Kinnesh Dalal
About Kinnesh Dalal
Kinnesh Dalal is the General Manager (OE/HES) at Chevron Complex Process Facilities in Houston, Texas, with extensive experience in safety engineering and operational excellence across various global locations.
Current Position at Chevron
Kinnesh Dalal currently holds the position of General Manager (OE/HES) at Chevron Complex Process Facilities, managing both upstream and downstream operations. He is based in Houston, Texas, and is responsible for overseeing safety, operational excellence, and health, environment, and safety (OE/HES) protocols. His role includes managing a team of professionals and ensuring safety standards are met in complex operational environments.
Previous Roles at Chevron
Kinnesh Dalal has held several key positions at Chevron over his tenure. From 2016 to 2019, he served as General Manager (OE/HES) for Chevron's Latin America Business Unit. Prior to that, he was the Head of OE/HES at Chevron Chuandongbei Gas Project in China from 2014 to 2016, and Head of OE/HES in Chevron Bangladesh from 2010 to 2014. Additionally, he has experience as a Senior Adviser and Deployment Team Lead in OE/HES at Chevron Global Refineries and Chevron Global Lubricants respectively.
Experience at DuPont and Other Companies
Before working at Chevron, Kinnesh Dalal was the Head of HES at DuPont Singapore from 1998 to 2004. He also worked as a Safety Engineer at Sembawang Shipyard for 10 months and at Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited from 1990 to 1997. His extensive experience in safety engineering and health, environment, and safety management laid a strong foundation for his roles at Chevron.
Educational Background
Kinnesh Dalal has a strong academic background in engineering and safety. He earned his Master's degree in Safety Engineering from the Gujarat State Technical Examination Board, studying from 1994 to 1996. Prior to that, he completed his Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering at Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda from 1989 to 1993. His educational qualifications have contributed significantly to his expertise in OE/HES roles.
Leadership and Teams
Kinnesh Dalal is an integral member of Chevron's Enterprise OE/HES Leadership Team and Chevron Global OE/HES Leadership Team. He has managed a team of 21 professionals with a budget of $10 million, demonstrating strong leadership and resource management skills. During the Covid-19 pandemic, he led the America's West Regional Crisis Management Team and spearheaded the development of safety procedures and procurement strategies to maintain a safe working environment.