José Sirera, Senior Manager for Latin America of the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), knows first-hand the value of being available to its members, so in his role, he has prioritized the experience of each person who is part of the organization, which today has close to 40,000 members in more than 140 countries.
This philosophy is based on the essential recognition that AMPP lives thanks to the time and voluntary effort of its members. Engineers and technicians from all over the world contribute without financial remuneration, which strengthens a collaborative and committed ecosystem.
Latin America: engine of growth and technical community
In recent years, Latin America has established itself as an extremely important region for the association. The growth in the number of members has been remarkable, driven by the relevance that the material protection and asset integrity and asset integrity in industries such as energy, petrochemicals and infrastructure.
An essential part of this strategy has been the opening of student chapters, of which Latin America is currently home to 14 of the approximately 20 chapters that exist worldwide.
Specialization that transforms careers
Asimismo, AMPP, a través de programas de formación técnica, como CP1, CP2 y niveles superiores, brinda la oportunidad a los profesionales de capacitarse en protección catódica y otros temas esenciales para garantizar la integridad de infraestructuras críticas como gasoductos y plantas industriales, adquiriendo conocimientos que no se imparten en las carreras universitarias tradicionales.
Technology, monitoring and continuous evolution
The association is also in tune with the technological advances that are redefining the industry, such as nanotechnology and artificial intelligence, which are gradually being incorporated into areas such as asset monitoring, data analysis and the development of new materials.
The standards issued by the organization are constantly updated to incorporate innovations in paints, coatings and metal alloys to ensure that professionals have the tools to meet increasingly complex challenges.
Preparing for a changing future
The future holds major technical challenges, such as the implementation of green hydrogen. green hydrogenAlthough it is a promising energy alternative, its transportation through conventional pipelines poses structural risks that are already being studied by AMPP to create new safety standards.
The association recognizes that change is constant and that professionals must evolve with it, which is why its vision is to accompany this transformation process without losing focus on human value and technical responsibility.
AMPP: A technical vision with a human face
AMPP has succeeded in creating a professional network that combines technical knowledge, human commitment and adaptability. Its growth in Latin America, especially through education and collaboration among members, demonstrates that the future of the industry depends not only on technology, but on how the talent that leads it is trained and connected.
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Source: Inspenet.