Train the Evaluator is tailored to meet the needs of the operators of natural gas pipelines who must comply with the federally mandated operator qualifications program. Individuals who are interested in learning more about OQ and conducting performance evaluations, and/or individuals interested in becoming an approved MEA Evaluator and obtaining an Evaluator ID, should attend this workshop.
This class is hosted in Omaha, NE as a prelude to the Gas Operations Technical & Leadership Summit. Train the Evaluator attendees get $50 off the summit registration!
LOCATION
CHI Health Center
455 N 10th St.
Omaha, NE, 68102
Hotel Information
MEA has secured a block of rooms at several hotels within walking distance of the CHI Health Center. Click here for a listing of hotels.
SYLLABUS
This one-day workshop includes participatory exercises and lectures. Content includes:
- An overview of the OQ Rule, including 49 CFR 192, 195, API 1161, and ASME B31Q
- Discussion of current OQ hot topics
- Review of the characteristics and skills needed to be an effective evaluator
- Review of the evaluation process
- Tips for evaluator response to evaluatee questions
- Tips for handling problem situations
If you are interested in scheduling a Train the Evaluator one-day workshop at your company location, please contact Laura Legel (651) 289-9600 x106.
Requirements
If you cannot answer yes to all three of the following questions, you may not be a candidate for an MEA Evaluator ID. If you still choose to attend the workshop, you will receive a certificate of attendance.
- Have you been qualified for the task(s) you will evaluate (qualification need not be current)?
- Do you have three years of experience performing the task(s) you will evaluate?
- Do you have a minimum of three references who can verify your experience?
PRE-WORKSHOP PREPARATIONS
- Candidates for an MEA Evaluator ID must complete the Evaluator Application packet and submit to MEA prior to class. If you do not have an EnergyU LMS login, contact your company administrator or MEA to subscribe. Logins are required to obtain an Evaluator ID.
REGISTRATION
Registration Rate
$400 per person
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Cancellation Policy
There will be a $35 administration fee for cancellations made 5 days prior to the event. No refunds will be issued after this date. Substitutions may be made at any time.
Postponement Policy
MEA reserves the right to postpone any training class if a minimum number of attendees have not signed up 14 days prior to the class start date. MEA will notify anyone who has signed up and provide them with a 100% refund or a new training date.
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