Veriforce Strengthens OQ Compliance Offering for Oil and Gas Industry
New enhancements streamline workforce qualification, improve field verification, and simplify compliance for midstream operators
MIDLAND, TX – 17 April, 2025 – Veriforce, the largest global provider of supply chain compliance and workforce qualification solutions, today announced further investment in the oil & gas and utilities sectors through the release of key enhancements to its Operator Qualification (OQ) offering. These updates address the widening skills gap and evolving state-level regulatory expectations that are reshaping midstream oil & gas operations in the U.S.
“The challenges facing midstream operators today require a comprehensive and adaptable OQ program,” said Tom Meek, Vice President of Regulatory Compliance at Veriforce and Vice Chair of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) B31Q – Qualification of Pipeline Personnel Committee. “Our latest solution and service enhancements help ensure that companies can efficiently manage worker qualifications, improve compliance, and maintain the highest safety standards.”
“They also further strengthen Veriforce’s position as the leading OQ compliance vendor in the market,” he said.
New Features & Enhancements:
- Projects Feature – Enables job-specific organization of OQ tasks, reports, and documentation.
- Enhanced Field Verification Reports – Provides a consolidated view of OQ status, drug and alcohol compliance, and worker profiles.
- Digital Record of Training – Captures and documents worker training in real time via a mobile-friendly interface.
“A well-structured OQ program is more than a regulatory requirement,” added Meek. “It’s a cornerstone of pipeline safety and operational integrity. Companies that treat OQ as a strategic asset rather than a compliance checkbox will benefit from enhanced safety, reduced risks, and streamlined operations.”
Veriforce supports Operators by:
- Developing documented frameworks tailored to specific operational risks.
- Providing comprehensive training and evaluation tools.
- Aligning OQ programs with safety culture and company goals.
- Ensuring compliance through industry-leading OQ experts and a dedicated Operator-driven Common Covered Task List Steering Committee.
“Veriforce has become an invaluable tool for us,” said Will F. Hux, VP Engineering and Compliance at Hydrographics LLC. “It allows us to easily introduce new covered tasks, train employees, and ensure they meet all operator qualification requirements. Our clients also appreciate Veriforce. It provides them with a single source of truth for our compliance status, giving them peace of mind knowing that we maintain the highest compliance standards.”
Leveraging Veriforce’s Expertise
With a team of OQ specialists and industry partners, Veriforce ensures that Operators never miss regulatory updates and maintain a defensible OQ program. Its Professional Services team helps Operators reduce risk, save time, and protect their workforce while meeting DOT compliance. Specialist services include plan development, regulatory assessments, and audit support, along with guidance on Operations & Maintenance (O&M), Integrity Management Planning (IMP), Control Room Management (CRM), and Public Awareness Programs (PAP). Veriforce experts conduct regulatory gap analyses and on-site field assessments to ensure company policies are implemented effectively at the worker level, delivering confidence, defensibility, and a clear path to continuous improvement.
Find out more: https://veriforce.com/lp-operator-qualification
About Veriforce
Veriforce® is a recognized leader in delivering comprehensive, integrated supply chain risk management solutions that help bring workers home safely and optimize business performance. The company’s SaaS safety and compliance platform, data integrity and verification practices, and standardized safety training programs empower leading organizations to drive safety and compliance into their supply chains and down to the worker level.
As the world’s largest supply chain risk management network, Veriforce partners with over 3,200 hiring companies in over 130 countries, serving more than 80,000 contractors, over 7,000 authorized instructors and evaluators, and millions of individual workers. This network makes Veriforce the preferred partner for companies that strive to ensure a safe, qualified third-party workforce. Company offices are in the U.S., Canada, South Africa, the U.K., and Australia. For more information, visit veriforce.com.
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