Pipeline Industry Fundamentals – Manteno, IL

Pipeline Industry Fundamentals 

After years of online participation and overwhelming demand, Patriot Pipeline Safety has developed it’s first ever in person class, Pipeline Industry Fundamentals. This is a 2-day course that will combine our most popular, unique curriculum into 3 classes. All the course material came directly from the right-of-way. 

CLASS INFORMATION:

November 11-12, 2020

Staking University
411 South Evergreen
Manteno, IL 60950

Class: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
Cost: $745 per person

MAP AND HOTEL INFO

The 2-day course will cover 3 main areas:

Pipeline Construction 101-
This class will go through and discuss each step of building a pipeline. It will be a combination of audience engagement, video, and lecture. The instructor, Vincent Maloney has a
successful history of working with major pipeline contractors and pipeline owners in the United States. He will be sharing best practices to educate veteran industry professionals as well as
newcomers to the pipeline industry. This class will educate you on the fundamentals needed to properly assess and safely work on a pipeline right-of-way under construction. You will learn
field aspects relative to each crew’s responsibility during the construction process and the specific hazards associated with each area of construction. It will cover flat land construction
and mountain construction relative to both oil and natural gas pipelines. This course will also accompany a guest speaker from a leading United States pipeline contractor. 
Target audience-Pipeline Project Managers, Critical Infrastructure Security Professionals,
Pipeline Inspectors, Pipeline Safety Representatives, Pipeline Contractor and Sub Contractor
Foremen, and Remote Pilot UAS Professionals.

Pipeline Damage Prevention –

This class involves multiple areas of utility damage prevention. Here we’ll go through successes and failures taken directly from the pipeline right-of-way, that are related to damage
prevention. This course will involve a lecture, classroom materials review of common damage prevention products, and video. Here you’ll learn industry best practices for potholing,
equipment hazards, bucket designs, and basic instrumentation knowledge for locating equipment. You’ll learn what to watch for when assessing a right-of-way for underground utilities and why
you experience line contacts. This course covers new technologies and the components that make up a productive and effective damage prevention program. Understanding these hazards and how
to address them may very well save your life or a crew’s life when you understand what to look for when digging on a pipeline right-of-way. 
Target audience- Damage Prevention Professionals, Ground Disturbance Professionals, Pipeline
Project Managers, Pipeline Inspectors, Pipeline Safety Representatives, Pipeline Contractor
Foremen, Dewatering Professionals, and Sheet Piling Professionals.

Pipeline Security and Surveillance –
Perhaps the most popular and in-demand class. This class will discuss recent high-profile pipeline projects on the construction side. It will also discuss security considerations on the
pipeline operations side.
 Discusses the various alternatives to protecting critical infrastructure
 Examines integrity and environmental impacts on pipeline critical infrastructure and collateral damages
 Discusses the risk and vulnerability assessment tools used by pipeline and security experts to build working relationships across multiple parties.
During this class we’ll debate the pros and cons of renewable energy, and the role oil and gas plays in our lives. We’ll cover pipeline construction, best practices to mitigate resistance and
the importance of pipeline industry specific knowledge to successfully carry out quality hazard assessments. Last, we’ll dive into the roles and capabilities drones are playing in pipeline inspection to aid in integrity and safety of pipeline assets. This class will include a lecture, PPT, as well as guest speakers from the FBI and a leading Unmanned Aircraft System Program representative.
Target audience- Pipeline Company Security Teams, Pipeline Project Managers, Critical
Infrastructure Security Professionals, Pipeline Inspectors, Pipeline Safety Representatives,
Pipeline Contractor and Sub Contractor Foremen, and Remote Pilot UAS Professionals.

WAYS TO REGISTER:

1. ONLINE
2. PHONE 815-468-7814

Cancellation Policy for Courses

Cancellation up to 2 weeks before the first day of class, 85% refund. Within 2 weeks to 3 days of class, a 50% refund. Within 72 hrs., no refund. At any time, you may choose to reschedule and apply full funds to a future class.