In CITIC CENSA, since its beginning, we have developed our work under the supervision of our Quality Control team, following the statements of the successive Quality Assurance Manuals. Our QA people are qualified for several levels (I, II and III) and several non-destructive testing techniques (RT, UT, MT, PT etc.) as per SNT-TC-1A.

For destructive testing, as well as chemical and metallographic analysis, etc..., we use the services of an independent laboratory named AIMEN (Association Research Metallurgical Northwest), which depends of the Vigo Industrial Engineering School. CITIC CENSA is an associated member of AIMEN since its foundation in 1967.

In 1979 CITIC CENSA applied for and obtained a certificate of authorization to use the "U" stamp of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and this Certificate is still held today.

CITIC CENSA gives preferential importance to the strict compliance with the quality requirements in order to meet the most stringent international codes and customer’s specifications.

In addition to their acquired experience in QC, the CITIC CENSA’S personnel have undergone specialized training to provide knowledge of the new development in equipment design requirements, enabling material and fabrication QA programs to be prepared as management tools.

CITIC CENSA has an overriding QUAMANUAL according to ISO 9001 which is mandatory in all areas of our facilities.

The QA department reports directly to the General Manager. He is a member of the management team taking part in the interpretation of customer’s requirements established in the clients’ specifications.

CITIC CENSA holds the following Authorization Certificates:

Almost all nondestructive tests are carried out by CITIC CENSA’s personnel in house.