Born and bred in the oil patch. Either oil or gas, we speak your language. Operator Qualification is vital for the safety of your employees and communities, and we know the process can get complicated. We’re here to help lift the burden.

1. OQ Gas Providers Training and Assessment Center
Authorized Manlift & Forklift Training Center
TELEHANDLER (Forklift) & MANLIFT (MEWP)
Spanish or English training available
MANLIFT & FORKLIFT Train the Trainer Course -
Odessa/Midland - 8409 West Interstate 20, Suite 8
Midland, TX 79706
FORKLIFT Operator Training - Odessa/Midland - 8409
West Interstate 20, Suite 8
Midland, TX 79706
MANLIFT Operator Training - Odessa/Midland - 8409
West Interstate 20, Suite 8 Midland, TX 79706

2. How we qualify personnel
Our evaluators:
Determine who needs to be evaluated
and for what tasks/activities
Schedule the evaluation
Obtain tools, materials and applicable
forms
Prepare the evaluation area and the
simulation process
Conduct the evaluation

3. History of the OQ Rule
Operator Qualification
In 1999, the Operator Qualification (OQ)
final rule was issued, enhancing training
requirements for pipeline operators. The
rule, which was adopted into the Code of
Federal Regulations under Subpart N in 49
CFR Part 192 and Subpart G in 49 CFR Part
195, requires pipeline operators to
document that certain employees have
been adequately trained to recognize and
react to abnormal operating conditions
that may occur while performing specific
tasks.
The Inspector Training and Qualifications Division (TQ) makes available technical
reference materials related to OQ to supplement the training materials. Natural
gas and hazardous liquid operators may access these technical materials to better
understand and comply with OQ training and record keeping requirements. Please
note that TQ only provides formal training to federal and state inspectors; all other
information is supplemental.
Operators should refer to the Regulatory Information for a history of changes to
various sections of the Code of Federal Regulations. For an official record of

4. Why do we qualify personnel?
Workers must be able to demonstrate:
Knowledge
Skill and ability
Ability to recognize and react to general
and task psecific abnormal operating
conditions
Required by the Operator Qualification
(OQ) Rule
Determine information retention
(knowledge)
Document performance competency (skills
and abilities)
Confirm the ability to recognize and react
to Gas or Liquid AOC's
Verify competency of individuals to
perfrom covered tasks acording to the
regulations and operator policies

5. Contact Us
Better yet, see us in person!
We love our clients, so feel free to visit
during normal business hours.
Authorized Training and Assessment
Center
8409 West Interstate 20, Midland, Texas
79706, United States
Call for Directions (432) 528-4237 (432)
231-2207
Always Available
Monday - Sunday: 6am - 9pm
Saturday: Training and Assessments
Sunday: Training and Assessments