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Gas Utilities Construction Trainings

Transform your career with this intensive, hands-on certificate program

Two cohorts in 2026

Same training, same instructor — choose the two weeks that fit your schedule.

Fall Cohort Oct. 12–23 2026 10 training days • 10 seats
Winter Cohort Dec. 7–18 2026 10 training days • 10 seats
Format
10 consecutive training days over two weeks
Daily Schedule
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM (90 total hours)
Location
Wabash Valley College, Mt. Carmel, IL
Class Size
Limited to  10 students per training
Investment
$1,200 for the complete program
$1,200 Complete Program Investment 90 hours of expert training • Industry certifications • Job placement support

About the Program

This hands-on certificate program prepares you for entry-level careers with gas utilities and pipeline contractors. You'll gain real-world skills in gas main and service installation, safety protocols, and DOT Operator Qualifications (OQ) readiness.

The training runs as two full weeks of work-day instruction rather than spread across a semester, so you finish and start applying in under a month. Upon completion, you'll be job-ready with practical experience and industry-recognized certifications that employers actively seek.

Week One Five days, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Safety fundamentals, materials, and equipment familiarization.
Week Two Five days, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Full field application, installation practice, and OQ readiness.

Lead Instructor

Jack Tribe 40+ Years Experience

Professional OQ trainer and evaluator with an exceptional track record in the natural gas industry. Certified by Veriforce, NCCER, ITS, and EWN.

Jack's background includes roles as a journeyman pipefitter/welder, technical college instructor, and gas training specialist for both utilities and contractors. He's an expert in OSHA and gas utility safety standards.

"My purpose is for every student to succeed—not to fail anyone. My goal is 100% job placement." — Jack Tribe

What You'll Learn

🛠️ Hands-On Equipment Training
👷 Real-World Construction Experience
📈 Build Your Career Path
🚨 Emergency Response Training
  • Join PE pipe using butt fusion & electrofusion
  • Install 2" gas mains and 1" service lines
  • Excavation & trench safety (OSHA compliant)
  • 811 Dig Safe & damage prevention protocols
  • Pressure testing, purging, and meter set assembly
  • Respond to abnormal operating conditions (AOCs)
  • Professional conduct & safety culture
  • Teamwork and communication in utility settings

Requirements for Success

  • Attend all 10 consecutive training days (treat this like a job)
  • Pass a background check and drug screen
  • Maintain a clean driving record
  • Be willing to travel or relocate for work
Priority Outreach: Military veterans, displaced workers, and adults available for full-time daytime training are especially encouraged to apply. High school seniors may also apply.

Ready to Start Your Career?

Only 10 seats per cohort. Apply once and choose your dates — Fall (Oct. 12–23) or Winter (Dec. 7–18) — on the first question of the application.

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Sponsored by: ASTAR
With support from Miller Pipeline, CenterPoint Energy, Mt. Carmel Public Utility, and NPL