Leak Investigation Training
For service & gas technicians, mechanical engineers, pipe fitters, inspectors & supervisors
LOCATION & HOTEL | AGENDA | RATES
October 15-16, 2026 | Naperville, IL | Register Now
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
Location & Hotel
Venue: Nicor Gas Technical Training Center
1616 Ferry Road
Naperville, IL 60563
Hotels:
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 closest airports are Chicago O’Hare (ORD), located about 35 minutes from the Nicor Gas Technical Training Center, and Chicago Midway (MDW), approximately 45 minutes away.
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 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
