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AMERICAN INSPECTION SOCIETY - HOUSTON,TEXAS
American Inspection Society, Inc.
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AIS
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OUR HISTORY
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In 1971 a Group of Senior Inspectors in the Vessel and Piping Fabrication segment of the oil and gas industries and contractors perceived the need for a fellowship society specifically for their segment of operations. They formed and chartered the American Inspection Society in 1974. It is also referred to in this literature and by the membership, briefly as "A.I.S."
In the beginning, most of the functions were primarily social in nature as a fraternal order of inspectors. The needs of the industry kept evolving and changing, and so did the role of inspectors. The meetings became more exchange oriented, with the passing of technical information and new techniques of inspection. Thus, evolved a functional full-scope society, with training meetings, educational committees, and embracing all areas of inspection in its membership.
Today, the A.I.S. is moving forward to expand membership, and the educational role to it's membership, to stay abreast of new technology and the role of inspection. *Currently it is an organization of members and supporting sponsors promoting education, advancement, science, technology, application of inspection and quality assurance of energy products.* Committees are working with brother organizations - (ASNT, AWS, NACE, ASQ) to form joint training efforts.
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Our Mission Statement-
"To achieve excellence through proficient inspection and testing."(tm)
Our Goals-
The American Inspection Society is committed to the education and training of the next generation of welding professionals. The society strives to continue to be the driving force in preparing individuals to serve our industry in a wide range of careers. American Inspection Society is exploring ways whereby parents, students, educators, engineers, business executives, and government agencies will form and maintain positive opinions about welding and its inspection activities.
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MEMBERSHIP CODE OF ETHICS
This Code of Ethics shall apply to all members of the American Inspection Society (AIS).
It is their duty to conduct themselves in accordance with the following precepts:
1) To maintain high standards of skills, practice and integrity that will protect the lives and health of their associates and of the general public.
2) To uphold at all times the reputation of AIS and the good name of its members.
3) To perform all activities in a spirit of fairness to employers, employees, customers and competitors.
4) To maintain a standard in agreement with high ideals of personal integrity and honour.
5) To refrain from misrepresentation of any aspects of the aims and objectives of AIS.
6) To refrain from accepting compensation in any form except from their principal clients or employers. If income is derived from any other source, then disclosure must be made to all interested parties.
7) To disclose to their employers or clients any connection or business affiliation which might involve a conflict of interest.
8) To avoid any unprofessional tactics in soliciting contracts and to decline any connection with improper patronage.
9) To advance the aims and objectives of AIS through the exchange of information and experience with others, where possible.
10) To provide the opportunity for advancement and increasing the skills of their employees and of those under their supervision.
A.I.S. BENEFITS
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EMPLOYMENT LISTINGS:
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Each active AIS member can have an employment availabilty listing showing his/her qualifications and their type employment desired placed in the monthly newsletter, "THE QUALITY INSPECTOR" at no charge in all confidentially. Space on the website abbreviated version of the newsletter is optional as space and time allows.
JOB OPPORTUNTIES:
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Equal Opportunity Employers (EOE) are allowed to place ads for new positions in the monthly Newsletter and website at no charge. New opportunities for inspectors, NDE Technicians, and management positions appear in each monthly issue.
Interpersonal networking is always a great asset to ones professional career. Often by word of mouth information can cultivate a better employment leads for contact. This is achieved through association with peers at the American Inspection Society via person to person networking.
FELLOWSHIP:
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An opportunity to meet with other inspection professionals to broaden your knowledge and socialize with peers of like interests. A.I.S. meetings allow a common "neutral" ground for personnel of competing companies to meet and freely exchange operational ideas.
TRAINING:
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Each meeting has a specific training presentation to bring new technology to the membership. Many varied aspects of different technologies are presented to broaden the individual members scope of knowledge.New equipment, NDE, and Inspection techniques and other topics are covered. Often guest speakers present and share timely training materials which is helpful to ones own personal library. Guest speakers are informative, up-to-date speakers who share their expertise and insights with the members.
MONTHLY NEWSLETTER:
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Each member receives a monthly newsletter, which brings news of local events, training programs, new job openings,new internet contacts, and is distributed free to employers throughout the industry.
PROFESSIONAL STATUS:
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Each approved member receives a membership certificate suitable for frame mounting. This certificate acknowledges the approved member is a "Registered Professional Inspector"(R.P.I.) with status in the Professional Society of his peers. The certificate is renewable annually with submission of the appropriate fees. A pocket stamp is available to each active member which indicates his/her professional status and registration number. This stamp may be used to ascertain documentation authentication which was reviewed by the competent professional inspector.
MEMBERSHIP REGISTER:
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Membership registers are compiled and distributed annually throughout the industry employers and to each member.
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We welcome membership applications, sponsors advertisement, and membership participation in any one of the various committees. Membership applications may be obtained by left clicking on "Membership Application" in the links lower section of this webpage. Print your own copy and return with the attached a current resume for approval by AIS board members. Prospective members or sponsors are solely reponsible for all fees and dues upon application for membership. A preferred transfer of funds in best done by check or money order via the US postal service at this time. The cash option may be best handled by presenting the appropriate funds in US dollars to the current Treasurer or President, with the application and resume attached, at the next available meeting. "The Inspector" Newsletter is mailed to active American Inspection Society members, corporate members and sponsors in the inspection industry. If you would like to receive your copy or you missed yours in the mail, contact the current Treasurer and assistant secretary, via email address below or simply click on the link at the bottom of this webpage, entitled "Contact Us". Your interest, questions and comments may be directed to the Secretary, F. Atkinson, American Inspection Society, P.O. Box 840721, Houston, Texas 77284-0721.
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DISCLAIMER
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The Registered Professional Inspector Certificate DOES NOT LICENSE the inspector or other professional to practice inspection. Licensing agreements are authorized by the state and or legal governing body of the country in which the inspector is practicing.
The individual inspector is legally responsible for all his/her actions during the course of his/her inspection activites.The American Inspection Society, Inc., its officers, board of directors, active and life members, and affiliates does not assume the legal liability for any misaction or judgment by any Professional Inspectors or Engineers during their duties either expressed and or implied.
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NOTICE ON COPYRIGHTS
All Images are Copyrighted and noted.
All Rights are Reserved. Do not duplicate or redistribute in any form.THOSE PERSONS WHICH INFRINGE UPON THE CONTRIBUTORS OF THIS WEBSITES OR ITS AFFILIATES WILL BE PROSECUTED TO THE FULL EXTENT OF THE LAW. Exception: The Membership Application Form is distributed to prospective members only. This form may be reproduced as a service to those qualfied persons desiring to advance their career in the field of Quality Control inspection of welding and or fabrication inspection.
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POLICY ON SPAMMING:
AIS seeks to always secure the Internet privacy of every person corresponding on the internet to this website or any related affiliated websites of this organization. Therefore, any e-mail address, contact address or phone number will not be sold, traded or bartered without the owners express written permission.
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A Public Service Announcement:
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It's the law "DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE." BEERESPONSIBLE.
Give the keys to a designated non-drunk driver. Drink. Drive. Go to jail.
Courtesy:The National Safety Council & The Texas Department of Public Safety.
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