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SAAC ACCREDITED · ISO/IEC 17020 · TYPE A · 8,250+ PROJECTS INSPECTED

SAAC-accredited inspection body

We deliver quality, a good price and speed for our clients.

Your engineer for cranes, elevators and heavy equipment: accredited, independent and on site in 2–3 days.

  • SASO listedINSP 0073
  • SABIC vendor11056769
  • ISO certified9001 · 14001 · 45001

Trusted on site by

  • SABIC
  • Ma’aden
  • Saudi Electricity Company
  • Nesma & Partners
  • El Seif Engineering Contracting
  • Archirodon
  • Saipem
  • Rawabi Vallianz
  • Al Robaya Holding
  • Abahsain Consolidated

Why contractors switch to SMAT

From request to report

Large providers can take five days to quote and two weeks to start.

11days sooner on site than a two-week start

SMAT

Typical large provider

  1. QuoteSame day
  2. On siteDay 2–3
  3. Report issuedDay 3–8
  1. QuoteUp to day 5
  2. Work startsDay 14 or later

Working days, Sunday to Thursday. Urgent jobs within 24 hours.

From inspection to calibration

Four core services

View what each service covers, or download its one-page sheet for your file.

  • 01 / Inspect

    Inspection services

    Cranes, earth-moving machines, MEWPs, elevators and escalators, plus welding, coating and piping.

  • 02 / Train

    HSE & operator training

    Confined space, permit to work, rigging, fire warden, LOTO and BLS, plus operator assessment.

  • 03 / Test

    NDT services

    UT, RT, MT, PT and VT by technicians certified to SNT-TC-1A and ISO 9712.

  • 04 / Calibrate

    Calibration lab

    Pressure, temperature, electrical, dimensional and torque instruments, to ISO/IEC 17025.

Also: Scaffolds & access Load & pull-out tests Gas line testing Drop surveys Supplier qualification

Inspector in a yellow hard hat and coveralls holding a clipboard in front of tower crane masts
Mid-size. Saudi. Run by engineers.

Direct to your engineer

Big enough for SABIC and Ma’aden, small enough that your engineer answers the phone.

  1. Up to 40% lessSame accreditation as the multinationals, for up to 40% less.
  2. ImpartialA Type A body, independent of suppliers and contractors.
  3. No shortcutsWe held a crane certificate 48 hours until it was safe.
24average years of experience
8,250+projects inspected
3offices in the Kingdom
Client reviews

What our clients say

Feedback from contractors and site teams across our inspection, training and certification services.

  • The expertise, integrity, and professionalism demonstrated by the SMAT team are sincerely appreciated.

    Nesma & PartnersThe Avenues (AVR‑1), Riyadh · signed by the Site HSE Manager and Project Manager
    Certificate of appreciation
  • We would like to extend our sincere appreciation for their excellent technical expertise, safety, quality, dedication and hard work.

    ArchirodonProject Manager · King Salman maritime complex (KSIC), 2021
    Certificate of appreciation
  • SMAT’s government-approved status gave us full confidence. Their inspection reports are accepted across all regulatory bodies, saving us months of delays.

    Ahmed Al-RashidProject Director, NEOM Infrastructure
  • The MEWP inspection team identified a critical hydraulic issue before operation. Their load testing and certification gave us total peace of mind on site.

    Omar Al-HarbiFleet Manager, Al-Rushid Construction
  • SMAT’s gas line inspection detected micro-leaks that others missed. Their advanced pressure testing helped us avoid a major incident.

    Nadia Al-ShehriSafety Supervisor, Saudi Gas
  • Their scaffolding inspection ensured full TG20:21 compliance. The structural audit gave us the confidence to proceed with a high-risk refurbishment.

    Khalid Al-DossarySite HSE Lead, Bechtel KSA
  • Critical anchor pull-out tests were delivered with precision. SMAT’s load testing certification allowed us to secure final sign-off from Aramco.

