Careers Sergei Merchev
Product Manager – Asset Integrity, IGS
Expertise: Metallurgy | Corrosion Engineering | HVTS | Asset Integrity Management
Sergei Merchev is an expert in metallurgy and corrosion engineering with more than 15 years of experience in thermal spray coatings, laser cladding, HVTS, and surface protection technologies.
As Product Manager for Asset Integrity at Integrated Global Services (IGS), he leads global programs focused on pressure vessel corrosion, microbially influenced corrosion (MIC), and advanced material upgrades. His work improves equipment reliability, extends asset life, and enhances operational performance across the oil and gas, petrochemical, and processing industries.
Credentials
With a strong background in surface engineering, metallurgy, and corrosion science, Sergei drives innovation at IGS through advanced coating and inspection technologies designed for high-temperature and high-corrosion environments. His experience spans both technical and managerial roles, allowing him to deliver practical, data-driven solutions that strengthen asset integrity and long-term performance.
Professional Experience
Product Manager – Asset Integrity, IGS (2024–Present)
Leads development of asset integrity solutions supporting long-term equipment reliability.
Business Development, Russia & CIS, IGS (2019–2024)
Managed regional growth and technical service delivery for high-emissivity coatings, on-site thermal spray applications, and pressure vessel protection across oil and gas, petrochemical, cement, and metallurgy industries.
Deputy General Manager, TSPC (2014–2019)
Led HVAF, laser, and arc-spray surface engineering projects and advanced additive manufacturing and wear-resistant coating technologies.
Head of IT Department, Plakart (2011–2014)
Oversaw IT transformation, CRM development, and digital optimization for coating production and R&D processes.
System Administrator, Plakart Group R&D Center (2009–2011)
Supported IT and data systems for thermal spray and laser coating research programs.
Areas of Expertise:
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Laser cladding and additive manufacturing
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Corrosion protection and wear-resistant coatings
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High-temperature process engineering
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Surface protection for metallurgy, oil and gas, and petrochemical industries
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Digital systems and business process optimization
Career & Education Highlights:
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Master’s Degree (Magister) in Oil and Gas Refinery, Astrakhan State Technical University (2012–2014, with Distinction)
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Engineer’s Degree in Information Technology, Astrakhan State Technical University (2003–2008)
