Jacqueline Popham
About Jacqueline Popham
Jacqueline Popham is a Project Manager for Renewable Natural Gas at Chevron, with extensive experience in both upstream and downstream sectors of the oil and gas industry.
Current Role at Chevron
Jacqueline Popham currently holds the title of Project Manager - Renewable Natural Gas at Chevron. In this role, she is responsible for the construction of renewable natural gas (RNG) plants, particularly at dairy farm sites where the focus is on methane capture and biogas upgrading. Her responsibilities include commissioning assets and preparing for operational readiness for RNG projects, as well as working on projects involving solid separation, digesters, and pipelines to upgrade raw biogas to pipeline quality specifications.
Previous Roles at Chevron
Before her current position, Jacqueline held several significant roles at Chevron. She was an Operations Supervisor in the Tahiti, Gulf of Mexico, from 2021 to 2022 and served as Facility Engineering Team Lead for the Tahiti Upper Sands from 2019 to 2021 in Covington, Louisiana. Prior to these, Jacqueline worked as an Operations Advisor and a Tahiti Project Facility Engineer in Covington. Her earlier positions at Chevron also include roles such as Assurance Interface Risk Lead, Shelf Divestment Interface Coordinator, and Strategic Project Engineer.
Experience at ExxonMobil
Jacqueline Popham worked at ExxonMobil in various capacities from 2005 to 2012. Her roles included Engineering Section Supervisor and Project Group Lead in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She also served as Project Execution Lead in Torrance, California, and was involved in electrical reliability engineering in Fairfax, Virginia. Additionally, Jacqueline held the position of Instrument Engineer in LaGrange, Georgia, showcasing her versatility across different engineering and project management functions.
Educational Background
Jacqueline Popham holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Auburn University. She further enhanced her academic credentials by earning a Master of Business Administration from Webster University. This combination of technical and business education has supported her extensive career in both engineering and project management within the oil and gas and renewable energy sectors.
Industry Expertise
Jacqueline Popham has extensive experience in both the upstream and downstream sectors of the oil and gas industry. She has worked on deepwater assets and has transitioned into the renewable energy space with a focus on renewable natural gas. Her expertise spans across traditional instrumentation and electrical engineering roles, as well as broader project management responsibilities. This diverse background enables her to manage complex projects effectively, bridging the gap between engineering and management disciplines.