Careers Al Geraskin
Director – Energy Efficiency Solutions,IGS
Expertise: Industrial Energy Efficiency | Thermal Performance Optimization | Surface Engineering | Process Reliability
Al Geraskin is a leader in industrial energy efficiency, and surface engineering and reliability, driving innovation at Integrated Global Services (IGS) in product management as a director of energy efficiency solutions.
Al is committed to process reliability and performance improvement. He works with thermal efficiency technologies such as convection section heat transfer restoration, high emissivity process tube and refractory surface coatings, and online maintenance solutions. These technologies help extend asset life and improve efficiency in the power, energy, and petrochemical industries.
Credentials
Al Geraskin has built a career in engineering innovation and industrial performance improvement, with a particular focus on technologies that unlock energy efficiency gains for major process facilities. His work has centred on helping operators reduce fuel consumption, cut emissions, and extend asset life through advanced inspection, cleaning, and surface-engineering solutions.
At Integrated Global Services, Al leads product strategy, technology innovation, and market development for the company’s energy-efficiency portfolio, spanning TubeTech’s precision cleaning technologies, Hot-tek’s in-situ and online thermal optimisation services, and Cetek’s high-emissivity ceramic coatings. Together, these solutions restore and enhance heat transfer, improve thermal performance, and increase overall fired-heater and process-unit efficiency. Al’s focus is on enabling operators to achieve measurable improvements in throughput, reliability, and energy intensity without major capital expenditure.
Before joining IGS in 2018, Al worked as an Advanced Manufacturing Consultant at Surface Engineering Technologies Consultants, LLC, advising on emerging industrial technologies, including additive manufacturing, thermal spray systems, and laser cladding.
Earlier in his career, he spent more than a decade in product and technology development, contributing to patented advances in corrosion-resistant and nanostructured materials. This background in material science and process engineering continues to inform his work advancing next-generation efficiency technologies for global industrial operators.
Areas of Expertise:
- High-performance ceramic and metallic coating systems for thermal efficiency improvement
- Fired heater optimisation, including refractory coating, tube surface enhancement, and thermal performance improvement
- Convection section heat-transfer restoration using precision robotic cleaning technologies
- Online fired-heater maintenance and efficiency recovery services
- Thermal spray, HVTS, and engineered surface solutions for corrosion protection and asset life extension
- Advanced repair and surface-engineering technologies including laser cladding, cold spray, and additive manufacturing
- Corrosion, erosion, and fouling mitigation for high-value process assets in refining, petrochemicals, and power
Selected Patents:
- Exhaust System for Gas Compressor (RU 141167, 2013)
- Combined Protective Coating (RU 127076, 2012)
- System for Thermal Spraying of Nanostructured Coatings (RU 2407700C2, 2008)
- Method to Thermally Spray Nanostructured Coating (RU 2394937, 2008)
Education & Professional Development:
- University of Virginia – Darden School of Business | Business Strategy
- University of Michigan – Ross School of Business | Human Resources Management
- Certifications in Business Strategy, Leadership, Technology Commercialization, and Negotiation (Coursera / Darden / Ross Programs)
Al combines his technical background in materials engineering with a strong understanding of business growth, leadership, and strategic planning. This enables him to lead cross-functional teams that deliver scalable, high-margin industrial solutions.
Latest conference speaking engagements:
SPRINT Robotics World Conference for Inspection & Maintenance Robotics 2025 – Amsterdam, The Netherlands – “Transforming steam methane reformer efficiency in refinery operations”
Articles:
Digital Refining – Sustaining Asset Performance Beyond Turnarounds
Article Summary
As turnaround intervals continue to lengthen across refining and petrochemical operations, maintaining reliability between major outages has become increasingly challenging.
Digital Refining – How to Restore a Process Limited Fired Heater to Design Without a Major Revamp
Article Summary
Fired heaters are the largest fuel consumers in a refinery, emitting an estimated 400 to 500 million tons of carbon dioxide (CO₂) every year, so even minor improvements in their efficiency can lead to significant savings. To put it into perspective, if any fired heater is 1 or 2% inefficient, it can consume an additional $1m in fuel over a year.
Digital Refining – Efficiency Solutions to Reduce SMR Emissions by 7,000 tons Annually
Article Summary
Steam Methane Reformers (SMRs), the dominant technology in global hydrogen production, achieve 65-75% efficiency rates, but continue to face significant operational challenges. This article explores technological advancements addressing efficiency limitations, heat transfer issues, and emissions reduction strategies in hydrogen production facilities.