Elias Consulting offers qualified tank inspectors who are API 653-certified by the American Petroleum Institute® and STI SP001-certified by the Steel Tank Institute, as well as Pennsylvania D.E.P.-certified. These qualifications, along with our independence and depth of experience, set us apart from many, if not most, tank inspectors.
Our level of expertise—having inspected literally thousands of tanks over a 33 year span—gives you the assurance and peace of mind that, once the tanks have been Elias Consulting-inspected, your tank condition will be correctly determined and proper compliance will be identified.You are assured that no erroneous findings will be reported to the D.E.P.
Your operation of an Aboveground Storage Tank (AST) depends on compliance with Federal and state laws that require specified inspections by a certified professional inspector. Elias Consulting can help you maintain compliance.
Greg E. Dubas, Founder of Elias Consulting
Gregory Dubas’ experience in the petroleum industry spans a career of more than 55 years beginning in Engineering at Mobil Oil, followed by nearly 40 years as President and Founder of Pine Run Construction, petroleum related construction contractor.
Other affiliations include:
• Director of Bucks County Water and Sewer,
• President of Tank Installers of Pennsylvania,
• Director (twice-elected) of Petroleum Equipment Institute,
• Steel Tank Institute SP001 – Certified Inspector,
• American Petroleum Institute API -653 – Certified Inspector
With every Elias Consulting inspection, Gregory Dubas oversees all work done and reports written.
Our Tank Inspection Certifications
• API 653 – American Petroleum Institute AST Inspector
• STI SP001 – Steel Tank Institute Aboveground Tank Inspector
• Pennsylvania D.E.P. Aboveground Storage Tank (AST) and Underground Storage Tank (UST) Certifications
Our inspection program helps ensure that your facility is in compliance, as specified by your SPCC or State regulations. The inspector verifies compliance with all applicable regulations, ensures there are no issues requiring attention, and finally, provides the required documentation.
Elias Consulting offers inspection programs for AST facilities, adhering to the Steel Tank Institutes’ standard protocol, SP001 and API-653 requirements.
Major SPCC Requirements
Federal SPCC regulations require that affected facilities with storage over 21,000 gallons prepare and implement an SPCC plan. The following are some of the major requirements:
• All storage containers, including portable containers, must have secondary containment.
• Discharge prevention must be provided for tank loading and unloading areas, oil handling and transfer areas.
• Integrity testing must be performed for all bulk storage containers. In some cases, visual inspection will suffice.
• Security measures must be in place to protect tanks and their controls from unauthorized access.
• A written SPCC Plan must be prepared and certified by a licensed professional engineer.
• The plan must be re-evaluated every 5 years or each time a change is made to the facility that affects the plan.
• Formal, annual SPCC Plan Training must be provided to all oil-handling personnel.