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Upon Further InspectionEpisode 7 - An Education Task Force (featuring Andri Orphanides)Upon Further Inspection is pleased to welcome back Andri Orphanides, API’s Director of ICP. We had such a great conversation going with Andri that we extended our chat and split her interview into two parts. Here’s part 2:Part two of our conversation with Andri is centered around the need for developing programs and educational pathways to attract younger generations, particularly Gen Z, to the industry. She highlights the concerning trend of Gen Z's (and Gen Alpha’s) lack of interest in mechanical integrity and the challenges it poses for the future workforce. The discussion includes ideas...
2025-06-2626 min
Upon Further InspectionEpisode 6 - It All Starts With the Standards (featuring Andri Orphanides)Upon Further Inspection is pleased to welcome our first podcast guest, Andri Orphanides, API’s Director of ICP. We had such a great conversation with Andri that we split her interview into two parts. In Episode 6, Greg, Branden, and Andri discuss her 14-year journey with API from an exam coordinator to a director. Andri shares insights into the evolution of the ICP certification programs, the career pathways they offer, and the importance of international standards. She highlights the growth from 11 to 21 API certification programs and new initiatives like the bolted joint program. The conversation also touches on ind...
2025-06-1231 min
Pipeliners PodcastEpisode 347: API Energy4Vets Program with Randall Stremmel and Andri OrphanidesIn this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russel Treat is joined by Randall Stremmel, President of Pittsburgh Mineral & Environmental Technology (PMET), and Andri Orphanides from the American Petroleum Institute (API) to discuss the Energy4Veterans program. They explore the program's inception, its efforts to engage with veterans, and how it helps them transition into the oil and gas industry by leveraging their military skills. The conversation highlights the importance of providing veterans with certification opportunities to build rewarding careers in the energy sector. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript, as w...
2024-07-3039 min
The Main ColumnInside API's Individual Certification Programs with Andri OrphanidesJoin us in this episode of "The Main Column" as we welcome Andri Orphanides, director of individual certification programs at the American Petroleum Institute (API). Andri discusses API's Individual Certification Programs (ICP), highlighting their significance, the differences between certifications and training certificates and what sets API’s credentials apart in the oil and gas industry. Learn how the ICP is evolving to meet industry demands, including adapting to new technologies and addressing the knowledge gap as experienced professionals retire.
2024-07-1816 min
Pipeliners PodcastEpisode 169: API 1169 (Pipeline Construction Inspection) with Ritch Rappel and Andri OrphanidesThis week's Pipeliners Podcast episode features Ritch Rappel of Enbridge and Andri Orphanides of API discussing the API 1169 certification program that was created to enhance pipeline construction inspection. In this episode, you will learn about what led to the introduction of API 1169 for inspection certification, the stakeholders that came together to build the framework to support pipeline safety, how attitudes and behaviors have changed over time, how the certification program can help pipeliners advance in their career, and more topics. - Access the episode show notes and full episode transcript at PipelinersPodcast.com.
2021-03-0235 min