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meter installers and needed to recruit Manager, I was writing work procedures Knowledge Centre – this is where my
somebody to fill the role of Gas and my membership with IGEM has next development steps have started
Technical Manager. been critical in keeping me up to date and my knowledge is expanding further
Phil said: “I was welcomed with with regulatory changes. into the new world of hydrogen gas.
open arms and began work on gaining “Access to technical standards “When I first started my
MAMCoP and AMICoP approval and Gas enables me to carry out research to apprenticeship as a 16-year-old, I
Safe registration for the company. This ensure that the procedures being would never have thought that I’d
began my next layer of development, written are correct and in accordance still be in the industry 33 years later,
creating processes and procedures for with the industry standards. let alone have had so different roles
my new employers. “Being a member of IGEM also gives in it. I enjoyed learning and being
“It was at this time that I decided you credibility within the industry and an employee of a company that was
to become an EngTech with IGEM. I has allowed me to have confidence in focused on my development. Learning
felt it was crucial to my development my own abilities. As a member of the and getting paid for it is really a
as it would enable me to support the Association of Meter Operators, IMServ bonus, but also a focus. Hard work,
company and increase my knowledge of was keen for me to get involved in many friends made, continual
the gas industry even further. the Gas Metering Forum, of which I’m development in a role and a career –
“Becoming an IGEM EngTech now a participating member. I feel that not just a job. I wouldn’t change my
member gives you access to a wealth having become an EngTech member career path for anything.”
of knowledge and support, but also with IGEM it’s given me greater
gives you opportunities to develop even confidence to speak from a stronger If you’re interested in becoming an
further with access to technical courses. position to industry experts. IGEM EngTech member, visit www.igem.
Additionally, membership allows you to “IGEM is at the forefront of the org.uk/membership for more information
shape the future of gas standards. hydrogen revolution and, by being a or call our Membership Services team on
“In my role as Gas Technical member, I have access to the Hydrogen +44(0)1509 678150.

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