    Faisal Al-QahtaniProject Engineer, SABIC
  • The operator safety training transformed our workforce. Competency exams and hands-on sessions were world-class, and now our team is fully certified.

    Sarah Al-GhamdiHSE Manager, Petro Rabigh
  • SMAT’s NDT (UT, MT, RT) uncovered weld defects that could have led to failure. Their advanced scanning saved us millions in potential repairs.

    Dr. Yasser Al-MalkiNDT Coordinator, Ma’aden
  • Thorough cradle and BMU inspection: they identified worn suspension ropes that were overdue for replacement. We now have a safe maintenance plan.

    Layla Al-JadaanFacilities Director, KAFD
  • The drop survey delivered precise dimensional control. Their DROPS prevention study helped us secure offshore certification with zero rework.

    Hamad Al-OtaibiMarine Ops, Aramco Offshore
  • Their ISO 9001 audit and certification support was seamless. SMAT’s gap analysis helped us achieve accreditation three months ahead of schedule.

    Ibrahim Al-RajhiQuality Manager, Al Rajhi Holding
  • Comprehensive elevator and escalator load tests and safety gear inspection. SMAT’s report gave us the green light for operation across 5 high-rise towers.

    Noura Al-FayezAsset Manager, Roshn
  • SMAT’s supplier prequalification saved us from onboarding a non-compliant vendor. Their technical assessments are thorough and unbiased, a must for any major project.

    Tariq Al-GhamdiProcurement Lead, Red Sea Global
  • Horizontal and vertical lifeline inspection was executed perfectly. Their fall protection certification allowed our rope access teams to work safely at height.

    Mansour Al-ZahraniSafety Director, NEOM Mountain
Certificates you can check

Proof on paper

The documents behind our claims. Open any of them at full size, or download a copy.

01/ 02

Saudi Accreditation Center (SAAC)Accreditation certificate

Accredited as a Type A inspection body to ISO/IEC 17020, the same standard the multinationals are held to.

Standard
ISO/IEC 17020:2012
Body type
Type A, independent
Accreditation no.
N-I-00043
Saudi Accreditation Center (SAAC), Accreditation certificate

ArchirodonCertificate of appreciation

Awarded to SMAT for inspection work on the King Salman maritime complex, citing technical expertise, safety and quality.

Project
King Salman maritime complex (KSIC)
Year
2021
Issued
29 March 2022
Archirodon, Certificate of appreciation
For procurement and QA/QC

Verify before you hire

Every SMAT certificate can be checked online, and our approvals are ready for your vendor file.

Enter the number printed on your certificate.

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RegistrationsVendor files

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Three offices in the Kingdom, one in Oman.

Serving the Kingdom and Oman

Head office in Al Khobar, branches in Riyadh and Jeddah, and an office in Oman. Urgent jobs reach any region of the Kingdom within 24 hours.

Arabian Gulf Red Sea Jubail Yanbu Rabigh NEOM Al KhobarHead office Riyadh Jeddah OmanSMAT office
Head officeKing Fahd Rd, Al Khobar Directions
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Can't find your question? An engineer will answer it on WhatsApp.

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Usually 2–3 days after we agree the scope, with the report 1–5 working days later. Urgent jobs: any region within 24 hours.

Yes. SMAT is a SAAC-accredited Type A inspection body listed with SASO, and every certificate can be checked online.

Equipment type and quantity, site location and any previous certificates. A nameplate photo on WhatsApp is enough to start.

We list exactly what to fix, then re-inspect. We once held a crane certificate 48 hours until it was safe.

Yes. HSE courses and operator assessments run at your site or in our classroom, whichever suits your schedule.

Yes. Our teams cover the whole Kingdom, from Jubail to NEOM, and urgent jobs reach any region within 24 hours.

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Tell us which equipment needs inspection and where it is located. We confirm the scope, documents and dates the same day.

  1. Share your requirementsEquipment type, site location and any project requirements.
  2. Agree scope and dateThe work, documents, price and date, confirmed in writing.
  3. Receive clear findingsReport in 1–5 working days, explained in plain language.

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