To ensure operational reliability and personal safety, it is essential that electrical installations are properly designed, installed, and maintained. This is especially critical in explosive atmospheres, where even a small fault can lead to catastrophic consequences.
We carry out detailed inspections of containers and temporary equipment in accordance with NORSOK Z-015 before they are shipped offshore, including document control and verification of checklists.
The NORSOK standards are developed by the Norwegian petroleum industry to safeguard safety, value creation, and cost-effectiveness in development and operations – and Z-015 specifically covers temporary equipment on the Norwegian continental shelf. Our experienced inspectors stay up to date on current regulations and assist throughout the entire chain – from inspections at temporary equipment suppliers to receiving control at supply bases and oil companies.
We provide consulting and inspection services within offshore, maritime, and land-based regulations, with a focus on practical compliance. Our services include competence consulting for operational and design personnel, guidance on safety challenges, and the interpretation of regulations in project contexts. We also support clients with evaluations of internal control and quality management systems within our field of expertise.
Our consulting is carried out by our instructors, who combine deep regulatory knowledge with broad insight into how different companies tackle their challenges. As an independent third party, we offer guidance on complex issues – through participation in meetings or by reviewing the case and providing a follow-up report, tailored to the customer's needs.
We provide consulting services for the inspection of electrical equipment in Ex zones in accordance with NEK/EN/IEC 60079-17. IECEx is the world's first international certification scheme for personnel working with electrical installations in explosive atmospheres, and Trainor has four IECEx-certified inspectors ready to assist in Ex areas – always up to date with current regulations.
We also work closely with the IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) and offer both training courses and certification exams in IECEx. The certification scheme ensures a high and consistent standard of competence across borders – essential in an industry where cross-border collaboration and workforce mobility continue to grow. Visit the IECEx website to verify individual certifications.
