Michael Szymanski
About Michael Szymanski
Michael Szymanski is a Control Technician at Bp in London, England, with a career spanning over 26 years in process control and refining. He holds a Cert IV in Project Management Practice and has extensive experience with complex refining units.
Work at BP
Michael Szymanski has been employed at BP since 1998, accumulating extensive experience over 26 years in various roles. He currently serves as a Control Technician, a position he has held since 2015. His previous roles at BP include Process Optimisation for two months in 2013, Process Complex Controller from 2002 to 2015, and Process Unit Construction and Commissioning from 1999 to 2000. His tenure at BP has provided him with significant exposure to complex refining processes.
Education and Expertise
Michael Szymanski studied at Polytechnic West and holds a Certificate IV in Project Management Practice, demonstrating formal education in project management methodologies. He also attended TAFE NSW from 2011 to 2012. Additionally, he studied Management and Project Management at the College for Law, Education and Training in 2015. His educational background supports his expertise in process control and refining, particularly in heat exchangers.
Background
Before joining BP, Michael Szymanski worked with the Royal Australian Air Force. He served as an Aircraft Maintenance Technician from 1986 to 1994 and later as Defence Logistic Support from 1994 to 1998. This experience provided him with a solid foundation in technical and logistical operations, contributing to his skill set in the refining industry.
Achievements
Michael Szymanski has developed extensive experience working with complex refining units, including the CCR Reformer, Isomerisation Unit, HF Alkylation Unit, and Hydro-Isom Unit. His long-standing career at BP reflects his commitment to the field of process control and refining, particularly in optimizing operations and managing complex systems.