Pipeline Mentorship - Filling the Knowledge Gap

Oil and gas pipeline operators today are facing a variety of challenges when it comes to sourcing personnel knowledgeable in Department of Transportation (DOT) pipeline regulations and requirements.

Between the knowledge the industry is losing to baby boomer retirements, industry layoffs and the ever-changing regulatory environment, it can be difficult to find and maintain the people necessary to implement pipeline regulations. Additionally, at current commodity pricing, companies may not be able to hire new personnel, which leaves managers looking to quickly cross train staff.

To further complicate matters, the regulatory landscape itself is forever changing, including some significant changes within the past year. Companies with DOT pipelines are having a hard time keeping pace with the ever-expanding list of regulatory requirements. In many cases, by the time an additional position is approved, the existing personnel are so overwhelmed they have little time to train incoming staff.

Time and time again industry has pointed out the need for a mentorship approach to facilitate knowledge sharing between generations, people, and positions. Mentorship programs can be an effective approach to cross train current personnel and integrate the younger workforce into an active role within a company and regulatory environment.

Elemental Compliance has your solution. We offer mentorship services for your new or existing DOT personnel to bring them to the appropriate level of regulatory understanding for their position. You identify the personnel and we’ll supply the technical guidance. This guidance could be for one specific topic, the full range of 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 190-199 regulations, or even state requirements, whatever suits your needs. Or, if you need a part time person, Elemental can hire and train the additional staff and place them in your office as much as you need. You can rest easy knowing that your staff has Elemental experts with decades of regulatory knowledge only a phone call away.

So, if you’re feeling the pinch of ever-increasing regulatory requirements, budget shortfalls, and retiring knowledge, contact us at Nicole.Tebow@ElementalCompliance.com or Lauren.Tipton@ElementalCompliance.com and we’ll find the right-sized solution for you.

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