Online Industrial Training – Garden City Ammonia Program

This last month GCAP instructors Anthony Verdugo and Don Hodge got to be part of one of the best onsites of 2018. Not only did they get to see the awe of Niagara Falls, but be involved with a company that has a passion to ammonia refrigeration safety as equal as our own.  Thanks for letting GCAP be part of your training needs and success.

Available GCAP Seminars on Site

• 1 Day Ammonia Awareness Day
• Introduction To NH3 Refrigeration
• Ammonia Operator I
• Spanish Ammonia Operator I
• Ammonia Operator II
• Advanced RETA Refesher
• RAGAGEP: Recognized and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices: Formally Ammonia Operator III
• Boiler Level 1
• PSM/RMP
• Ammonia Boot Camp
• Ammonia I / Boiler I Boot Camp

This realistic type of training is very effective in teaching employees correct procedures while allowing them to also see the consequences of what could happen if they do not follow established operating procedures.  Our program allows employees to fully participate in the training process, practice their skills, and develop their knowledge.  We try to build the best possible foundation for the operator.  Come join us!  More information visit www.AmmoniaTraining.com or 620.271.0037

GCAP and Snead State have partnered the last few years to provide industrial technical training to the east coast.  Just recently we wrapped up an Ammonia Operator 1 at the Boaz Campus.  Twenty-two workers gathered in a small classroom in the Weathers Business Building at Snead State Community College, listening intently to the material presented. Many of the men traveled from various states to the Boaz campus for one purpose, but it was a purpose they all shared – to receive training that would equip them to better do their jobs. Instructor Randy Williams led the intense training that could prepare the workers to “go anywhere in the world” to find jobs that use their training.“We’re preparing you to be career people, not just an employee,” Mr. Williams told the students.

Rusty Hutto of Pilgrim’s Pride in Enterprise said he has appreciated the training provided by Mr. Williams and GCAP. “(Mr. Williams) is a real world guy, so we can relate to what he’s telling us. This training has been more beneficial than any other education I’ve had.”

“A lot of us have worked with (ammonia and refrigeration) with our jobs, but we haven’t always understood why we did things the way we had to do them. This training will make us more efficient and safer. The theory is intense, but it’s something we need to know. Now, we know how to keep things running, and we know why we have to do what we do to keep things running,” said Macon Hodge with Sister Schubert’s in Enterprise.

Oscar George with Rembrandt Foods in Abbeville said, “Any extra training we can receive is going to be an advancement. College is not for everyone, and in a lot of cases, there are better jobs making more money with a trade. Opportunities are more available, but the passion (for the trade) has to be there.”

Joseph Nguyen of Today’s Foods in Piedmont, Missouri, agreed. “I wanted to make a move to this field, so that’s why I came for the training. I wish this (training) had been available to me 30 years ago. It’s exciting.”

Seventeen of the 22 students traveled to Snead State from other states, including Washington, Ohio, Illinois, Connecticut, Mississippi and Missouri. Within Alabama, students came from Abbeville, Luverne, Enterprise, Gadsden and Albertville.

Peter Starvish of Country Pure Foods in Connecticut shared the same sentiments as many of the workers with regard to the hospitality of the area and the positive experience they had while at Snead State.

“This is a nice school,” Mr. Starvish said. “It’s a real gem for the community.” Article was originally published and continues at this link.  GCAP would like to thank all the companies supporting this training and the partnership between GCAP and Snead State.

Some say 1992 was the best year in basketball, the Olympic dream team has never been surpassed by talent in any other specific field till today.  GCAP could not be in any better position to assist you in your training and compliance needs and by far never had this level of talent united and nothing is impossible for them. 2018 has been the best year yet, and looking into our future the horizon is looking even better.   If you haven’t met them yet please let me introduce them.  If you ever have a question or need help please feel to reach any of them by calling 620.271.0037 or emailing ammonia@pld.com. We never want to forget all the roles and positions (office and maintenance) that make us shine at GCAP.  To you we say thank you!

GCAP instructors got a new toy!!!

If we take a gas and compress it, we will see an increase in temperature. The energy that is in the gas will concentrate into a smaller area. Focusing this energy quickly can get excessively hot. Man nor the machine creates the heat, it is only a focusing of the heat. All a compressor does is focus the energy through a reduction of space.

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On October 16, 2017, the curling brine chiller at the Fernie Memorial Arena was put back into operation after a seasonal shutdown. During the shutdown and seasonal maintenance, ammonia had been detected in the curling brine system, indicating that the curling brine chiller was leaking. At 3:53 a.m. on October 17, 2017, an ammonia alarm in the arena’s mechanical room was triggered and the system was shut down. Between 9:15 a.m. and 9:38 a.m., rising pressure contained within the curling brine system led to the separation of a pipe coupling in the mechanical room. Upon separation of the coupling, an estimated 9 lb. of ammonia was rapidly released into the room followed by additional ammonia from the system. The atmosphere in the mechanical room may have reached or exceeded concentrations of 20,000 parts per million (ppm) of ammonia…  Continuing Reading the report here InvestigationReport-Fernie Accident

GCAP is honored to have the P1 Group join our year around trade show.  P1 has been a tremendous supporter of GCAP for many years and we are honored to bring them to Garden City.

