The Train the Evaluator class is tailored to meet the needs of the operators of natural gas pipelines who must comply with the federally mandated operator qualifications program. This course provides information on:
- the theory of evaluation
- the practice of conducting credible performance evaluations
The training session covers:
- An overview of the OQ Rule (including 49 CFR 192, 195, API 1161 and ASME B31Q)
- A discussion of current OQ hot topics
- A review of the characteristics and skills needed to be an effective evaluator
- A review of the MEA evaluation process and procedures
- Tips for evaluator response to evaluatee questions
- Tips for handling problem situations
- Exercises/Breakout sessions
The deadline to register for the Train the Evaluator class is Friday, September 20, 2019.
PLEASE NOTE: To become an approved MEA evaluator, these criteria MUST be met:
- A one-day Train the Evaluator class must be attended
- The Evaluator Application Packet must be completed in its entirety and verified (please include a resume and photo id). CLICK HERE for the evaluator packet.
- 3 years or more of field experience of the covered tasks to be evaluated
- An EnergyU account must be obtained
Once approved, an Evaluator certificate will be granted in EnergyU (completed by MEA staff ONLY) and emailed to the Approved Evaluator along with the MEA Evaluator Guidelines.
If you are interested in scheduling a Train the Evaluator class at your company site, please contact Richard Stump, MEA Compliance Director, at (651) 289-9600 x126.
Hotels
The Hilton Garden Inn
5140 American Blvd W
Bloomington MN55437
(952) 831-1012
Crowne Plaza (Bloomington)
5401 Green Valley Dr
Bloomington, MN 55437
(952) 831-8000
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel (Bloomington-Minneapolis South)
7800 Normandale Blvd
Bloomington, MN 55439
(952) 835-7800
Shuttle service is available to the MEA Training Center. Please inform the hotel upon check-in that you will be taking the shuttle to the MEA Training Center.