Chris Opsomer
About Chris Opsomer
Chris Opsomer is a Developer Marine Cylinder Lubricants at Chevron in Gent, Vlaanderen, België, with extensive experience in technical sales and engineering.
Current Position at Chevron
Chris Opsomer is currently employed at Chevron as a Developer of Marine Cylinder Lubricants, based in Gent, Vlaanderen, België. In this role, he supports field test engineers in the development of lubricants for 2-stroke engines and future fuels. His responsibilities include providing technical support and managing key customer relationships, reflecting his significant expertise in the field.
Previous Roles at Chevron
Before his current position, Chris Opsomer served as a Technical Information Coordinator at Chevron in 2020 for a duration of four months in Ghent, Flemish Region, Belgium. This role involved responsibilities that required strong technical knowledge and information management skills, showcasing his ability to handle diverse technical tasks effectively.
Career at Uddeholm
Chris Opsomer worked at Uddeholm for nearly two decades, starting as Inside Sales Responsible from 2001 to 2005 in Lokeren, Vlaanderen, België. He then progressed to Inside/Outside Sales from 2005 to 2013 for eight years in Sint-Niklaas, Vlaanderen, België, and further to Inside Sales Responsible - Outside Technical Sales from 2013 to 2020. His extensive tenure at Uddeholm highlights his experience in sales and technical support within the steel industry.
Experience at Volvo Cars Gent
At Volvo Cars Gent, Chris held the roles of Mechanical/Electrical engineer from 1999 to 2001 and Technical Engineer from 1998 to 2001. His work at Volvo Cars involved significant engineering tasks, contributing to both mechanical and electrical projects over a span of several years.
Academic Background
Chris Opsomer studied Mechanical Engineering at Katholieke Hogeschool 'Sint-Lieven', Gent, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree from 1994 to 1997. This academic foundation underpins his technical expertise in mechanical engineering, which has been a critical asset throughout his career. He also studied at CVO Leerstad, further enhancing his technical education.