Jointly Organised with Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) Malaysia Chapter

SYNOPSIS

As the energy industry landscape evolves rapidly with digitalisation, sustainability, renewable source, and emerging technologies, we must be prepared to navigate a dynamic and competitive future. This technical talk brings together industry leaders, professional engineers, and technical experts to share practical insights into the opportunities and challenges in the engineering profession.

Participants will gain exposure to key topics including the future of engineering education, corrosion management in industrial assets, renewable energy technologies, and career pathways in the oil and gas industry. Through case studies and industry experiences, we will discover how engineering knowledge is applied beyond the classroom to solve complex challenges, drive innovation, and contribute to sustainable development.

The session also provides an excellent platform for networking with professionals from The Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM), Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) Malaysia Chapter, and industry practitioners, helping to build connections and gain valuable perspectives.


BIODATA OF SPEAKERS

Ir. Dr. Najmiddin Yaakob, Ir. Mohd Izwan Mohd Noor and Ir. Ahmad Rafidi Mohayiddin

1) Ir. Dr. Najmiddin Yaakob  

Ir. Dr. Najmiddin Yaakob is an Associate Professor at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) and Founder and Head of the Industrial Corrosion Research Center (InCoRE). He holds a Ph.D. from Ohio University and has over two decades of academic, industry and research experience in oil and gas pipeline corrosion. A recognized corrosion expert, he has led major industrial projects  for PETRONAS, PTTEP, Chevron, DNV-GL and TNB, and is a Registered Professional Engineer and  ASEAN Chartered Professional Engineer.


2) Ir. Mohd Izwan Mohd Noor

Ir. Mohd Izwan Mohd Noor has a rich experience in the Oil & Gas industry, including operations, project coordination, strategic management, and structural engineering. He has been involved in various aspects of marine and structural engineering design, appraisal, and verification. His expertise extends to Offshore Self Regulation Management System (OSRMS), Asset Integrity Management System (AIMS), Process Safety Management (PSM), and Health Safety Environment Management System (HSEMS). He has also been involved in feasibility studies, conceptual design, front end engineering design (FEED), Detailed Design (DD), and EPCIC projects. His contributions to the industry have been recognized through his participation in the Oil and Gas Platform Design Competition 2024, where he was a Guest of Honour and part of the judging panel.


3) Ir. Ahmad Rafidi Mohayiddin  

Ir. Ahmad Rafidi Mohayiddin has over 25 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. He has held various roles, including as Design Engineer, Engineering Manager, Project Manager, and Project Director, specializing in engineering management and project management for gas processing, transmission, metering, and liquefaction facilities. His past major projects include the Gas Processing Plants 5&6 Project in Terengganu, the Central Luconia E11 Platform Rejuvenation Project offshore Sarawak and the Sabah-Sarawak gas Pipeline in East Malaysia. He is a registered Professional Engineer with Practising Certificate (PEPC) and a Fellow of The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (FIEM).