Train the Evaluator |In-Person Coralville, IA | August 18, 2026

When:  Aug 18, 2026 from 08:00 AM to 04:00 PM (CT)

NOTE: This is being held in conjunction with the Gas Operations & Leadership Summit 2026 in Coralville, IA.

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

Training Location:
Hyatt Regency Coralville, Iowa
300 East 9th Street
Coralville, IA 52241 

Workship Timing:  8:00 AM – 4:00 PM ~ Workshop Fee: $750 per person

Location

300 E 9th St
Coralville, IA 52241-2235