The proper installation, repair or abandonment of service lines is a key component to the safe and reliable delivery of natural gas to customers. The incorrect installation of customer service lines can lead to unintended pipeline leaks, insufficient gas service to customer, customer complaints, as well as resulting in hazardous conditions. Workshop attendees will receive "live" hands-on training regarding safe installation practices according to procedures contained in the Operations & Maintenance Written Procedures Manual. Participants will perform all tasks necessary with the installation, repair or abandonment of service lines. Attendees will also receive training in completing the required documentation for PHMSA and IUB compliance audits.

Training will be Provided on the Following Tasks:
•  Visually Inspect Pipe and Components Prior to Installation
•  Installation of Plastic Pipe in a Ditch
•  Install Tracer Wire
•  Install Plastic Service Lines
•  Install Excess Flow Valves
•  Tapping a Pipeline with a Built-in Cutter
•  Purge - Flammable or Inert Gas
•  Pressure Test: Non liquid Medium - MAOP Less than 100 psi
•  Leak Test at Operating Pressure
•  Abandon/deactivate Service Lines

This workshop is limited to 20 attendees, so make sure to get your spot and register now by clicking here!

Your Lead Service Line Inventory is due to the IDNR on October 16th, 2024. Do you need help starting or completing your service line inventory? The Iowa DNR is hosting a series of workshops around the state to assist small water systems where you can receive one on one assistance from DNR staff and our IAMU Technical Assistance provider. Attendees can be anyone involved in completing the inventory, including Operators, City Clerks, City Administrators, etc. The goal of the workshop is to have each participant leave with a draft or final copy of their system’s service line inventory. CEUs will be given for workshop attendance. Sessions 1 and 2 will present the same information, but you can attend both if necessary.
 
Workshops will be held on:
 
Workshop 1:
Tuesday, July 16th
Session 1 = 9AM-12PM / Session 2 = 1-4PM
Lime Creek Nature Center, 3501 Lime Creek Rd. Mason City, IA 50401

Workshop 2:
Wednesday, July 17th
Session 1 = 9AM-12PM / Session 2 = 1-4PM
Smith Lake County Conservation, 1010 250th St. Algona, IA 50511

Workshop 3:
Monday, July 22nd
Session: 8AM-12PM
Spencer Municipal Utility (Suite #1), 520 2nd Ave E Spencer, IA 51301

Workshop 4:
Tuesday July 23rd
Session: 8AM-12PM
Lake View City Council Chambers, 418 Blossom S St. Lake View, IA 51450

Workshop 5:
Wednesday July 24th
Session: 8AM-12PM
Zenith Plant in Sioux City, 1101 Tri View Ave. Sioux City, IA 51103

Workshop 6:
Monday, July 29th
Session 1 = 9AM-12PM / Session 2 = 1PM-4PM
Ames Water Treatment Plant, 1800 E 13th St. Ames, IA 50010

Workshop 7:
Tuesday, July 30th
Session 1 = 9AM-12PM / Session 2 = 1PM-4PM
National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum, 1 Sprint Capital Place, Knoxville, IA 50138

Workshop 8:
Wednesday, July 31st
Session 1 = 9AM-12PM / Session 2 = 1-4PM
NICC Calmar Campus, 1625 Hwy 150 South, Calmar, IA 52132

Workshop 9:
Thursday, August 1st
Session 1 = 9AM-12PM / Session 2= 1-4PM
Cascade City Hall, 320 1st Ave W, Cascade, IA 52033

Workshop 10:
Monday, August 5th 
Session 1 = 9AM-12PM / Session 2 = 1-4PM
North Liberty Water Plant, 433 S Front St, North Liberty IA 52317

Workshop 11:
Tuesday, August 13th
Session:
Location TBD in FO6 region

Workshop 12:
Wednesday, August 14th
Session: 10AM-1PM
Manning Library, 123 Main St. Manning, IA 51455

Workshop 13:
Thursday, August 15th
Session: 10AM-1PM
Red Oak Library, 400 N 2nd St. Red Oak, IA 51566
 
To register for a workshop, please click the link HERE or go to IAMU’s website. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with a list of what to bring.
 
Please contact Preston Kizer at [email protected] or (515) 289-5203 if you have any questions. Even if you aren’t able to attend a workshop but have questions, please contact us and we can assist you.
 
Contact Information and Resources
Technical Assistance: [email protected] or call (515) 289-5203
 
Financial Information: [email protected] or call (515) 289-5212
 
Iowa DNR information and resources, including our newly updated FAQ:
https://www.iowadnr.gov/Environmental-Protection/Water-Quality/Drinking-Water-Compliance/Lead-Service-Line-Inventories
 
For other questions: [email protected]

Not to be confused with the job briefing requirements in electric distribution [1910.269(c)], this pre-work briefing is a document that was created to assist other utility departments in covering day-to-day work activities. Pre-work briefings are structured meetings ensure that everyone involved understands the hazards, personal protective equipment, location information, specific emergency action plan and the method to control unauthorized personnel associated with the job at hand. This document is meant to act as a prompt to address situations that may get overlooked before work starts. It only takes a few minutes to cover the items on the document and could prevent a serious injury.

