Bio
Brian Dresel is the Technical Training and Operator Qualification Manager for Black Hills Energy.
Brian started in the Gas Utility Industry in 1989 and has held a variety of roles since then, including service technician, backhoe operator, crew foreman, trainer, and supervisor.
Brian has been an Instructor with the US Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) in Oklahoma City, training State and Federal Pipeline Safety Inspectors to conduct regulatory audits of Gas and Liquid pipeline operators. Brian was a member of PHMSA’s National Operator Qualification Team, providing guidance on OQ inspection strategies, enforcement cases, and future regulatory policy regarding OQ.