Locally Owned & Operated

Oilfield Inspections in Red Deer, Drayton Valley & Grande Prairie

Success through Quality, Innovation, Training and Customer Service

Stealth Oilfield Inspections LTD is a 100% Canadian owned and operated company. With a head office located in Red Deer, we also manage offices in both Grande Prairie and Drayton Valley. Operating not only in Alberta, but throughout the Midwest, we are authorized and approved to work for many major oil companies. At Stealth Oilfield Inspection LTD, we are committed to providing the top standards in oilfield inspection. With high-quality personnel and the latest inspection technology, we employ proven procedures, effective project management, and outstanding customer service. The goal of the company is to provide worry-free inspection services to our clients.

OUR OILFIELD SERVICES

Stealth Oilfield Inspections LTD provides services in many aspects of the industry, here are a few:

Drill Collar Inspections

We provide qualified service technicians to performa a complete wellsite inspection of Drill Collars, Heavi-wate Drill pipe, and all related subs, cross-overs and drilling related products.

Drill Pipe Inspections

Full-length drill pipe inspection to RP7G Specifications.

Tubing Inspections

On the rack full-length tubing inspections, including drift and check threads.

Wellsite Inspections

Power Tongs, Top Drives, Kellys, Break Bands, welds, and many other aspects of the drilling rig.

Rental Tools

We provide Mag Particle Inspection services for rental companies that require an unbiased third-party inspection of the tools that they send out on a daily basis. These tools are cleaned, inspected, and recorded in a local database that can be tracked over time to allow for full traceability on any and all tools inspected.

Service Rig Inspections

Crowns, Line pipe, Brakes, and any related stress related items.

Crane and Picker Inspections

We provide Engineered Certifications for Crane, Picker, and Loader inspections as required.

Vessel and Piping Inspections

Ultrasonic readings are recorded for Manifolds, piping, and vessels for Test Separators, P-Tanks, and all related piping.

Wellsite Tubing Inspections

To aid in the minimizing of tubing failures and lower operating costs for our clients, Stealth continues to invest in the latest technology. The WellTech-IV™️ Rig Floor Inspection System is one of those investments, and is designed to inspect oilfield tubing on the rig floor while being pulled out of the well. With ease, the inspection head is lifted onto the rig floor by the rig hoist line and positioned over the slips. This allows the operator to see the slips operate with the inspection head in place. The WellTech-IV™️ provides fast on-site calibration and a reliable, quality inspection to put the world back in operation quickly. This guarantees the tubing owner’s satisfaction of knowing the true condition of the tubing string.

Tubing Inspection Capacity

2 3/8″ to 4 1/2″ (with coupling).

Inspection Speed Range

Up to 250 ft/min.

Estimated Time to Calibrate

10-20 minutes.

Racked Tubing Inspection

Available at the wellsite or pipe rack site.

About Stealth Oilfield Inspections Ltd.

Stealth oil field inspections LTD was formed and incorporated September 27, 2000 in Red Deer, Alberta, by Gerry Der and Dennis Costen. Having worked for Georay Inspections for 18 years, Gerry brought to the table a wealth of inspection knowledge and experience. Similarly, Dennis had worked for Georay and Tuboscope for 2 1/2 years, as well as working for CE Franklin for 20 years in management. It was an awesome combination.

The company’s first day of business was November 1, 2000 and has been going strong ever since. After the first two months of business, a second inspection truck was added along with another inspection operator. A third inspection truck quickly follow to join in the other two by mid 2001. Within the first year of operation a total of three inspection trucks were operating and doing a variety of inspections for several service companies in Red Deer. At that time, a total of six employees were employed by Stealth.

