STI has earned a reputation as a leading provider of Non-Destructive Testing and Inspection Services for the following industries:
- Oil & Gas Upstream, Midstream and Downstream
- Construction and Fabrication
About Southern Tool Inspection
Headquartered in Broussard, Louisiana, STI has grown to encompass locations in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Wyoming, North Dakota, and Pennsylvania serving customers in the Eagleford Shale, Permian Basin Shale, Haynesville Shale, and Marcellus Shale.
STI’s primary focus is on customer satisfaction with a strong emphasis on Quality, Safety, Training, and Technology. This has set STI apart from all competitors and has resulted in unparalleled service.
Leveraging our industry knowledge and experience, STI maximizes the value of customer equipment while reducing costs. With a proven track record, we pride ourselves on delivering unmatched levels of service quality and accuracy through experience, safety practices and integrity.
STI expanded its service capabilities by creating a new business unit “Consulting & Testing Group”. The addition of the Consulting & Testing Group enables STI to provide additional NDT services to its existing client base and has positioned STI to expand its asset integrity solutions to additional industries. STI’s Consulting & Testing Group provides services throughout the U.S with core competencies on the following NDT and Craft Inspection Services:
- Radiography Inspection
- Certified Welding Inspectors
- Conventional NDT Methods
- AMPP/NACE Coating Inspectors
- Film Auditing
- Film Digitizing
- Multi-cert Inspectors
John Edmond
President/CEO
With 20 years of financial management experience and a background in finance and accounting, John Edmond provides invaluable support to the STI team. John is highly valued on the Corporate Management Team as a planner, director, and coordinator—while also maintaining key relationships with lenders, vendors and legal counsel to ensure everything continues to run smoothly.
Ryan Harper
Chief Operating Officer
With more than 20 years of experience with downhole drilling tools and drill pipe inspections, Ryan Harper is well versed in the importance of non-destructive testing for failure prevention. Strategizing with other departments and teams, Ryan is constantly improving operating procedures and maintaining high-quality standards for the benefit of the company and its clients.
Ethen “Poochie” Dupuis
ASNT Certified Level III Inspector
With more than 30 years in oil and gas, Ethen “Poochie” Dupuis brings a wide depth of experience in quality assurance to the team. As an inspector for STI, he ensures tools and equipment are up to code and exceed the accepted industry limits.
Nic McCormic
Director – QHSE
Nic McCormic is a seasoned and driven QHSE Manager with over 25 years of experience developing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental programs in the Oil and Gas Industry. Nic possesses a strong track record of improving safety performance, reducing workplace incidents and ensuring regulatory compliance through meticulous risk assessments and proactive safety initiatives.
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Mission
Southern Tool Inspection’s mission is to perform Inspection services, deliver unquestioned reassurance, and to be the recognized provider of choice in the oil and gas inspection industry. We will be the performance leader by achieving industry leading customer satsifaction, providing rewarding careers for all of our employees, and operating with integrity and the highest safety standards.
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Vision
To be the recognized provider of choice in the Oil and Gas Inspection Industry.
Our Core Values
Honesty & Integrity
We believe in doing the right thing, even when no one is looking. Being truthful and ethical in all aspects of STI operations. Acknowledge errors and be accountable for results. Do what we say we will do.
Safety Ownership
Customer Relationships
Teamwork
At STI, cooperation and collaboration are pivotal. Everyone has a vital role in taking initiative to solve complex problems and work through projects presented to them. Each team member should exhibit excellent communication skills to ensure jobs are completed safely and efficiently to maximize asset uptime.
Quality
STI takes great pride in our performance in and out of the field. At STI, all actions taken by our team are done so with intent, dedication, and intelligent effort. Quality always takes precedence over time to ensure completion of jobs and safe work environments.