Employees should be involved in pre-work briefings, working with the competent person to observe hazards and discuss potential corrections. Conditions on jobsites change frequently due to weather, equipment failures, or unauthorized personnel in an unsafe area so it is recommended that an additional briefing take place after the event.

Please be advised that this document is not a replacement for your safety programs and is not meant to ensure regulatory compliance.

The Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities will be holding both initial certification and re-certification classes for mobile crane operators at our location. This journey-level certification is granted through the National Center for Construction Education and Research. IAMU is an accredited assessment center.

Re-certification for crane operators is required every 5 years. In order to certify or re-certify you must pass both the practical examination and the computerized test with an 80% score for each. There is no grace period after your certification expires.

To see pricing and the full list of class dates go to https://members.iamu.org/page/NCCER.
To get signed up for open classes, click here.

Additional Notes:

• There is a maximum of 10 participants per class session
• Lunch will be provided Monday through Thursday (for full NCCER Certification course)
• All participants will attend classroom days. Exams will take place on the Wednesday of each class session. Depending on the number of participants, Wednesday evening and Friday may also be used for practical exams
• Each participant will need to bring their PPE for the practical exam: High Viz clothing, hardhat, safety glasses, gloves, safety shoes, and long pants

Questions?
If you have any questions in regards to the classes, or requirements, please contact:
Margret Meade, IAMU Safety Outreach Coordinator ([email protected])
Phone:  515.210.6617

Sponsored by Electric Pump

** 0.5 CEU’s for Wastewater **
July 18, 2024 – Oakland, IA
August 22, 2024 – Independence, IA
 
Training Topics:

• Low Pressure Sewer Pumps & Systems
• Diffused Aeration Best Practices & Maintenance
• Arc Safe & Electrical Safety
• Variable Frequency Drives – Products & Applications
• Flygt Concertor – Intelligent Pumping Systems

 
Instructors:

• Connor Alexander, Crane Pumps & Systems
• Isiah LaRue/Joey Green, Nexom
• Bob White/Dave Bloch, Electric Pump

 
To get signed up for the Oakland workshop, CLICK HERE!
 
To sign up for the Independence workshop, CLICK HERE!

Have any questions? Contact Steve Marsh at 515.210.8156 or by email at [email protected]

We can't wait to see you there!

Early Bird Registration Closes October 1st

Iowa Governor’s Safety & Health Conference
October 29th - 30th, 2024
Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack, & Hotel

Join us in Altoona for two days of conversation on how best to protect Iowa workers. Network with colleagues, make new contacts, and continue your growth as an OESH professional.

$275 Early bird registration before October 1, 2024
$295 Registration on or after October 1, 2024

Register now by CLICKING HERE

July 9 - 11, 2024

This course will once again be presented by Skip Collier of Professional Training Systems, Inc. 
Skip is highly regarded and has an extensive background in electric utility design, construction, maintenance and operation.

The EUSO Short Course is designed for any employee whose job performance will benefit from a basic understanding of the operations side of the business.  This includes those from legal, rates, engineering, purchasing, computer application, marketing, customer service, inventory control, finance, accounting, safety, risk analysis as well as those from generating plants.  One goal for this class is to have students leave with the ability to easily identify all of the electrical equipment they see in a substation as they walk by, along with all the equipment found on the poles in a residential area.  Non-electrical engineers are often at a disadvantage in the electric utility environment due to a lack of familiarity with technical issues.  The better you understand the utility’s product – electrical energy – and how it is created and distributed, the better you can serve the utility and your customers.  This course assumes no electrical background, and builds on the basics to provide a comprehensive understanding of the equipment and operations.

*** Line Maintainer apprentices will receive 21 Basic OJT hours for taking the EUSO Course ***

For additional information in regards to the workshop, including full agenda and registration, please click HERE.

Questions?
Contact Jared Masker at (800) 810-4268 or [email protected]

Sponsored by Electric Pump

** 0.5 CEU’s for Wastewater **
July 18, 2024 – Oakland, IA
August 22, 2024 – Independence, IA
 
Training Topics:

• Low Pressure Sewer Pumps & Systems
• Diffused Aeration Best Practices & Maintenance
• Arc Safe & Electrical Safety
• Variable Frequency Drives – Products & Applications
• Flygt Concertor – Intelligent Pumping Systems

 
Instructors:

• Connor Alexander, Crane Pumps & Systems
• Isiah LaRue/Joey Green, Nexom
• Bob White/Dave Bloch, Electric Pump

 
To get signed up for the Oakland workshop, CLICK HERE!
 
To sign up for the Independence workshop, CLICK HERE!

Have any questions? Contact Steve Marsh at 515.210.8156 or by email at [email protected]

We can't wait to see you there!

July 24, 2024, IAMU will be holding an NFPA 70E 2024 & OSHA Workshop.

An Electrical Safety Program is designed to protect both qualified and unqualified employees from shock, burns, electrocutions, and the deadly effects of arc flash. During the workshop, you will learn how to design and implement this program at your facility.

Don't wait to sign up - there's a cap on registration! Get registered by clicking here!