Ethan Leighton
About Ethan Leighton
Ethan Leighton is a Production Technician at Chevron with extensive experience in various roles across the Pilbara and southwest regions of Australia.
Current Role at Chevron
Ethan Leighton is currently employed as a Production Technician at Chevron. He is based at Chevron's operations on Barrow Island in Western Australia. His responsibilities in this role involve overseeing production processes and ensuring the efficient operation of the production systems.
Previous Positions at Chevron
Ethan Leighton has held multiple roles at Chevron. Notably, he served as a Permit Control Officer in the Gorgon Project for seven months in 2016. This role demanded meticulous oversight of permit protocols to ensure compliance and safety during operations. Ethan's multi-faceted experience within Chevron demonstrates his adaptability and skill in various operational capacities.
Experience at Kellogg Joint Venture Gorgon
From 2014 to 2016, Ethan Leighton worked at Kellogg Joint Venture Gorgon as a Permit Coordinator. During his two-year tenure on Barrow Island, he coordinated permits essential for project operations, ensuring seamless and safe execution of tasks. This position required strong organizational skills and a thorough understanding of compliance procedures.
Roles at Monadelphous and Newmont Mining Corporation
Ethan's professional journey includes significant roles at Monadelphous and Newmont Mining Corporation. At Monadelphous, from 2012 to 2014, he served as a Permit Authority/Senior Isolation Authority, contributing to the Gorgon Project on Barrow Island. Prior to that, from 2011 to 2012, he worked at Newmont Mining Corporation in Boddington as a Permit Coordinator/Isolation Officer. These roles emphasized his competency in managing permits and overseeing safety isolation procedures.
Early Career and Education
Ethan's career began at Bhp Billiton where he served as a Process Technician/Isolation Officer/Permit Team member from 2007 to 2011 at Worsley Alumina. His technical foundation was built at Bunbury Tafe, where he earned a certificate in Chemical Process Technology. He also participated in the Train 4 Expansion Project for Woodside's Burrup division from 2003 to 2004, marking the start of his extensive technical career.
Industry Experience and Knowledge
Ethan Leighton brings broad industry experience through roles in various notable projects and maintenance teams in Pilbara and southwest Australia. He has worked with BP Kwinana, Hamersley Iron, Dampier Salt, Kwinana Nickel, and Muja Power. His extensive travel and diverse job roles have provided him with a comprehensive understanding of the major industrial sectors.