About NPTI
Meet our Instructors
Andrew Cignatta is a certified inspector and installer for Underground and Aboveground fuel tanks with over 28 years of experience in the industry. He has installed, removed, repaired, above and under ground fuel tanks in a variety of applications. Andrew has been an instructor for NPTI teaching the primary courses along with client specific training programs related to site specific details. Some of his certifications include: NACE Certified Coatings Inspector, MDE UST Inspector, MDE UST Installer/Remover, DC DOEE UST Installer/Remover, Certified line/tank tester, STI SP-001 Inspector, Veeder Root Tech and FE Petro ATG certifications, OSHA 10 hour, 30 hour, Confined Space Certified, MD Erosion and Sediment Control Certification, along with many other industry relevant certifications.
John Cignatta is a licensed professional engineer in Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and Washington DC. He carries numerous certifications that include: API-653 Aboveground Storage Tank Inspector, STI Inspector, NACE Accredited Corrosion Specialist, and NACE Accredited Cathodic Protection Specialist. Dr. Cignatta is an environmental and corrosion engineer experienced in piping and storage tank structure analysis, protective coatings, cathodic protection of buried and submerged structures, and the design, installation and protection of aboveground and underground storage tanks. John also provides expert witness testimonies in courtroom trials for insurance companies.
This course was very helpful in clearing up some gray areas of understanding in API 63, which will be very beneficial moving forward in my business evaluations.
Mr. MartinOmaha, NE
Instructor had a lot of great knowledge & practical experience to draw from.
Mr. SchickRegina, Saskatchewan
The class set-up and breaks were excellent. The course instructor was extremely knowledgeable and very good in communicating the subject content.
Mr. GranahanKittery, ME
I found the course to be very informative and look forward to utilizing this inspection process. I found the outdoor facility to put all of the puzzle pieces together in my mind.
Mr. Dolan Plymouth Meeting, PA
Learn More About Our Courses
Our Fuel Systems Training Center is located in Owings Mills, MD and includes a hands-on training center for Underground and Aboveground storage tanks. Our unique training facility includes a state-of-the-art classroom and an outdoor demonstration area. By combining traditional classroom learning with real-world practical experience our students are better prepared to meet the complex challenges this industry will face in the future.
UST Inspector Course
This five-day course prepares experienced tank personnel with the specific requirements and tasks necessary for compliance inspection of existing UST’s. Details of required inspection items, along with necessary tools and site work are reviewed. Although this course is organized to follow the MDE Inspection Report, this class is intended for UST inspectors all over the country.