After continued growth and improvement in the next couple of years, the management at Stealth decided to diversify and offer wellhead tubing inspections. In August 2004, Michael Walliser added his special expertise to the company by joining the owners, Gerry Der and Dennis Costen, as a partner. Michael had been in the oil field industry for the previous 28 years. First, with Franklin Supply for 14 years, then with Majestic Oil Tools, which was bought out by Smith International. This branch of the company began with only two wellhead inspection trucks, still based out of Red Deer. Shortly thereafter, a shop in Drayton Valley was opened up with initially one, and then a second truck, servicing that area. A third well head tubing inspection truck was also added to the Red Deer branch to accommodate the growing demand for the services there. As of present we operate a total of four wellhead tubing inspection trucks out of Red Deer, and two out of Drayton Valley. The addition of the new owner, the new division, and the new branch office, greatly assisted in the growth of this young business.

Both sides of the business continue to do well and therefore a decision was made to add a branch in Grande Prairie. It seemed a prudent move as the demand grew to carry out inspections on drilling rigs in that area, along with requests from companies to perform inspections on their downhole tools and rental equipment.

With the challenge of finding qualified personnel, the continued partnership itself made an agreement of purchase Enerspec Inspections LTD, which had been owned and operated by Rush McEachern, in March 2013. As a result, we have three inspection trucks servicing the Grande Prairie, Alberta and NE British Columbia area,
along with those already present in Drayton Valley and Red Deer. The company has grown now to where we have 26 employees and 14 inspection trucks. Many of our employees have multiple years of experience, totaling in excess of 130 years in the inspection business. Having had a safety program in place from the beginning of our business, Stealth is a very safety conscious company and we have held our COR Safety Certificate since 2001. We are also members of ISNetworld, Comply Works, and are on most major oil companies approved list.

Stealth Oilfield inspections LTD is a member in good standing with IPIA (International Pipe Inspectors Association) and many of our employees have taken courses provided by them specializing in the oilfield industry. From a small beginning, Stealth Oilfield Inspections LTD has grown to a company that performs inspections all over western Canada and it continues to flourish as a leader in both safety and high standards in the oil field inspecting business.

Trusted Oilfield Inspections

Why Choose Us?

The Stealth Advantage

Experience

Trained, experienced and knowledgeable inspection technicians are the backbone for any successful inspection company. We can proudly claim that we possess over 100 years of experience and training.

Quality

Working quickly and safely, our team ensures that all work performed is of the highest quality, no matter the size of the job.

Fast Turnaround

Using the best tools and following strict guidelines for safety and quality, our turnaround times are fast so you can get back to work!

The Best Tools

At Stealth Oilfield Inspections, we were card to stay current with a new inspection technologies so we can provide faster, more accurate services to our customers.

COMPANY EXPANSION

Stealth Oilfield Inspections LTD is constantly growing to serve our customers better. With offices in Red Deer, Grande Prairie and Drayton Valley, we serve customers all throughout Alberta and the Midwest – extending our reach to the Yukon and beyond.

Safety Above All Else

How It Works

Wellsite Tubing Inspections

Tubing Inspection capacity: 2 3/1″ to 4 1/2″ (with coupling).

Inspection speed range: Up to 250 ft/min.

Estimated time to calibrate: 10-20 minutes.

Detection Capability

Transverse cracks, pTransverse cracks, padding, splits & holes (Split-chek), TRUE WALL™️ Solid state hall effects wall loss monitoring for large area corrosion and rod wear. The WellTech-IV™️ system runs all electronically with no radioactive materials present.

PC Based Electronics Console includes

TransverseFlaw, solid state hall effects technology (view each channel in different colors).
Wall thickness monitoring, solid state hall effects.
New and Enhanced SPLIT-Chek longitudinal split and hole detection system.
Digital constant current mag power supply.
Computerized data acquisition, high speed computer system, color monitor & printer.
View inspection data on laptop or desktop computer.

Inspection Head

New compact size is 30% smaller and lighter than previous models:

TRUE-WALL™️ solid state wall monitoring system.
Exclusive “TFD” (TRUE FLAW DETECTION) System with solid state sensors.
Guide/wipers built into head for pipe centralization & wiping of tube OD.

