Engineering in the Real World with SPE-UiTM SC

SHAH ALAM, MALAYSIA (8 MAY 2026) – Engineering education plays a vital role in preparing students for the realities of industrial practice and the evolving global energy landscape. To strengthen this connection between academia and industry, the SPE UiTM Student Chapter (SPE-UiTM SC), together with the Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), successfully organized a professional knowledge-sharing session titled “Engineering in the Real World: Understanding the Oil & Gas Value Chain.” The program was held at the Faculty of Chemical Engineering, UiTM Shah Alam, and attended by undergraduate engineering students eager to gain deeper industrial exposure.

Bridging Classroom Knowledge with Industry Practice

The session featured Ts. Izzat Ahmad bin Mohamed Zaidin, Technical Sales Engineer at East One-Zero-One Sdn Bhd, who shared valuable insights into the operational structure of the oil and gas industry, particularly the integration between upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors.

Throughout the session, students were exposed to real-world industrial workflows, market expectations, and the critical role engineers play in ensuring operational efficiency and sustainability within the energy sector. The speaker also highlighted the importance of adaptability, communication skills, and continuous learning in navigating the rapidly changing engineering landscape.

Interactive Learning Through Industry Engagement

Beyond technical sharing, the program encouraged active participation through an engaging Q&A session where students had the opportunity to interact directly with the invited speaker. The discussions allowed participants to gain practical perspectives on career pathways, industrial challenges, and the competencies required to remain competitive in the professional environment.

“Programs like this provide us with a clearer understanding of how engineering knowledge is applied in actual industrial settings. It also motivates students to continuously improve themselves and prepare for future career opportunities,” shared a student representative from SPE-UiTM SC.

Strengthening Graduate Employability

This initiative reflects UiTM’s ongoing commitment to Graduate Employability by providing students with meaningful industrial exposure beyond conventional academic learning. Through collaborations with industry practitioners, SPE-UiTM SC continues to create impactful platforms that support professional development, technical competency, and leadership growth among future engineers, while also demonstrating the importance of academia-industry collaboration in producing graduates who are better prepared to contribute to the future of the energy sector and the global engineering industry.

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