Maintenance, inspection and integrity firm ICR Integrity (ICR) has announced the appointment of Ross McHardy as group director.
Mr McHardy will draw on a strong technical track record and experience in senior roles at a number of oil and gas operators including TAQA, EnQuest and most recently at service company EnerMech, where he headed up the group’s Europe and Africa businesses.
His focus will now be on supporting global growth and diversification of ICR’s repair and maintenance business.
Commenting on his new position, Mr McHardy said: “I’m delighted to join ICR at a time of growth and diversification for the company – my experience ranges from engineering and integrity, through to projects, asset management and business leadership which will bolster the strong diverse team we have at ICR.
“It’s an exciting time for the company and I’m looking forward to further successes in 2023.”
The appointment is latest in a series of senior hires for ICR, which last year significantly increased its global headcount and achieved a 12% increase in earnings in full-year results.
As well as a base in Bridge of Don, Aberdeen, the company operates across major energy locations including Europe, MENA, Australia, ASEAN and North America.
Working with a range of industries worldwide, the firm says its repair and integrity solutions offer greater asset uptime and reliability, enabling clients to save time and cost compared to traditional repair methods.
Chief executive Jim Beveridge said he was “thrilled” to welcome Mr McHardy to the team.
“His strong track record and wealth of knowledge will further strengthen our portfolio as we continue to support clients with extensive cross-sector knowledge and multi-skilled teams in power generation, renewables, oil and gas, utilities and defence industries.
“Our established repair and maintenance division provides clients with world class solutions resulting in greater asset uptime and reliability, while saving time and cost compared to traditional methods. Through our investment in new technology, we are committed to playing our part in energy transition, helping clients reduce their carbon emissions”.