Mark Smart
About Mark Smart
Mark Smart is a Machinery Engineer at Chevron in Perth, Australia, with over 25 years of experience in the field, specializing in rotating plant and non-destructive testing using vibration measurements.
Current Role at Chevron
Mark Smart currently holds the title of Machinery Engineer at Chevron in Perth, Australia. He works in the Integrated Operations Centre, where he collaborates with an interdisciplinary team. Since joining Chevron in 2015, Mark has been involved in critical projects such as Gorgon and Wheatstone, focusing on the safe and reliable operation of rotating plant.
Previous Roles at Synergy and RWE
Before his current role at Chevron, Mark Smart amassed substantial experience in the energy sector through his previous positions. He worked at Synergy as an Engineering Manager from 2013 to 2015 and as a Principal Engineer from 2008 to 2013. Earlier in his career, he served as a Rotating Plant Engineer at RWE in Swindon, United Kingdom, from 1998 to 2008.
Educational Background
Mark Smart holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Modelling dynamics of steam turbine foundations from Swansea University, completed between 1994 and 1998. He also achieved a Master's Degree from the University of the Witwatersrand, focusing on the use of vibration measurements for non-destructive testing of structural defects, completed from 1988 to 1994.
Expertise in Machinery Engineering
With over 25 years of experience in machinery engineering, Mark Smart has specialized expertise in rotating plant. He has a strong background in using vibration measurements for non-destructive testing of structural defects. His extensive career in the energy sector has provided him with experience across various roles and geographies, including significant tenures in both Australia and the United Kingdom.