Software Features

Windows based software.
Data acquisition spreadsheet program included for documentation by operator of pipe information i.e. reject data, joint no., etc.
Each section of pipe is numbered and stored to desk, and can be reviewed as “Live Time.”
Well Profile Report indicates problem areas in string, which is an excellent management tool for use in tubing wear analysis and corrosion inhibitor programs

Included in Stealth’s quality management system is a review of all tubing inspection jobs. This monitors operator consistency and ensures that our standards are met on all jobs regardless of which branch or operator completed the inspection. These job reviews are discussed and reviewed with the employees so that we constantly monitor and improve our performance. Our operators are trained and experienced to analyze the readings to determine the most reliable judgment and to cull out tubing that would otherwise cause future failures without causing any undue costs and waste.

Safety

Stealth Oilfield Inspections LTD recognizes the importance of health and safety to our clients, as well as for our employees. Therefore we maintain a current COR as well as memberships to ISNetworld, Complyworks and the International Pipe Inspectors Association. We ensure that the services and products we use are designed, manufactured, and built to meet or exceed any relevant Canadian industry standards for safety. The company’s health and safety policy states this commitment and outlines our approach to affective health and safety management. Our processes and procedures are designed to not only meet, but surpass, legal requirements and deliver a healthy, safe, and secure working environment for our employees and those in the surrounding area. Recognizing that the contributions of our employees make the backbone of our business, we are committed to helping them succeed. Not only offering them fair terms and conditions, we ensure they have all the skills and qualifications they need, and provide them with opportunities for training and development on a regular basis.

Careers

At Stealth Oilfield Inspections LTD, we are always on the lookout for the best talents in the field. Our team is made up of hard-working individuals dedicated to quality, professionalism, getting the job done safely, and on time. Don’t wait, now is your chance to get on board! Check out the job postings below and applied to the one that best suit you!

Current Job Openings

Drill Pipe Inspector

We are a privately owned company headquartered in Red Deer with operations in Drayton Valley and Grande Prairie. We currently have a NDT position open as a Field Operator at our Red Deer facility.

Applicants must have experience in Mag Particle II, LP, and UT.
Used Drill Pipe certificate experience and certificate would be preferred.
As an Operator, you will be the senior tech on staff and are responsible for performing jobs, as well as, assisting with the junior staff.
Your experience and knowledge will require you to be the lead operator on Drill Pipe inspection jobs.
You will be required to ensure that all inspection equipment is maintained in the operator’s trucks and that calibrations are completed and recorded according to regulations.
Your position will also require you to establish and maintain safety records and hold safety meetings with staff according to company and regulatory standards.

Excellent salary and benefit package commensurate with level of experience and training. Assistance with relocating will be provided.

Please email resume to stealthm@telus.net. All personal information will be kept confidential.

Wellhead Tubing Inspector

Stealth Oilfield Inspections Ltd. utilizes modern technology to inspect tubulars at the well site and is currently accepting applications for the position of WELLHEAD TUBING INSPECTOR for our Red Deer office.

Successful candidates will have:

Extensive knowledge and experience with the tubular inspection process
Ultrasonic (U.T.) training would be an asset
Preference will be given to those that have NDT training courses and experience.
Working knowledge of service rigs would also be an asset
Applicants must have a clean driving record and valid safety tickets.

Compensation and benefit package will reflect experience and training. Please email resumes to mwalliser@stealthinspections.com

Duties:

Conduct inspections of Oil Well Tubulars at the well sites in compliance with safety standards and regulations
Perform visual inspections, measurements, and tests to identify defects or malfunctions
Document inspection results and prepare detailed reports
Collaborate with other team members to address any issues or concerns identified during inspections
Follow established procedures and protocols to ensure consistent and accurate inspections

Skills

Mechanical knowledge:
- Understanding of mechanical systems and components to identify potential issues or defects
Commercial driving:
- Possess a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) to operate vehicles as required for inspections
Forklift operation:
- Skilled in operating forklifts to move materials and equipment as needed
Attention to detail:
- Ability to carefully observe and identify even minor defects or issues during inspections
Strong communication skills:
- Able to effectively communicate inspection findings and recommendations to team members and stakeholders

Please email resumes to mwalliser@stealthinspections.com

Note: Additional skills may be required based on specific job requirements.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $6,000.00-$8,000.00 per month

Benefits Include: