MEA is offering the Train the Evaluator Workshop as an
all-day live online training event using TEAMS. This class is limited to 20 participants.
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.
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 Deborah Kessler (651)
289-9600 x109.
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.
- Registrants will receive an
electronic (PDF) copy of the TTE Workbook. MEA recommends that you print
this workbook for reference and notetaking during class.
- Inform coworkers or members of
your household that you will be on camera as a part of a
livestream training event and that your surroundings will be visible
to others.
- Please take appropriate steps to
ensure no outside noise that may be distracting to other attendees.
MEA
must verify equipment setup and connection prior to class. If you are unable to
meet the following requirements, your registration fee will be refunded:
- Access to the Internet and Microsoft
Teams™
- Computer or tablet equipped with
a web camera
- Microphone or telephone dial-in