Allen Wilhelm
About Allen Wilhelm
Allen Wilhelm is a Rotating Equipment Engineer at Chevron in the Greater New Orleans Area, with a background in mechanical engineering and extensive experience in reliability and facilities engineering.
Rotating Equipment Engineer at Chevron
Allen Wilhelm is currently a Rotating Equipment Engineer at Chevron, working in the Greater New Orleans Area. His role involves overseeing various engineering projects, particularly focusing on rotating equipment. His responsibilities include managing budget-intensive projects, collaborating with analysts to identify and resolve technical issues, and improving equipment reliability. He has been instrumental in advancing the use of real-time performance computational software for analyzing major equipment like compressors, turbines, and pumps.
Professional Experience at Chevron
Allen Wilhelm has accumulated significant practical experience at Chevron through multiple roles. He started as a Facilities Engineering Intern in Houston, Texas, working for three months during the summers of 2017 and 2018. His experience as an intern provided him with substantial exposure to the engineering challenges and operational dynamics within the organization. In his current role, he has managed projects with substantial budgets, such as the Mars 100 engine/gearbox exchange in 2019 and the Tahiti Titan 130 engine/gearbox exchange in 2020.
Leadership Roles in UC Davis ASME
Allen Wilhelm has been actively involved in the UC Davis chapter of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). He served as the President from 2016 to 2018, overseeing the transition of the team to digital applications and advancing the overall functionality and efficiency of the team. Prior to this, he held the position of Vice President from 2015 to 2016. His leadership contributed significantly to the operational advancements of the chapter.
Educational Background in Mechanical Engineering
Allen Wilhelm pursued his studies at the University of California, Davis, where he completed a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering from 2015 to 2019. His academic background has provided him with a solid foundation in the principles and practices of mechanical engineering, equipping him with the skills necessary for his professional roles. He previously attended Westview High School, where he earned his GED from 2011 to 2015.
Significant Projects and Technical Contributions
Throughout his career, Allen Wilhelm has been involved in numerous significant projects and technical initiatives. He managed the Mars 100 and Tahiti Titan 130 engine/gearbox exchanges with multimillion-dollar budgets. He completed a decision support package for the export pipeline pump coupling redesign, receiving endorsement for the redesign to meet API specifications. Additionally, he developed real-time performance computational software models and progressed various other technical projects aimed at improving maintenance and operational efficiency.