About Us

Integrated Global Services is an international provider of surface protection solutions headquartered in Virginia, USA. We operate operational hubs, subsidiaries, and sales offices around the world to service our global clients. We have over 30 years of experience helping customers solve metal wastage and reliability problems in mission critical equipment and are an industry leader in the development and application of solutions to corrosion and erosion problems in challenging operating environments.

IGS is a specialist in global on-site solutions with extensive shop production capabilities. Our Technology Research Center helps the world’s leading energy, power, and industrial companies solve their most critical surface engineering-related problems, improve coating and welding techniques, and evaluate material performance.

General Purpose of the Position:

This position is for field Jetting Technician undertaking in situ High Pressure (HP) Hydro Blasting and Ultra-High Pressure (UHP) Hydro Blasting utilizing industry standard equipment as well as patented IGS Tube Tech robotics and equipment. The position requires ± 50% international travel and must be able to work in Oil and Gas facilities.

When not assigned to a project the individual will be responsible for repair and maintenance of the equipment in the IGS Africa facility located in Industria, Johannesburg. Individuals must adhere to all health, safety, environmental, and quality programs and policies of IGS.

This position will also perform work for other IGS product lines as requested, training will be provided for these tasks.

Critical Success Factors:

• Work safely, ensuring both yourself and your team perform all activities in accordance with both IGS and customer site specific safety requirements.
• Produce a high-quality work that exceeds project specification, quality control standards and IGS SOP’s (standard operating procedures)
• Produce uniform cleaning to minimum specification.
• Strive to identify and report potential improvements that result in improved efficiency regarding consumable usage, abrasives, wire, and supplies.
• Always conduct yourself in a professional manner through personal adherence and the use of IGS values (the IGS Way)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Workshop Duties:
  • Repair and maintenance of equipment
  • Support training activities.
  • Housekeeping of workshop
  • Logistical Support (Packing etc.).
• On-Site
  • Perform toolbox talks and participate in customer-related safety meetings.
  • Setting up of industry standard Hydro Blast Equipment and Tube Tech Robotics.
  • Operating industry standard and Tube Tech equipment per IGS SOP’s.
  • Repair and maintenance of Tube Tech Equipment per IGS SOP’s
• Other IGS Product Lines
  • Support and perform tasks for other IGS product lines.
    • HVTS
    • CCoat
    • Hot-Tek

Skills and Abilities Required:

• Candidates should have the following technical skills.
  • A clear understanding of the Hydro Blasting process.
  • Track record of operating Hydro Blast equipment safely and effectively.
  • Clear understanding of site-specific requirements.
• Candidates will be required to learn the following skills.
  • Ability to repair and maintain equipment during operation.
  • Ability to inspect and identify unsafe conditions.
• Must
  • Be self-motivated.
  • Be able to communicate good in English.
  • Be able to work in a team structure.
  • Be able to perform Toolbox talks.
  • Be Reliable and flexible.
  • Pay attention to details.
• Experience in the Oil and Gas industry.
• Ability to meet customer pre-access requirements such as occupational health examinations, training requirements, drug screens, background searches, etc.
• Additional Preferences:
  • Having mechanical abilities, welding, and fabrication experience is a plus but not a requirement, occasional fabrication will be required.
  • Be able to obtain training required to perform tasks associated with warehouse operations i.e., Forklift Operator Certification, Bridge Crane Operator Certification.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Contacts:

• Significant support to Site Leadership (Team Leaders)
• Project Superintendents
• Tube Tech Field Personnel

Decision/Judgment:

• Decisions are guided by a general understanding of the company’s mission, vision, IGS Way Values framework, standards of operation and mutually determined strategies and objectives
• Critical decisions on personnel conflicts and management judgement calls
• Independent judgment is used regarding day-to-day processes and procedures
• Use judgement in dealing with what are often complex and difficult technical problems to determine root cause and deploy solutions
• Demonstrate a strong “customer service” attitude regarding communication and project completion through balanced updates and maximization of productivity
• Work Safely – Risk identification

Effort/Working Conditions:

• This is primarily an IGS Africa office-based position.
  • Flexibility is required including overtime to meet seasonal or other peak workload demands
• ± 50% of international Travel
• The job is performed in a challenging environment in various client facilities which include but are not limited to oil and gas refineries.
• Difficult working conditions characterized by long hours with 12-hour shifts
• Must be physically able to move in and out of confined spaces and work on heights
• Some travel required to other office locations and customer sites in support of operational needs.

Education and Experience Required:

• Experience in the Oil and Gas industry.
• Experience with Hydro blasting Equipment
• Hydro blasting certification.