S.I.E.O.

SIEO

Southern Idaho Eastern Oregon Corrosion Committee, Inc.

The 58th ANNUAL SIEO / AMPP INTERMOUNTAIN WINTER SYMPOSIUM

JANUARY 8th – 10th, 2025

The SIEO committee was organized over 59 years ago by Corrosion Technicians from several pipeline companies to discuss interference issues and mitigation with each other as well as sharing cathodic protection ideas in the expanding industry. The Winter Symposium was established by the SIEO as a forum for information and training for those involved, engaged, or interested in corrosion control in the Intermountain Region. This event will be held at Boise Centre on the Grove this January. The atmosphere is very relaxed and casual dress is preferred. Attendance every year consists of approximately 125 corrosion technicians, engineers, pipeline personnel, state and federal inspectors, vendors, retirees, and friends. The Symposium will host approximately 10-12 in depth professional presentations concerning corrosion within our utility network. Certificates will be issued for attendance for Continuing Education Units upon request.

The Symposium is offering two special training courses for you this year. Lunch will be provided.

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Special Training Courses

Cathodic Protection Tester Training Course

Presented by Jim Jenkins

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Those who are just starting or wish to start work testing underground cathodic protection systems.

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Those who will be teaching cathodic protection to new employees.

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Those who have been testing underground cathodic protection systems but want to learn more.

A course certificate will be presented to individuals upon completion of the course.

The course fee is $195.00. Must register for class by 12/15/2024.

This class will be held on Wednesday January 8th 8:00 am - 3:00 pm.

Rectifier Training Course

Presented by Don Olson

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General Safety Practices

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Rectifiers and Their Applications – discuss styles, type, and features.

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Basic Rectifier Theory – discuss rectifier component design and operation.

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Installation and Routine Maintenance – discuss proper selection of equipment and correct installation procedures.

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Troubleshooting Standard Units – discuss equipment needed along with step-by-step procedure for troubleshooting, what signs to look for and where to take readings.

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Hands-On Troubleshooting Standard Units – students analyze various problems on actual working rectifiers.

A certificate of completion will be presented to each individual to use toward annual professional development hours.

The course fee is $195.00, must register for class by 12/15/2024.

This class will be held Wednesday January 8th 8:00 am - 3:00 pm.

Conference Overview

Social Mixer – Wednesday the 8th

We are hosting The Social Mixer Meet and Greet which is going to be Wednesday the 8th from 4pm – 6pm in room 420 Boise Centre. Everyone is invited to relax and spend some quality time catching up with old friends and new ones. No host bar is provided for the Social Mixer.

We will have official introductions on Thursday morning where you will be able to introduce yourselves and vendors with their products.

Attendee Breakfast – Thursday the 9th and Friday the 10th

Coffee and tea, along with an assortment of bagels will be provided Thursday and Friday mornings for conference attendees.

Attendee Lunch – Thursday the 9th

SIEO will be providing lunch on site Thursday at noon catered by the Chefs from Boise Centre on The Grove. Lunch will include salad bar, deli sandwiches, and cookies.

Lunch is included with a full attendee registration. We encourage friends and family to attend the group lunch. Guests that are not full attendees will be charged $30.00 per person for lunch.

Attendee Dinner – Thursday the 9th

Thursday evening at 6:30pm you are invited to attend a very special buffet dinner event being held at The Crystal Ballroom located within walking distance just three blocks north of The Grove in the historic Hoff Building. Entertainment will include live piano, music with dinner, dancing, and a no host bar for your enjoyment.

Main entrees will include the following:

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Tarragon basil chicken

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Salmon with dill seasoning

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New York steak with bourbon sauce

The buffet will also include a beautiful shrimp display and all the trimmings.

Nice dinner attire is recommended.

Dinner is included with full attendee registration. We encourage friends and family to attend the group dinner. Guests that are not full attendees will be charged $70.00 per person for dinner.

Conference Presentation Attendance – Thursday the 9th and Friday the 10th

There is a $225.00 registration fee per conference attendee. Full conference attendance includes access to all live presentations, lunch on Thursday the 9th, and dinner on Thursday the 9th.

Conference Hotel Stays

A block of rooms are available at The Grove Hotel and the Residence Inn. Each will provide a shuttle to and from the Boise Airport.

To make a room reservation at The Grove Hotel call (208) 333-8000 or frontdesk@grovehotleboise.com

To make a reservation at the Residence Inn call (208) 424-9999 or go to Marriot.com

Some of This Year’s Topics

Laser mapping corrosion and anomaly evaluations

Indirect NDT examination

Short and long range UT

AC mitigation

Rectifiers and RMUs

And much more…

The SIEO Committee thanks you for your continued support of this symposium.