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Pipeline owners/operators face many challenges today in pipeline construction, including increased regulatory challenges, multiple pipeline replacement projects, and the changing workforce. The integrity of the pipeline systems is under increased stakeholder scrutiny. This training will ensure your personnel have the knowledge, skills, and ability to conduct effective inspections of the infastructure assets. The public depends on our pipeline systems. Sending your employees to the MEA Construction Inspector Training assures that you have trained inspectors providing proper inspection.
The Construction Inspector is a critical member of the onsite crew, and it is a job that is required for transmission and distribution pipeline construction projects. The MEA Construction Inspector Training provides the information necessary for an individual to perform inspector activities safely and effectively. By the end of the training attendees will have gained the knowledge needed to serve in the construction inspector role.
Core Learning Topics
- Inspector role and responsibilities
- Personal and general pipeline safety
- Permitting and ROW
- NDT, and other general pipeline inspection
- Operator Qualification
- Cathodic Protection
- Documentation and Records
SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE
Monday, March 9, 2020
01:00 PM - 04:30 PM Training Begins
05:00 PM - 06:00 PM Welcome Reception at Beef 'O' Brady's in Dade City, FL
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
08:00 AM - 11:30 AM Training Sessions
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM Lunch (provided)
12:15 PM - 04:00 PM Training Sessions
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
08:00 AM - 11:30 AM Training Sessions
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM Lunch (provided)
12:15 PM - 03:00 PM Training Sessions
03:00 PM Training Adjourns
LOCATION
Host Utility
Primoris Distribution Services
10518 US Highway 301
Dade City, FL 33525
Hotel
Hampton Inn by Hilton Dade City - Zephyrhills
13215 US Highway 301
Dade City, FL 33525
(352) 567-5277
Hotel Reservations
Call 1-352-567-5277 and reference MEA Energy Association- Construction Inspector Group Block by February 8, 2020 to receive the discounted rate of $134/night.
Parking
Complimentary onsite parking is available at the hotel for guests in the MEA room block.
Air Travel
Tampa International Airport (TIA) and Orlando International Airport (MCO) are the major airports closest to Dade City, FL.
Transportation
From Tampa:
- Avis, Budget, Payless, Zipcar, Enterprise, Alamo, Hertz, and National are all located onsite at the Tampa International Airport (TIA)
- Estimated one-way taxi fare from Tampa is : $113
- Estimated one-way Uber fare: $56
From Orlando:
- Advantage, Alamo, Avis, Buget, Dollar Car Rental, Enterprise, E-Z Rent A Car, Hertz, National, Payless and Thrifty are all located onsite at the Orlando International Airport (MCO)
- Estimated one-way taxi fare from Orlando is: $193
- Estimated one-way Uber fare: $88
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Cancellation Policy
Cancellations received 10 working days prior to the conference are refundable less a $35 service charge. Cancellations within 10 days of the conference are non-refundable. Substitutions may be made at any time.
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