About Us
National Certifications/ Memberships
- American Gas Association (AGA) Field Services Team Member
- American Gas Association (AGA) Peer to Peer Review Committee
- MEA Energy Association Operator Qualifications Committee Chairperson (past)
- National Association of Fire Investigators Member (24139)
- CFII (Certified Fire Investigation Instructor) certification
- CFEI (Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator) certification
- PMP (Project Management Professional) certification (#1441204)
- MEA Energy Association Energy U Admin
- MEA Energy Association Train the Evaluator (MEA 11995)
- Energy World Net Train the Evaluator
Welcome To Natural Gas
About Natural Gas Specialists
Gary Worland has over 40 years of experience in the natural gas industry, including first-responder, line locator, service technician, Trainer, Training Supervisor, Field Maintenance Supervisor, and Manager. His hands-on experience, training expertise, management experience, and regulatory experience put him in a unique position to assist clients looking for a Natural Gas and Operator Qualifications Expert. He has also worked with Clients on various gas incidents across the United States. He travels to conduct Operator Qualification (OQ) Workshops and proctor OQ Testing and Performance Evaluations for those working on jurisdictional piping. He is an operator Qualification Trainer, Proctor, and Evaluator. Over the years, Gary has utilized materials from Industrial Training Services, Midwest Energy Association, Security Integrity Foundation, and Energy World Net. Gary personally responds when a Client requests assistance or has questions related to natural gas.
Military Experience
- Cryptography
- Electronics Tech
- Rifleman
Formal Education
- Organizational Leadership (Undergraduate Degree) University of Indianapolis
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) Anderson University
Projects Completed
Years Of Experience
Team Members
How It Works
How Virtable Personalized Approach Works
Areas of Knowledge/ Expertise
Areas of Knowledge/ Expertise
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49CFR Part 192
- Inside/Outside Gas Leak Investigation
- Natural Gas Expert Witness
- Gas Valve Repair and Maintenance
- Odorization (and odor fade)
- Gas Main Installation, Testing, and Repair
- Gas Service Line Installation, Testing, and Repair
- Gas Regulators and Regulator Stations
- Gas Meters and Meter Settings
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Industry Best Practices Related to:
- Underground Utility Locating
- Gas Leak Response
- Gas Incident Response
- Identifying Distribution Gas vs. Bio-Gas
- Natural Gas Safety And Investigation
“I look forward to having an opportunity to add value to your organization”
Gary D. Worland
Let’s Connect
Step 1
Request a Free Consultation
Our natural gas experts can be reached at info@naturalgasspecialists.com for a free consultationStep 2
Meet to assess if we can assist
We’ll make an appointment for you that’s convenient for both of us. During that meeting, you can decide whether our natural gas service specialists are a good fit for your company.How It Works
How to Approach
National Certifications
