–to support the enhancement of Guyana’s human resources

GLOBAL Asset Integrity & Maintenance Management Services (GAIMMS) Guyana, a leading asset management solutions provider in the energy, marine, and construction sectors, has launched its first welding and fabrication workshop.
According to a press release, this workshop is designed to equip apprentices with both theoretical knowledge and hands-on industrial training.

Geared towards promoting local Guyanese workers in the energy sector with global standards, industrial excellence, and international experience, this programme offers international exchange opportunities with STEP Oil & Gas in Brazil.
This innovative programme, according to the company, distinguishes itself by focusing on real-world industrial practices, ensuring that participants gain skills directly applicable to major projects.

Additionally, successful graduates of the programme will have the opportunity to further refine their expertise through an international exchange programme facilitated by GAIMMS and its joint venture partner, STEP Oil & Gas in Brazil.
According to GAIMMS, this intensive training will cover critical industry topics, including: Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) roles and responsibilities; Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs); Project drawings and dimensional control procedures; and Quality control standards, hold points, and regulatory compliance.

The first cohort of apprentices include five talented individuals (three males and two females), namely: Eliyahu Yisrael, Tia Henry, Shabique Jabbar, Alex Andrews, and Dwayne Winter.
GAIMMS said that these apprentices will join the company’s team on the Yellowtail Steel Fabrication W-BEAMS Project, gaining invaluable on-the-job experience.

Additionally, the five pioneering apprentices will make history as the company’s first locally trained welders to contribute directly to Guyana’s burgeoning hydrocarbon sector, with their skills set to play a vital role in the landmark Yellowtail development.
Marked as a commitment to local capacity building, seasoned Oil and Gas professional, Derek Cardinez, said: “This initiative underscores GAIMMS’ dedication to developing Guyana’s workforce with globally recognised skills,” adding: “By bridging the gap between training and industrial application, we’re preparing Guyanese talent for high-value opportunities in the energy and construction sectors.”

Meanwhile, Director and Business Development Consultant at GAIMMS, Wystan Robertson related: “As a Guyanese company, our aim from inception was to ensure the necessary knowledge transfer to enable a competent local workforce. We started our local workforce training initiative in January 2024 with training in cold work asset maintenance and repair solutions conducted by the company’s French partner Coldpad, and local facility partner, the Government Technical Institute. This Welding and Fabrication workshop is conducted by GAIMMS’ certified professionals in partnership with STEP Oil & Gas in Brazil to ensure that participants not only learn best practices but also gain international exposure and global standards.”

Under the leadership of Derek Cardinez, GAIMMS continues to collaborate with the Guyanese workforce to build globally competitive skills in asset management and industrial maintenance, the company said, adding that it delivers innovative asset management solutions for the energy, marine, and construction industries, specialising in maintenance, repair, and operational optimisation.

With a focus on environmentally friendly technologies, GAIMMS brings cutting-edge, safe, and sustainable solutions to Guyana while fostering local expertise.