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compliance and take my gas knowledge
to a higher level, I would need to
improve my overall outlook regarding
the gas industry as a whole, and IGEM
could help me do that.”
Marc successfully joined as a Gas
Technician and worked on developing
his knowledge for three years before
making the decision to apply for
EngTech status. He said: “The process
was very informative and the IGEM
office staff were helpful. I would
recommend this to anyone who is
serious about their gas career.
“IGEM has helped me in many ways
that I could not have foreseen. Being an
IGEM member has allowed me to view
a large amount of information within
the documents and watching and being
part of webinars and conferences. All of
this has supported me in my role and
has allowed me to provide other Gas
Safe registered engineers with the most
up to date information.”
“I value my EngTech membership
because of the standards it allows you
access to, and the reputation it holds
within the industry. I do think it shows
that you are not just doing a gas job but
also taking the gas industry seriously
and trying to improve your knowledge
and overall understanding.”
Marc’s advice for those starting out in
gas or wanting to gain EngTech status is
“try and speak to as many qualified gas
engineers as you can, get more than one
point of view.”
He added: “Try and read as many
documents as possible regarding
regulations, and also try to go on the
manufacturers’ sites and read up
about upcoming changes to the brand
and appliances.
“For anyone trying to become an
EngTech, I would say to get a good
knowledge and enhance the industry,” you work for a company that knows mentor – possibly someone who is
Marc says. “I enjoyed my time working how to retain its employees long term.” already a registered IGEM member, or
for myself but, with the current climate Explaining why he decided to someone who can help you with your
and Covid-19, I made the decision to become an IGEM member, Marc says progress within the IGEM group. Try
look for permanent employment.” “While working for Swale Heating to attend as many courses as possible,
He now works at Derry Building and Robert Heath Heating, I had the and always try to read or make yourself
Services in gas compliance, overseeing opportunity to work closely with some aware of any new technical bulletins or
any gas-related issues in the business. of the UK’s leading audit companies safety alerts listed on the Gas Safe site.”
“The projects I get the chance to look at such as Morgan Lambert and GCS Gas His thoughts on the future of gas?
range from boilers that are 54,000kW Contract Services, and both companies “Looking at the current climate, it is
down to 30kW LPG/natural gas and relied on the information coming from very uncertain for any industry, but I
oil with some very large appliances, IGEM to improve the gas industry. do think the gas industry is making the
to helping with designing the gas Also working with Colin Childs who, correct movements looking at hydrogen
pipework and ventilation requirements at the time, was a key member of the and pushing the manufacturers to
and ensuring that it’s all completed to Large Business Forum, and seeing the improve performance and emissions.”
the highest standard and following all impact that IGEM was having on the
current Gas Safe regulations and IGEM gas industry made me look at IGEM If you’re interested in becoming an
documents. and prompted me to apply to join as a IGEM EngTech member, visit www.igem.
“I think it’s rare that you find a job Gas Technician. org.uk/membership for more information
that you can honestly say you enjoy, but “I decided that, if I wanted to be a or call our Membership Services team on
that is true for me. It does help when better gas engineer and move on to +44(0)1509 678150.

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