How do you train Permian Basin crews working long shifts?

Most crews take the live online classes on Central time, and we also schedule on-site dates so a full shift is trained without a travel day.

Are Permian frac sand mines Part 46 or Part 48?

Silica sand mines and processing plants are Part 46 operations. Salt, sulfur, and other mineral work can fall under Part 48, so we confirm the commodity first.

Do you train oilfield contractors working at mine sites?

Yes. Contractors who work at a mine carry their own training obligations, and we run new miner and refresher classes for those crews.

Service area · Permian Basin

MSHA training for Odessa and the Permian Basin

Part 46 and Part 48 training for Permian Basin sand mines, mineral plants, and oilfield contractors, live online or on site at your operation.

Odessa, Texas

Permian Basin schedules do not leave much room for a two-day class, so we keep training tight and predictable: fixed start times, instructors who know sand and mineral operations, and paperwork finished before your crew walks out.

Odessa sits in the middle of Permian Basin mining activity, from silica sand mines and processing plants to salt, sulfur, and calcium chloride operations and the contractors that support them. Sand mines and plants are Part 46 operations; other mineral work may fall under Part 48 depending on the commodity and whether it is underground.

We come to you

Every service on this page travels. We teach classes in your shop, trailer, or pit parking lot in Odessa, write plans from your own records, and perform evaluations on your equipment. Travel is quoted up front, with no per-mile surprise on the invoice.

Live instructor-led, never computer-based

When you train online, an MSHA instructor teaches the class live on camera in real time. There are no self-paced modules, recorded videos, or slideshow quizzes, and miners can ask questions and get answers the same day.

Operations we train in Odessa

Frac sand mines, wet plants, and dry plants
Salt, sulfur, and calcium chloride operations
Caliche and aggregate pits
Ready-mix and oilfield materials suppliers
Contract drillers, haulers, and service companies

How classes run

We train crews across Ector, Midland, Andrews, Winkler, Ward, Crane, and Pecos counties. Live online classes are held on Central time, and on-site training is a common fit for crews working long shifts.

Live online classes are taught in real time by an MSHA instructor, never as a self-paced computer-based course, and require a computer, webcam, and valid photo ID. Every miner leaves with a certificate and a 5000-23 form filed to your training records.

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Questions from Odessa operations

Other areas we serve

Austin Dallas Houston San Antonio Frac Sand Operations Lubbock Wichita Falls Waxahachie Longview Shreveport Sacramento Oklahoma City Tucson

Next step

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