October 23, 2026

AI for Field Operations

Supporting Frontline Efficiency, Decision-Making, and Performance


Virtual, Instructor-Led

This is Part 4 of a 10-part series: From AI Fundamentals to Operational Impact
A Ten-Part Practical AI Series for the Natural Gas Industry.

Event Summary 

Field employees make critical decisions every day, often while balancing safety, service reliability, procedures and changing conditions. This course explores how AI can support field operations while reinforcing that professional judgment remains essential. 

Participants will examine practical AI use cases for knowledge retrieval, troubleshooting, documentation, inspection support, job preparation and operational guidance. 

What You’ll Walk Away With 

  • Explore practical AI use cases that support field preparation, documentation and troubleshooting. 
  • Understand how AI can help retrieve procedures, summarize information and support inspection activities. 
  • Recognize the importance of safety, procedure adherence and professional judgment in AI-assisted field work. 
  • Identify opportunities to improve consistency and efficiency in field workflows. 

Ideal Participants 

  • Field operations employees 
  • Field supervisors 
  • Operations managers 
  • Safety and training professionals 
  • Employees who support field workflows or documentation 

Experience Level: All Levels 

Participants will receive [2] Professional Development Hours (PDH) upon completion.

Complete the Series


From AI Fundamentals to Operational Impact
A Ten-Part Practical AI Series for the Natural Gas Industry

Artificial intelligence is entering the natural gas workplace faster than most organizations have decided how to use it. Across ten live virtual sessions, JoLynn Rihn moves from AI fundamentals to role-specific application in operations, engineering, customer service, safety and compliance, and leadership, with attention throughout to where professional judgment has to stay in control.

  1. Part 1 | October 2: AI Fundamentals for Natural Gas Professionals
    Understanding AI, Its Capabilities, and Its Role in the Industry
  2. Part 2 | October 9: Prompt Engineering for Natural Gas Professionals
    Getting Better Results from Generative AI
  3. Part 3 | October 16: AI for Everyday Productivity & Practical Tools
    Working Smarter Across Everyday Tasks
  4. Part 4 | October 23: AI for Field Operations
    Supporting Frontline Efficiency, Decision-Making, and Performance
  5. Part 5 | October 30: AI for Engineers & Technical Teams
    Applying AI to Technical Work, Analysis, and Problem-Solving
  6. Part 6 | November 6: AI for Customer Service & Stakeholder Communications
    Strengthening Communication, Responsiveness, and Engagement
  7. Part 7 | November 13: AI for Safety, Compliance & Regulatory Readiness
    Using AI Responsibly in High-Consequence Environments
  8. Part 8 | November 20: AI for Supervisors, Leaders & Change Management
    Leading People and Teams Through AI Adoption
  9. Part 9 | December 4: Responsible AI Governance & Risk Management
    Establishing Guardrails for Safe, Secure, and Accountable AI
  10. Part 10 | December 11: Building AI Workflows & Automation
    Moving from Individual Tools to Repeatable Business Processes
Explore the Full Series

Meet Your Instructor

JoLynn Rihn

Microsoft Master Instructor, Certified Trainer
Owner, Virtual Training Co.


For more than 25 years, JoLynn Rihn has helped organizations improve productivity through Microsoft 365, AI, collaboration, and project management solutions. Her practical, results-focused training has supported more than 30,000 professionals across a wide range of industries.

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When

From 10-23-2026 10:00 am CST until 10-23-2026 12:00 pm CST


Where

Virtual


Registration Information
Advance Partners Included
SGA Training Subscription Included
All-Access Pass Included
Member $295
Non-Member $495

3% fee applied if paying by a credit card. This event follows SGA Cancellation Policy "C".

SGA's Training Policy on Meeting Assistants & Group Participation

Who can attend?

Have any questions? Contact us. memberservices@sganaturalgas.org