Science-First. People-Focused. Results You Can Defend.
Precision Leak Testing Company exists to elevate the practice of leak testing through technical excellence, practical education, and independent expertise.
We believe leak testing is more than running a test. It is a technical evaluation that supports safety, performance, quality, and confidence in critical systems.
Meaningful, repeatable, defensible leak testing.
PLTC helps organizations make better leak testing decisions by connecting method selection, procedure quality, technician competence, acceptance criteria, and defensible reporting.
Our mission is to help organizations make technically sound leak testing decisions through science-based methods, clear procedures, and practical training — so every result is meaningful, repeatable, and defensible.
A technical company built around trust, education, and evidence.
PLTC’s work is guided by technical discipline, practical execution, and the responsibility to tell the truth about what a test can and cannot prove.
Technical Excellence
Leak testing depends on understanding the method, the system being evaluated, the test boundary, the required sensitivity, and the limitations of the result. PLTC applies engineering judgment, method knowledge, and technical discipline to help organizations produce work that can stand up to review.
Education as Our Core
A strong leak testing program depends on people who understand what they are doing and why it matters. PLTC teaches the reasoning behind the methods, not just the steps in a procedure.
Integrity & Independence
Leak testing conclusions should be based on evidence, method validity, and technical basis — not convenience, habit, or pressure to reach a desired result. Our work is guided by clarity, objectivity, and technical honesty.
Practical Solutions
Technical rigor only matters if it can be applied in the real world. PLTC helps organizations develop approaches that fit their systems, constraints, risks, personnel, and documentation needs.
Leak testing should be understood, not blindly performed.
PLTC was founded on a simple belief: leak testing should be understood, not blindly performed.
Too often, leak testing is treated as a procedural checkbox. A test is performed, a result is recorded, and a pass/fail conclusion is accepted without enough attention to the test boundary, method limitations, system behavior, sensitivity, or acceptance criteria.
That approach can create false confidence.
PLTC was created to help organizations strengthen the technical foundation beneath their leak testing work. We combine deep method knowledge, practical field experience, training-focused thinking, scientific evaluation, and independent review to help customers make better technical decisions.
A founding team with complementary technical, scientific, and operational strengths.
PLTC is led by a founding team with experience across leak testing, technical training, quality programs, field execution, scientific evaluation, and business operations.
Brian Larson
Founder | Chief Executive Officer
Brian Larson is the Chief Executive Officer of Precision Leak Testing Consultants. He leads the company’s strategic direction, program development, and technical integration, with a focus on advancing leak testing as a critical discipline in safety, quality assurance, and mission success across high-consequence industries.
Brian is an ASNT Level III in Leak Testing with extensive experience in the development and execution of leak testing programs within nuclear, aerospace, and complex manufacturing environments. His work spans both field operations and program leadership, where he has been responsible for designing test strategies, standardizing methodologies, and ensuring that leak testing is applied as a structured and defensible component of system verification.
Over the course of his career, Brian has supported a wide range of challenging testing scenarios, often in conditions where environmental variability, system complexity, and schedule pressure must be carefully managed without compromising data integrity. His experience has led to a practical, solutions-driven approach that emphasizes not only technical accuracy, but also repeatability, traceability, and alignment with applicable codes and standards.
Through Precision Leak Testing Consultants, Brian is focused on addressing a persistent gap in industry: the need for fully integrated leak testing programs that combine technical rigor, qualified personnel development, and real-world execution. He believes that leak testing is frequently underutilized when treated as a downstream activity, and instead advocates for its early integration as a means of reducing risk and improving overall system reliability.
Brian’s work is grounded in a commitment to technical integrity and long-term performance. He is actively involved in developing training programs and methodologies aimed at strengthening the next generation of leak testing professionals, while helping organizations build internal capability that extends beyond individual projects.
Core focus areas: leak testing program development, helium mass spectrometer leak testing, pressure change and bubble leak testing, procedure and report review, training and qualification support, technical basis and defensibility.
Dr. Harris is the Chief Technology Officer at Precision Leak Testing Consultants. He directs the Company’s technological strategy, product and training development, operational efficiency, and systems design and optimization, while leading the engineering team in developing solutions for the most complex and challenging leak testing detection problems.
Prior to founding PLTC, Dr. Harris worked as a Leak Testing Level III, as well as an Engineer and Training Specialist. In this role, he supported a wide range of complex testing scenarios across the country, developing a strong foundation in both field execution and applied problem-solving.
Dr. Harris also serves as a Laboratory Director and Principal Scientist for a chemical research organization, where he leads research and development efforts in advanced energetic materials and propulsion related chemistries within highly regulated and mission-critical environments.
Dr. Harris holds a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry Florida State University(FSU), as well as B.S. degrees in both Biology and Chemistry from the University of the Cumberlands.
Core focus areas: scientific review and validation, technical method evaluation, data interpretation, research-informed leak testing support, complex problem solving, training and technical communication.
Josh Luoma is the Founder and Chief Operations Officer of Precision Leak Testing Consultants, bringing over 15 years of specialized leak testing experience and nearly 20 years in engineering technical support across the aerospace, military, and manufacturing sectors. His background also includes mechanical drafting and design experience, providing a comprehensive understanding of how systems are engineered, built, and tested. As a Certified ASME Helium Mass Spectrometry Leak Testing Level II professional with an MBA in Operations and Supply Chain Management, Josh combines deep technical expertise with strong business leadership.
In his role as COO, Josh is responsible for driving operational strategy, overseeing financial performance, and ensuring the successful execution of all company initiatives. He leads business development efforts, establishes strategic partnerships, and implements scalable systems to support growth. His responsibilities also include quality assurance oversight, process standardization, workforce development, and maintaining compliance with industry codes and standards. Josh plays a key role in aligning day-to-day operations with long-term company objectives, ensuring efficiency, accountability, and consistent service delivery across all projects.
Prior to founding Precision Leak Testing Consultants, Josh gained extensive hands-on experience in helium mass spectrometry leak testing while working with a leading industry provider, Leak Testing Specialists (LTS), where he supported high-specification applications and developed a strong foundation in advanced leak detection methodologies. This experience continues to inform his practical, safety-driven approach to consulting and training, helping clients meet rigorous performance and compliance requirements in mission-critical environments.
Core focus areas: business operations, customer coordination, project support, administrative systems, client communication, and operational execution.
Support for people responsible for critical leak testing decisions.
PLTC supports organizations where leak testing plays a critical role in safety, performance, quality, compliance, or operational confidence.
Engineers & Program Owners
We help engineers and program owners select appropriate methods, define test objectives, evaluate test limitations, and build leak testing strategies that align with technical and programmatic needs.
Quality & Compliance Teams
We support quality organizations with procedure review, report review, acceptance criteria evaluation, documentation expectations, and defensible technical conclusions.
Technicians & Testers
We provide training and practical guidance that help technicians understand the methods they perform, recognize common issues, and produce more reliable results.
High-Stakes Systems
We support organizations working with complex, critical, unusual, or safety-related applications where a poor leak testing decision can create real consequences.
Our approach starts with better questions.
What is the test trying to prove? What is the true test boundary? What method is appropriate? What sensitivity is required? Are the acceptance criteria justified? Does the report conclusion match the data?
A leak test should produce confidence because the method, procedure, execution, and conclusion are technically sound.
Let’s Solve Your Leak Testing Challenge.
Whether you need technical support, training, procedure development, or an independent review, PLTC is here to help organizations move from uncertainty to clarity — and from checkbox testing to results they can defend.