogen and small modular reactors, the demand for skilled NDT personnel and reliable inspection methods continues to grow. The CWB Group supports this need through training, certification, and oversight – preparing the workforce to operate in highly regulated, safety-critical environments, while also helping the industry build and maintain infrastructure that Canadians can depend on.

Read the full article in Canadian Metalworking magazine.