Event Summary
A Material Test Report (MTR) quantifies the specific chemical and physical properties of a particular manufactured pipe. An MTR serves as a crucial document in the pipeline industry, certifying that the pipe meets the necessary standards and specifications, acting as a guarantee from the manufacturer to the supplier or end user. Learning how to read a Pipe Material Test Report is essential for ensuring quality and compliance, enhancing safety, cost efficiency, building trust and credibility, and supporting quality control assurance throughout the pipeline process. This class will provide a comprehensive guide to reading and interpreting Pipe MTRs, ensuring participants leave with practical skills and knowledge tailored specifically to the needs of the pipeline industry.
Attendees will receive 2 Professional Development Hours (PDH) upon completion.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this class, participants will:
- understand how to read and interpret a Material Test Report (MTR)
- apply this knowledge to ensure the quality and compliance of metal products
Meet Your Instructors
Ben Pierce
Project Manager, ENTRUST Solutions Group
Mr. Pierce is currently a project manager for the metallurgy department at ENTRUST Solutions Group, with over a decade of experience in the energy industry. His work focuses on leading a variety of metallurgical, welding, and pipeline integrity projects in the natural gas and liquids pipeline industry across the entire pipeline life cycle, from procurement and construction through operations and maintenance. He has over a decade of experience reviewing thousands of material test reports (MTRs) for compliance with both regulatory and technical accuracy with manufacturing and client requirements. His technical expertise in metallurgy and project management has brought valuable insight and cost-effective solutions to pipeline operators and utilities across the nation by helping ensure safe, reliable, and compliant pipeline operations.
Daniel Castro
Company Metallurgist, Williams Companies
Mr. Castro has a total 17 years of oil and gas industry experience. Daniel is currently the Company Metallurgist for Williams Companies, prior to joining Williams in 2011, Daniel served as a failure analysis engineer with El Paso Corp. (now Kinder Morgan) . Daniel holds a M.Jur. degree in Oil and Gas Law from Texas A&M School of Law, an MBA from Louisiana State University, and a B.S. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Degree from the University of Texas at El Paso. Daniel is also a licensed Professional Engineer in Texas. Daniel has supported various projects throughout his career including, off-shore oil and gas export, gas processing, gas transmission, and gathering facilities.
