Todd Smith
Founder / Technical Instructor / QA-QC Inspector at Kinetic Inspection & Testing Ltd.- Claim this Profile
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Dirk Wolf
In November 2022 I passed the API 570 Piping Inspector exam. I believe it would not have been possible if not for the excellent API 570 exam preparation course of Kinetic Inspection. Todd Smith of Kinetic Inspection is an excellent instructor with many years of experience as welder, inspector, and instructor. Even though the course is geared towards helping you pass the exam, Todd teaches valuable tools that helped me become a better inspector. He also teaches critical and analytical thinking methods that are a huge help in passing the exam and that you can also apply in your profession. I have had many obstacles to overcome since first registering for the API 570 exam. This was the first time that I have managed to write the exam from beginning to end without any interruptions due to e.g. Covid and internet issues. Point being that I have passed the API 570 Piping Inspector exam and the API 1169 Pipeline Inspector exam on the first try and this is thanks to the Kinetic Inspection exam preparation courses and Todd Smith's excellent instruction and teaching skills. Note that I have tried two other exam preparation training centers and neither of them come close to Kinetic Inspection. For my future certification / recertification exams I will be sure to use Kinetic Inspection!
Steve Landry
Highly recommend Todd’s prep course. Followed to the letter his recommendation and aced my 1169 in less then an hour.
Michel Figeat
I would like to take this opportunity to write a stellar endorsement of Todd Smith. I have taken two of his training sessions. Specifically, the exam preparation courses for API 510 and API 570. I passed both exams. Without a doubt, I would not have been able to do so without Todd. He is extremely knowledgeable in the subject matter and more importantly, he genuinely cares as to whether or not his students understand and can apply the concepts of the codes and the regulations. I would recommend (very highly!) his courses to anyone interested in simply learning about or desiring to advance in the pressure equipment industry.
Dirk Wolf
In November 2022 I passed the API 570 Piping Inspector exam. I believe it would not have been possible if not for the excellent API 570 exam preparation course of Kinetic Inspection. Todd Smith of Kinetic Inspection is an excellent instructor with many years of experience as welder, inspector, and instructor. Even though the course is geared towards helping you pass the exam, Todd teaches valuable tools that helped me become a better inspector. He also teaches critical and analytical thinking methods that are a huge help in passing the exam and that you can also apply in your profession. I have had many obstacles to overcome since first registering for the API 570 exam. This was the first time that I have managed to write the exam from beginning to end without any interruptions due to e.g. Covid and internet issues. Point being that I have passed the API 570 Piping Inspector exam and the API 1169 Pipeline Inspector exam on the first try and this is thanks to the Kinetic Inspection exam preparation courses and Todd Smith's excellent instruction and teaching skills. Note that I have tried two other exam preparation training centers and neither of them come close to Kinetic Inspection. For my future certification / recertification exams I will be sure to use Kinetic Inspection!
Steve Landry
Highly recommend Todd’s prep course. Followed to the letter his recommendation and aced my 1169 in less then an hour.
Michel Figeat
I would like to take this opportunity to write a stellar endorsement of Todd Smith. I have taken two of his training sessions. Specifically, the exam preparation courses for API 510 and API 570. I passed both exams. Without a doubt, I would not have been able to do so without Todd. He is extremely knowledgeable in the subject matter and more importantly, he genuinely cares as to whether or not his students understand and can apply the concepts of the codes and the regulations. I would recommend (very highly!) his courses to anyone interested in simply learning about or desiring to advance in the pressure equipment industry.
Dirk Wolf
In November 2022 I passed the API 570 Piping Inspector exam. I believe it would not have been possible if not for the excellent API 570 exam preparation course of Kinetic Inspection. Todd Smith of Kinetic Inspection is an excellent instructor with many years of experience as welder, inspector, and instructor. Even though the course is geared towards helping you pass the exam, Todd teaches valuable tools that helped me become a better inspector. He also teaches critical and analytical thinking methods that are a huge help in passing the exam and that you can also apply in your profession. I have had many obstacles to overcome since first registering for the API 570 exam. This was the first time that I have managed to write the exam from beginning to end without any interruptions due to e.g. Covid and internet issues. Point being that I have passed the API 570 Piping Inspector exam and the API 1169 Pipeline Inspector exam on the first try and this is thanks to the Kinetic Inspection exam preparation courses and Todd Smith's excellent instruction and teaching skills. Note that I have tried two other exam preparation training centers and neither of them come close to Kinetic Inspection. For my future certification / recertification exams I will be sure to use Kinetic Inspection!
