Biodata of Trainers/Facilitators

1. Ir. Thin Choon Chai
Ir. Thin Choon Chaigraduated from Trinity College, Dublin with Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Engineering Science (Mechanical, in 1974).  He is a Corporate Member of The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM), Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registered with the Board of Engineers, Malaysia (BEM), Member, Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) (Malaysia Branch), Accredited engineer with Architect Centre and Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM) for fire safety audit. He is currently the Chairman of the Fire Advisory Board (FAB), IEM.

2. Ir. Tan Chew
Ir. Tan Chew graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and thereafter completed a MSc programme in Refrigeration and to do his MBA at City University London in 1983.  Ir. Tan has been an active Member of the IEM since 1993. Ir. Tan is currently the Managing Director of GP-Team Design Sdn Bhd.  He has wide experience in fire protection and smoke control as well as in air conditioning. Ir. Tan is also a member of other professional institutions such as Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE), USA and IFE, UK (Malaysian Branch).

3. Ir. Jayaseelan Nadarajah
Ir. Jayaseelan Nadarajah holds a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from University of Malaya,2003 and thereafter obtained a ME from UPM in 2011. Ir. Jayaseelan is currently the Managing Director of Plantmac Engineering Consultant.

Ir. Jayaseelan’s experience include design of Pumping Stations, plant audits and energy management; training of maintenance personnel on mechanical equipment, operations and maintenance.  Ir. Jayaseelan’s expertise also include Fire Protection and Air conditioning. He is an active Fellow Member of the Institution.  

4. Ir. Cha Hoong Kum
Ir. Cha Hoong Kum graduated from the University of Westminster of UK with a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) Second Class Honours (1st Division) in 1991. Ir. Cha then obtained his Master of Business Administration from Leicester University, UK in 1992. Upon his return he joined Fitters Engineering Services Sdn Bhd and worked his way to be the General Manager. He left and joined Mac-Tech Engineering Sdn Bhd as the General Manager.

During this period he was involved in the design, tender and project management in Fire Engineering projects and is now well verse with the various NFPA and MS standards on fire. The fire pumps selection, testing and commissioning was his main focus to ensure the fire protection systems performance and functionality. Ir. Cha started his own company Versus Solutions Sdn Bhd in year 2011 and offers various specialist services, like the testing and commissioning of Fire pumps, the design of fire protection systems and supply of various firefighting equipment.

5. Ir. Leong Siew Meng
Ir. Leong Siew Meng graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) degree from Caulfield Institute of Technology (now Monash University Caulfield campus, Melbourne) and is a registered Professional Engineer with local and overseas experiences in Australia and ASEAN countries. He is a certified Energy Management Systems (EnMS) Expert by UNIDO (United Nations Industrial Development Organization) under the ISO 50001 Energy Management Systems. He has had experiences in design and contract administration in the construction of chemical, industrial, building services and power generation facilities as well as fire installation contracting, engineering and management audit of power plants, technical due diligence and fire safety audit of commercial and industrial buildings, and also green building enhanced commissioning. Ir. Leong is a past President of ASHRAE Malaysia Chapter, past Chairman of Building Services Technical Division, IEM and past Vice President of Malaysian Fire Protection Association. He has served as a technical expert with ERIA (Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia) & IEEJ (Institute of Energy Economics, Japan) working group for the analysis of energy saving potentials in ASEAN countries.


Abstract
Over the years, it has been observed that many graduate engineers are unable to present themselves for the Professional Interview (PI) conducted by the IEM because they possess insufficient design experience, which is a prerequisite. This intensive design course will therefore prepare potential candidates for the said PI.


Course Overview
This course is industry designed, to provide a broad understanding of the design methodology, concepts, and processes involved. The methodology is presented with examples drawn from service, case studies and applications. With a heavy practice orientation, much of your time will be spent working through interactive practical exercises and assessments.  


Course Objectives
The primary objectives of the course are to:-
• guide the graduate engineers to acquire the fundamental fire engineering design knowledge in buildings
• prepare graduate mechanical engineers from industry, who do not have sufficient or any design experience to appear for the PI;
• act as a refresher course for current Professional Engineers, who intend to upgrade their existing design skills.


Course Format
The course consists of formal content presentation. The presenter’s style involves intensive participant participation


Target Audience
Specifically targeted at graduate mechanical engineers who are planning to appear for the Professional


NOTE: * Limited to 25 Participants only *