TRANSMISSION

Transmission pipelines run on precision. So does your OQ program.

High-consequence areas, integrity management requirements, and a contractor workforce that spans thousands of miles, EWN gives transmission operators the qualification infrastructure to match the scale of their operations.

PHMSA doesn't leave room for qualification gaps at this scale.

Transmission pipeline operators work under some of the most demanding OQ requirements in the industry. 49 CFR Part 192 (natural gas) and Part 195 (hazardous liquids) define covered tasks that require qualified workers at every step. ASME B31Q and API 1161 set the competency standards. EWN is built to meet all of them with audit-ready documentation and qualification records that hold up to PHMSA's expectations.

Construction workers in yellow vests overlook a dirt road cut through a forested hillside.
Workers in safety vests dig around a large pipe with an excavator at a construction site

At transmission scale, one qualification gap can become a headline.

A single unqualified worker on a covered task isn't just a compliance finding, but a liability that can halt operations, trigger civil penalties, and create reputational risk that follows your program for years. When your pipeline runs across state lines with hundreds of contractors, the margin for error is zero.


  • Contractor qualification records scattered across multiple systems without a single view of readiness
  • HCA and integrity management tasks require specialized qualifications that must be tracked and renewed
  • PHMSA inspections demand instant documentation; manual records don't move that fast
  • Operator qualification gaps tied directly to incident reports create outsized regulatory risk

The qualification infrastructure transmission operators rely on.

More than 500 owner operators accept EWN qualifications—including some of the largest transmission pipeline operators in North America. EWN's platform gives you complete qualification visibility across your entire workforce, whether they're employees or contractors from any number of firms.

Instant Qualification Verification

Field supervisors and compliance teams can verify worker qualification status in real time from any device. No phone calls, no portal lookups, no waiting. If a worker is cleared for a covered task, you'll know instantly.

24 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) That Drive Program Decisions

EWN's reporting suite tracks 24 KPIs across your OQ program and qualification rates by task, contractor, region, and evaluator. You see the full picture before a regulator ever asks for it.

Contractor Management Across Your Entire Workforce

Whether a contractor qualifies through their own employer's EWN program or through a third-party evaluator, their records are visible to you. EWN's contractor management tools give operators real-time visibility into the qualification status of every crew working on their system.

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