Go Beyond OQ:  What’s coming in 2023?

From expanded course offerings to updated training content and software tools, we’re continuing to make managing training and compliance easier and more efficient.

New Courses in 2023!

We are thrilled to announce the addition of 11 new courses in 2023. This course list was created in collaboration with OQSG Operators on the topics that are most important to them. With the help of Enterprise Products, Kinder Morgan, and ASTAR we are off to a great start! Let us know if you would like to get involved.

The initial four courses on Plastic Pipe will be available soon! 

• Join Plastic Pipe: Butt Heat Fusion
• Join Plastic Pipe: Sidewall Heat Fusion
• Join Plastic Pipe: Electrofusion
• Join Plastic Pipe: Pipe Socket Heat Fusion
• Perform NDT: Radiographic Testing
• Perform NDT: Liquid Penetrant Testing
• Perform NDT: Magnetic Particle Testing
• Perform NDT: Ultrasonic Testing
• Perform NDT: Magnetic Flux Leakage of Breakout Tanks
• Perform NDT: Vacuum Box Inspection of Tank Welds
• Cutting on Steel Pipeline

Pinion Check for OQSG Resellers and Contractors

We are constantly striving to create more efficient processes for our clients. Over the past few years, we’ve been working closely with operator customers to develop a new software feature (Pinion Check) for OQSG Skills Assessments. Evaluators can use Pinion Check to conduct an OQSG Skills Assessment on a mobile device or tablet, making this process easier than ever. It can also be used to conduct company-specific audits or inspections. Read more about Pinion Check or contact us if your evaluators are ready to get started.

What our Operators are saying…

“OQSG has never failed to meet our expectations and needs, and we are very happy with its services and content.”

— Shell Pipeline

Updates & Reminders

• OQSG Content Development Projects Survey: Operators, please complete the OQSG Content Development Projects Survey sent in January. Your feedback will help us set development priorities and identify operators that would like to participate in the development process.
• OQSG Representatives participated in the API OQWG Q1 Meeting, Feb. 7-9, 2023: The group made progress with considering new tasks for addition to RP 1161, updating existing task criteria, revising RP 1161 front matter, and balloting Annex C. The next meeting will take place in April 2023 in Washington, D.C.
• OQ Program Effectiveness Review & Covered Task Analysis: Please contact us if you need assistance with program updates. A program effectiveness review can help identify gaps relative to industry standards before your next audit. Click here to read more.
• New customers and onboarding: We welcomed one new operator, one new reseller, and many new contractors since the beginning of the year. The Onboarding and tracking process has made significant progress, and we are excited about what 2023 has in store.
• Single Sign-on (SSO) functionality added to Pinion: We are working on a single sign-on (SSO) feature that will go into effect in Q2. Adding single sign-on allows for a seamless authentication experience for a company’s employees.
• OQSG is part of the Smith System family of companies: OQSG is proud to be affiliated with the market leader in crash avoidance safety training for fleet drivers. Through this relationship, we offer behind-the-wheel driver training and eLearning courses in various driver and workplace safety training topics. Many of the eLearning courses are already available through Pinion LMS! Click to read more about OQSG Affiliates and Courses available through Pinion LMS.

Share your Feedback

We are grateful to receive feedback about our services from our valued clients. Please take a few minutes to complete our Customer Satisfaction Survey to let us know how we’re doing. You can also contact us directly at [email protected] or 337.769.9608.