Spotlight on: Pim Reuderink
This month, we shine a light on Pim Reuderink, Dual Incorporated Engineer (IEng) member of IGEM, who charts his journey from automotive technician to driving change as an energy transition leader
Pim’s passion for engineering began long before his professional career. A fascination with cars from childhood led him to complete a four-year vocational programme and qualify as an automotive technician.
His early years were spent working on light commercial vehicles, heavy trucks and trailers, but he quickly explored areas beyond the typical workshop environment.
Pim said: “I enjoyed searching for vehicle parts using computer systems in the spare parts storeroom of the workshop. During this time, I had the opportunity to undertake an apprenticeship focused on quality management and vehicle certification.”
Building on this foundation, Pim completed a post-bachelor diploma in Change and Quality Management and transitioned into QHSE consultancy, gaining experience in CE marking, machinery compliance and fire safety engineering.
Pim added: “I became a member of the CE Consultants’ Association, also undertaking an interim position at the largest aviation company in the Netherlands, where I gained valuable insights into fire safety engineering.”
He later joined the Dutch Type Approval Authority, responsible for vehicle and component approvals and manufacturers’ conformity of production. The role allowed Pim to travel across Europe, Southeast Asia, New Zealand, and Australia.”
He said: “The role gave me a true appreciation for how engineering cultures differ internationally.”
Pim then established his own company, working as a freelance Lead Assessor for inspection bodies on behalf of the Irish National Accreditation Board and other national accreditation organisations. He also served as a Type Approval Engineer for TÜV in Luxembourg.
For the past 12 years, Pim has worked at Bureau Veritas in the Netherlands, a French testing, inspection and certification company founded in 1828.
He said: “I became involved in the offshore sector and was drawn into pipeline certification – a field I thoroughly enjoyed. Over the last five years, I have contributed to research on offshore hydrogen and helped draft the Dutch standard for hydrogen pipelines.
“We successfully certified the first offshore hydrogen pipelines by repurposing existing natural gas infrastructure.”
More recently, Pim’s work has focused on dense-phase and gaseous CO₂ pipelines for long-term geological storage and utilisation. He has contributed to European standardisation efforts and, due to his research on repurposed hydrogen pipelines, was awarded Chartered Scientist status in 2025.
Pim added: “One standout project in my career was the repair of the Balticconnector gas pipeline between Finland and Estonia, which helped re-secure gas supply in Europe during a critical period.
“My energy leadership journey was recently recognised with the We Learn Through Curiosity Award 2025 for academic performance during my MBA graduation at Tomorrow University, and I was also nominated for the Offshore Energy Leadership Award 2025.”
Pim joined IGEM in 2023, first as a Manager Member before pursuing Dual IEng Membership to formally recognise his engineering competence and broaden his professional standing.
He said: “For me, IEng is not just a title – it reflects a commitment to professional standards, continuous learning and ethical practice. It also provides credibility when working with stakeholders, regulators and international partners.
“IGEM has supported me by providing access to a strong professional network plus technical knowledge across the gas and energy sector. Through IGEM, I have been able to stay informed, engage in meaningful discussions with peers, and help shape standards that drive innovation and safety.”
Through his international experience and ongoing research, Pim continues to support the sector as it moves towards a cleaner, more resilient future. He is pursuing a doctorate on pipeline infrastructure for offshore hydrogen production – a topic critical for Europe’s energy transition.
Pim believes the sector will change significantly over the coming decades, with hydrogen, CO₂ utilisation and biogenic methane playing increasingly central roles.
He said: “Sustainability is absolutely key to the future of our industry. We need to invest in skills development and attract talented individuals who can drive innovation and maintain the highest standards of safety and quality.
“The future belongs to those who will drive the transition rather than resist it.”
Find out more about IGEM membership and the different grades on offer here.