PHMSA is issuing this advisory bulletin to remind operators of pipelines and LNG facilities of the need to conduct post accident drug and alcohol testing of all potentially involved personnel despite uncertainty about the circumstances of the accident.

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Conduit Constructors, LLC specializes in all phases of the "turn-key" approach to utility piping/ conduit systems across bridges and tunnels. Conduit Constructors was founded to provide the industry with high-quality, knowledgeable, dependable, and professional construction services of under bridge piping. They also provide the inspection, maintenance, repair, and protective wrapping for the natural gas industry.

Years of experience in bidding, purchasing, engineering, supervising, and hands-on conduit work ensure that Conduit Constructors completes projects with professionalism, quality, and timeliness. Conduit Constructors, LLC has collective work experience regarding more than 300 bridges encompassing more than 35 states. With their high level of customer service, attention to detail, and commitment to safety, they are among the industry leaders for bridge piping.

 

Scott T. Dill, originator of Conduit Constructors, LLC began his bridge utility installations in 1996. He recognized a need in the market for conscientious, honest, dependable, and reliable contractors that were experienced in installing utility conduit systems across bridges. Conduit Constructors, LLC was prayerfully created by Scott and co-creator James "Bob" Buffington, Jr. in 2005. Together they each have a decade of intense, specialized experience in the Industry. Scott brings to the team not only years of experience in managing, cost estimating, and purchasing but he has an uncanny ability to sell himself, the company, and deliver the finished project on time! Bob's expertise is his vast knowledge of field operations and his team building methods which produce peak performance and peak morale. This loyalty among his crews transfers to quality job performance which ensures that the jobs run smoothly from start to finish.

 

The success of Conduit Constructors, LLC is directly reflected to the success and welfare of its employees. Scott was quoted saying, "They don't work for me; I work for them." He truly believes that the employees do come first.

 

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March 13: Master Evaluator Certification Program (MECP) in Decatur, TX 

The Master Evaluator Certification Program is an evaluator/proctor course that provides participants with the principles for conducting effective evaluations and provides opportunities to apply these principles by practicing them in a comfortable environment. This is achieved by discussing individual testing techniques and performance observation techniques; reviewing various Operator Qualification Plan Evaluation requirements; and by providing practice using
actual evaluation tools. Upon completion of this course, participants will understand the requirements of 49 CFR 192 and 195 as it relates to written and performance evaluations, know how to prepare for an evaluation, know how to perform an evaluation and know how to properly document an evaluation and maintain records.

 

March 14: Advanced System Administrator Training in Decatur, TX 

This is the ADVANCED version of System Administrator. If you have not taken the Basic System Administrator Course or have system experience, you would need to take the basic class offered next month. The Advanced System
Administrator Training Course provides designated OQ plan administrators and/or supervisors with in-depth and hands-on review of each advance feature in the EWN systems and focuses on demonstrating how to effectively manage their OQ program utilizing the ENERGY worldnet system and services. This is achieved by discussing each service available in the EWN system for Operators and Contractors; reviewing the features and functions of the system and assisting with the set up of custom options and settings; and by providing practice using actual functions, tools and processes.

 

March 15- 16: Instructional Design and Authoring Training in Decatur, TX (2 day class) 

The Instructional Design and Authoring Course provides designated OQ plan  administrators and/or training personnel with detailed and hands-on knowledge of the Courses/PEs/Evaluation Authoring Section of the PRO II system and prepares them to create, edit and manage company specific training and evaluations utilizing the ENERGY worldnet system and services. Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to customize ENERGY worldnet training courses and evaluations to meet their specific company needs, create new OQ and non-OQ
training courses and evaluations, and create versions and updates to existing training courses and evaluations.

  

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BASIC SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR TRAINING in Lancaster, South Carolina Monday, March 19, 8:30 am- 3:30 pm 

The System Administrator Training Course provides designated OQ plan administrators and/or supervisors with an in-depth and hands-on review of the EWN system and prepares them to effectively manage their OQ program
utilizing the ENERGY worldnet system and services. This is achieved by discussing the overall layout and navigation of the EWN system for Operators and Contractors; reviewing the features and functions of the system and assisting
with the set up of custom options and settings; and by providing practice using actual functions, tools and processes.

 

MASTER EVALUATOR CERTIFICATION PROGRAM in Lancaster, South Carolina Friday, March 23, 8:30 am- 3:30 pm

The Master Evaluator Certification Program is an evaluator/proctor course that provides participants with the principles for conducting effective evaluations and provides opportunities to apply these principles by practicing them in a comfortable environment. This is achieved by discussing individual testing techniques and performance observation techniques; reviewing various Operator Qualification Plan Evaluation requirements; and by providing practice using
actual evaluation tools. Upon completion of this course, participants will understand the requirements of 49 CFR 192 and 195 as it relates to written and performance evaluations, know how to prepare for an evaluation, know how to perform an evaluation and know how to properly document an evaluation and maintain records.

 

Future Training Dates in Decatur, Texas: 

 

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April 10: Master Evaluator Certification Program (MECP) in Decatur, TX

 

April 11: Basic System Administrator Training in Decatur, TX

 

April 12: Master Trainer Program in Decatur, TX

 

April 13: Introduction to the Industry in Decatur, TX.

The world's first liquefied natural gas tanker, the Methane Pioneer, arrives at Canvey Island, England. It took three weeks for the tanker to arrive from Lake Charles, LA.

Bob "Daddy-O" Wade, a Texas artist, debuted his saxophone sculpture which was created from two 48-inch steel oilfield pipes, at Houston's newly built Billy Blues Bar & Grill on Richmond Avenue.