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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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