Leak Investigation Training

For service & gas technicians, mechanical engineers, pipe fitters, inspectors & supervisors

AGENDA  |  REGISTRATION

September 23-24, 2025 | Naperville, IL at Nicor Gas
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November 4-5, 2025 | Gahanna, OH at Columbia Gas of Ohio
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Delivered by David Zak of AEGIS Insurance Services, the training covers all aspects of inside and outside leak emergencies and highlights industry-standard procedures and best practices. Case studies are used to reinforce procedures and provide background on the need to follow company-specific operating practices. The class also includes expanded product-specific discussion from the major leak detection instrument companies, such as SENSIT and Heath. At the conclusion, you will have the knowledge required to understand and perform leak investigation operations.

Industry expert instructors
A low student to instructor ratio of 15:1 offers one-on-one time with skilled leak detection professionals, where topics and scenarios are discussed in depth.

Real world scenarios
Learn how to save lives and better understand policies, procedures, and equipment in a live leak field investigation.

In-person, hands-on learning
Students have the opportunity to participate and receive close attention during highly rated MEA hands-on training.

Highlights

  • Focus on safety
  • Live scenarios in a simulated leak field
  • Classroom fundamentals including physical properties of natural gas
  • Hands-on training conducted by seasoned industry experts
  • Earn certificate of completion

September 23-24 at Nicor | Location & Hotel

Venue

Nicor Gas Technical Training Center
1616 Ferry Road
Naperville, IL 60563

Suggested Hotel

MEA does not have a room block reserved for this event. There are a cluster of hotels about two miles from the training center including:

Air Travel

The nearest airports to Nicor training center are:

  • Chicago O’Hare (ORD), which is approximately 35
  • Chicago Midway (MDW), which is approximately 45 minutes

 

Transportation

  • The estimated rideshare fare from the O’Hare airport to the training center is $50.
  • The estimated rideshare fare from Midway airport to the training center is $60.

Parking

Attendees can park in the general parking lot and report through the front door of the Nicor training center.

November 4-5 at Columbia Gas | Location & Hotel

Venue

Columbia Gas of Ohio Training Center
1600 Eastgate Pkwy
Gahanna, OH 43230

Suggested Hotel

MEA does not have a room block reserved for this event. There are a variety of hotels available in Gahanna (about 10 minutes away) or in downtown Columbus (25 minutes away).

Due to safety concerns, our local hosts do not recommend staying at the hotels on the west side of the airport.

Hotels in Gahanna near the training center:

Air Travel

The closest airport is John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH), which is approximately 15 minutes from the Columbia Gas training center.

Transportation

The estimated rideshare fare from the airport to the Columbia Gas training center is $25.

When navigating to the training center, please type in the FULL address into your mapping system. If you do not include the city and zip code, it will take you to Niagara Bottling. If you end up at Niagara Bottling, just keep following the bend and you will see a Columbia Gas sign and a giant pond out front.

Parking

There is parking available at the Columbia Gas training center.

Agenda

  • Day 1  |  Sessions and field training, including lunch, breaks, and networking hour
  • Day 2  |  Sessions and hands-on training, including lunch and breaks

 

Registration

  • MEA Member Rate | $475 per person
  • Non-Member Rate | $675 per person

Register for September at Nicor | Register for November at Columbia Gas

Questions

If you have any questions, please contact Lauren Denney.