Elizabeth Houston
About Elizabeth Houston
Elizabeth Houston is a Process Engineer at Chevron in Pascagoula, MS, with a background in chemical engineering and diverse experience in the industry.
Current Role at Chevron
Elizabeth Houston currently serves as a Process Engineer at Chevron in Pascagoula, MS. She has held this position since February 2012, contributing to various engineering processes within the organization. Her role involves optimizing refinery operations, ensuring efficiency in production processes, and adhering to environmental and safety standards.
Previous Experience at Chevron
Before her current position, Elizabeth Houston worked as a Process Engineer for Chevron in San Ramon, California, from 2012 to 2014. During her tenure there, she gained valuable experience in different facets of process engineering within the company, enhancing her technical and project management skills.
Early Career and Co-Op Experience
Elizabeth Houston's early career includes diverse co-op experiences with various companies. She worked as an Engineering Co-Op at Kimberly-Clark in Roswell, GA, for 3 months in 2011. Additionally, she held a Project Engineering Co-Op position at Neutrogena for 7 months in 2010, where she contributed to several engineering projects, honing her project engineering capabilities.
Undergraduate Research at Penn State
During her time at Pennsylvania State University, Elizabeth Houston conducted undergraduate research at Dr. Salis Laboratory. From 2010 to 2011, she worked for 9 months focusing on chemical engineering research projects, gaining hands-on experience in experimental procedures and data analysis in an academic setting.
Educational Background and AIChE Involvement
Elizabeth Houston earned her B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Penn State University, where she studied from 2007 to 2011. During her academic career, she actively participated in the AIChE Penn State Student Chapter, serving as the Secretary from 2009 to 2011. Her involvement in AIChE provided her with a platform to develop leadership and organizational skills.