Pipeliners Podcast

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Doug Rothenberg returning to the podcast for Part 2 of a discussion about alarm management and pipeline safety, this time focusing on alarm rationalization. In this episode, you will learn about how to efficiently perform or support alarm rationalization to create value for your pipeline operation, the importance of gathering together controllers and supervisors to identify the best approach to rationalize the alarms, how automation can be used to optimize controller response to alarms, and more pipeline safety topics. - Access the episode show notes and full episode transcript at PipelinersPodcast.com.

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Doug Rothenberg returning to the podcast to discuss the important topic of alarm management applied to pipeline safety. In this episode, you will learn about the key differences between alarm management and process safety management, the four foundational principles of alarm management, the importance of creating clear definitions within the pipeline operation to support pipeline safety, and other valuable topics. - Access full show notes and the episode transcript at PipelinersPodcast.com.

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Keith Coyle of Babst Calland returning to the podcast to discuss how U.S. pipeline policy was shaped during the previous four years under the Trump administration and how pipeline policy might be affected under the Biden administration. In this episode, you will learn about the key PHMSA rulemakings that were finalized over the past four years. You will also learn about the status of rulemakings that are in the works (e.g. Parts 2 and 3 of the Gas Mega Rule) and how the new administration could influence other rulemakings. - Access show notes and the full episode transcript at PipelinersPodcast.com.

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Ross Adams of EnerSys Corporation interviewing Pipeliners Podcast host Russel Treat about how to overcome challenges in alarm management for the pipeline control room. In this episode, you will learn about the influence of the PHMSA CRM Rule on alarm management, the value of optimizing alarm rationalization to help controllers achieve situational awareness, the importance of linking together PSM in alarm management, and more topics. - Access the episode show notes and full episode transcript at PipelinersPodcast.com

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features first-time guest David Miller of API providing listeners with insight on the API standards development process to promote safety throughout the oil and gas industry. In this episode, you will learn about the process that goes into approving a standard, how many standards are crafted each year, the audit and review process to maintain the integrity of standards, and the role of PHMSA incorporating these standards by reference in rulemaking that affects pipeline operators. You will also learn about upcoming standards in the works to address new technology, the critical role of industry subject matter experts participating in the development of new standards, and more interesting information about the API standards process. - Access the episode show notes and full transcript at PipelinersPodcast.com.

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features first-time guests Tyler Tunic of Williams and Blake Villarrubia of Audubon Companies discussing the important work of the Young Pipeline Professionals (YPP) organization in the U.S., and the Young Pipeliners International (YPI) organization in Canada, Mexico, and several other countries internationally. In this episode, you will learn about the YPP mission to accept the transfer of the duty of care for the pipeline industry to the next generation of pipeliners, how various YPI groups are making an impact across the globe, how to apply for the John Tiratsoo Award for Young Achievement, and what's planned for YPP in 2021. - Access the show notes and full episode transcript at PipelinersPodcast.com.

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features first-time guest Sarah Magruder Lyle, the President and CEO of the Common Ground Alliance, discussing damage prevention in pipeline operations. In this episode, you will learn about the role of Common Ground Alliance bringing together various stakeholders to support pipeline safety, the role of 811 advancing pipeline awareness and prevention efforts across the U.S., the next steps to increase safety coordination efforts to achieve positive safety outcomes, and how pipeliners play a critical role providing contractors with the appropriate tools and data. - Access the show notes and full episode transcript at PipelinersPodcast.com.

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features first-time guest Charlene Wright discussing how pipeline operators can more effectively view and approach regulatory compliance. In this episode, you will learn about the importance of processes organically flowing from the management of assets in pipeline operations, how to optimize recordkeeping to support compliance, the advancement of Pipeline SMS from a high-level discussion to implementation and culture change, and more critical topics. - Read the show notes and full episode transcript at PipelinersPodcast.com

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Ross Adams of EnerSys Corporation returning to the podcast to discuss Hours of Service considerations in the pipeline control room, especially during the holiday season. In this episode, you will learn about how to manage or support Hours of Service in the current COVID-19 environment, how to support fatigue mitigation when controllers are working remotely, the importance of implementing safeguards when short-staffed, and the overall importance of supporting pipeline safety during the holiday season. - Access the show notes and full episode transcript at PipelinersPodcast.com.

This week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Scott Williams of EnerSys Corporation returning to the podcast to discuss the key technological developments around developing pipeline software applications for the cloud. In this episode, you will learn about the risk factors associated with moving to the cloud, how advances in technology have supported the development of cost-effective cloud-based pipeline technology applications, and what the future looks like for whether SCADA will move to the cloud. - Access show notes and the full episode transcript at PipelinersPodcast.com.