Steve Landry
Highly recommend Todd’s prep course. Followed to the letter his recommendation and aced my 1169 in less then an hour.
Michel Figeat
I would like to take this opportunity to write a stellar endorsement of Todd Smith. I have taken two of his training sessions. Specifically, the exam preparation courses for API 510 and API 570. I passed both exams. Without a doubt, I would not have been able to do so without Todd. He is extremely knowledgeable in the subject matter and more importantly, he genuinely cares as to whether or not his students understand and can apply the concepts of the codes and the regulations. I would recommend (very highly!) his courses to anyone interested in simply learning about or desiring to advance in the pressure equipment industry.
Dirk Wolf
In November 2022 I passed the API 570 Piping Inspector exam. I believe it would not have been possible if not for the excellent API 570 exam preparation course of Kinetic Inspection. Todd Smith of Kinetic Inspection is an excellent instructor with many years of experience as welder, inspector, and instructor. Even though the course is geared towards helping you pass the exam, Todd teaches valuable tools that helped me become a better inspector. He also teaches critical and analytical thinking methods that are a huge help in passing the exam and that you can also apply in your profession. I have had many obstacles to overcome since first registering for the API 570 exam. This was the first time that I have managed to write the exam from beginning to end without any interruptions due to e.g. Covid and internet issues. Point being that I have passed the API 570 Piping Inspector exam and the API 1169 Pipeline Inspector exam on the first try and this is thanks to the Kinetic Inspection exam preparation courses and Todd Smith's excellent instruction and teaching skills. Note that I have tried two other exam preparation training centers and neither of them come close to Kinetic Inspection. For my future certification / recertification exams I will be sure to use Kinetic Inspection!
Steve Landry
Highly recommend Todd’s prep course. Followed to the letter his recommendation and aced my 1169 in less then an hour.
Michel Figeat
I would like to take this opportunity to write a stellar endorsement of Todd Smith. I have taken two of his training sessions. Specifically, the exam preparation courses for API 510 and API 570. I passed both exams. Without a doubt, I would not have been able to do so without Todd. He is extremely knowledgeable in the subject matter and more importantly, he genuinely cares as to whether or not his students understand and can apply the concepts of the codes and the regulations. I would recommend (very highly!) his courses to anyone interested in simply learning about or desiring to advance in the pressure equipment industry.
Credentials
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Acrobat DC Essential Training
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ABSA In-Service Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspector
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ABSA Welding Examiner
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API 1169 Pipeline Inspector Certification
American Petroleum Institiute -
API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector
American Petroleum Institute -
API 570 Piping Inspector
American Petroleum Institute -
API 571 Supplemental Certification- Corrosion and Materials
American Petroleum Institute -
API 577 Supplemental Certification- Welding and Metallurgy
American Petroleum Institute -
API 653 Above Ground Storage Tanks Inspector
American Petroleum Institute -
API Source Inspector
American Petroleum Institute -
Alberta Red Seal Journeyman Welder
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American Welding Society Certified Welding Inspector(CWI)
American Welding Society -
B Pressure Welder
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CSA W178.2 Level II Welding Inspector (ASME VIII, ASME IX, B31.3, CSA W47.1 / W59, CSA Z662)
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CWB Welding Specialist
Canadian Welding Bureau -
Lead Quality Auditor
ISO 9001
Experience
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Kinetic Inspection & Testing Ltd.
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Canada
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Oil and Gas
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder / Technical Instructor / QA-QC Inspector
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Jun 2010 - Present
As the founder of Kinetic Inspection & Testing I develop, write and present technical training courses. These courses assist individuals to prepare to write the American Petroleum Institute ICP exams such as the API 510, API 570, API 653 and API 1169 examinations. Courses offered by Kinetic Inspection & Testing also include CWB code endorsement exams to help those who wish to add endorsements such as ASME B31.3, 31.1, and CSA Z662 to their certifications. Kinetic Inspection & Testing continues to offer QA and QC services such as welding procedure development, QMS manual development and inspection services. Show less
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