James Saynay
About James Saynay
James Saynay is the Manager of Portfolio Operations, Central at Chevron in the United States, with extensive experience in environmental management and international project decommissioning.
Current Role at Chevron
James Saynay is currently the Manager of Portfolio Operations, Central at Chevron in the United States. In this role, he oversees the management and optimization of Chevron’s portfolio operations, ensuring efficient and strategic decision-making processes.
Previous Experience in Environmental Management
From 2013 to 2020, James Saynay held various roles in environmental management at Chevron. As the International Decommissioning, Environmental Management Company lead from 2017 to 2020, he guided the decommissioning of multiple international projects. Prior to that, he was the Environmental Management Company Team Lead for seven years, handling environmental strategies and regulatory compliance in Houston, Texas.
Role in Chevron's Biofuels Strategy
From 2007 to 2009, James Saynay played a pivotal role in the development and implementation of Chevron's global biofuels strategy. His contributions during this period were crucial to the company's efforts in exploring and expanding its renewable energy sources.
Early Career as a Process Engineer
James Saynay began his career as a process engineer. He worked at Formosa Plastics from 1992 to 1994 and then at Schenectady International from 1994 to 1996. He later joined Amoco, where he optimized chemical processes and improved production efficiency from 1996 to 2000.
Educational Background
James Saynay holds an MBA from the University of Houston, C.T. Bauer College of Business, completed between 2002 and 2004. He also earned a Chemical Engineering degree from Wayne State University, where he studied from 1989 to 1992.