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

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

• 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.

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