Gas Distribution Operations Overview
Course Overview:
This Gas Distribution Operations course provides a comprehensive overview of key concepts, practices, and regulations that shape the natural gas distribution industry. Originally a one-week, in-person, instructor-led training, the course has been restructured for virtual delivery over a four-week period. Participants will meet live with instructors twice weekly for four-hour sessions, allowing for greater flexibility and improved retention.
To enhance engagement and support diverse learning styles in the virtual environment, the course integrates interactive elements such as micro-videos, gamified content, live polling, and scenario-based training exercises. These tools are designed to create a dynamic learning experience that promotes participation and practical understanding.
Target Audience:
- New employees, transitioning professionals, or anyone seeking a foundational understanding of gas distribution operations in a modern, engaging learning format.
Course Format
Virtual Instructor-led
CEU 3.2 | PDH 32
Topics Covered:
- Natural Gas Industry Structure
- Properties and Characteristics of Natural Gas
- History and Evolution of Regulatory Codes
- Mains and Services
- Operating and Maintenance (O&M) Requirements
- Leak Surveys
- Investigate and Classify an Outside Leak
- Odor Investigation and Response
- Leakage Control and Replacement
- Joining Methods
- Regulator Operations
- Cathodic Protection Operations
- Abnormal Operating Conditions and Emergency Response
- Distribution Integrity Management Program (DIMP)
- Horizontal Directional Drilling
- Outage Control
- Uprating
Upcoming Sessions
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Oct 14-Nov 6, 2025 | Virtual Instructor-led | $2,250
Course Overview: Build or expand your knowledge base in the construction, operation, and maintenance of modern gas distribution systems. Apply fundamental technical concepts and relationships to real-life work situations.
If you're registering with a company colleague (or two or more) at the same time, you can save an additional 10%. (The 10% discount applies only to two or more students taking the same class and does not apply to two students taking separate courses.) Contact us if you plan to use the team discount.
Meet Your Instructor Ray Deatherage
This Gas Distribution Operations course is led by Ray Deatherage, Director of Education and Training at GTI Energy. Ray is a seasoned professional with 33 years of experience in the natural gas industry, including 25 years with a gas distribution utility. His extensive field background is complemented by over 21 years of experience developing, delivering, and maintaining training programs focused on gas distribution operations.
Ray has also spent 21 years supervising and managing operations staff, ensuring workforce safety, regulatory compliance, and adherence to company procedures. As an experienced educator and industry leader, Ray brings both practical knowledge and instructional expertise to this course, offering participants a valuable opportunity to learn from one of the field’s most trusted and accomplished training professionals.
Digital Badge:
Earn a certificate of completion and a digital badge to display on your LinkedIn profile after successfully completing the course.
Onsite Training Option
Training a group of your employees at your facility or within a short distance away saves time and money and ensures consistency of information. Select any of our courses or full certificate programs—from one-day workshops to one- to two-week courses. We can tailor topics to your specific needs.
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