The Gold Standard of Oil & Gas Consulting

Capstone Quality Services is a full-service oil and gas consulting firm specializing in quality management system standards.  Our focus is on the Oil & Gas sector but extends to all forms of manufacturing and has a global reach.  Our services include internal audits, supplier audits, audit preparation, annual product reviews, gap analysis, quality management system consulting, documentation review, quality manual development, certification account management, dispute resolution, international account representation, certification project management, regulatory compliance, supply chain management, risk assessment, APR’s, product quality complaints, NDA documentation, audit management and audit response & monitoring, remediation planning, strategic planning, project timelines development, six sigma principles, and quality risk management approach.  Capstone specializes in top industry standards like API Q1, API Q2, API Monogram Product Licenses, ISO 9001: 2008 and 2015 ed., OHSAS 18001, and ISO 14001.

We were founded to ensure that your company's oil and gas certifications are managed in an efficient and careful manner.  We understand the difficult process of becoming certified and maintaining quality standards. Our associates are highly trained and accomplished individuals who understand your needs and look forward to assisting you on a myriad of levels.  We are ready to take your business to the next level of accountability. Whether your facility is wanting to become certified and needs a starting point, or there are existing certifications that need managing, Capstone Quality Services would like to assist.

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Services

Consulting

• Certification Account Management
• International Account Representation to Quality Registrars
• Quality System Improvements​
• Lean Manufacturing Projects
• Manufacturing Processes
• Quality Risk Management Approach
• Six Sigma Principles​

Auditing Services

• Pre-assessment Audits
• Internal Audits
•  Supplier Audits
• Management Reviews
• Audit Preparation
• Audit Planning
• Audit Result Review and Response Advisement 

Documentation Management

• Quality Manual Review
• Document Review
• Document Control
• Document Retention​
• Document Archiving
• Lifecycle Management Documentation and API Std 18LCM

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Training

• On the Job Training
• Standards Training
• On-Site and Off-Site Training
• Onboarding
• New Hire Training
• Continued Education

Planning and Assessment

• GAP Analysis
• Remediation Plans
• Risk Management Assessments
• Strategic Planning
• Project Timelines Development
• Project Management for Certification Applications and Quality Implementation

Quality Systems

• Change Controls
• APR’s
• Quality Metrics Design and Monitoring
• Investigations
• SOP Revision
• Out of Tolerance
• Customer Complaints

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Standards Focus

API Q1

API Q1 is a "Specification for Quality Management System Requirements for Manufacturing Organizations for the Petroleum and Natural Gas Industry." This document is based off of ISO 9001 but delves more specifically into requirements developed by oil and natural gas professionals to meet the needs of the industry.

API Q2

API Q2 defines the quality management system requirements for service supply organizations for the petroleum and natural gas industries.  This document applies to the execution of services during exploration, development and production in the oil and gas industry.  including upstream oil and gas well construction, intervention, production, and abandonment.  This standard also applies to activities associated with well servicing, equipment repair/maintenance, and inspection activities.

ISO 9001:  2015

ISO 9001 is the international standard that specifies requirements for a quality management system.  This standard ensures that products and services will be provided consistently and reliably by outlining a management system structure developed by quality professionals in various industries.  This document also outlines the processes to meet customer and regulatory requirements.

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Planning and Assessment​

How do you know if your company is ready to apply for certification or how close your management system is to the standard you want to obtain?  Our auditors are experts in this field and can perform a pre-assessment audit, internal audits, supplier audits, management reviews, gap analysis,  at your convenience.  This is one of the most important steps in the process to understanding where your system is, goals of applying for certification, implementation timelines, and potential improvements to make.  

Process
​Management

We know the steps towards certification and we manage your company's progress from beginning to end (and beyond).  It's not just about holding yourself accountable, it's about holding your employee(s) accountable too.  Let us oversee the process of becoming certified and create realistic timelines and goals for your company.  Through our management expertise, we offer the best advisement on how to become a certified company.  

Account Management

Our firm manages your accounts with care and precision.  From facilitation of communication to the processing of various changes within your company to keep your account up-to-date and active.  We want you to be able to run your company and produce a quality product or service.  Let us handle the minutia so you do not have to!

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~Account management, auditing services, and document review for your certification needs~

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Account Representation

We will bridge the gap between your company and your certification body if there is a language barrier.  We understand the difficulties in operating around the globe and staying up-to-date on an active certification.  We also understand the difficulties when problems arise with registrations and product licenses.  That is why our service is so vital to bridge the gap and consolidate both communications and processes to resolving disputes.

Concise
​​Reports​

With the convenience of online communication and reporting systems comes the chaos of finding the right information and understanding the complete picture of your certification account(s).  Our associates are experts at compiling detailed and easy-to-understand reports so that your quality management personnel sees the complete picture and are able to quickly decide what the next steps are.  

Document
​Review

Our associates perform document review of your quality manual, procedures, work instructions, and audit reports to ensure your system meets the intended standard.  This is extremely important when developing the additional requirements and when responding to audit findings.  Our associates are highly experienced in editing these documents and have extensive knowledge in the structure and wording of responses to your registrar.