P1 Group has built a “Safety First, Quality Always” culture and is proud to be one of the safest contractors in the nation. Safety isn’t merely a priority at P1 Group, it is one of our core values. All P1 associates are committed to safety in every aspect of the job.

Our Safety culture includes a highly effective full-time safety staff and continual investments in the program. Our associates are trained to follow the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines for safety in the workplace, but just as importantly our associates take pride in doing work the right way.

P1 Group’s Refrigeration Services Division provides complete installation, maintenance and support services for commercial and laboratory refrigeration. From on-site assessments to system training, P1’s expert team designs and delivers custom technology solutions tailored to every client.

This last week was the 10th annual ammonia safety day @ Kansas City, KS.  We had over 45 vendors and 300 participants through out the day.  We had a great time training and celebrating the event.  Presenters presentations will be posted on www.chemnep.com in the next few days.

US Petrolon Industrial (USPI) has been custom designing and filtering fluids of all types for over 30 years. Our knowledge and practical experience ensures that the USPI fluids and ultra-fine filtration in your Oil Filtration & Lubrication Program will be the finest available with today’s technology.

First and foremost, US Petrolon is a company committed to operating with integrity. Our communication is straightforward, factual, and honest. Our products are made to the highest standards of materials and workmanship. We back them up with scientific analysis, our warranty, and our word.

We are so thankful for companies such as USPI and the great people whom work for them.  USPI has donated 5 complete filtration systems and will soon be incorporated into the new engine room.

This last week over 30 different firefights from the state of Kansas got to spend a day at GCAP receiving safety training on ammonia, industrial refrigeration, steam boilers and their associated equipment and hazards.  What a true blessing this was for us to offer this.   Thank you all for what you do and your services to these Kansas communities.

GCAP’s Ammonia Safety Day is June 14, 2018. Save the date, enroll 3 participants and get 2 free. Early enrollment is available. This will be the largest safety day to year and celebrating the 10-annual event and anticipated over 400 attendees and 40 vendors.  Thank you for your support in the past and look forward to the continued relationship in 2018. Sponsorship and booth space are still available as well.

10th Annual GCAP Safety Day in Kansas City KS Agenda

Ms. VanLiew serves as a Managing Consultant in Trinity’s Kansas City office and national expert in the Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Program (RMP) regulations. She has held environmental compliance responsibilities since 1998 in the consulting, regulatory, and manufacturing arenas. Ms. VanLiew is the National Instructor for Trinity’s Understanding and Application of RMP/PSM Requirements course, and a trained PHA leader in the HAZOP and What-If/Checklist methodologies. She earned a B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering from Northwestern University and is a licensed Professional Engineer in Missouri and Kansas.

Guest Speaker Jeremy Williams will present on “What do you know about NH3?”

Mr. Williams has dedicated his career to the enhancement and advancement of training for anyone in the fields of ammonia refrigeration, process safety management, and steam boilers. He is author of several books on industrial refrigeration am process safety that are used sole by GCAP.  Jeremy manages day to day activities for GCAP, instructors, websites, and social media avenues for the school as well as instruct all courses offered through the technical school.

Guest Speaker Matt Thurlby will present on “OSHA PSM inspections and what you can expect the first 8 hours”

Matt is safety and health manager for Region 7 officer for OSHA out of the Omaha Nebraska location and was a guest speaker in 2016 safety day. Matt received 5 Star rating in the evaluations and we are excited to have him back for the 10th annual event. OSHA requires employers to provide a workplace that is free of serious recognized hazards and in compliance with OSHA standards.

Guest Speaker Richard Suter will present on “Identify, Evaluate, and Controll – The PHA”

Mr. Suter received his Chemical Engineering degree from Purdue University in 1990 and have been part of process safety from the aspect of an end user, engineer, consultant and owner of his own company today.

Guest Speaker Jodi Harper will present on “EPA’s 2018 Update”

Jodi has 10 years of experience working for the EPA region 7 and an expert in Clean Air Act (CAA) section 112(r), the Risk Management Program and Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA). Conducts training, compliance assistance, and in-depth technical review of risk management program elements, including process safety information, process hazard analysis, operating procedures, maintenance/mechanical integrity programs, emergency response plans, and recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (RAGAGEP.) Work closely with major industry sectors in region, including agricultural/farm services, ethanol production, anhydrous ammonia manufacturing, and ammonia refrigeration industry.