Thomas Yap, P.E., MBA, PMP, CWI

Background

Mr. Thomas Yap holds a B.Eng in Mechanical Engineering from the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia and an MBA from the University of Houston-Victoria. In addition, he is a registered professional engineer in Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, Oklahoma, and Texas, with over 2 decades of experience as a Mechanical Engineer. Mr. Yap specializes in complex analysis for energy systems, sustainable practices, and forensic engineering. His expertise spans renewable energy systems such as hydrogen fuel cells, solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, and biomass, as well as non-renewable energy technologies, including advanced carbon management solutions like Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS). His background also includes industrial areas such as onshore and offshore oil and gas, drilling manifolds, crane technology, hydrogen, and nuclear energy.

He is also currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Energy Engineering at the University of North Dakota, where he is deepening his technical knowledge and developing critical skillsets for forensic analysis, techno-economic evaluation, advanced energy storage, and sustainable energy systems integration. His research, problem-solving abilities, and interdisciplinary exposure significantly enhance his expertise in addressing complex engineering challenges and contribute to his specialization in energy systems and sustainability.

Throughout his professional journey, Mr. Yap has held key roles in leading companies such as General Electric Hitachi, Nel Hydrogen, Cameron (Schlumberger Company), Forum Energy Technology, Loadmaster, and Favelle Favco Cranes. With a diverse technical acumen, Mr. Yap possesses expertise in industrial plant design, lifting equipment and machinery design, hydraulic circuit design, welding inspection, and adherence to industry standards such as AWS, API, and ASME codes including ABS CDS, ASME B30.23, AISC, API 2C, API 4F, API 8C, API 9A, API RP-2D, API 6A, API 16C, API 1104, API STD 53, NACE, ASME B16.34, B31.1, B31.3, B31.8, ASME Section III & VIII, ANSI, ABS, and DNV. He is experienced in the design of lifting equipment, tower cranes and offshore pedestal cranes, and hydraulic equipment which highlights his comprehensive understanding of mechanical systems and their applications. He is proficient in complex systems such as Offshore Cranes & Choke and Kill Manifolds according to API standards, as well as mechanical systems for hydrogen electrolyzer containers, pressure equipment, and hydraulic circuits. As a certified welding inspector, he assesses compliance with AWS and API standards.

Mr. Yap’s broad expertise, combined with his Ph.D. research, equips him to deliver innovative solutions and comprehensive analyses across diverse energy sectors.