This week’s Pipeliners Podcast episode features first-time guest Brian Dresel of Black Hills Energy and Mayra Maese of Energy Worldnet (EWN) discussing how to tailor a pipeline training program to the specific needs and learning styles of pipeline professionals. In this episode, you will learn about the evolution of training in the pipeline industry, the […]
Pipeline Safety
Episode 134: Public Awareness & New API RP 1162 with John Erickson
This week’s Pipeliners Podcast episode features returning guest John Erickson of the American Public Gas Association (APGA) discussing the revisions to API Recommended Practice 1162 and the impact on public awareness. In this episode, you will learn about the importance of public awareness when dealing with pipeline leaks. You will also learn about how technology […]
Episode 133: Changing Culture in the Pipeline Industry with Coleman Sterling and James Cross
This week’s Pipeliners Podcast episode features Coleman Sterling and James Cross of Energy Worldnet (EWN) discussing how the culture is changing in the pipeline industry and the subsequent impact on training. In this episode, you will learn about the evolution of pipeline industry training, achieving efficiencies in training, matching up training with the emotional intelligence […]
Episode 129: Training That Delivers Experience Using VR/AR with Geoff Isbell and Dr. Matt Joiner
This week’s Pipeliners Podcast episode features Geoff Isbell and Dr. Matt Joiner of Energy Worldnet (EWN) discussing the value of training that delivers an authentic experience using virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR). In this episode, you will learn about why you should be interested in the capabilities of VR and AR training in […]
Episode 128: Distribution Integrity Management with John Erickson
This week’s Pipeliners Podcast episode features first-time guest John Erickson of the American Public Gas Association (APGA) discussing the important elements of Distribution Integrity Management for natural gas with host Russel Treat. In this episode, you will learn about the history of integrity management, how transmission integrity management differs from integrity management, and how geocentric […]
Episode 127: Contractors and Pipeline SMS with Steve Allen
This week’s Pipeliners Podcast episode features Steve Allen of Energy Worldnet (EWN) discussing Pipeline Safety Management Systems (Pipeline SMS) from the perspective of utilizing contractors and providing training to ensure safety. In this episode, you will learn about improving the safety culture in the oil and gas industry, how construction quality management differs from an […]
Episode 124: Pipeline Crack Management with Michael Stackhouse
This week’s Pipeliners Podcast episode features first-time guest Michael Stackhouse discussing crack management as part of an integrity management program. In this episode, you will learn about the history of crack assessment, how to understand the nature of cracks and then developing the appropriate response, how to manage assets so that cracks don’t become a […]
Episode 120: Risk Management — How to Start with Justin Shannon
This week’s Pipeliners Podcast episode features Justin Shannon of Marathon returning to the podcast to lay out a plan for how to start Risk Management in pipeline operations. In this episode, you will learn about how to start and implement a risk management program, how risk management applies to COVID-19, using risk management to support […]
Episode 110: Pipeline SMS and Stakeholder Collaboration with Steve Allen
This week’s Pipeliners Podcast episode features Steve Allen of Energy Worldnet (EWN) discussing Pipeline Safety Management Systems (Pipeline SMS) from the perspective of how to achieve stakeholder collaboration. In this episode, you will learn about the stakeholders in pipeline safety, the most important industry initiatives such as API RP 1173, and the relationship of risk […]
Episode 108: Pipeline Safety from a State Regulator Perspective with Steve Allen
This week’s Pipeliners Podcast episode features first-time guest Steve Allen of Energy Worldnet (EWN) discussing pipeline safety from the perspective of a state regulator with host Russel Treat. In this episode, you will learn about the difference in jurisdictions between PHMSA and state regulators, the growing need for pipeline safety management systems at the state […]