Operator Qualification

Industrial Training Services, Inc., has worked with pipeline systems operators in the propane and natural gas industries for over 30 years, helping client companies and associations document employee qualifications through standardized training, third-party testing and certification database management. On-going work with safety, training and human resource professionals from a wide range of pipeline operating organizations has led to the development of the ITS Natural Gas Pipeline Operator Qualification System (OQS). The system consists of:

 

ITS Operator Qualification Natural Gas Series

OQS E-1 Weld on Steel Pipelines 
OQS E-2 Test Welds Using Non-Destructive Processes

OQS E-3a Identifying Factors Basic to Interpreting Radiographic Tests

OQS E-3b Identifying the Basic Operating Principles of Ultrasonic Testing

OQS E-3c Identifying Basic Procedures Used in Liquid Penetrant and Magnetic Particle Testing 
OQS F-1 Join Plastic Pipe with Heat Fusion 
OQS F-2 Join Plastic Pipe with Mechanical Fittings 
OQS F-3 Join Copper Pipe 
OQS F-4 Joining and Repairing Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pipe 
OQS G-1 Verifying Excavating and Backfilling Operations That Minimize Excavation Damage to Pipeline Facilities 
OQS H-1  Install Meter and Regulator Sets 
OQS H-2 Install Service Lines 
OQS I-1 Monitor Corrosion Control Methods Used on Buried Metal Pipelines 
OQS L-1 Tap Pipelines Under Pressure 

OQS L-1a Hot Tapping Pipelines Using Self-Tapping Tees

OQS L-1.7 Performing Hot Tapping, Line Stopping, and Completion Plug Setting Operations Using the Mueller

D-5 Drilling Machine for 1 1/4" - 2" Pipe
OQS L-2 Purge Pipelines 

OQS L-2s Purging Gas Lines (4" Diameter or Less)
OQS L-3 Establishing and Maintaining Proper Odorant Levels in Natural Gas Systems 
OQS L-3s Monitor Odorant Levels 
OQS M-1 Perform Patrol and Leakage Surveys on Gas Pipeline Facilities 
OQS M-2 Locate and Mark Underground Facilities 
OQS M-3 Test Service Lines 
OQS M-4 Inspect and Test Pressure Limit Stations, Relief Devices and Pressure Regulating Stations 
OQS M-5  Maintain Line Valves 
OQS M-6 Monitor Compressor Station Gas Detection Equipment 
OQS M-7 Prevent Accidental Ignition 
OQS M-8 Make Permanent Field Repairs on Transmission Lines 
OQS M-9 Repair and Protect Cast Iron Pipe 
OQS M-10 Abandon/Deactivate Gas Pipeline Systems

 

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ITS Propane Operations Qualifying, Training and Regulatory Compliance Programs

Propane Pipeline Operator and Master Meter Qualification Plan Writer—helps propane pipeline operators and master meter system operators comply with 49 CFR 192, Subpart N. Includes:

• Electronic (Microsoft Word®) and print OQ Plan Template
• Instructions for Identifying Covered Tasks and completing the OQ Plan
• Guidance for applying the 4-part test for identifying Covered Tasks
• A sample pipeline Operations and Maintenance Plan (O &M)
• A sample pipeline Operations, Maintenance & Emergency Plan (O, M & E)

Propane Pipeline Contractor OQ Covered Task Plan Writer—helps pipeline contractor present an organized plan for qualifying contractor employees and demonstrates contractor qualification by giving pipeline operators and master meter system operators documentation of contractor qualifications that comply with 49 CFR 192, Subpart N. Includes:

• Electronic (Microsoft Word®) and print Covered Task Qualifying Plan Template
• Instructions for Identifying Covered Tasks and completing the OQ Plan
• Guidance for applying the 4-part test for identifying Covered Tasks

ITS Propane Pipeline OQ Qualification Evaluation System for Operator and Contractor Personnel—provides two methods for qualifying personnel to perform typical propane pipeline systems covered tasks.

• OQ Method 1—Written or Oral Examine: OQS training modules, ITS OQ testing service (proctored on-line or written exam), and data base management system for qualifying record keeping
• OQ Method 2—Skills and Abilities Evaluation: OQPC Skills Evaluator performance checklists, with affidavit, and data base management system for qualifying record keeping

ITS-SIF Propane Pipeline OQ Qualification Evaluation System for Operator and Contractor Personnel—provides two methods for qualifying personnel to perform typical propane pipeline systems covered tasks.

• ITS-SIF Method 1—Written or Oral Examine: SIF Phase 1 Exam Study Guide, ITS-SIF Covered Task testing service (proctored on-line or written exam), and data base management system for qualifying record keeping
• ITS-SIF Method 2—Skills and Abilities Evaluation: ITS-SIF PC Skills Evaluator performance checklists, with affidavit, and data base management system for qualifying record keeping

 

ITS Operator Qualification Propane Series

F-1P Join Polyethylene (PE) Pipe with Heat Fusion 
F-2P Join Polyethylene (PE) Pipe with Mechanical Fittings 
F-3P Join Copper Pipe for Gas Distribution 
H-1P Install Domestic Propane Gas Meters and Regulator Sets 
H-2P Install Domestic Gas Service Lines 
I-1P Monitor Corrosion Control Methods Used on Buried Metal Pipelines 
L-1P Tapping Pipelines Under Pressure (Limited to Clamp-on Taps and PE Heat Fusion Saddle Taps) 
L-2(s)P Purge Gas Lines (4” Diameter or Less) 
M-1P Perform Patrol and Leakage Surveys on Propane Gas Pipeline Facilities 
M-2P Locate and Mark Underground Propane Pipeline Facilities 
M-3P Testing Domestic Propane Gas Service Lines 
M-4P Inspect and Test Pressure Limit Stations, Relief Devices and Pressure Regulating Stations 
M-5P Maintain Line Valves in Gas Distribution Piping 
M-7P Prevent Accidental Ignition - Propane 
M-8P Make Permanent Field Repairs on Distribution Lines 
M-10P Abandon/Deactivate Gas Pipeline Facilities

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